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Jun. 9th, 2008 08:08 pmRight. So, I found out today that there will be some big changes at work.
When I went out to eat my lunch on the patio, Steve said he missed me on Friday, because people were bugging him about things that usually take care of for him. My boss is not one to go around slinging compliments, so I was quite rosy after he said that. Later on, there was much hub-bub as Steve was setting up the projection hardware in the theatre, and Kris and Patty and Steve disappeared for a while. No one was sure what was going on, but it was big stuff!
I had to go in later because I was supposed to set up the tables for the modeling class, and they all tried messing with my head and saying I was being let go. I could tell they were joking, and I said I knew my job was safe for now because Steve gave me a compliment earlier. They all found that pretty funny.
They are cutting the hours that the store will be open, because rather than have the place be poorly staffed, he'd rather be open less hours. Steve is all about customer service, and he likes three people on the floor, one behind the register, and hopefully me or Palmer at the hobby counter as well. Also, Steve and Kris and Patty never get a day off. I think their vacation last week reminded them of that, and they deserve a break. So the store will be closed on Mondays. Also, since so few people come out there in the weekday evenings, they will be closing at 6 on Tuesday and Wednesday. So far all of this is fine with me, I'm not worried about the store going under or anything, we have been building up steadily so far. I think that it's just a numbers game at this pint, he is not making a profit after paying the staff, so there's no reason to stay open. The night crew is sometimes so bored that they quit, because there's nothing to do but dust shelves. So now the night crew is going to be picking up some of the cleaning duties that we used to do before opening.
Then Steve was sitting out on the front patio and he told me that I was being considered for a managerial position. (bolded for the skimmers out there!) That's pretty cool, and I feel proud that I have made that sort of impression on them so quickly. I told him that I was concerned that there would be more yelling to deal with. I love where I work, but sometimes I am afraid that I will not react well to some of the reprimands that I've seen handed to others. Yet I feel strong enough at this point to hold fast and not get rattled. It would be a challenge, one that I'd like to consider.
So, I'll find out more this week, and I'll keep you all posted.
I know it seems that all I do is modeling, haha, but here's some progress pics of the diorama. The town still needs a lot of detailing, and the ships and the amusement park are not done. But I'm pretty proud of my ground cover!
You can click these to see them bigger if you like.
( Another pic. If'n ya need one. )
*She who doesn't move forward, loses ground.
When I went out to eat my lunch on the patio, Steve said he missed me on Friday, because people were bugging him about things that usually take care of for him. My boss is not one to go around slinging compliments, so I was quite rosy after he said that. Later on, there was much hub-bub as Steve was setting up the projection hardware in the theatre, and Kris and Patty and Steve disappeared for a while. No one was sure what was going on, but it was big stuff!
I had to go in later because I was supposed to set up the tables for the modeling class, and they all tried messing with my head and saying I was being let go. I could tell they were joking, and I said I knew my job was safe for now because Steve gave me a compliment earlier. They all found that pretty funny.
They are cutting the hours that the store will be open, because rather than have the place be poorly staffed, he'd rather be open less hours. Steve is all about customer service, and he likes three people on the floor, one behind the register, and hopefully me or Palmer at the hobby counter as well. Also, Steve and Kris and Patty never get a day off. I think their vacation last week reminded them of that, and they deserve a break. So the store will be closed on Mondays. Also, since so few people come out there in the weekday evenings, they will be closing at 6 on Tuesday and Wednesday. So far all of this is fine with me, I'm not worried about the store going under or anything, we have been building up steadily so far. I think that it's just a numbers game at this pint, he is not making a profit after paying the staff, so there's no reason to stay open. The night crew is sometimes so bored that they quit, because there's nothing to do but dust shelves. So now the night crew is going to be picking up some of the cleaning duties that we used to do before opening.
Then Steve was sitting out on the front patio and he told me that I was being considered for a managerial position. (bolded for the skimmers out there!) That's pretty cool, and I feel proud that I have made that sort of impression on them so quickly. I told him that I was concerned that there would be more yelling to deal with. I love where I work, but sometimes I am afraid that I will not react well to some of the reprimands that I've seen handed to others. Yet I feel strong enough at this point to hold fast and not get rattled. It would be a challenge, one that I'd like to consider.
So, I'll find out more this week, and I'll keep you all posted.
I know it seems that all I do is modeling, haha, but here's some progress pics of the diorama. The town still needs a lot of detailing, and the ships and the amusement park are not done. But I'm pretty proud of my ground cover!
You can click these to see them bigger if you like.
( Another pic. If'n ya need one. )
*She who doesn't move forward, loses ground.
