6-9-08

I went back today. I tried the excuse this morning that my back hurt. Didnt work. I will try again tomorrow. I can honestly say it doesnt feel great. Its just, ok.

I made it through 5 hours. I was only supposed to be there 4, but we all know how things change. My boss came in at 9, when he was supposed to be there at 8. What gives? He tells me his new thing is to go to the gym Monday through Thursday, before work. Another excuse to get away from his very controlling wife.

So we sat down, and he dumped in front of me 3 months of crap I had to go through. Then he told me that 'my girls' did ok while I was gone. Things can be better. They should be doing their jobs more efficiently. They should show up to work. They shouldnt leave early on Friday. They should know to check the computer. They need to clean up after themselves. blah blah blah blah...for 15 minutes, I listened to this crap. How am I supposed to change whats already been done? Wasnt he there to 'supervise'? Apparently not!

After this lovely talk, we walked the sales floor. That went ok. Not much had changed. Nothing was really new. He managed to point out to me a few things that are now MY responsibility to fix and or clean up. I just smiled.

When the walk was over, we went to a computer. Keep in mind, these computers are over 10 years old. Slow? Doesnt even come close. When you click enter, it literally takes a minute for the page to load. I had to hit the patience button many times with that computer today.

I got my stuff to print up and I started 'working'. hm. Im not sure it was work. It was more like fixing the problems that he created. My team was supposed to have 138 work hours. They got 54. I have a problem with that. So I went to him and questioned it. Like usual, he opens mouth, inserts foot. He didnt know what to say. So now tomorrow, I need to get my girls to work Friday so we can get this weeks work done. I hope they dont mind.

All the execs went into a meeting at around 1130 with our new store manager. That was an interesting introduction as well. He didnt know me, I didnt know him. We questioned each other like it was an interrogation. Afterwards I was able to laugh at the situation, so was he. He seems like a nice man. I hope he and I can see eye to eye.

I left work at almost 1pm. I didnt say goodbye to anybody, I just left. I figure, everything will be there tomorrow. Including a note from my boss asking why I left without saying anything. He will just have to deal. He wont be in the office for the rest of the week, which is a wonderful thing in itself.

I was welcomed back with open arms. After being gone so long, you know who your true friends really are. Sad, but true. I am lucky to say that most everyone was happy to see me. I can name the 3 or 4 that cursed me as I walked by. I just smile at them and say 'hi'.

Im going back tomorrow. My days will be from 6 to 10am. It will work out great while Eric is here. He will be ready to go when I get home. We have plans.....lol. Should be an interesting visit.

Right now, its 945pm. Im tired and sore. Its only Monday. Tomorrow I need to get some kind of food in this house and I need to clean up the house a little bit. I cant wait to see Eric. I miss him.

Off to bed I go.

Peace Out...