One of the stores, close to us, closed a while back and we got sent two AGM's. As usual, we don't have any then all of a sudden we have more than anybody wants. Then the hours got tight, due to the fact that some of the employees were moved to our store as well. Course that did give the opportunity for some to be removed as well.

Unfortunately, me and my big as mouth, I told my boss that G was looking for a job - She jumped at the chance to hire her. If it wasn't for that fact that we needed the money bad, I would have never told her to send in an application.

Next thing I know, I am spending almost every waking moment with her. She mentioned how she liked to work with me and so it was. Even-though she gets up at 4-am and 1st shift would be easier on her she preferred to nag me for 2nd shift. Then the ride thing started. OK it does make sense. However when I am scheduled at 2 and she is in for 3 it is a bit silly.

When she is off, I still see her. Every night, like clock work, she is up waiting for me in her damn rockin' chair right by the front door. Nag, nag, nag all through my dinner and wind down time until 2-3am. Then she complained that she had to get up in 2 hours or less because of mom. Who, mind you, is capable of waking herself up. Then she starts on me bout how hard it's going to be on her when I move. And if she calls me by my mother's name one more time, I swear I am going to scream...IM AMANDA NOT ANNA YOU FUCK! Mom is a bit pissed to say the least. I'm her daughter not G.

Boss apologized for giving me all the old women (youngest is 53). However, in my current condition I don't think it's something to blow off. Especially, when I have to eat all the shit when something doesn't get finished, because my one and only guy calls out. Technically isn't that my bosses fault? For not scheduling more abled people on one shift. Especially since most of them are medically incapable of doing the work I do behind their backs am not supposed to be doing?

I understand that in my condition I am not supposed to be lifting certain things, or pushing others. However, when inspection is about to show up; who the hell is going to say, "Well, I understand, she couldn't (fill in the blanks) because she's pregnant." No, they say, "Why didn't you tell (insert name here) to do it?" HELLO! I had the youngest able bodied one help me before. It did not go over well, and since she hurt herself (not badly, just pulled a muscle) I am not going to ask her again. Since 3rd shift is in their early 30's I think it should be them to do it - not us. Or move them to 2nd shift. I really couldn't give a flying fuck. However, since 2nd shift actually requires work, they cry when they have to work it. Beg to be put back on 3rd. Course if they don't stop bitching about my relief she won't get shift class. Which means one of their dumb asses will have to run 2nd shift when I am on maternity leave. I love the irony.

D got transferred. He's working a lot more hours...Yes, it's possible. The ride round is an hour trip - bleh. We don't get to see each other as often. However, it does bring many new opportunities.

They are getting rid of the L's, which we are. Only two options demote or promote. My boss is talking about moving me up. Not sure if I really want it. I know it's better, but I don't really want to make this my life career...

D on the other-hand is extremely delighted (think he wants the career). His boss is also talking of moving him up. FFM I believe.

Got a new AM. She's very new to the company, however, she does come with manager experience. Only down part is, her previous place was not food related or flooded on an hourly bases. So she is lost with codes and ignores large groups of people...Yah. Heaven forbid we need help. She disappears.

However, there has been talk of our GM moving out. Since this AM wants a store of her own...Ours may become hers...Eeep!
Please just be a rumor.

Faz was working with the new guy* on 3rd shift. They were in the back room. Faz saw the guys for a second in the security cam and C, the new guy, had a direct shot through the door. "Oh SHIT!" was all he said before he bolted for the back door. Faz had a slight delay and was nabbed by them. They pulled a gun on him and instructed him to give them all the cash. They cleaned out the safe and registers. C always has his cell phone on him. However, he called his GF instead of the cops...Once the robbers left, Faz got up and called the cops.

They got there 2 minutes after the call was placed. The cops pulled a gun on C, who was hiding in the bushes, then let him go once they found out he was an employee. Obviously, C had to endure a lot of picking afterward. Why? Because he's your average Joe? No, he blabbed a lot about being a fire fighter, some kind of professional fighter, and a cop in training. Not to forget his little crack a few weeks back about how he wished something exciting would happen...Like getting robbed. Yes, he literally said that.

*He left shortly after. Not because we were picking on him. Because the cops came and took him away for a long time...Of-course, afterward that gave us even more reason to pick on him.

Two people were fired recently, which called for a bunch of 3-3's at work.

Then Fazz got sick and I wound up pulling doubles left and right. His blood pressure hit the roof and kept going.

His doc sept-up an appointment the day before I had class, course had I been thinking I would have said no...So I wound up pulling a triple that day...Good thing D was driving me...

The shift runner from hell, A died a few weeks back. She was killed in a car accident. Her family came in to get her check and give us the details.

O_o I'm sorry...Did I miss something? I mean it's not like they couldn't call or anything. They had almost a week to say she was in the hospital. Not walk in on payday and collect then tell us the story...It wasn't because they were making arrangements. Her funeral isn't until next month...A month after her death...

Anywho, as much as she irritated me...I will miss her loud ass. I didn't like the way she worked, but she was ok as a person. Even better as a friend if you needed one...Long as you didn't cross her LOL

Pitty she never fully fucked up her ex though. I know I would have, he had it coming ^_^

Work has been hectic. After I worked 10 days straight I got two days off...Well I fought for two days off anyways. I was supposed to ask (forgot) so we could throw my cousin a party. Luckily, I got the Assistant (J) to switch with me.

Wouldn't you know, they called me to come in, when they knew how much crap I had to go through to get them off?? Then, the next day, they called again. Buttfucks.

All the hours I'm pulling (Got to be the reliable one and get the hours), my GM had me run second shift when she went on VACA...Then again for J. Eh...Didn't think it was that much of a big deal, till I saw how many people didn't show/called out.

Now, my GM is talking about making me the FFL instead of CSL...I'm not sure if it's just because somebody got in Deli by accident or what, but yah. That's the torture they want to put me through next...

I was taken off 3rd shift because it was easier for A, who is currently attending collage. Which is interesting because she is way more out of it on 3rd. Then she couldn't handle the hours, so she opt out of Sat/Sun (which called for me to do 2 doubles, hers and mine). Not much of a biggie for me since I get to run shift a little more. Course with her on 3rd - I now run 2nd. However, I'm not comfortable with it just yet. Still getting the feel.

The one I trained before has moved up again, but this time out of the store. She is now a AM ^_^ Which I am very happy about. She knows her shit and deserves it...Unlike some people I know...Course with her out - my GM is talking about me becoming a CSL - so I'll see how that goes...

I finally got Shift Class! Yay me! Seriously, it took them 6 months to manage a schedule that would allow me to go...4 out of 17 showed? Eh, if they have numbers like that; what was my hold up?

Cool part is, I made a friend that I have a lot in common with. I don't mean colors and TV shows - Life Style. I'm going to try out a few things she does, money wise. I mean lets face it, with the way my shit has been going lately I don't have much left over any more. Which she ran into as well...Her current way, allowed her to get her OWN vehicle. No co/sign crap.

Shift runner went on VACA. Can't wait for him to get back. I don't mind running shift too much. It's just that, I'm not superwoman. They expect way to much from me as it is. Now I have to be me and him at the same time?

We got a new AM. I hear he's a real asshole. Haven't met him myself, however, I think it's the same as last time. They don't like him because he likes to get shit done.

Mom finally got her transfer to the other store. Yah, they are moving her out. I can't become a ''shift runner'' untill she's out. Not to mention, the main reason she asked for a transfer. This one dude that keeps harassing her. Course nobody will say anything to him, seeing as how long he's been in the company, sept my shift runner, who yells at him on a regular ^_^

This new person everyone has been talking about is for 3rd shift ^_^ Supposedly, he put his 1 week notice in at his other job. Hope his time is up soon.

They stuck me with a different guy last night. He hasn’t worked 3rd shift in a VERY long time. Not my kind of worker. He got it done, with a mess, and half the shit unfinished. The part that was done was VERY messy. Course that’s how he works on every shift. That’s not how I work. I want everything done right, the first time, and spotless.

New guy hasn’t shown up for a while now (someone said something to him), so I guess it’s safe to say he won’t be back. So, as usual, mom came in for me on Saturday and we gave an application to a regular. *cheers* However, with my luck it won’t be 3rd shift he wants…

There has been talk of a new person. Haven’t seen him yet, but would be nice if he’s actually willing to stay. I just wish we could keep a 3rd person on 3rd. If I hadn’t been sick, I would have only had one day off last month.

Well any problems they would have had on Saturday were missed. Due to the fact that both of them came in bout four hours earlier then anybody from 3rd shift does. Technically we aren’t allowed. However, since it was our boss I think that’s why there was an exception…

Moms working with me on Saturdays now, since the other guy I worked with got his promotion and doesn’t have to work 3rd shift… Up side? The shift runner I was having a problem with (well more the mess she left behind) has gotten much better. Couple Saturdays ago I had it and wrote her up. Funny bit is, only two people knew of it, mom and the other who showed me how too. Once the one I wrote up found out – so did the whole store.

The new girl we just got quit, which sucks major ass. I’ll never get any classes, or the training I need, the way this is going. Up Side? We got a new guy. Someone to handle the deliveries! However, he didn’t work on the weekend, which is when I REALLY could use him. Thursday – Monday. Up Side? Our Boss decided to let me (and mom) have this Saturday off; she’ll work with the new guy instead!! (Wants to see what all the fuss is bout Saturdays.) My first since I started working here :D We are gunna drink till we puke, twice! Saturdays are our party days.

Mom talked to our boss about getting her position changed. Unfortunately, MANY people found out and started treating her differently. Even the one she made really good friends with, which sucks. She was the first one pap and me approved of and liked. So, she had a talk with the big boss and settled most of the issues. Somewhere along the line she is going to have a transfer.

Now, I’m just wondering who I’m going to work with on Saturday. I have a funny feeling this is the only Saturday the new guy is working. Since the other two who worked 3rd shift with me opt-out.

Went to a meeting on Sat. Think my boss just wants me to get my name out there and get familiar with all the people/things they talk about. Name is out there now…Apparently, I was the only one who showed up from midnight shift. Seeing as how I was still in uniform. Clocked out and went – name tag and all lol.

During break, I got to talk to a few of the big bosses. One was upset that I was sent right after work. Then stated he told my boss not to do that anymore (Explains why I was the only one dressed.). I told him it was ok; cause there was no other way I would be able to manage it (Nobody wants to work my shift; therefore I have to deal). Course when the exercise came, I realized what he was talking about. Usually, after work I can focus. For some odd reason I couldn’t here. Probably since it was work.

Third shift got 4 STARS…Stupid ice cream price was wrong…*mumbles*

Got a new girl on Monday…Was supposed to work the week before but couldn’t make it so our boss said for her to start fresh on Monday…The fist day she was fast as hell. Now that work is kicking in she’s slowing down to her permanent pace. Took me a bit longer, course the music helped delude me ^_^ This one is older than the one I trained before. Who left me! So, I figured ok, she’ll have enough sense and be able to follow just fine…Nope, wrong. She turned out to be a list girl…Ok, no problem long as she can follow given tasks. Nope, wrong again. Have to specify.

So, I told the one who left me! She spoiled me. Was to easy to train her :P I miss working with her. Course now that she is working with fuck-up-of-the-year-shift-runner she misses us too :P

Haven’t updated on work, due to irritation…The weekend shift runner went on VACA a couple weeks ago and I had to take over his spot, since it was just he and I on weekends. Nobody likes doing inserts for Sunday’s papers and they all want off, so we are the full Sat. night crew. I hate being Boss…

First Sat. they gave me this kid, he had worked midnight shift before. Went fairly well, I think. Second Night sucked. They gave me random people, along with the boy from last week. The boy decided he could kick back. The two others (which I found out later were shift runners) didn’t know anything about midnight shift and disappeared for 3 hours. One of them, I found, likes to complain a lot. She’s to the point where it’s not possible for her to complain and work at the same time. This I loathe…

Mom got moved to second shift and had to work with this complainer. She worked my mom up so bad; she started to break out in hives. I told my mom, if that girl were running shift again, I’d have to check on her. To my surprise, she called out and I had to run second shift. :o Mind you, prior to this, I only worked second shift a few times*. Went in anyways and pulled a double. Which only made second shift happier then a pig in mud. Apparently, not many like her.

Last Saturday, shift runner called out. Guess who had to run shift. Guess who was all-alone. Yah, me…Luckily, my mother saw the perfect solution. She pulled a double for me in return. Also, the girl I trained – may be moving to second shift. Which means, there will be only two people set all week for midnight shift. Seeing as how I work with one guy during the week and another the weekend…I don’t see a day off in the future, unless we get another person on midnight shift…Not to mention, when one of them calls out…

* STARS came in for second shift, when I was pulling a double. We got 5!! Which is the highest you can get :D YAY!

Last Friday, without much warning, my shift manager didn’t show. So, I had to be shift manager. This whole thing was just dropped on us. He had been training me, but it was still to soon. I haven’t been properly trained yet, nor have I had the required classes. If that wasn’t enough, I had to contend with the Italian-American/Carnival rush. The north was blocked, so they all had to pass us…

It started out sketchy, I had to go in earlier than usual and do all the things my shift manager did for me. One big difference, our vault was VERY low. So, we couldn’t do much and I just kind of crossed my fingers we didn’t run out of money. We, the girl I had been training and me, managed pretty well – her with no break and me bout 4 hits off a cigg.

When first shift started to come in, however, that changed. Seeing as how we were bout an hour behind, the next shift manager just yelled a lot. Then she had the balls to yell out orders we knew needed be done. Figured she likes register she can manage that bit (which is her job) and me and the other girl would finish what we couldn’t during our shift. Nope, that would make too much sense. She wasn’t going to help one bit. Which made us cranky.

When our boss got in she got the update. She was VERY pleased with how we managed. Then told me not to mind the other shift runner. Apparently, she isn’t happy with her job and is on her way out. The grapevine told me, even customers are complaining bout her. When my shift manager had a go with her, he told her that his two best girls were talking bout quitting (which we haven’t). She softened a bit, probably due to fact that if I quit she will be on night shift again (which she hates). So, I reckon whatever happens between her and I aint anything new or much of a problem.

Now, our boss signed Mom and I up for classes. Since it is more convenient, we will have them on the same night. Once done, we will be able to run our own shifts. Mom’s able to start so soon because she was a shift runner for them before. Most of this will just be a recap for her. Course, that means I will be extra trained lol ^_^

My boss looked into a smaller size shirt, which I cannot get. So, I’ll have to deal with my nightgown. Or hem it haha! Have to do my pants anyways… With tomorrows payday, mom and I are going to invest into a WAWA Gift card. That whole walking round the counter to swap cash is a pain in the ass, so this will make it easier on us.

I hate Fridays and Saturdays. When I work those nights we get big ass crowds and almost nothing gets done on time. Saturday is due to the papers, Sundays paper that is. Friday is paycheck night. Hello, I’m to plastered to speak; you want a what was it? Hello? Wakey wakey, eggs and bakey. Entertaining yes, but oh so long.

Friday Pat showed, while mom and me were on register. Had to bust our balls. Said I was working a little late cause they needed help. So he said, “I aughta take you home and beat you straight. Working extra hours. HA.”

Saturday night, UB showed and scared the shit out of me. “WHERE’S MY SANDWICH!” Think I got whiplash looking at the screen and not seeing an order then looking at him. “You snot face! What are you doing here?” Forgot he was going to the races. Brought me back a tang top. Which is good because I got rid of a lot of the cloths that I don’t wear anymore. Sis got most of them though. So, now mom gets even more confused when she washes Sis’s cloths. “These yours or hers? This used to be yours; did she steal it again?”

Got my work shirts. Small is like a nightgown to me though. So, my boss has to see if she can get a smaller size for me. Heh, said she’s never had that problem before. Course, from what I have seen, I am the smallest one working there. Can barley reach half the stuff. Excluding the shit on the top shelf that I can’t reach at all. Had a cop get something for me one night, due to the line. I would have had to go all the way to the back and get a step stool holding them up even longer.