Two summers ago, I almost lost my job.

Due to my poor scheduling I had missed

inventory day. This is a strenuous and tedious day in the retail business where you

go item by item throughout the store and make sure all merchandise is accounted

for. The next day I came into work and my boss sat me down and chewed me out

for my negligence. I knew he was right. And I knew that something needed to

change. So, I decided to dedicate myself to time management. I immediately

noticed an improvement in my overall quality of life. But specifically, I noticed the

positive impact it had in my relationships at work. Not only with my boss, but also

with my fellow employees. Because I learned the hard way. By getting

reprimanded by my boss and almost losing my job, I was able to learn the

importance and the benefits of responsibility to oneself and the importance of

responsibility to others.