Friday, May 26, 2006

Oh boy!

And girl. Yep, I started working at Abercrombie Kids today. Yes, they have a kids store. haha, gotta love it. The store manager just started at this particular store 2 weeks ago and the other 2 managers quit in the past week. So I told Abby, my DM, that I want to be the go to man for any distressed stores, and a week later, I get my chance. God I love being in the right place at the right time. And it helps that I got to know Jeff, the DM for Abercrombie. He requested me permanantly but I guess its up to Abby if she really wants to let me go.
Anyhow, I jumped right in and got a lot accomplished today. Its a good feeling. I just love the challenge of it all. If they could keep me moving that would be awesome! I figure most people would hate going into a distressed store but I love it. The store as of right now, looks like crap, its totally disorganized, its dirty, and we are totally understaffed. Its great! ;-) Im borrowing some of my people from Hollister to come help out. I just really love the newness of it all. And did I mention the challenge? ;-)
So I came home and lo and behold Walk the Line came from netflix. How I love Netflix, let me count the ways! That was an awesome movie. I think Im going to buy it. It is definitely on my top 10 all time best movies list now. Yep, its that good. I dont think any movie will beat Braveheart anytime soon though. Alright, its time for bed. Goodnight!

Saturday, May 13, 2006

Will I ever figure it out?

Why is it that I can never find the right work place for me? I want to write bad things about people I work with but after that woman got fired from her work after she posted some stuff about her boss, I'm not about to do the same thing. I've always needed a boss that I can respect and that is competent at what they do and they treat me more like an equal team player. Thats how I treat everyone I have ever been a boss over. Am I really asking too much? And I cant deal with incompetence. I hate people in power who are incompetent at what they do. How did they get there in the first place. Oh, its just frustrating.
So once again, I am considering my options for a career. Will it ever end? Sometimes I wonder if it is really me. Is it possible for me to be more satisfied with my work? Why cant I settle down? I don't want to be labeled a job hopper, but that's what I am becoming. I took a month to find this job and I thought after careful consideration I would be able to make a career out of it. And I still can, but I get so dissatisfied so quickly. And I cant seem to figure out why. Or maybe I just am ignorant of what I really want in a career. I know it certainly doesnt include incompetent management. Thats why I want to own my own business so much. Its so I can call the shots. Of course, I dont want 100% of the responsibility that comes with owning a business. Am I in a catch 22?
I feel like sooner or later Im just going to have to overcome some things. I have so much to do today. I gotta handle some personal stuff, take care of some painting business, then go to work from 1pm to 11pm. Its too much. And the funny thing is that I can jump back into the painting business at anytime and make more money there then at Hollister. I just gotta suck it up and put in the hard work there. Its something to pray about for sure.
As always, may Gods will be done. amen.