Note to Self Day

Said by one of the sup's to me today:

Version 1: "hey, gruntling, I know we've been busy and you're a little tired, but could you please check that empty box and those baskets lying around the front end."

Version 2: [with a cool voice, and the faintest trace of criticism for maybe standing still for a moment] "hey, gruntling, would you check that empty box and those baskets lying around the front end, please."

We're all managers (moms, dads, in-charge-right-now, please raise your hand) and worker bees in some part of our lives, which version describes you? Being at the butt end of V2 today annoyed me and inspired same to think of a nicer and more productive way of accomplishing same, hence the note to myself title.

--pjm

Run Your Ass Off Day

It was busy. Someone said we did over $100,000, and I can believe it.

Helped a morbidly obese customer (over 400 lbs. I would guess) with a bunch of things, but I kept silent as I thought: get a grip, man, stop eating or die.


--pjm

Cranky Day

Today everyone (at least, among the grunts) was cranky. I've seen this one before, but never so universally present. The only ones not affected (and, no, sorry I didn't interact with everyone) was a normally cranky person already (his initials are Jeff). There was a battle over lunch times that I missed (this was before I got there,) and then yours truly had a minor skirmish with Ana V. and Lori W. over times I could go to lunch. Now, I think the main problem here is one of scheduling. I find it annoying that a few minutes before you plan to go, the sup's do a manpower asesesment, and start worrying about coverage and other important things that are primarily their responsibilty.

As for my own (personal) problem with Ana, an apology was offered and accepted. I don't think it serves any useful purpose to give details.

BUT I do invite any and all comments.


--pjm