It must be nice to sleep in and not worry what time you are going to be at work. It must be nice to know that you get a free pass because you are an avid sports fan and do not have to show up on time, unlike the rest of the world.
I am venting out of jealously. Where did I go wrong, that I am working a full time job? I would like to work 3-4 days a week and have enough funds to be able to do what I want to do, all the time. Maybe I would not be so frustrated if it was not in my face all the time.
I will be reassessing my goals immediately.
Decisions.
Decisions.
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Thursday, November 5, 2009
The Assistant Manager
***This story/rant is based on actual events. Names may have been changed to protect the stupid***
We are in a sales driven business. This means if you can do nothing else, sales should be your strong point. Albeit, I like to think of it as more of an education to our consumer rather than a sale. But, I digress...
With that in mind, sales are your number one priority and one should keep that as the main focus.
Yes, it is important that your team respect you by proven facts. Meaning, your numbers are reflective of the place you want your staff to strive towards. You must create an example withing yourself. Granted we are not all good at everything. This is why you choose key people as your team mates. They pick up where you lack.
As a manager, you keep things in order, you are to assure the environment is running smoothly. You are the 'go to' person for questions. You get answers and demand results. You smile and listen intently when they tell you stories about their lives, because you actually care about your staff. You care, because you know this will create an environment that people want to be in. This environment will drive them to work efficiently. If your staff hates you and cannot respect your decisions or understand why you make the decisions you make, then you will not last...
I say this, A.M. be very weary of how you tread. As decisions you make will impact your future.. And with no one to watch over you, to have your back, what will happen when the rebellion takes place?
I watch in anticipation of what will become. As I want so much for everyone to be successful, yet, we do bring it on ourselves.
We are in a sales driven business. This means if you can do nothing else, sales should be your strong point. Albeit, I like to think of it as more of an education to our consumer rather than a sale. But, I digress...
With that in mind, sales are your number one priority and one should keep that as the main focus.
Yes, it is important that your team respect you by proven facts. Meaning, your numbers are reflective of the place you want your staff to strive towards. You must create an example withing yourself. Granted we are not all good at everything. This is why you choose key people as your team mates. They pick up where you lack.
As a manager, you keep things in order, you are to assure the environment is running smoothly. You are the 'go to' person for questions. You get answers and demand results. You smile and listen intently when they tell you stories about their lives, because you actually care about your staff. You care, because you know this will create an environment that people want to be in. This environment will drive them to work efficiently. If your staff hates you and cannot respect your decisions or understand why you make the decisions you make, then you will not last...
I say this, A.M. be very weary of how you tread. As decisions you make will impact your future.. And with no one to watch over you, to have your back, what will happen when the rebellion takes place?
I watch in anticipation of what will become. As I want so much for everyone to be successful, yet, we do bring it on ourselves.
Sleep deprived. Not pleased.
I need at least 8 hours of sleep to properly function. While I can cope with the day on less, I am more on edge. I tend to get headaches. I am generally not as perky and one should be. This is an uncomfortable feeling.
Last night I slept for what seemed like 7 minutes. After working a long day and coming home to no dinner, dogs barking and a the house a mess (as I left in a rush). I realized I had to fend for myself.
I decided to go to bed close to 11pm, thinking this would give me the 8 hours of wonderful sleep that I do rightfully deserved!
At 1am I began to get texts about the Yankees winning, and here's a little secret, if I cared, I would have been awake watching! Then at about 2am a drunken fiance stumbled in the door. I know this because he wanted to make sure he didn't wake me by turning on the lights, and making all sorts of noises as he walked into things. I rolled over. Thanking him for his consideration. Then the fun began, the constant snoring ALL NIGHT LONG. I lay there wide awake starting at about 430am. And finally after asking 14million times for him to go the other bedroom, I decided to get ready for work.
I thought that maybe I could find some peace on the couch. To which I learned was being taken by his partner in crime. I had no where to go. So, I did what any woman would do in my situation. I decided to return the favor of being so considerate and telling him how wonderful he had been during the few moments of sleep.
I left the house at a crisp 6:40am and drove to work. 2 hours early. This is why I will get a gold star at work today. I hope the star matches my hair...
Last night I slept for what seemed like 7 minutes. After working a long day and coming home to no dinner, dogs barking and a the house a mess (as I left in a rush). I realized I had to fend for myself.
I decided to go to bed close to 11pm, thinking this would give me the 8 hours of wonderful sleep that I do rightfully deserved!
At 1am I began to get texts about the Yankees winning, and here's a little secret, if I cared, I would have been awake watching! Then at about 2am a drunken fiance stumbled in the door. I know this because he wanted to make sure he didn't wake me by turning on the lights, and making all sorts of noises as he walked into things. I rolled over. Thanking him for his consideration. Then the fun began, the constant snoring ALL NIGHT LONG. I lay there wide awake starting at about 430am. And finally after asking 14million times for him to go the other bedroom, I decided to get ready for work.
I thought that maybe I could find some peace on the couch. To which I learned was being taken by his partner in crime. I had no where to go. So, I did what any woman would do in my situation. I decided to return the favor of being so considerate and telling him how wonderful he had been during the few moments of sleep.
I left the house at a crisp 6:40am and drove to work. 2 hours early. This is why I will get a gold star at work today. I hope the star matches my hair...
Sports
I do not get how someone can get so wrapped up in a game that they are not even playing. A few questions come to mind...
#1 Have you ever played this sport? Or are you too lazy to get off the bar stool that you need to pretend that you are this player.
#2 Do you even know what you are talking about when you discuss this sport, or are you coping the announcers?? I have heard a lot of B.S. come out of peoples mouths and its quite amusing. Please continue talking! We do love it.
#3 Does this one game have to take over your life to the point that you are incapable of acknowledging anything else around you.
Ger over it!
And then lets discuss the "World Series" if it is really just an American playoff game (including one team from Canada) why the title of 'World'? This is yet another reason that we are so selfish we cannot realize that there are other countries out there other than America.
Figure it out. Immediately.
#1 Have you ever played this sport? Or are you too lazy to get off the bar stool that you need to pretend that you are this player.
#2 Do you even know what you are talking about when you discuss this sport, or are you coping the announcers?? I have heard a lot of B.S. come out of peoples mouths and its quite amusing. Please continue talking! We do love it.
#3 Does this one game have to take over your life to the point that you are incapable of acknowledging anything else around you.
Ger over it!
And then lets discuss the "World Series" if it is really just an American playoff game (including one team from Canada) why the title of 'World'? This is yet another reason that we are so selfish we cannot realize that there are other countries out there other than America.
Figure it out. Immediately.
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