I realized the other day that I haven't updated since I started my stint in shoes. It's partially because I don't have time and partially because my computer charger decided to poop out on me and stop working. Irritated doesn't even begin to explain how that makes me feel. BUT, I am trying not to focus on how annoying it is and focus on the positive things in my life. I am lucky enough to have quite a few of those.
First, I am LOVING shoes. The team is awesome and I love going to work even more than I did before. There are some people that I don't particularly like working with, but for the most part, I love them all. There are 3 people that I really like working with. We are all just completely insane and off our rockers, so it makes it even more fun. Wednesday we had training all day at another store. They split the team into different days. Lucky for me, I got to go on the same day as my 3 favorite people. We had fun. It could have been a boring, long day, but it wasn't. I actually learned something and we all had a blast while we were there. The other store was HUGE and they had Izzy's Ice Cream. If you live in the cities and you have never had Izzy's, you need to change that. Now. I told my manager I was going to request a transfer. Not really though. That store is massive. I might lose my mind.
Secondly, I won an award at work. I was pretty surprised that I did, to be honest. Monday was the award ceremony (I use that word lightly). It was in our break lounge and they served us breakfast and all that jazz. It was pretty nice. There were 12 winners and all of them truly deserved it. It's a great group of people that won and I am honored to be in that group. I am super excited for Tuesday because we get to go to a luncheon at another store. There is a huge flower show that we get to see and I've heard from past winners that I will truly feel appreciated and it will be a great day. I am SO excited! I just need to decide what to wear. I think I may need a new pair of shoes ;)
3.23.2012
2.26.2012
OMG! SHOES!
Starting tomorrow, I will be in my 5th position in just under 2 years at work. Friday I was promoted to women's shoes. I am excited, nervous, and all that jazz. It happened way faster than I thought it would and I am just now starting to process what this means.
I'll tell you how it started first. I saw the posting last week in HR. I wanted to talk to the manager right away, but I didn't see her until later in the week. I talked to her about working in shoes, she seemed excited at the possibility of me joining her team, which made it even more exciting. The next day, our HR manager came up to ask if I had time to talk later. I went down after my break and talked to her. I wasn't sure what about. I didn't know if there was another opportunity or if it was the position in shoes. It was the position in shoes, obviously. When her and our store manager talked about the position, apparently I was one of the first people to pop up, which obviously makes me happy. When I had talked to the manager of the shoe department, she said I would have to interview and all that jazz; however, our HR manager said she was ready to offer me a job right now. Of course, I accepted. I was so excited. Then she said I start Monday. Holy shit. At that point, that was 3 days away. I was freaking out (in a good way). I sat down with one of our AST people and picked up shifts and dropped all my shifts in men's to open. I felt like a little bit of an ass because the manager of the men's department was going on vacation and now he had to fill all my hours. It wasn't my fault though. I didn't chose to start Monday. Ha! Sorry, dude. If I could have stayed through the week to make things easier for him, I would've. But, I didn't make that decision.
When I was talking to our HR manager. She said I could be in this position for 3-6 months before something else opens up. All of this is happening a lot faster than I thought it would. I was expecting to work my way up within the next 2 years or so. The way things are moving, it could vey well be less than a year before I am where I want to be.
I am so excited and so glad that I have such a strong support system where I work. I know I say that a lot, but I can't stress how much that helps. They really want to not only see me succeed, but they want to help me get there.
I'll tell you how it started first. I saw the posting last week in HR. I wanted to talk to the manager right away, but I didn't see her until later in the week. I talked to her about working in shoes, she seemed excited at the possibility of me joining her team, which made it even more exciting. The next day, our HR manager came up to ask if I had time to talk later. I went down after my break and talked to her. I wasn't sure what about. I didn't know if there was another opportunity or if it was the position in shoes. It was the position in shoes, obviously. When her and our store manager talked about the position, apparently I was one of the first people to pop up, which obviously makes me happy. When I had talked to the manager of the shoe department, she said I would have to interview and all that jazz; however, our HR manager said she was ready to offer me a job right now. Of course, I accepted. I was so excited. Then she said I start Monday. Holy shit. At that point, that was 3 days away. I was freaking out (in a good way). I sat down with one of our AST people and picked up shifts and dropped all my shifts in men's to open. I felt like a little bit of an ass because the manager of the men's department was going on vacation and now he had to fill all my hours. It wasn't my fault though. I didn't chose to start Monday. Ha! Sorry, dude. If I could have stayed through the week to make things easier for him, I would've. But, I didn't make that decision.
When I was talking to our HR manager. She said I could be in this position for 3-6 months before something else opens up. All of this is happening a lot faster than I thought it would. I was expecting to work my way up within the next 2 years or so. The way things are moving, it could vey well be less than a year before I am where I want to be.
I am so excited and so glad that I have such a strong support system where I work. I know I say that a lot, but I can't stress how much that helps. They really want to not only see me succeed, but they want to help me get there.
2.04.2012
I love my job. I love the people. I love the atmosphere (even though it gets crazy sometimes). I just love it.
Recently I applied for a merchandising lead at my store. Unfortunately, I didn't get it. It went to another internal employee who had "the dreaded 'e' word" as one of my friends put it. Once I heard that she had applied, it was a no brainer that they would pick her. I was pleased to find out that I was a close second though. For some people, it is hard to hear that they were that close to getting the job. I think because I have a job and I know that other things will come up, I am not worried. I would like something bigger to pop up sooner rather than later, but I am willing to wait it out. I know that they are on the lookout for different opportunities for me, so I just have to be patient.
Also at work, we have our annual awards nominations going on right now. I don't know when winners will be announced, but it's fun to nominate people. So far, I've written 3. It's a company wide thing and you can read other entries from stores all over the country. It's pretty awesome. I logged on this morning and found out that I have FIVE. I was completely blown away, but it made me happy. It's so good to know that all the work that I do is appreciated. I don't really care if I win or not, it would be awesome, don't get me wrong, but it's just good to know that work I do is being recognized.
Recently I applied for a merchandising lead at my store. Unfortunately, I didn't get it. It went to another internal employee who had "the dreaded 'e' word" as one of my friends put it. Once I heard that she had applied, it was a no brainer that they would pick her. I was pleased to find out that I was a close second though. For some people, it is hard to hear that they were that close to getting the job. I think because I have a job and I know that other things will come up, I am not worried. I would like something bigger to pop up sooner rather than later, but I am willing to wait it out. I know that they are on the lookout for different opportunities for me, so I just have to be patient.
Also at work, we have our annual awards nominations going on right now. I don't know when winners will be announced, but it's fun to nominate people. So far, I've written 3. It's a company wide thing and you can read other entries from stores all over the country. It's pretty awesome. I logged on this morning and found out that I have FIVE. I was completely blown away, but it made me happy. It's so good to know that all the work that I do is appreciated. I don't really care if I win or not, it would be awesome, don't get me wrong, but it's just good to know that work I do is being recognized.
1.15.2012
I really suck at this
So I was re-reading my past posts; my god, what a shitty blogger I am. Scratch that, what a shitty writer I am. Gah. Since I have been out of school, I just haven't had to write as much. I think I am losing my touch. I used to be pretty decent. Not fantastic, but I was good. I am going to start blogging more. It's going to be good stuff. Not just updates on life, but actual musings and thoughts on things that make life interesting. It just needs to happen.
Since I am exhausted from work, I will just do a quick update on that little part of my life. I started a few weeks ago as the Levi's specialist. So far, so good. I am still trying to find my voice in the department. I don't want to be known as the newbie bitch that tells everyone what to do. Luckily, given my job title, I can be that newbie bitch that tells people what to do. It's kind of a complicated thing though. I am technically the leader of the young men's team. However, associates from all areas of the men's department work in the same general area. So when it comes to cleaning out the fitting rooms and things like that, it's kind of difficult to assert myself with people from the other areas, if that makes any sense. I am talking to my manager about it tomorrow.
Speaking of managers. I saw a job opening for a management position at another store. As much as I love where I am, if another opportunity presented itself at a different store, I would take it. I went to talk to our HR manager, who also runs the other store to see what she had to say. I heard what I wanted to and what I did not want to hear. I didn't want to hear that the position is for the three largest volume parts of the store and that the most recent manager quit because she was too overwhelmed with the position. I did hear that they do keep their eyes and ears peeled for opportunities and if something arose that they thought would suit me, they would let me know and help me to take the appropriate steps. She also said that right now there is a freeze on executive positions, so nothing is being posted at this time. She was surprised that the one I had found was posted. She told me that more will become available closer to February. Words cannot express my excitement. I also talked to my former manager today. She had said that she was also keeping an eye open for things that I would be good at. I am super pumped for what is to come. In just a few short months, I could be a manager. Sounds pretty awesome to me. I am just so glad that I am in a place that is so supportive of people moving up and that they are so helpful with getting people to the level they know they can be at.
Since I am exhausted from work, I will just do a quick update on that little part of my life. I started a few weeks ago as the Levi's specialist. So far, so good. I am still trying to find my voice in the department. I don't want to be known as the newbie bitch that tells everyone what to do. Luckily, given my job title, I can be that newbie bitch that tells people what to do. It's kind of a complicated thing though. I am technically the leader of the young men's team. However, associates from all areas of the men's department work in the same general area. So when it comes to cleaning out the fitting rooms and things like that, it's kind of difficult to assert myself with people from the other areas, if that makes any sense. I am talking to my manager about it tomorrow.
Speaking of managers. I saw a job opening for a management position at another store. As much as I love where I am, if another opportunity presented itself at a different store, I would take it. I went to talk to our HR manager, who also runs the other store to see what she had to say. I heard what I wanted to and what I did not want to hear. I didn't want to hear that the position is for the three largest volume parts of the store and that the most recent manager quit because she was too overwhelmed with the position. I did hear that they do keep their eyes and ears peeled for opportunities and if something arose that they thought would suit me, they would let me know and help me to take the appropriate steps. She also said that right now there is a freeze on executive positions, so nothing is being posted at this time. She was surprised that the one I had found was posted. She told me that more will become available closer to February. Words cannot express my excitement. I also talked to my former manager today. She had said that she was also keeping an eye open for things that I would be good at. I am super pumped for what is to come. In just a few short months, I could be a manager. Sounds pretty awesome to me. I am just so glad that I am in a place that is so supportive of people moving up and that they are so helpful with getting people to the level they know they can be at.
12.29.2011
Oh what a year!
What kind of blogger would I be if I didn't reminisce about the last year and talk about how excited I am for the future?
This year brought about a lot of changes. The biggest was by far moving out. It's still strange not seeing my family every day, and I suppose I can admit that I miss them (sometimes). However, I LOVE my apartment and I love my roommate. We are having a lot of fun. We were just talking about how nice it is to have someone to come home to and talk about the day with. Sometimes it's bitching, sometimes it's funny stories, sometimes it's just shooting the breeze. I don't know how I would do living by myself, even though I always thought I would prefer it. But I like having a roommate. Seriously, the only thing that would make this place better is if we could have a cat. Oh, and we still need more furniture. haha!
Work also brought about a lot of changes. I became more serious about actually investing a future with the company. I am on my way to my 4th position switch in the last year. I went from a permanent part time to the full time kid's specialist, to a holiday manager, and come Sunday, I will be the full time men's Levi's specialist. I am excited about where the future will take me. It will take a little bit, but I am willing to be patient. I have learned a lot about the company and thought a lot about where I want to go. I had a talk with my new manager about it the other day. I started the day out super crabby, but I could not do anything but smile after it. He talked about how much confidence the leadership team has in me and how they can see me going far with the company. It's exciting and rewarding. I know that I can help lead the young men's team to success. I am going to be more than just the Levi's specialist. I get to head the young men's team. It's a new initiative that my new manager began a few months ago. It didn't really pan out with the last team he had, so we are starting fresh. I get to act as basically an assistant manager. I know this will help take me places.
This year brought about a lot of changes. The biggest was by far moving out. It's still strange not seeing my family every day, and I suppose I can admit that I miss them (sometimes). However, I LOVE my apartment and I love my roommate. We are having a lot of fun. We were just talking about how nice it is to have someone to come home to and talk about the day with. Sometimes it's bitching, sometimes it's funny stories, sometimes it's just shooting the breeze. I don't know how I would do living by myself, even though I always thought I would prefer it. But I like having a roommate. Seriously, the only thing that would make this place better is if we could have a cat. Oh, and we still need more furniture. haha!
Work also brought about a lot of changes. I became more serious about actually investing a future with the company. I am on my way to my 4th position switch in the last year. I went from a permanent part time to the full time kid's specialist, to a holiday manager, and come Sunday, I will be the full time men's Levi's specialist. I am excited about where the future will take me. It will take a little bit, but I am willing to be patient. I have learned a lot about the company and thought a lot about where I want to go. I had a talk with my new manager about it the other day. I started the day out super crabby, but I could not do anything but smile after it. He talked about how much confidence the leadership team has in me and how they can see me going far with the company. It's exciting and rewarding. I know that I can help lead the young men's team to success. I am going to be more than just the Levi's specialist. I get to head the young men's team. It's a new initiative that my new manager began a few months ago. It didn't really pan out with the last team he had, so we are starting fresh. I get to act as basically an assistant manager. I know this will help take me places.
11.29.2011
Hi strangers!
So I don't think anyone reads this, so it eases my mind that no one is losing sleep over the severe lack of posts in this blog. Really, I haven't had time. When I haven't been working, I've been loving the down time. I've hung out with friends, relaxed in the apartment, cleaned the apartment, and all that fun stuff.
Since I've started my new position, I feel like I've been working more. I have been working pretty much the same amount of hours, but I am doing so many different things, that I just get exhausted at the end of the night. I love it though. I am having a blast going into work not knowing what the day is going to bring. I get to be a voice on the floor and when someone says they want to talk to a manager, I get to respond. It's awesome.
Last Friday was Black Friday, which I am sure you knew. It was insane and my first real taste of the craziness. Last year, I missed it all because I didn't start until later in the afternoon. This year, I started at 11:30. We opened at midnight. I was there to witness all the fun. It was a 10 hour work day and it went by pretty fast, aside from the last two hours or so. We did some shopping afterwards. It was fun. I crashed when I got home though.
So that's pretty much all that's been going on. I have no idea where this new gig will take me, but I am excited to find out.
Since I've started my new position, I feel like I've been working more. I have been working pretty much the same amount of hours, but I am doing so many different things, that I just get exhausted at the end of the night. I love it though. I am having a blast going into work not knowing what the day is going to bring. I get to be a voice on the floor and when someone says they want to talk to a manager, I get to respond. It's awesome.
Last Friday was Black Friday, which I am sure you knew. It was insane and my first real taste of the craziness. Last year, I missed it all because I didn't start until later in the afternoon. This year, I started at 11:30. We opened at midnight. I was there to witness all the fun. It was a 10 hour work day and it went by pretty fast, aside from the last two hours or so. We did some shopping afterwards. It was fun. I crashed when I got home though.
So that's pretty much all that's been going on. I have no idea where this new gig will take me, but I am excited to find out.
10.31.2011
Life moves pretty fast. You don’t stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it
Holy crap, it's November (almost). I can't believe how FAST time has gone by. It seems like only yesterday, we were moving into our apartment.
The apartment has been awesome. We've gotten along just swell for anyone that's wondering. For some reason when people find out that I've moved in with a friend, they get concerned and think that we won't be friends after awhile. Psh, we're fine. We balance each other very nicely and we both have separate lives. We do our own thing, but we get along just fine when we're with each other.
My new position at work started earlier than expected. Not that I am complaining. That raise is much needed. I still haven't had training for it, so I am not 100% sure what I am doing, but I have a great support staff, so if I have any questions, I just ask them. The one day I was supposed to do training, the computer wasn't working. Figures. It isn't much different than how the last few days have gone.
Let's start with Saturday.
Saturday none of the registers in my area were working. Seriously? Three registers down. On a weekend. Was that really necessary? Of course it was. They didn't work Sunday either. On Sunday people just seemed extra crabby for whatever reason. Customers and associates. I was certainly cranky, but I did my best to keep a smile on my face. I also found out that right after close, the lights AND emergency lights went out. I swear there were evil spirits in the store or something.
Today was better. I did a LOT of recovery. We have a visit tomorrow and Thursday, so we have to make the story look amazing. They moved a lot of stuff around in kids'. It looks weird. I don't work there anymore, so I guess I shouldn't really care, but that department will always hold a special place in my heart. Ha.
The apartment has been awesome. We've gotten along just swell for anyone that's wondering. For some reason when people find out that I've moved in with a friend, they get concerned and think that we won't be friends after awhile. Psh, we're fine. We balance each other very nicely and we both have separate lives. We do our own thing, but we get along just fine when we're with each other.
My new position at work started earlier than expected. Not that I am complaining. That raise is much needed. I still haven't had training for it, so I am not 100% sure what I am doing, but I have a great support staff, so if I have any questions, I just ask them. The one day I was supposed to do training, the computer wasn't working. Figures. It isn't much different than how the last few days have gone.
Let's start with Saturday.
Saturday none of the registers in my area were working. Seriously? Three registers down. On a weekend. Was that really necessary? Of course it was. They didn't work Sunday either. On Sunday people just seemed extra crabby for whatever reason. Customers and associates. I was certainly cranky, but I did my best to keep a smile on my face. I also found out that right after close, the lights AND emergency lights went out. I swear there were evil spirits in the store or something.
Today was better. I did a LOT of recovery. We have a visit tomorrow and Thursday, so we have to make the story look amazing. They moved a lot of stuff around in kids'. It looks weird. I don't work there anymore, so I guess I shouldn't really care, but that department will always hold a special place in my heart. Ha.
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