#pet boarding

stay tuned for part 2

When I finally came to the store after moving, the whole place was in an uproar because we were expecting a visit from a high-up corporate manager, the Regional Vice President, whom realized I had actually met once before when they told me his name. So I spent the first week pricing, facing and cleaning. RVP ended up not showing until several weeks later. In the meantime, rather than putting me in the Hotel as planned, the management in charge of making the schedule seemed to have decided they would rather have me in a customer service-based position. I became a cashier, which is what I was before my promotion so I was comfortable there. After being a manager for roughly two and half years with two different companies, it was strangely nice to call on someone else to help with difficult tasks, such as dealing with grumpy customers or tricky returns. I had the skill set, just not the keys---or the title, which is what it takes for customers to finally hear you saying "No". There were also many times that I would have gladly traded and taken my keys back. My favorite thing about being a manager all that time was that I didn't have to ask for help with most things. I could let myself into the office for a radio, or receipt tape, or get change for my register instead of bothering someone else.

rescuing guinea pigs? no.

back for another summer vacay - it's Apollo & Hermes! ✨

that clean bedding & fresh hay feel 😌🌾