About MANAGERS

Ok, people say the Office is so popular because all bosses are like Michael Scott. I don't really know about that because I have never worked in that kind of environment. I HAVE worked lots of pool and retail jobs. And I will tell you that all managers are the same. And it's INCREDIBLE how dumb they are.

Scheduling is easy. Like, REALLY easy. Hours have so many days. People have so much availability. Simple puzzle. Simple math. WHY do managers act like it is the most difficult thing in the world. I have managed large staffs. I have directed VERY large casts. It's funny - a lot of college directors refuse to cast actors with conflicts. I don't care how many conflicts you have; I'll work around you.

Product knowledge can ONLY be acquired over time. Trying to shove it in people's heads in 2 hours is dumb. Now, understand, it isn't "overwhelming" or "discouraging." To say this is patronizing. It simply will take more than once through to absorb everything. And honestly, I'd probably learn it better without you.

STOP ASKING ME IF THIS IS FUN. It's not that it isn't. I like working. It's that it is unimportant. As long as I have a good attitude and natural ability, why do you care if I'm slitting my wrists in the bathroom?

The truth is, the reason that these rather dumb, sad individuals become store managers is because the job is EVERYTHING to them. It IS fun. And it WAS super hard for them to learn the products so they are REALLY excited to teach it to others because they are so proud. Good for them. They all seem very happy. But MOST of us, even if we like our job and our coworkers, would rather be somewhere else during our work hours. We go to work because we HAVE to. Given the choice, we'd rather be out with friends. Or sleeping. Or watching tv.

blah. BUT I do think this job will stick. So yay for the replenishment of my fun fund. And goodbye to my summer of awesomeness.