Well, I had my first day at Moores yesterday. I had a great day selling wise, made some money and went home. But I constantly found myself wanted to be the Manager, this is something that I'm really going to have to work on, for now at least, until they promote me back.
But where I am now is great. I have no real responsibility other than serving the customer and going home. It's great not to have to worry about things like sales forecasts, stats, employee bickering, the District Manager chewing us out, things like that, I just do my job and go home.
I still like being in charge though. I always like it when I can solve a problem or lead a team to success, that kind of accomplishment makes you feel good. I'll get there soon enough, at least that's what the contract says.
Tuesday, April 24, 2007
Thursday, April 19, 2007
Unemployed...Technically
Well, for only the second time in 7 years, I am technically unemployed. I have resigned from Edward Jones and am waiting to start back with Moores this coming week. There has only been one other time since I got my first job that I have been technically 'unemployed', and that was when I left Moores to come to Edward Jones.
So, in the last 7 years, I will have been unemployed for a grand total of 5 days. Now, that includes me working as part time and everything, but I think that it's quite impressive that someone as young as I am has been able to stay gainfully employed for that long.
I look at some of my friends, some of whom don't even have jobs, and I don't see how I could still be at school like they are. I mean, I have a real life now, I'm married (first of all my friends), have my own home (first of all my friends) and I have a full time job (first of all my friends). I look at most of the people I know and I see them worrying about final exams and next year's courses, and I think to myself, 'wow, I don't have to worry about any of that'. Instead, I have to worry about rent, hydro, food, credit cards, phone bills, cable bills and things of that nature.
Maybe the college life isn't so bad after all. Just kidding.
So, in the last 7 years, I will have been unemployed for a grand total of 5 days. Now, that includes me working as part time and everything, but I think that it's quite impressive that someone as young as I am has been able to stay gainfully employed for that long.
I look at some of my friends, some of whom don't even have jobs, and I don't see how I could still be at school like they are. I mean, I have a real life now, I'm married (first of all my friends), have my own home (first of all my friends) and I have a full time job (first of all my friends). I look at most of the people I know and I see them worrying about final exams and next year's courses, and I think to myself, 'wow, I don't have to worry about any of that'. Instead, I have to worry about rent, hydro, food, credit cards, phone bills, cable bills and things of that nature.
Maybe the college life isn't so bad after all. Just kidding.
Monday, April 16, 2007
Childish, Simply Childish
I have been around a lot of childish people in my life. But there are just sometimes you have to do something that you may not really want to do.
Case in point, when I was in the interview process with Moores, the new District Manager told me that there were some stores in the District that I couldn't work at. When I picked myself up off the floor, I asked him why?
He said that there were some concerns that some passed conflicts may create a bad working environment and that the people involved have said that they don't want to work with me. This shocked me, sort of. My ex-girlfriend and her husband (my former roommate) have concocted this 'issue' for some reason. I don't know why, but they have. Maybe they have nothing better to do with their time than to have 'issues' with me.
I don't have any issues with them, and as far as I know, there have been no 'conflicts' between us. I haven't even talked to them personally since we got married. I mean, I talked to them professionally when we were all in Calgary, but that's it.
Oh well, I told the District Manager that I didn't have a problem with it, I may not want to hang out with them after work or anything, but I can deal with working with them if I had to. Both he and I agreed that sometimes you just have to me an adult.
Case in point, when I was in the interview process with Moores, the new District Manager told me that there were some stores in the District that I couldn't work at. When I picked myself up off the floor, I asked him why?
He said that there were some concerns that some passed conflicts may create a bad working environment and that the people involved have said that they don't want to work with me. This shocked me, sort of. My ex-girlfriend and her husband (my former roommate) have concocted this 'issue' for some reason. I don't know why, but they have. Maybe they have nothing better to do with their time than to have 'issues' with me.
I don't have any issues with them, and as far as I know, there have been no 'conflicts' between us. I haven't even talked to them personally since we got married. I mean, I talked to them professionally when we were all in Calgary, but that's it.
Oh well, I told the District Manager that I didn't have a problem with it, I may not want to hang out with them after work or anything, but I can deal with working with them if I had to. Both he and I agreed that sometimes you just have to me an adult.
Change Happens
It's been a few days since my last blog, and I have to apologize for it. I have been crazy busy with Edward Jones, whether it be Regional Meetings or Group Meetings. I have been from one end of the golden horseshoe to the other in the last few days and have put several hundred kilometres on my car in doing so.
Anyhow, as you may know, I have been having some issues with my current working situation. Recently, I met with a friend to talk about my problems and his solution was that maybe I should call Moores and see if they'll hire me back? I really enjoyed being at Moores for the most part, a lot more than Edward Jones I'll tell you that much.
So I called the District Manager for the Hamilton/Niagara Region and asked if he would be interested in meeting with me. After a bit of phone tag we finally were able to have a sit down meeting. He seems like a nice enough guy, he's a new District Manager, the one prior to him was moved to Toronto. Anyhow, he's a real straight-shooter, and I like that, he doesn't give you the 'Corporate Runaround', he says it like it is. After a couple of meetings, he decided to hire me back, but not as Management yet, I have to prove myself first, which is understandable.
So, to make a real long story short, I'll be starting back up at Moores next week in the St.Catharines location. Not my first choice, but there are worse stores I could be working at, at least here I'll be making decent money. Within 2-3 months I should be back into Management and on my way to running the company once again.
Sometimes change happens, I'm learning that you just have to roll with the punches.
Anyhow, as you may know, I have been having some issues with my current working situation. Recently, I met with a friend to talk about my problems and his solution was that maybe I should call Moores and see if they'll hire me back? I really enjoyed being at Moores for the most part, a lot more than Edward Jones I'll tell you that much.
So I called the District Manager for the Hamilton/Niagara Region and asked if he would be interested in meeting with me. After a bit of phone tag we finally were able to have a sit down meeting. He seems like a nice enough guy, he's a new District Manager, the one prior to him was moved to Toronto. Anyhow, he's a real straight-shooter, and I like that, he doesn't give you the 'Corporate Runaround', he says it like it is. After a couple of meetings, he decided to hire me back, but not as Management yet, I have to prove myself first, which is understandable.
So, to make a real long story short, I'll be starting back up at Moores next week in the St.Catharines location. Not my first choice, but there are worse stores I could be working at, at least here I'll be making decent money. Within 2-3 months I should be back into Management and on my way to running the company once again.
Sometimes change happens, I'm learning that you just have to roll with the punches.
Wednesday, April 11, 2007
Site Metre
This thing is really quite remarkable. I have a bog that is being read in such countries as Sweden, Canada (love ya Momma), Germany, Argentina (love ya Shelley), China, Malaysia & the US (love ya Gramma).
It's kind of odd knowing that your writing is being ready by people all over the world. I don't think I would ever be able to stand being a professional writer. Too many people reading my thoughts, so to speak. I'd like to hear what the people from the other countries have to say about my ramblings, I think it would be interesting to hear what they have to say. Anyhow, back to my regular life here in Hamilton.
It's kind of odd knowing that your writing is being ready by people all over the world. I don't think I would ever be able to stand being a professional writer. Too many people reading my thoughts, so to speak. I'd like to hear what the people from the other countries have to say about my ramblings, I think it would be interesting to hear what they have to say. Anyhow, back to my regular life here in Hamilton.
Sleep
The last few days, Natasha has been off to work earlier than usual. What generally happens when she leaves is, I'll see her off then go back to bed and watch the news for a while. This usually takes me to between 8:00 and 8:30. When I get up, I come down, check my E-Mail and get ready for work.
These last two days have been different, I decided not to turn on the TV and just get a bit more shut-eye, I've been really tired lately and I don't know why. I was shocked when I turned over yesterday morning and saw the clock, it was 11:00! This wouldn't be too terribly shocking except I had gone to bed around 10:30 the night before! 12 1/2 hours! I haven't done that since I was a kid!
This morning, same thing, 11:00! I don't know if my body needed the sleep or what, but I feel like I could still go back to bed. I don't know what's wrong, I get plenty of rest during the night, at least 8 hours. But it just hits me in the afternoon, like a freight train, I just suddenly get really tired.
The funny thing is, when I went to bed last night, I felt tired, but I couldn't go to sleep, I was very restless. I don't know, I guess it's just a phase, I hope I'll get over it.
These last two days have been different, I decided not to turn on the TV and just get a bit more shut-eye, I've been really tired lately and I don't know why. I was shocked when I turned over yesterday morning and saw the clock, it was 11:00! This wouldn't be too terribly shocking except I had gone to bed around 10:30 the night before! 12 1/2 hours! I haven't done that since I was a kid!
This morning, same thing, 11:00! I don't know if my body needed the sleep or what, but I feel like I could still go back to bed. I don't know what's wrong, I get plenty of rest during the night, at least 8 hours. But it just hits me in the afternoon, like a freight train, I just suddenly get really tired.
The funny thing is, when I went to bed last night, I felt tired, but I couldn't go to sleep, I was very restless. I don't know, I guess it's just a phase, I hope I'll get over it.
Thursday, April 5, 2007
Advice
Since I started going to Bethel a few years ago, I have become very involved in the Technical Department. I've taken over the AV Team and I have been heavily involved in the production that they put on at Christmas and Easter. This has allowed me to become close with the Music Pastor.
He and I have worked together on more than 8 productions, and every Sunday during services. I have also been very blessed to be able to confide in him when I need some serious advice. I have gone to him with issues ranging from the death of my Grandfather to whether going to Calgary with Natasha was the right thing to do. He also offered his services for our wedding, he arranged for himself and a violinist to play Natasha and the Bride's Maids down the aisle. He has always been very open and understanding towards my unique situations.
He has recently helped me to straighten out some issues I've been having with work, and I've gotta tell you, I always feel like something was resolved when I finish talking to him. He always seems to organize my thought process an allow me to think more clearly.
I think that he and I jive so well because of the simple fact that we think the same in many ways and we also have similar personalities. This is a great comfort to me, having someone that is very much like me, but is totally removed from the direct situation that they can give impartial advice.
He has helped me to get through many tough decisions in the passed few years, and I don't think he'll ever know how truly appreciated his advice really is.
He and I have worked together on more than 8 productions, and every Sunday during services. I have also been very blessed to be able to confide in him when I need some serious advice. I have gone to him with issues ranging from the death of my Grandfather to whether going to Calgary with Natasha was the right thing to do. He also offered his services for our wedding, he arranged for himself and a violinist to play Natasha and the Bride's Maids down the aisle. He has always been very open and understanding towards my unique situations.
He has recently helped me to straighten out some issues I've been having with work, and I've gotta tell you, I always feel like something was resolved when I finish talking to him. He always seems to organize my thought process an allow me to think more clearly.
I think that he and I jive so well because of the simple fact that we think the same in many ways and we also have similar personalities. This is a great comfort to me, having someone that is very much like me, but is totally removed from the direct situation that they can give impartial advice.
He has helped me to get through many tough decisions in the passed few years, and I don't think he'll ever know how truly appreciated his advice really is.
Wednesday, April 4, 2007
10 Year Old Lovers
I read this morning that a school in New Orleans is suspending 5 students for having sex in class. Now, this wouldn't be nearly as disturbing if the students weren't between the ages of 10 and 11.
The school houses students from grades 1 to 12. The class in question is a 5th grade class that was inadvertently left unattended. While one student was on the lookout for teachers, 4 other students proceeded to have sex in the classroom in front of their classmates.
It wasn't until the next day that school officials found out about the incident, as one of the kids mentioned it to a grade 12 student who told his teacher about it. The kids were arrested, and are awaiting arraignment in Juvenile Court.
They have since been released into the custody of their parents, and the four are expected to be charged with obscenity and the lookout is expected to be charged as an accessory to obscenity.
What kind of homes are these kids growing up in that they think that it's acceptable to be having sex in a classroom at the age of 10! This is probably the must disturbing news I've heard in a long time, I wouldn't want to be the parents of these children.
The school houses students from grades 1 to 12. The class in question is a 5th grade class that was inadvertently left unattended. While one student was on the lookout for teachers, 4 other students proceeded to have sex in the classroom in front of their classmates.
It wasn't until the next day that school officials found out about the incident, as one of the kids mentioned it to a grade 12 student who told his teacher about it. The kids were arrested, and are awaiting arraignment in Juvenile Court.
They have since been released into the custody of their parents, and the four are expected to be charged with obscenity and the lookout is expected to be charged as an accessory to obscenity.
What kind of homes are these kids growing up in that they think that it's acceptable to be having sex in a classroom at the age of 10! This is probably the must disturbing news I've heard in a long time, I wouldn't want to be the parents of these children.
Fake Christian Terrorists?
This has got to be one for the most ridiculous, offensive things I have ever heard.
A school in New Jersey had a mock school shooting the other day to test their preparedness for the actual event, should it ever happen. Sounds like a great idea, and to this point, I totally support it. It's the back-story that bothers me.
The story that the school board later released was as follows:
Two armed men, members of a Christian Fundamentalist group called 'The New Crusaders' storm a New Jersey school because one of the men's daughters was suspended from school for praying before class. The men wanted justice, so they went to the school, shot students and held others hostage in the school's media room.
Now, the armed men were played by two New Jersey police detectives, and the whole incident was approved by the school board, the police services board and the school's Principal. The school Superintendent released a statement the following day saying, "...we wanted to practice under circumstances that are as real as possible, so we can determine if we are capable of handling such a threat...".
Imagine if the school board portrayed Muslims or Jews as the gunmen? What kind of an outrage would that have caused? The fact that the Superintendent wanted it 'as real as possible' is even a joke, because students cannot be suspended for praying before, during or after classes anyway.
So really, this was just a cheap attack on Christianity, there was no need for such an elaborate back-story to be woven by people that just don't get it.
A school in New Jersey had a mock school shooting the other day to test their preparedness for the actual event, should it ever happen. Sounds like a great idea, and to this point, I totally support it. It's the back-story that bothers me.
The story that the school board later released was as follows:
Two armed men, members of a Christian Fundamentalist group called 'The New Crusaders' storm a New Jersey school because one of the men's daughters was suspended from school for praying before class. The men wanted justice, so they went to the school, shot students and held others hostage in the school's media room.
Now, the armed men were played by two New Jersey police detectives, and the whole incident was approved by the school board, the police services board and the school's Principal. The school Superintendent released a statement the following day saying, "...we wanted to practice under circumstances that are as real as possible, so we can determine if we are capable of handling such a threat...".
Imagine if the school board portrayed Muslims or Jews as the gunmen? What kind of an outrage would that have caused? The fact that the Superintendent wanted it 'as real as possible' is even a joke, because students cannot be suspended for praying before, during or after classes anyway.
So really, this was just a cheap attack on Christianity, there was no need for such an elaborate back-story to be woven by people that just don't get it.
Monday, April 2, 2007
Such an Old Man
The Church Easter presentation is now in full swing. We had our first two shows this passed weekend on Saturday and Sunday night. Basically we're recreating the Last Supper scene, so each one of us has to pose a certain way for the whole length of time.
It wouldn't be so bad, but we have to hold the pose for like 45 minutes while all of the other Disciples say their monologue. I thought my pose was one of the easiest, all I have to do is stand and lean on the table, I play Nathaniel, I'm on the very far left hand side of the table. But this is proving to be a very painful pose.
The rehearsals were fine, I never really felt much discomfort, but when Saturday night's show was over, boy was I in pain. My lower back and my hamstrings are so sore from being bent over like that for so long. I took some pain killers, but they don't seem to be working so well.
Normal movements like walking aren't so bad, it's when I have to get into and out of the car and into and out of bed that the pain really kicks into overdrive.
Someone with a 23 year old body shouldn't have to go through the aches and pains that I do, I think there was some sort of mix up, I must really be about 40 or something. Oh well, this is the body I was given, I'm gonna have to do the best I can with what I've got.
It wouldn't be so bad, but we have to hold the pose for like 45 minutes while all of the other Disciples say their monologue. I thought my pose was one of the easiest, all I have to do is stand and lean on the table, I play Nathaniel, I'm on the very far left hand side of the table. But this is proving to be a very painful pose.
The rehearsals were fine, I never really felt much discomfort, but when Saturday night's show was over, boy was I in pain. My lower back and my hamstrings are so sore from being bent over like that for so long. I took some pain killers, but they don't seem to be working so well.
Normal movements like walking aren't so bad, it's when I have to get into and out of the car and into and out of bed that the pain really kicks into overdrive.
Someone with a 23 year old body shouldn't have to go through the aches and pains that I do, I think there was some sort of mix up, I must really be about 40 or something. Oh well, this is the body I was given, I'm gonna have to do the best I can with what I've got.
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