You know, I used to always tease my boss and tell him, that I was the best damn counter girl he's ever had. But the thing is, it's completely true. I am the best damn counter girl he's ever had. Even now, as the manager, I still rock the counter girl duties. And that's the problem. Way back when I was just the lowly counter girl, I had initiative. In addition to the things that the manager wanted me to do, I did other things. Things she never asked, but soon expected me to do all the time, once I started. And I did. I fucking dusted the navel jewelry trays every Monday and Wednesday like clockwork. I know what the job here entails. It's not rocket science.
The counter girl that's been with us over year is a good kid. Maybe not the brightest color in the crayola box (though she has become wittier since working with us), but she understands. This is a small business. Very small. Try not to take a weekend day off unless it's important. Because most of understand that, it's usually granted with open arms. And most definently try not to take a weekend day off two weekends after you called out your scheduled work days. And while we're at it, requesting a weekend day off two days before you're leaving the company is a little shitty too.
I don't think working here is that hard. It's super laid back. Our boss is great. We get to walk around Old Town when it's slow, and there's no clocking in and out for it. Sure there's a lot of sweeping and windexing, but there's also plenty of time in the day to fill.
Obviously I'm a little frustrated at having to look for another counter person. We're already tightly scheduled, so it would be easy to just hire anyone. But in the end, that doesn't seem to work out. So, I would rather take my time and find somewone who wants to work here, and really gets it. Becasue I'm tired of kids wanting the job because they think it's cool. Because once the novelty factor wears off, and the reality of working two weekend days sets in, most young'uns don't want to stick with it.
Can't I just clone me?
The counter girl that's been with us over year is a good kid. Maybe not the brightest color in the crayola box (though she has become wittier since working with us), but she understands. This is a small business. Very small. Try not to take a weekend day off unless it's important. Because most of understand that, it's usually granted with open arms. And most definently try not to take a weekend day off two weekends after you called out your scheduled work days. And while we're at it, requesting a weekend day off two days before you're leaving the company is a little shitty too.
I don't think working here is that hard. It's super laid back. Our boss is great. We get to walk around Old Town when it's slow, and there's no clocking in and out for it. Sure there's a lot of sweeping and windexing, but there's also plenty of time in the day to fill.
Obviously I'm a little frustrated at having to look for another counter person. We're already tightly scheduled, so it would be easy to just hire anyone. But in the end, that doesn't seem to work out. So, I would rather take my time and find somewone who wants to work here, and really gets it. Becasue I'm tired of kids wanting the job because they think it's cool. Because once the novelty factor wears off, and the reality of working two weekend days sets in, most young'uns don't want to stick with it.
Can't I just clone me?
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zedasex:
Don't Forget my Cognac and Smokes if you are successful with Bruce. See you soon.
thelefthand:
alright i'll do it....wait, better to clone you. that gets the imagination going full steam. 
as for the dead pool, im usually lucky to see 1-2 off my list a year so im still pumped about the pope. are you gonna get in on it or whaaa!?!? pick out some soon dead and claim em woman! 
as for the dead pool, im usually lucky to see 1-2 off my list a year so im still pumped about the pope. are you gonna get in on it or whaaa!?!? pick out some soon dead and claim em woman!