Very disappointed...
Well, it seems as though I may have spoke to soon. Damn economy... Damn gas prices... Damn government and their "big brother" B.S.
To conclude with my last blog, it looks like it may have to be deleted until further notice. I received a gut stabbing phone call on Thursday from my district manager. Apparently, our corporate decided to make a decision, due to the decrease in sales, to shut down my branch. Fortunately because we are nation wide he was able to relocate me. However that does mean that the branch I was going to become manager for was taken from me, so it will be delayed. :(
On a better note, because I don't have a negative character, I looked towards to positive side. The manager of the branch that I will be working for is in the top 9 percentile of branch managers, so I will have a great opportunity to work with a great mentor. Also, the branch I will be working in is only a 5 mile difference from the branch I'm at now. My boss approved me to get overtime when ever, for training purposes. And, instead of working ever other weekend I am able to work ever 3rd weekend, so that will turn out for me. So... I'm pretty disappointed but I'm trying to keep my head high a stick through and push my hardest so that I can have the chance to get the next BM position, when available.
Sorry had to spill a little stress....
Monday, June 23, 2008
Wednesday, June 11, 2008
Good news!
Okay okay okay... Wow... I feel so honored to feel missed :) I miss each and every one of you! I truly am sorry that I have not been keeping contact with everyone and have been so busy. Like I said in the last blog I have been so busy with work that it's really hard for me to keep up and visit!! Again, I'm sorry :) So I thought that I would break down what it's been like for me lately.
Well, as some of you already know approximately 2 weeks ago (? time is disappearing before my eyes?) I was taken out for lunch one Friday after noon with my manager. It was so nice to finally get out of the office for a lunch break! I got to pick and of course I chose STARBUCKS! I must let you all in on a little secret... getting up 5-6 days a week at 4am is NOT easy! Caffeine is my best friend, and with lack of sleep, food means nothing during the day. I find dinner to be my only meal. But I'm still getting my calcium and fat intake with 2 triple non-fat mocha's a day and 2 sugar free red bulls a day. But I will say that I have lost weight! I don't know how much exactly but in the last 2 months I've bought jeans 2 times in smaller sizes and the last pair is now to big!!! Back to the story, so here we are sitting in Starbucks and I'm completely indulged in my coffee when out of no where my manager tells me "Your starting manager training on Monday." WHAT? I mean I was expecting it but I was expecting later down the road not 1 month after I started!!!
So that's where I'm at right now. I have already started my training process... I've personally introduced myself the the customers as the branch manager, started going to on site visits, selling the company. I'm really getting the ball rolling!!! As of August 1st I officially take the title. Although I will not be in the branch for the first month. You see I have to go through a 4 week training course at corp. in Tacoma. It will be Monday-Friday 10hrs each day. The cool part is I will be staying in a hotel over there and it's all expenses paid! So that will be fun... and then in September/October I've herd rumor that we will be going to North Carolina for a week leadership training. Branch managers get to travel all over for training, recently they went to Chicago!! And the cool part is they pay for everything! Some of the Branch Manager let me in on a little secret. If we ever travel somewhere that I want to take a vacation to, I can exchange my return ticket for a later date and just pay for the extra days in the hotel room. So all that I would need to pay is extra days, some food, and Nate's tickets if he chose to come. A whole lot cheaper!!! So I'm excited.... More $$$$!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The base pay for the position (with out reimbursement of cell phone, mileage, and commission) is $42,000.00 a year! That's triple what I am making now!! I've been waiting for this for a long time!
Well, enough with tooting my own horn. I just wanted to share my exciting news! Oh and my schedule that I have been working is Mon-Sat 4-3 so yeah I am pooped!!!
Love ya all!!!
Well, as some of you already know approximately 2 weeks ago (? time is disappearing before my eyes?) I was taken out for lunch one Friday after noon with my manager. It was so nice to finally get out of the office for a lunch break! I got to pick and of course I chose STARBUCKS! I must let you all in on a little secret... getting up 5-6 days a week at 4am is NOT easy! Caffeine is my best friend, and with lack of sleep, food means nothing during the day. I find dinner to be my only meal. But I'm still getting my calcium and fat intake with 2 triple non-fat mocha's a day and 2 sugar free red bulls a day. But I will say that I have lost weight! I don't know how much exactly but in the last 2 months I've bought jeans 2 times in smaller sizes and the last pair is now to big!!! Back to the story, so here we are sitting in Starbucks and I'm completely indulged in my coffee when out of no where my manager tells me "Your starting manager training on Monday." WHAT? I mean I was expecting it but I was expecting later down the road not 1 month after I started!!!
So that's where I'm at right now. I have already started my training process... I've personally introduced myself the the customers as the branch manager, started going to on site visits, selling the company. I'm really getting the ball rolling!!! As of August 1st I officially take the title. Although I will not be in the branch for the first month. You see I have to go through a 4 week training course at corp. in Tacoma. It will be Monday-Friday 10hrs each day. The cool part is I will be staying in a hotel over there and it's all expenses paid! So that will be fun... and then in September/October I've herd rumor that we will be going to North Carolina for a week leadership training. Branch managers get to travel all over for training, recently they went to Chicago!! And the cool part is they pay for everything! Some of the Branch Manager let me in on a little secret. If we ever travel somewhere that I want to take a vacation to, I can exchange my return ticket for a later date and just pay for the extra days in the hotel room. So all that I would need to pay is extra days, some food, and Nate's tickets if he chose to come. A whole lot cheaper!!! So I'm excited.... More $$$$!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The base pay for the position (with out reimbursement of cell phone, mileage, and commission) is $42,000.00 a year! That's triple what I am making now!! I've been waiting for this for a long time!
Well, enough with tooting my own horn. I just wanted to share my exciting news! Oh and my schedule that I have been working is Mon-Sat 4-3 so yeah I am pooped!!!
Love ya all!!!
Tuesday, June 10, 2008
Hello family!
My mind is racing with so much gibberish that I decided I would just let it all out with a LONG over due blog. I must start by saying that I really enjoy reading every ones emails and blogs. I take a 15 min break from my busy work schedule each day to catch up on every ones stories and "listen here" comments. I must say that I look forward to them! Here are my messages to all:
Deanne: With your experience with breeding dogs, have you ever herd of reverse sneezing? I have been doing a lot of research on it, since my parents dog came down with what we thought was allergies. It is mostly common in terriors, Pomeranian, chuaua's, and shiztus. (So I guess your Shepard's don't have anything to worry about :) ) Basically, with those breeds of dogs, when they get to a certain age, their trachea tubs collapse making it hard for them to breath. There is no medical treatment necessary, it's just hard to see a little dog go through these "fits". What he does when this happens is he sneezes uncontrollably trying to take a breath through his mouth. Snorting and honking just trying to grasp a little wind. They say when this happens not to be alarmed and simply get him distracted and take him outside to the fresh air or on a jog to force him to breath through his mouth. It's so much work just to breath, poor little guy. Do you have any miracle suggestions? Do you think the Triple flex would work??? :)
Brynne: So I have been hearing a lot about this hiking trip that Kwinton is going to take and be home just in time for the wedding. I think that it's wonderful that families can bond like that, but aren't you scared that he will be injured before the wedding? Or even himself? I give you so much credit for being so courageous!! You Go Girl! Also I have a question... if you could give anyone advice on how to prepare themselves for wedding details what would you say? And would you do anything different.
Caitlyn: I just simply wanna know when your coming back home!? Also, with being a little more prepared and have just a few things in order before he popped the question, do you think that helped you with having less stress?
Amber, Holly, Lindy: Have you guys been taking monthly baby bump pictures? I wanna see if you have :) Also my mind is drawing a huge blank... have you guys thought of names yet?
Kristy: How are big brother and big sister with the new little one? And I'm also drawing a blank but did you ever mention how you came up with her name? Very unique!
Michelle: I bet you are getting so excited about the big day... I have the same question for you, if you could give anyone advice on how to prepare themselves for marriage what would you say and would you do anything different?
Becky: What was it like being the head nurse for the birth of your niece? Did you find it any different than any of the other babies you've delivered?
Deb, and Dar: What is the emotion going through you seeing your little girls becoming mothers just like you?
I know these questions may be kinda random but I really have wondered. With the busy schedules and with work I haven't been able to make it to any events. I am really sorry for that by the way! I didn't know how work was going to effect me so much :( I must let you all know that with taking time off in July for Brynne and Kwinton's wedding and the vacation Nate and I planned 7 months ago my boss had to shuffle our schedules around to have mine covered. So, this weekend will be the only weekend I will have off until I go to the events. I will be working 3 weekends in a row, then the following weekend will be the wedding and the following 2 weekends will be for our vacation. I apologize for not being able to make it a head of time. I hope that there might be a time where we can squeeze something in! I hope everyone is doing well!!
Love always,
Michelle
Deanne: With your experience with breeding dogs, have you ever herd of reverse sneezing? I have been doing a lot of research on it, since my parents dog came down with what we thought was allergies. It is mostly common in terriors, Pomeranian, chuaua's, and shiztus. (So I guess your Shepard's don't have anything to worry about :) ) Basically, with those breeds of dogs, when they get to a certain age, their trachea tubs collapse making it hard for them to breath. There is no medical treatment necessary, it's just hard to see a little dog go through these "fits". What he does when this happens is he sneezes uncontrollably trying to take a breath through his mouth. Snorting and honking just trying to grasp a little wind. They say when this happens not to be alarmed and simply get him distracted and take him outside to the fresh air or on a jog to force him to breath through his mouth. It's so much work just to breath, poor little guy. Do you have any miracle suggestions? Do you think the Triple flex would work??? :)
Brynne: So I have been hearing a lot about this hiking trip that Kwinton is going to take and be home just in time for the wedding. I think that it's wonderful that families can bond like that, but aren't you scared that he will be injured before the wedding? Or even himself? I give you so much credit for being so courageous!! You Go Girl! Also I have a question... if you could give anyone advice on how to prepare themselves for wedding details what would you say? And would you do anything different.
Caitlyn: I just simply wanna know when your coming back home!? Also, with being a little more prepared and have just a few things in order before he popped the question, do you think that helped you with having less stress?
Amber, Holly, Lindy: Have you guys been taking monthly baby bump pictures? I wanna see if you have :) Also my mind is drawing a huge blank... have you guys thought of names yet?
Kristy: How are big brother and big sister with the new little one? And I'm also drawing a blank but did you ever mention how you came up with her name? Very unique!
Michelle: I bet you are getting so excited about the big day... I have the same question for you, if you could give anyone advice on how to prepare themselves for marriage what would you say and would you do anything different?
Becky: What was it like being the head nurse for the birth of your niece? Did you find it any different than any of the other babies you've delivered?
Deb, and Dar: What is the emotion going through you seeing your little girls becoming mothers just like you?
I know these questions may be kinda random but I really have wondered. With the busy schedules and with work I haven't been able to make it to any events. I am really sorry for that by the way! I didn't know how work was going to effect me so much :( I must let you all know that with taking time off in July for Brynne and Kwinton's wedding and the vacation Nate and I planned 7 months ago my boss had to shuffle our schedules around to have mine covered. So, this weekend will be the only weekend I will have off until I go to the events. I will be working 3 weekends in a row, then the following weekend will be the wedding and the following 2 weekends will be for our vacation. I apologize for not being able to make it a head of time. I hope that there might be a time where we can squeeze something in! I hope everyone is doing well!!
Love always,
Michelle
Wednesday, April 9, 2008
New eye on life...
"Never judge a book by it's cover." ~ Strong meaningful words that I didn't truly understand until now.
It was my third day at labor ready and I must say... I think I lied about the company. When I described what I will be doing I made it to believe that I'm just going to put people to work. This is true to a sense. However I'd like to change the job description... What Labor Ready does is, gives people second chances!
I have met some really interesting people. My job doesn't really consist of much paper work so I fill my 8 hours of the day just listening. Everyone has a story, reason, and goal for being a temp employee for labor ready. (If you remember a few blogs back I said we put people who don't have full time jobs to work. Most are homeless, have bad pasts, or are getting off of their addiction) They are trying to get them selves back on their feet, have enough money for a hotel room for a night, or just eat. I've only known these people for 3 days, and so many have already touched my heart and make me look at life a little differently. I would like to share a storie with you about a worker who has touched me.
EMPLOYEE 1- He's in his late 30's, very well spoken and polite. He use to be a manager for Microsoft, until he got into some trouble with drugs and was let go. He sold everything he owns just to pay for a high. He has been employeed with Labor Ready for a couple years. He says if it wasn't for them he might not be alive. The company gave him encouragement and a way to make money, and he's been clean for over a year. He works for Labor Ready 3-4 times a week. On the other days of the week he volunteers for a company that fixs computers and ships the computers over seas for " the less fortunate countrys" and the military men at war." Yesterday we sent him on a 12 hour job and he got paid the same day. Today he comes into Labor Ready and we prepaired him for another day of dutie. As we were about ready to hand him his slip, to our suprise, he asked if there was a way he could get a little cash advance and would pay it back at the end of the day. Now, bescause we knew for a fact he had recieved a check the day before, and with his past we wondered why he was asking for a few dollars. After poping the question he proceded to tell us he needed money to eat because he hadn't eaten since Friday. My heart instantly went out to him and I gave him the change out of the bottom of my purse, which was only 2 dollars. He left for work and came back 8 hours later to get paid. After cutting him a check, he reaced for his wallet. It was VERY old there were no cards, cash, just a few pieces of paper. He pulled out 6 folded up pieces and proceded to unfold them. He picked them up and passes them my way. I looked at the top one and noticed it was a check, our check for the previous day. He asked me if I could add them. As I flipped through I realized they were all checks, ranging from 24-73 dollars. I added them and gave him a grand total of $307.00. "why had he not cashed them, I asked myself." So I asked him why. He told me he "didn't want to cash them because he knew he would spend them and the money was for something special." Again out of curiosity I asked why? "Well you see, I need $350.00. I'm going to best buy in a few days to by a laptop. I'm working on a special progect through (the company he is voluntering for-I don't remember the name) and it requires a better looking laptop and we only have really old ones there. So I decided I was going to buy one so we can fufill the desire of the less fortunate person we're building it for." Here is a man who has nothing! No food, no house, only 3 pieces of clothing, and does hard work almost every day, and he's giving his hard earned money away to a stranger. WOW!!! There are only a few people out there who are really genuine!
There are a few people there who have stories like his, I just need to listen. Working for this company makes me so thankful for what I have! You can never really tell why someone might be a certain why, until you walk a day in their shoes. I look at people and situations in a different way now. If I could give anyone some advice I would say Listen, Give chances, and DON'T judge!
I will be sharing more stories as they come and I hope you will enjoy them and get the same message I did.
It was my third day at labor ready and I must say... I think I lied about the company. When I described what I will be doing I made it to believe that I'm just going to put people to work. This is true to a sense. However I'd like to change the job description... What Labor Ready does is, gives people second chances!
I have met some really interesting people. My job doesn't really consist of much paper work so I fill my 8 hours of the day just listening. Everyone has a story, reason, and goal for being a temp employee for labor ready. (If you remember a few blogs back I said we put people who don't have full time jobs to work. Most are homeless, have bad pasts, or are getting off of their addiction) They are trying to get them selves back on their feet, have enough money for a hotel room for a night, or just eat. I've only known these people for 3 days, and so many have already touched my heart and make me look at life a little differently. I would like to share a storie with you about a worker who has touched me.
EMPLOYEE 1- He's in his late 30's, very well spoken and polite. He use to be a manager for Microsoft, until he got into some trouble with drugs and was let go. He sold everything he owns just to pay for a high. He has been employeed with Labor Ready for a couple years. He says if it wasn't for them he might not be alive. The company gave him encouragement and a way to make money, and he's been clean for over a year. He works for Labor Ready 3-4 times a week. On the other days of the week he volunteers for a company that fixs computers and ships the computers over seas for " the less fortunate countrys" and the military men at war." Yesterday we sent him on a 12 hour job and he got paid the same day. Today he comes into Labor Ready and we prepaired him for another day of dutie. As we were about ready to hand him his slip, to our suprise, he asked if there was a way he could get a little cash advance and would pay it back at the end of the day. Now, bescause we knew for a fact he had recieved a check the day before, and with his past we wondered why he was asking for a few dollars. After poping the question he proceded to tell us he needed money to eat because he hadn't eaten since Friday. My heart instantly went out to him and I gave him the change out of the bottom of my purse, which was only 2 dollars. He left for work and came back 8 hours later to get paid. After cutting him a check, he reaced for his wallet. It was VERY old there were no cards, cash, just a few pieces of paper. He pulled out 6 folded up pieces and proceded to unfold them. He picked them up and passes them my way. I looked at the top one and noticed it was a check, our check for the previous day. He asked me if I could add them. As I flipped through I realized they were all checks, ranging from 24-73 dollars. I added them and gave him a grand total of $307.00. "why had he not cashed them, I asked myself." So I asked him why. He told me he "didn't want to cash them because he knew he would spend them and the money was for something special." Again out of curiosity I asked why? "Well you see, I need $350.00. I'm going to best buy in a few days to by a laptop. I'm working on a special progect through (the company he is voluntering for-I don't remember the name) and it requires a better looking laptop and we only have really old ones there. So I decided I was going to buy one so we can fufill the desire of the less fortunate person we're building it for." Here is a man who has nothing! No food, no house, only 3 pieces of clothing, and does hard work almost every day, and he's giving his hard earned money away to a stranger. WOW!!! There are only a few people out there who are really genuine!
There are a few people there who have stories like his, I just need to listen. Working for this company makes me so thankful for what I have! You can never really tell why someone might be a certain why, until you walk a day in their shoes. I look at people and situations in a different way now. If I could give anyone some advice I would say Listen, Give chances, and DON'T judge!
I will be sharing more stories as they come and I hope you will enjoy them and get the same message I did.
Thursday, April 3, 2008
True Friend!
Tomorrow is my last day at Bickford. I am so nervous! Everyone has asked me if I was excited or ready for the change. Honestly... I'm not, but I am! I am so scared. I have never done anything like this before. I am more then willing to put forth the effort though, just scared. I have a really good friend that recommended me, I can't thank him enough!!!! Michael Marion, for him to stand behind me makes me feel honored. He is my best friends husband, dedicated father, and true leader. I'm not sure about the conversations that him and my "soon to be boss" have had about me, but obviously he saw something in me that my own boss didn't. And thats dedication. I "sold" myself to Kelley Hutchinson to get the Labor Ready position and he saw what Mike saw. Now I have to not only talk the talk, but walk the walk.
I know that I can do ANYTHING I put my mind to! I'm not one to give up but like I said, I'm scared. After today, it really hit me. I'm going to miss the girl talks, and the relationships I gained. Giggling with Tamera, and joking around was really hard for me. I am trully going to miss that! I have gained a really good friend and I don't want to lose that! But I have to think about my future and what's best for me. After talking with Ms. X today... I became aware how she was betrade by her "bestfriend". ~What a bestfriend she had. And I don't want to be like Ms. X. I know that I would never betray my friends and neither would they, I just don't want to lose what I have! It is so special to have a person who will listen to you about your problems, connect with, and just be TRUTHFUL!! ~Take a hint, this is true friendship! I know that I will not lose my friends, and I may gain new ones, but I just cherish what I have! SAD.... Yeah... I'm not going to be able to stay away for long!!! Monday after work I'll be back, I can't stay away from my friends! I can't wait for tomorrow!!!
I'm not sure when it happened
But I'm very glad it did
You came into my life when
I really needed a friend
The more I get to know you
The more I know myself
And this is why I'm thankful
For you are just yourself
You and I are different
And in many ways the same
Your good ear, compassionate heart
Will always find you fame
I promise to always be here
Forever and to the end
You are the true definition of
My Very Best Friend!
~Thank you Tamera!!!
I know that I can do ANYTHING I put my mind to! I'm not one to give up but like I said, I'm scared. After today, it really hit me. I'm going to miss the girl talks, and the relationships I gained. Giggling with Tamera, and joking around was really hard for me. I am trully going to miss that! I have gained a really good friend and I don't want to lose that! But I have to think about my future and what's best for me. After talking with Ms. X today... I became aware how she was betrade by her "bestfriend". ~What a bestfriend she had. And I don't want to be like Ms. X. I know that I would never betray my friends and neither would they, I just don't want to lose what I have! It is so special to have a person who will listen to you about your problems, connect with, and just be TRUTHFUL!! ~Take a hint, this is true friendship! I know that I will not lose my friends, and I may gain new ones, but I just cherish what I have! SAD.... Yeah... I'm not going to be able to stay away for long!!! Monday after work I'll be back, I can't stay away from my friends! I can't wait for tomorrow!!!
I'm not sure when it happened
But I'm very glad it did
You came into my life when
I really needed a friend
The more I get to know you
The more I know myself
And this is why I'm thankful
For you are just yourself
You and I are different
And in many ways the same
Your good ear, compassionate heart
Will always find you fame
I promise to always be here
Forever and to the end
You are the true definition of
My Very Best Friend!
~Thank you Tamera!!!
Sunday, March 30, 2008
It's official...
Saturday morning was a good day to wake up to. After rolling out of bed at 8 am, getting dressed, putting on the make-up, getting in the car, grabbing a Triple non-fat white mocha, Nate and I headed to North Gate. I had to stop by Labor Ready and fill out my "new hire" paper work. 15 pages of nothingness... boring!!! However... it's now official I'm with the company! And I recieved some good information!
Michelle: (speaking to Branch manager Andrea) So, my first day is the 7th in the Ballard branch. Kelley (the district manager) said I will be training there for the first couple weeks. Where do you think I will be located after the training?
Andrea: Well, you might want to talk to Kelley but, I believe he is going to have to go between the 3 North Seattle branches. That's what he said a few days ago anyways. Branch managers work between branches, and he wants you to get a feel for what the managers do.
Michelle: Well, I know that my shift starts at 6am, so is that when I will start all the time?
Andrea: Yes... Branch managers always work the morning shift. So he's getting you prepared for that. I'm not sure how fast you will pick up on things but if you work hard and you look at the bright side you will get there a lot faster. The way Kelley was talking it sounds like you will be training for the branch manager position and he wants you to prepare for what's to come.
Michelle: Well, that's good. I'm going into this with a positive attitude and I'm going to push myself.
Andrea: That's great. It my be that you get the position you want a lot sooner then you expected. I know you'll pick it up quick.
So hopefully this is all positive and truthful! I just felt like sharing the good news...
Michelle: (speaking to Branch manager Andrea) So, my first day is the 7th in the Ballard branch. Kelley (the district manager) said I will be training there for the first couple weeks. Where do you think I will be located after the training?
Andrea: Well, you might want to talk to Kelley but, I believe he is going to have to go between the 3 North Seattle branches. That's what he said a few days ago anyways. Branch managers work between branches, and he wants you to get a feel for what the managers do.
Michelle: Well, I know that my shift starts at 6am, so is that when I will start all the time?
Andrea: Yes... Branch managers always work the morning shift. So he's getting you prepared for that. I'm not sure how fast you will pick up on things but if you work hard and you look at the bright side you will get there a lot faster. The way Kelley was talking it sounds like you will be training for the branch manager position and he wants you to prepare for what's to come.
Michelle: Well, that's good. I'm going into this with a positive attitude and I'm going to push myself.
Andrea: That's great. It my be that you get the position you want a lot sooner then you expected. I know you'll pick it up quick.
So hopefully this is all positive and truthful! I just felt like sharing the good news...
Wednesday, March 26, 2008
Labor Ready
Thank you all so much for your support~ I really couldn't be as upbeat about the change with out you all. I think I got a little carried away about everything that I forgot to tell you what Labor Ready really is... Let me try to explain what I know already...
What we do at Labor Ready is simple: We put people to work. Each year, Labor Ready’s branch locations dispatch approximately 600,000 temporary workers to our more than 300,000 customers in a diverse range of industries, including construction, transportation, warehousing, hospitality, landscaping, light manufacturing, distribution and sanitation. Labor Ready is spread across the United States, Costa Rica, United Kingdom, and Canada. This will be good if I ever decide to move to a different state, I can transfer!!!
Basically what it comes down to is if you are working for a company that may be slow for a season we find you work. Or if a person is no longer with a full time company and need work they come to Labor Ready.
Example:
We'll use Nate for a small scenario. Right now things are working great for him, the company has a HUGE line of work. But we'll say for some odd reason the season slows down, and his boss tells him to take the day off. That's when he calls us... That's when we get a hold of our "electric companies" and find work for him that day. He comes in puts in a minimum of 4 hours work and he gets paid for that day of work, at the end of his shift.
That is one example however... the role is reversed. If we have a company that needs a couple workers for a job site because all his crew didn't show up, we would call temporary people like Nate.
And the last example is when a company needs a HUGE group of people to work. During football season Qwest field calls Labor ready to work the vendors, pick up trash, prep the seats, etc. So more then likely I will be managing this years football season.
I hope this is all making sense. I will be able to explain more about it when I start... 7 more days!!! Feel free to ask as many questions you want!
What we do at Labor Ready is simple: We put people to work. Each year, Labor Ready’s branch locations dispatch approximately 600,000 temporary workers to our more than 300,000 customers in a diverse range of industries, including construction, transportation, warehousing, hospitality, landscaping, light manufacturing, distribution and sanitation. Labor Ready is spread across the United States, Costa Rica, United Kingdom, and Canada. This will be good if I ever decide to move to a different state, I can transfer!!!
Basically what it comes down to is if you are working for a company that may be slow for a season we find you work. Or if a person is no longer with a full time company and need work they come to Labor Ready.
Example:
We'll use Nate for a small scenario. Right now things are working great for him, the company has a HUGE line of work. But we'll say for some odd reason the season slows down, and his boss tells him to take the day off. That's when he calls us... That's when we get a hold of our "electric companies" and find work for him that day. He comes in puts in a minimum of 4 hours work and he gets paid for that day of work, at the end of his shift.
That is one example however... the role is reversed. If we have a company that needs a couple workers for a job site because all his crew didn't show up, we would call temporary people like Nate.
And the last example is when a company needs a HUGE group of people to work. During football season Qwest field calls Labor ready to work the vendors, pick up trash, prep the seats, etc. So more then likely I will be managing this years football season.
I hope this is all making sense. I will be able to explain more about it when I start... 7 more days!!! Feel free to ask as many questions you want!
Tuesday, March 25, 2008
The Best things come to those who wait...
So for those of you who may not know... I GOT THE JOB!!
So here are the details as to what I'm going to be doing.
Title: Customer Service Representative
Location: North Seattle
Company: Labor Ready
Customer service rep. is something that I have never done before. After speaking with the District manager Kelley he informed me off all the perks to the job. :) I'm so excited!!
After 90 days:
I will have a review
I'm eligible for 401K, health, dental, and vision.
I start accumulating sick leave.
I start accumulation vacation-within 1 year I will accumulate 2 weeks.
*Something I found out from an "insider":
In about a month they are going to put in affect monthly bonuses
If I us my phone for company policy-they reimburse me a percentage
If I have to drive to a job site-they reimburse me for gas
After 6 months:
I will have another review-this one is a pay review
After 12 months:
I will have another review-also a pay review
This is all things that come with the position. However*** I am starting out in this position to learn about the company and start my "homework". I am in training to become a branch manager. ~This is the position I originally applied for. It's going to be hard work and it's something new.
I can't wait to get started!!!
Thank you for all of your support! I will tell you more about the job as it happens! :)
So here are the details as to what I'm going to be doing.
Title: Customer Service Representative
Location: North Seattle
Company: Labor Ready
Customer service rep. is something that I have never done before. After speaking with the District manager Kelley he informed me off all the perks to the job. :) I'm so excited!!
After 90 days:
I will have a review
I'm eligible for 401K, health, dental, and vision.
I start accumulating sick leave.
I start accumulation vacation-within 1 year I will accumulate 2 weeks.
*Something I found out from an "insider":
In about a month they are going to put in affect monthly bonuses
If I us my phone for company policy-they reimburse me a percentage
If I have to drive to a job site-they reimburse me for gas
After 6 months:
I will have another review-this one is a pay review
After 12 months:
I will have another review-also a pay review
This is all things that come with the position. However*** I am starting out in this position to learn about the company and start my "homework". I am in training to become a branch manager. ~This is the position I originally applied for. It's going to be hard work and it's something new.
I can't wait to get started!!!
Thank you for all of your support! I will tell you more about the job as it happens! :)
Thursday, March 20, 2008
Inspiration
I have come across a few words that have inspired me, in one way or another. I hope some of these can do the same for you. Let me know of your favorites, or if any have touched you like they have me.
~What you get by achieving your goals is not as important as what you become by achieving your goals.
~Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever.
~Success is the ability to go from failure to failure without losing your enthusiasm.
~Patriotism is easy to understand in America; it means looking out for yourself by looking out for your country.
~The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing.
~Obstacles are those frightful things you see when you take your eyes off the goal.
~Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever.
~What you get by achieving your goals is not as important as what you become by achieving your goals.
~You see things; and you say 'Why?' But I dream things that never were; and I say 'Why not?'
~Within each of us lies the power of our consent to health and sickness, to riches and poverty, to freedom and to slavery. It is we who control these, and not another.
~To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment.
~What you get by achieving your goals is not as important as what you become by achieving your goals.
~Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever.
~Success is the ability to go from failure to failure without losing your enthusiasm.
~Patriotism is easy to understand in America; it means looking out for yourself by looking out for your country.
~The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing.
~Obstacles are those frightful things you see when you take your eyes off the goal.
~Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever.
~What you get by achieving your goals is not as important as what you become by achieving your goals.
~You see things; and you say 'Why?' But I dream things that never were; and I say 'Why not?'
~Within each of us lies the power of our consent to health and sickness, to riches and poverty, to freedom and to slavery. It is we who control these, and not another.
~To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment.
Tuesday, March 18, 2008
Happiness
Positive thinking, acting goofy, and throwing a few smiles into the equation makes for a healthy soul.
Today was one of those days for me. It's March 17th, and it seems like it's starting to be spring. I woke up on a good note with the sun shinning. Once again, my chatting buddy and I found another way to pass the time by at the life we like to call Bickford Motors. Oh the joys of memories and stories.
It all started when Tamera told me her and her husband may be purchasing a boat. *The hamster started sprinting* We started reenacting our last couples summers. (This is when I realized boats and I don't get along) Let me take you down memory lane.
July 2007: Nathan and I went on a family trip to Chelan. To our surprise, our friend Andy joined in on the get away. One Saturday we decided to all hang out, ON A BOAT! We had been out on the water for a couple hours, the sun was beating on us. Someone made a suggestion to take a dip in the Lake. Of course I turned out to be the test dumby for the temp of the water. I maneuvered my way to the front of the boat and positioned my self on an edge. After close to 10 minutes of debating weather to jump in, I made the choice to hold my breath and jump. *The waves were not working in my favor* I moved my weight to my feet and began to push. A water cap pulled the boat downward and I had no *PUSH*. Instead of making a graceful leap, I just flopped in. If you can picture what it's like to see a fish flopping it's way from a dry dock to the water, I WAS THE FISH! My foot stayed flat on the edge, it was like my head had all the weight and I just bent over. I hit my knee on the lip and basically bounced down the side. Again... FLOPPING FISH!
May 2007: A group of us once again went to Chelan. We all decided to put our money together and rent a party boat for a couple hours. The wind was blowing and we were having a terrible time. After a group vote we decided to return it early. The way back to the rental place my friend and I were talking about how she was afraid of falling stepping off the boat to the dock. She was 7 months pregnant and we knew that couldn't happen. We reached the dock and decided to let the men get off first to help her off. I told her I would get off before her so she could be the last one off. I made the transfer... however... I step and *WHACK* fell flat on my face! I scrapped my knee and couldn't get my balance. *WOW, ONCE AGAIN, FLOPPING FISH*
Summer 2000: It was my first time ever inner-tubbing. I was doing great, I kept telling my uncle to go "Faster, Faster!" I couldn't breath or speak. I tried to signal to slow down. The second my hand left handle I went flying. We were going so fast I didn't just fly off and enter the water *Of course not, that would have been to easy* Instead I SKIPPED! That's right I said it... I skipped across the water. I was one of those flat round rocks that when you throw them the right way into the water they jump. I skipped across the water 4 times. Strained my back and was out for a few days.
So like I was saying... Being positive, thinking positive, and acting positive makes for good happiness. I hope that this brings a smile to your face at least once!
Remember:
It takes more muscles in your face to frown, then it does to smile. So let's start smiling people!!!
Today was one of those days for me. It's March 17th, and it seems like it's starting to be spring. I woke up on a good note with the sun shinning. Once again, my chatting buddy and I found another way to pass the time by at the life we like to call Bickford Motors. Oh the joys of memories and stories.
It all started when Tamera told me her and her husband may be purchasing a boat. *The hamster started sprinting* We started reenacting our last couples summers. (This is when I realized boats and I don't get along) Let me take you down memory lane.
July 2007: Nathan and I went on a family trip to Chelan. To our surprise, our friend Andy joined in on the get away. One Saturday we decided to all hang out, ON A BOAT! We had been out on the water for a couple hours, the sun was beating on us. Someone made a suggestion to take a dip in the Lake. Of course I turned out to be the test dumby for the temp of the water. I maneuvered my way to the front of the boat and positioned my self on an edge. After close to 10 minutes of debating weather to jump in, I made the choice to hold my breath and jump. *The waves were not working in my favor* I moved my weight to my feet and began to push. A water cap pulled the boat downward and I had no *PUSH*. Instead of making a graceful leap, I just flopped in. If you can picture what it's like to see a fish flopping it's way from a dry dock to the water, I WAS THE FISH! My foot stayed flat on the edge, it was like my head had all the weight and I just bent over. I hit my knee on the lip and basically bounced down the side. Again... FLOPPING FISH!
May 2007: A group of us once again went to Chelan. We all decided to put our money together and rent a party boat for a couple hours. The wind was blowing and we were having a terrible time. After a group vote we decided to return it early. The way back to the rental place my friend and I were talking about how she was afraid of falling stepping off the boat to the dock. She was 7 months pregnant and we knew that couldn't happen. We reached the dock and decided to let the men get off first to help her off. I told her I would get off before her so she could be the last one off. I made the transfer... however... I step and *WHACK* fell flat on my face! I scrapped my knee and couldn't get my balance. *WOW, ONCE AGAIN, FLOPPING FISH*
Summer 2000: It was my first time ever inner-tubbing. I was doing great, I kept telling my uncle to go "Faster, Faster!" I couldn't breath or speak. I tried to signal to slow down. The second my hand left handle I went flying. We were going so fast I didn't just fly off and enter the water *Of course not, that would have been to easy* Instead I SKIPPED! That's right I said it... I skipped across the water. I was one of those flat round rocks that when you throw them the right way into the water they jump. I skipped across the water 4 times. Strained my back and was out for a few days.
So like I was saying... Being positive, thinking positive, and acting positive makes for good happiness. I hope that this brings a smile to your face at least once!
Remember:
It takes more muscles in your face to frown, then it does to smile. So let's start smiling people!!!
Monday, March 17, 2008
Every one's a critic...
You should wear your hair like this...
Those pants look to tight...
Lose weight...
Be tanner...
You shouldn't try for something you don't know...
Lower your standards a little...
Are comments like these proof that you need to change or is it proof of jealousy? After much needed catch-up, with a gal pal, I think we have come to an answer. Girls are MEAN!!! Why can't a person (girl) be just generally happy for you. You've worked hard, what ever happened to that pat on the back? We have proven, that women are stronger emotionally, and physically then what meets the eye. Birth, a child falling and breaking a bone and the mother being strong by there side. There is also written proof that a women once picked up and vehicle that was over 7X her weight, to save her child and a sweat didn't even fall from her brow. But some women still are not strong enough to accept that fact that there may be a women whos more knowledgeable, thinner boned, or just purely kind. It reminds me of a jungle... always one female that every male wants, the female has a nice walk, ditsy talk, and thinks she's the queen of the pack. With every "female" that is like this I would like to say...
Try working for a living!! Work for the things you want to have, and don't be a spoiled BRAT!
I would like to let everyone know that I will not give up! I'm not just a "pretty face" that thinks I will get whatever I want. I get so much more pleasure from working for, and earning what I want then have being handed to me on a silver platter.
So with that said... us women, and men, need to stand up and fight for what we want and don't settle for anything less!!! I know I will!!!!
God please grant me the serenity to accept
the things I can not change,
change the things I can,
and wisdom to know the difference.
Those pants look to tight...
Lose weight...
Be tanner...
You shouldn't try for something you don't know...
Lower your standards a little...
Are comments like these proof that you need to change or is it proof of jealousy? After much needed catch-up, with a gal pal, I think we have come to an answer. Girls are MEAN!!! Why can't a person (girl) be just generally happy for you. You've worked hard, what ever happened to that pat on the back? We have proven, that women are stronger emotionally, and physically then what meets the eye. Birth, a child falling and breaking a bone and the mother being strong by there side. There is also written proof that a women once picked up and vehicle that was over 7X her weight, to save her child and a sweat didn't even fall from her brow. But some women still are not strong enough to accept that fact that there may be a women whos more knowledgeable, thinner boned, or just purely kind. It reminds me of a jungle... always one female that every male wants, the female has a nice walk, ditsy talk, and thinks she's the queen of the pack. With every "female" that is like this I would like to say...
Try working for a living!! Work for the things you want to have, and don't be a spoiled BRAT!
I would like to let everyone know that I will not give up! I'm not just a "pretty face" that thinks I will get whatever I want. I get so much more pleasure from working for, and earning what I want then have being handed to me on a silver platter.
So with that said... us women, and men, need to stand up and fight for what we want and don't settle for anything less!!! I know I will!!!!
God please grant me the serenity to accept
the things I can not change,
change the things I can,
and wisdom to know the difference.
Saturday, March 15, 2008
Cherish
Do you ever get those days where you just feel like BLAH!? You all have read the latest Blog and can kind of understand why I might be feeling a particular way. I have been under so much stress lately, that my body feels like JELLO (with by the way sounds really yummy at the moment)... My mind feels like mush and I can not focus on anything but what is going on in my life at the moment. Some can say that after yesterday things might be turning around for me, and I really hope they do. I have noticed when I sit doing nothing it is all I think about. I was looking forward to getting away from the "routine" they call life. Taking a step out of the "norm" and just feel like I could get lost in the moment. *It's going to be put on hold for a little longer* I think I need a vacation from everything... VEGAS BABY! Then there is NORTH CAROLINA. That will be really good for me. I haven't seen my brother in over a year and it's really starting to take a toll on me. (Another thing that has been on my mind) With all the "family" events that are going to be taking place this spring and summer, it really hits a deep hole in my heart. It is so nice to be around family and friends and loved ones but at the same time it causes so much pain for me. I love the fact that I am so close to family. *Just a phone call and a drive away* Dropping everything to be there for someone, it really makes you appreciate what you have. Mike is my Best Friend, and always will be!! It hurts some times to see other families and my own interact with each other. Sibling rivalry amongst my cousins. Aunts and Mothers sitting with children and welcoming a new life. I go in with so much love for everyone and put on my pretty smile, but I can't help but hurt. I really miss the being able to roll over and see him in the same room as me. (For the longest time it was rolling over and wondering if he's even in a bed) I miss the fighting over the remote for what to watch. (Now it's, we like to watch the same things but can enjoy them together) I miss the seeing him with every corner I turned, fighting over who got the bathroom first, the "he's/she's touching me". (Now it's the praying if I'm going to even hear his voice every couple of weeks, even a text would do.) If I could leave everyone with one thing to say I would say... "Cherish the time you have. Don't get up set if your "touching". And remember what is important in life, because you can't turn back time for someone."
I sought my soul, but my soul I could not see.
I sought my god, but god eluded me.
I sought my brother, and found all three.
Friday, March 14, 2008
My life wrapped up in one week...
Congratulations to me!!
After a long grewling process, things seem to be looking in a positive direction for me.
This all started about 6 months ago. I started to fill out resumes, applications basicly anything I could get my pretty little hands on to apply for a new job. I had a few things in order as to what I was looking for:
1) I wanted to broadin my horizons
2) I wanted a challenge
3) I wanted a career where when I started my day I didn't know what was to come of it
With these things in mind it opened a lot for me to apply for. However I wasn't going to settle for anything less then I already had. A few opportunities came up, that I actually had interviews for...
1) Working with criminal records in a police station (this was in the direction of the field I wanted to persue). I did not meet the requirements :(
2) Working for a company that makes parts for boeing and space crafts. I was really only applying for this position because the pay and benifits were good. Once again I didn't meet the requirements either.
After the last one I put my pencils down and prayed a lot!! I understood that God had a plan for me and that whatever that may be I was willing to walk down his path. My best friend (and assitant manager) came to me one day telling me her husband had a job opening.
The company is called Labor Ready. They have branches all over the U.S., Canada, United Kingdom, and (as of a few months ago) the middle east. The company is consisted of full time workers who help put part time workers into jobs. (Go figure, I'm looking for a job and one comes up where I would help put people to work ha ha..) The employees we put to hire are Construction workers, Electritions, and even Air Plane line men. It is a work and pay same day employer. (No that is not for me) 90% of the people to come into Labor Ready are people who don't have jobs. Men and women who don't have homes, who need to pay for the motel their staying in that night, a person who just needs to put food on the table for his family. All employees are screened prior to working. So, we hope, that we are not supporting any sort of drug habbit.
Well, last thursday at about 8:30pm I e-mailed a manager for Labor Ready telling them I was interested in applying for a manager position. 5 minutes later he e-mailed me asking me to come in the following day for an interview. WOW... that was fast! I had so much energy running through me I could barely stand myself!
11:00am Friday: I get to the White Center branch 20 min early. Sitting in the waiting room, my leg is bouncing up and down. I hear 2 of the (full time) employees talking and making fun bets about there sales numbers that day. "Who ever pulls the lowest numbers at the end of the day get's a water balloon thrown at them and has to drive home wet!" Oh boy this seems like a fun company to work for. Out comes the District Manager, Kelley Hutchinson. Mr. Hutchinson and I shake hands and walk back to a office. *I hope he couldn't tell I was so nervous* To my surprise he didn't ask me any questions relating to the job. We joked around, he asked how I knew one of the managers, I was shocked. After an hour he told me I was qualified for the position. The only thing that I didn't have working for me is that I didn't have experience in sales. He told me of another position he had available, I could get a feel for the facility, the job, and have a HUGE chance of moving up QUICKLY! He wanted me to go in for a second interview with a girl named Andrea at another location, Monday or Tuesday... "Oh man this is a long process!"
Monday and Tuesday go by and still no now phone call. By Tuesday night I wrote Kelley an e-mail I was still interested in having a second interview for the position. (In hopes that he may put a fire under someones tail to push for an interview) Yesterday I get a phone call from Andrea asking me to come in today for my second interview.
1:00pm Friday: I go into the building this time much less nervous. She was so nice, again we joked around, laughed, and she actually asked me interview questions. She loved most of my answers. She said that the next step was to talk to Kelley tonight and ask him where he wants to place me and for what position. The last question she asked me was... "Do you have to give your job two weeks notice?" I told her I didn't like to burn my bridges, so yes I do. *So does this mean that I have the job?*
I have been going over both postions in my head, weighing options, calculating miles and gas for locations, etc. I know this is a great oppertunity I can not pass over. There are so many options for growth, pay increase, everything. Things may be a little tight for a while but like I said... God has a plan for me and whatever he chooses I will go down his path. I have but my life and faith into him. I really hope this is a start for greatness!
~My life wrapped up in one week...
After a long grewling process, things seem to be looking in a positive direction for me.
This all started about 6 months ago. I started to fill out resumes, applications basicly anything I could get my pretty little hands on to apply for a new job. I had a few things in order as to what I was looking for:
1) I wanted to broadin my horizons
2) I wanted a challenge
3) I wanted a career where when I started my day I didn't know what was to come of it
With these things in mind it opened a lot for me to apply for. However I wasn't going to settle for anything less then I already had. A few opportunities came up, that I actually had interviews for...
1) Working with criminal records in a police station (this was in the direction of the field I wanted to persue). I did not meet the requirements :(
2) Working for a company that makes parts for boeing and space crafts. I was really only applying for this position because the pay and benifits were good. Once again I didn't meet the requirements either.
After the last one I put my pencils down and prayed a lot!! I understood that God had a plan for me and that whatever that may be I was willing to walk down his path. My best friend (and assitant manager) came to me one day telling me her husband had a job opening.
The company is called Labor Ready. They have branches all over the U.S., Canada, United Kingdom, and (as of a few months ago) the middle east. The company is consisted of full time workers who help put part time workers into jobs. (Go figure, I'm looking for a job and one comes up where I would help put people to work ha ha..) The employees we put to hire are Construction workers, Electritions, and even Air Plane line men. It is a work and pay same day employer. (No that is not for me) 90% of the people to come into Labor Ready are people who don't have jobs. Men and women who don't have homes, who need to pay for the motel their staying in that night, a person who just needs to put food on the table for his family. All employees are screened prior to working. So, we hope, that we are not supporting any sort of drug habbit.
Well, last thursday at about 8:30pm I e-mailed a manager for Labor Ready telling them I was interested in applying for a manager position. 5 minutes later he e-mailed me asking me to come in the following day for an interview. WOW... that was fast! I had so much energy running through me I could barely stand myself!
11:00am Friday: I get to the White Center branch 20 min early. Sitting in the waiting room, my leg is bouncing up and down. I hear 2 of the (full time) employees talking and making fun bets about there sales numbers that day. "Who ever pulls the lowest numbers at the end of the day get's a water balloon thrown at them and has to drive home wet!" Oh boy this seems like a fun company to work for. Out comes the District Manager, Kelley Hutchinson. Mr. Hutchinson and I shake hands and walk back to a office. *I hope he couldn't tell I was so nervous* To my surprise he didn't ask me any questions relating to the job. We joked around, he asked how I knew one of the managers, I was shocked. After an hour he told me I was qualified for the position. The only thing that I didn't have working for me is that I didn't have experience in sales. He told me of another position he had available, I could get a feel for the facility, the job, and have a HUGE chance of moving up QUICKLY! He wanted me to go in for a second interview with a girl named Andrea at another location, Monday or Tuesday... "Oh man this is a long process!"
Monday and Tuesday go by and still no now phone call. By Tuesday night I wrote Kelley an e-mail I was still interested in having a second interview for the position. (In hopes that he may put a fire under someones tail to push for an interview) Yesterday I get a phone call from Andrea asking me to come in today for my second interview.
1:00pm Friday: I go into the building this time much less nervous. She was so nice, again we joked around, laughed, and she actually asked me interview questions. She loved most of my answers. She said that the next step was to talk to Kelley tonight and ask him where he wants to place me and for what position. The last question she asked me was... "Do you have to give your job two weeks notice?" I told her I didn't like to burn my bridges, so yes I do. *So does this mean that I have the job?*
I have been going over both postions in my head, weighing options, calculating miles and gas for locations, etc. I know this is a great oppertunity I can not pass over. There are so many options for growth, pay increase, everything. Things may be a little tight for a while but like I said... God has a plan for me and whatever he chooses I will go down his path. I have but my life and faith into him. I really hope this is a start for greatness!
~My life wrapped up in one week...
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