VBS, piano playing, casseroles.

I stopped at Starbucks (I would totally go local if there was somewhere on my way to work!) this morning for my weekly delight of a chai tea.

The chatty barista asked "What all I had going on today?"
Me: "Oh, just work."
Him: "Where do you work?"
Me: "name of religious organization..."
Him: "Oh, so you do administrative work?"
Me: "EFF OFF YOU CONDESCENDING JERK." No.

I'm not saying that being an administrative assistant is a poor job. I've done that work. I know that they are integral to the functioning of most organizations.

What pisses me off is that because I'm young and female and thought I worked at a church he believed I was an administrative assistant. Probably gearing up for VBS. I did not go to seminary and get a masters degree and an ass ton of loans to run vbs and make casseroles (though I do love children and am making a casserole tonight.)

Dear Starbucks Barista,

No. I do not want to make small talk with you unless you tell me I look fabulous and give me free caffeinated drinks. No, you don't get to comment on my career. I have a masters degree. I can work at a church. I could be the senior pastor of a church. Yes, your chai tea is tasty, but you make me angry and I may slash your tires. I'll pray about it afterwards.

Truly annoyed,
me.