Friday, February 2, 2024

On my break

 Main boss left at 4 after biting me for an hour.

I got my pills, while there they said my insurance went through, vaccines were free, did I want any.  I said yes to tetanus.  

She leaned in and told me she advises all employees to get the Hepatitis shots as well so I did that too.

More later.

Work went fine last night

 The one boss left a little after 4 (not the primary) and the other one didn't work so it was a fine night.  I did what I came to do (except the zone) and made my money.  

Today?  Who knows.  We will see.  

I believe that colors I wear can influence attitudes around me.  Red is a provocative, confrontational, color so I tend to avoid it at work, but a coworker/friend said it is "heart disease awareness day" and asked me to wear red.  So I have a long sleeved red t shirt.  

Biscuit is so cute.  He heard me pouring milk in the blender, got off his condo in the other room, came running to me begging.  So of course I gave him a dab.  I figure at his age he is entitled to a little dab of milk now and then if he wants (it doesn't upset his stomach).  

It is nice and sunny today but the rain is coming tonight apparently, which, if it does, will make for a slower night at the store.  Ace is already coming.  

That's it for now, I have some photos I will put up tomorrow.  

Thursday, February 1, 2024

My boss doesn't want me to do the zone

 Says they need me in our area.

This is going to be awkward when the grocery manager comes looking ..

I am glad they still value what I do, though.  

At work

 The driver reminded me of another one I had a long time ago who had just split with her boyfriend.

I have not had such a bad ride on a bus in a very long time.  She is 2 weeks into the route already I think she just hates it.  I don't think she will last long 

She really made me appreciate Mike's driving as I could work on my phone with him and didn't have to worry about being thrown out of my seat.

But she, and the guy who laughed, are both souls with an eternal destination.  It is not my job to save them just to plant seeds showing them a better way

.If it was easy every Christian would do it.

I saw an Amazon truck while at the bus stop.  I saluted him and thought "He might have my knitting needles". Sure enough I got my delivery notification a little later 

So, no matter what (barring porch pirates) I have something to look forward to when I get home.  That is nice.

That's it for now, I can use prayer today.

A tough crowd

 It's been interesting getting to work.

One driver laughed in my face, not nicely, when he found his candy.  He was talking to a homeless man so I put it in the seat and moved on.

Another driver took it but then shouted at me because I followed the rules on boarding the bus - waiting until she was present and could verify I had paid.  She is also a very aggressive driver which makes for an unpleasant ride.  

That's it for now 

Thursday morning

 I am getting ready to leave, going to try and make it a good day.  

The weather is mild and sunny I am wearing jeans, t shirt, and a mauve hoodie.  I cannot wear the hoodie at work they say "for safety" but I suspect it is more about not wanting the employees to look like thugs.  

What I find interesting half the team leads (including the store manager) do not wear a vest and when they do it is very dirty.  Their other clothes are clean and it is easy enough for me to throw the vest in a load of regular clothes.  So I'm not sure what that's about.  

One day, zoning, I got popcorn popping oil on my vest so I went home, pretreated it with Shout Gel and it did the trick.  

I washed it of course that night and it was good as new the next day.  

I got my W2 the other day I made about 20K last year.  I told Dad but he probably makes more than I do.  He has Social Security I think he gets the max, so he definitely gets more.  But he was nice about it.  

He is very determined to get me to a doctor and get a physical.  I am fine, my blood tests have been coming back fine for 20 years.  

At any rate, we will see if I get a refund.  My cousin is a CPA he will find out.  He is very nice about doing my taxes for free.  

And I remembered to do my upper lip treatment.  I am trying to do it once a week, every Wednesday, but yesterday I overslept and couldn't.  I look fine now.  

I won't represent Jesus very well with a mustache!  

I need to work on my budget for property taxes as well.  I plan to do that on my lunch.  

That's it for now!  



It's not just the one boss (Welcome to the Jungle)

 A team lead asked me to do something that requires a device and printer ,(handheld), took the printer all day, and texts me when I'm off scolding.  I am not 100% sure on this but pretty certain it is ILLEGAL to discipline an employee when they are OFF THE CLOCK.  

But it taught me a valuable lesson: document, document, document.  What I should have done around 3 PM is text her and say "Sorry I will not be able to do the thing because I don't have a printer".  Then it is on the record.  

What is on the record I texted her twice yesterday and also called with no answer when I needed help with something else and CRICKETS.  

So now I know, and I need to think for a little bit on is that a culture I want.  Sure the stock split 3 ways, but I have never (including Ron) worked for a company I wanted to buy their stock.  You know me, I'm probably going to put it into evangelism.  

And that got me thinking I need to go back to Acres Homes and do another Handout.  De Soto and Antoine is as bad as ever, apparently, and there is a very good food truck there too.  "The worker is worthy of his wages".  LOL  

I got my groceries after work.  I signed a nondisclosure agreement when I went to work for the company so all I can say I prefer to get my food at this store.  I will get things like trail mix, energy bars, protein powder where I work but that is about it.  Maybe some fancy cheese.  

I bought some double pointed needles yesterday so I can make hats and cell phone holders.  I think that would be fun.  

That's it for now.