You Better Work.

Throughout my working life, I've had several opportunities to become a supervisor or assume leadership roles.  In just about every job I've had I was looked upon as the go-to guy to get the job done.  I've avoided officially assuming said roles, however, because I don't like dealing with other people's bullshit.  I like to work, get shit done, and then be on my way.

In my current job, I went for a supervisor role and got it.  I went for it simply because, work-wise, it is a cake job and I do little but order product and clean.  I don't ever really work with the three people I under me and, for the most part, everyone else in the store ignores my department. 

This week, however, I've had to deal with an employee situation that has me regretting it all.  Really, it's not that big a deal but, in the end, it's a lot of bullshit that should not be happening. Anyway, that's my vent.

In general, my constant confoundment at any of my jobs has been the difference in work ethic and sense of entitlement people bring to the table.  There's always those few people who just don't seem to understand the concept of employment and think management is supposed to kowtow to THEM and cater to all their needs.  Sure, management is supposed to have their employees' backs but, often, especially in retail, that is hardly the case. 

I just want to tell people to either take it or leave.  It's as simple as that.  I know it's not really that simple to just up and leave a job but, really, if you are so unhappy at a place, I would think your happiness is worth more than working minimum wage and getting shafted all the time. 

Also, I've come to despise people who are constantly negative about every single thing in their life.  I know what it is to have it rough, but you only make it worse by constantly focusing on how bad everything is, especially when it ain't all that bad. 

There are those who have it worse.  That's what I always tell myself when I start to become negative.  There are those that have it WAY worse than any of us.