I’m currently experiencing a mixed episode, and I can’t stop being paranoid about this situation. I work at a fast food joint. When I came in, there was another guy “Tommy” working. I opened the other available register. Tommy told me to take cards only. I figured something was up with the register. 

Towards the end of my shift, since I only took cards, I asked Tommy if I had to count the money. With cash, you always have to count at the end of your shift. He said I don’t have to count. I’ve been on the register all year, so it’s not even that I don’t have enough experience. 

But then the next guy came in, and he was able to use cash on the register. Why? I feel so self conscious. I’m good on the register, but there have been some times where another coworker named “Jimmy” (who I have a crush on) has helped me. 

The next time I worked, I was able to use cash on my register. But when it was time for me to cash out, another shift lead “Mary”, followed me to the back and watched as I counted the money. Usually they let me go by myself. 

I feel so self conscious now. Jimmy and Tommy are work besties, and I’m worried now that Jimmy thinks I’m stupid. Not only that, but the three, Jimmy, Tommy, and Mary are all shift leads. And they think I’m an idiot.