M-m-m-Monday.

I didn't have to go to work today. It was the fourth day off in a row. Last week, I only worked 16 hours. (while my contract is set on 24 hours a week.) H&M Head Office Belgium says how many people can work in a shop at the same time. This number depends on the sales figures of that shop. To put an end to a long story: Our shop doesn't sell enough to keep all the employees working 24 or 35 hours. (According to their contract)

One solution to this problem is to minor the number of employees. So, my shop-manager came to me and asked if we could talk in private for a moment. First she complimented me on the good work I was doing and said that I had some serious growing-capacities. She mentioned that this growing-progress is only possible in big stores. I immediately knew where she was aiming at. She asked if I would agree on going to a different store, being the largest H&M on the Meir-street.

I really didn't know what to answer. Okay, it's fun to work in a large store, right in the center of Antwerp which has every collection. But I know the work there is way more tedious. And I've heard that the collegiality is not always that great. But maybe that's just a rumour. After having slept over it, I gave my agreement. So my new adventure starts March, 28th. Exactly two weeks from now.

I am seriously gonna' miss all my present colleagues. I really got along with every single one of them. Now, I'm very excited about it all. If you ever visit Antwerp (which is a must in life, it's like visiting Mekka for Muslims.) be sure to visit me in shop 250, middle H&M, on the men's department.

To end this long post, I wanted to mention the fact that I am still in love with Antwerp. Right now, on my day off, I'm sitting at Starbucks Antwerp, drinking a Grande Vanilla Latte. (Yes, I said that for you, my dear.) I've been wandering through Antwerp since 2pm, and I still love it like I did 12 months ago.

Love,

Jeroen.