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
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