As the title suggests, this blog is a little different. I can give all the tips and tricks I want but the truth is, sometimes it's tough going. I work a part-time job in retail, and during festive season, that also doubles as deadline time, it's hard. Social life be damned this festive period is about to be a sucky one. With 3 assignments due, Christmas shoppers in full swing and my rota becoming increasingly demanding I have no idea where I think I'm going to get the time. But I know I will. I'm trying to be chill. Christmas in retail is a funny one. Stuck listening to the same Christmas songs on repeat (I know every word) and for the most part, the customers are great. Most people are polite, they understand you're trying your best to deal under pressure. But, once in a while there's someone who thinks you personally are responsible for the stock levels on the shop floor, or once someone even asked me if they can get staff discounts for doing the staff'...