Hey Intrawebz,
So, I am becoming increasingly frustrated with my job. Management seems to be promising things, and not following through with them. Not only that, but the things that they had originally agreed to do they have changed without consulting those whom the changes affect. Yes, they had promised me 9-5 Monday to Friday, but now it seems like they've given those shifts to the other person in my position, leaving me with the ever increasingly frustrating position of having made plans that now I apparently need to change to appease the infuriating management. If they had said, "Hey Craig, unfortunately it doesn't look like we'll be able to keep our promise of a 9-5 Monday to Friday schedule, do you mind if we change it to this instead?" I would have been a little more open to the idea. Unfortunately, it they didn't, so now they have to deal with the wrath of Kha...Craig. Even more infuritating is that my mum has decided to come visit me and I had told her that I was no longer working weekends. Apparently, not according to my managers! And, having her change her visit back to what it was before is going to be such a hassle that I haven't told her to, and work will just have to deal.
Which is why I'm looking for a new job. It seems like my management staff are starting to take me for granted, and I REALLY don't like that feeling. Yes, I'm happy to work around what they need, so long as THEY ASK. I'm not working out in a particular position? sure, I'll move to a different one, as long as I'm not taking a pay cut and it'll be less stressful. No, I don't mind covering for somebody, thanks for asking. Yes, I do mind when you promise me one schedule, and then go behind my back and give it to someone else and then tell me "tough".
So you know what? Sucks to be you, I won't be staying. City of Edmonton Emplyoment, here I come.
Easier commute. Much better pay. Better hours. How did I not think of this in the first place?
Ah well, sometimes it takes a little time for it to sink in.
If all works out well, I will be working for the City in a week or two. And not having to appease either my managers or pissy customers who don't have half a brain.
/Rant.
-Craig
P.S On the plus side! a) my mum is coming to visit next weekend! and b) 3 weeks until I get to board again! Woo!!
Thursday, December 30, 2010
Saturday, December 25, 2010
Achievement Unlocked: Christmas.
Hey Intrawebz.
So, Christmas turned out to be awesome. I am currently sitting on a wonderful bus back to Edmonton so as I can make it in time to work for Boxing Day madness tomorrow morning at 5:30 AM. Oh, how much I love retail. It would be so so so so sooooo nice to get a few weeks off at this time of year again. I would enjoy nothing more than to have about a week off, for Christmas and for New Years. That, and a couple weeks off in the summer is really, all that I could ask for. (Well, no, I would REALLY like to have lots of time off to relax).
Dearest Rachel's parents seemed to enjoy spoiling me these past couple of days, as we had German Christmas, opening gifts on Christmas Eve. Cooking was the theme this year for my presents, and I was very happy, not to mention surprised, to receive an excellent set of knives, a crockpot, and a fantastic new frying pan. Cooking books and recipes were abound as well, and I shall wholeheartedly enjoy making use of my presents. I also know that Rae shall wholeheartedly enjoy the results of the usage of said presents. We shall be having lots of good food for the next couple of...well, months, really.
I also got to skype this morning with my family in Vancouver, at the same time as my brother and his girlfriend who are in New Zealand. So it was a cool way to have everybody there for Christmas morning, even though we were in three separate time zones. Makes like fun, doesn't it? Technology really has made it easy to get connected with someone, not matter where they are on the planet. Makes for a fun, wonderful life.
I really am grateful for being allowed to come down to Calgary and spend Christmas with Rae and her family, as opposed to spending it in my "Man Cave" as it's so affectionately called. It really did make it a wonderful Christmas.
And I am making a New Years resolution early. Next year, I shall not be working in Retail for the holidays. I have done my time, I'm gonna find somewhere office-like that has the wonderful idea of having days off for major holidays. And more than just one day.
-Craigles
P.S. I REALLY got spoiled this year, lots of awesome gifts, and when my mother comes out to visit in two weeks, there will be a few more. I get 2 Christmases, but I would much rather find a way to have a large Christmas with everyone included. T'would be a wonderful year should that ever come to pass.
So, Christmas turned out to be awesome. I am currently sitting on a wonderful bus back to Edmonton so as I can make it in time to work for Boxing Day madness tomorrow morning at 5:30 AM. Oh, how much I love retail. It would be so so so so sooooo nice to get a few weeks off at this time of year again. I would enjoy nothing more than to have about a week off, for Christmas and for New Years. That, and a couple weeks off in the summer is really, all that I could ask for. (Well, no, I would REALLY like to have lots of time off to relax).
Dearest Rachel's parents seemed to enjoy spoiling me these past couple of days, as we had German Christmas, opening gifts on Christmas Eve. Cooking was the theme this year for my presents, and I was very happy, not to mention surprised, to receive an excellent set of knives, a crockpot, and a fantastic new frying pan. Cooking books and recipes were abound as well, and I shall wholeheartedly enjoy making use of my presents. I also know that Rae shall wholeheartedly enjoy the results of the usage of said presents. We shall be having lots of good food for the next couple of...well, months, really.
I also got to skype this morning with my family in Vancouver, at the same time as my brother and his girlfriend who are in New Zealand. So it was a cool way to have everybody there for Christmas morning, even though we were in three separate time zones. Makes like fun, doesn't it? Technology really has made it easy to get connected with someone, not matter where they are on the planet. Makes for a fun, wonderful life.
I really am grateful for being allowed to come down to Calgary and spend Christmas with Rae and her family, as opposed to spending it in my "Man Cave" as it's so affectionately called. It really did make it a wonderful Christmas.
And I am making a New Years resolution early. Next year, I shall not be working in Retail for the holidays. I have done my time, I'm gonna find somewhere office-like that has the wonderful idea of having days off for major holidays. And more than just one day.
-Craigles
P.S. I REALLY got spoiled this year, lots of awesome gifts, and when my mother comes out to visit in two weeks, there will be a few more. I get 2 Christmases, but I would much rather find a way to have a large Christmas with everyone included. T'would be a wonderful year should that ever come to pass.
Thursday, December 23, 2010
Achievement Unlocked: Insert Title Here
Hey Intrawebz.
Dear Girlfriend's father has decided, quite ingeniously, to start a new blog. I am le excited, as he has an amazing skill at spinning tales. Also, because it is a food-based blog. With wonderful dining experiences, full of delicious food and entertaining hosts. He has quite the sense of humour as I was informed that he has begun calling his daughter (my girlfriend) as Der GF. This sense of humour is translated into his writing and so creates the wonderful blog formula, H+FxE=Awesome. (Humour + Food x Experience = Awesome)
I have a fairly busy week ahead of me, what with two visits to Calgary. Firstly tomorrow after working for 8 hours, DGF and I are going to rush to drive down from Edmonton to Calgary to make it in time for a 6 P.M. Service. Hopefully traffic is good, and the weather co-operates, as it's supposed to be fairly clear and somewhat warm at -2 C. Strange to think that a few years ago I would've told you that -2 C is a wholly unnatural temperature, but now seeing it in the middle of December it is cause to jump for joy.
The second visit, which is currently being planned is a New Years visit to Calgary with DGF's fam. I shall be enjoying the night accompanied by Rachel and her parents and siblings, as well as her Godparents and their children. I am confident that I shall have a good time, whilst also being scared pants-less at the expectations that I may have to live up to! Apparently I'm a huge excitement, and I know (at least it's what they tell me) that Rae's family likes having me around, so hopefully this feeling shall be transferred to the Godfamily. It shall be an interesting night indeed, filled with fun and games, and drinking. (All of the drinking ever, my better half is heard often saying. 'Tis one of her favourite sayings, in fact, "All of the -blank- ever").
Another wonderful reason for joy is that I currently have all of my (read: both mine and DGF's presents, as we're giving presents together) purchased and wrapped. Excellent planning indeed, DGF. You shall take all of the credit, as you've done pretty much all of the planning/wrapping. (I was informed of what was needed to be purchased/wrapped/done and given a time limit).
All in all, it looks like it's going to be a very lovely Christmas, so long as I don't cause a large disturbance having to leave in the early evening to be back in Edmonton Christmas night so that I can get to work (yay! retail!) for the ridiculous occasion of boxing day. This shall be my first boxing day not spent either at home relaxing or with friends, and instead attempting to tame the rabid and frothing-at-the-mouth bargain hunters. I really feel like there should be a mandatory 2 day holiday for Christmas. Possibly a three day holiday. That way it would encourage a more "traditional" Christmas, focusing more on family and togetherness instead of rampant consumerism. I really would enjoy the holiday more if I did not have to worry that the gifts of which I am giving are going to please the recipients as much as they are wishing. I do much prefer the more "traditional" side of the holiday. The feasting, and the time spent together, be it joking or just falling asleep on the couch after stuffing yourself with wonderful food. Christmas breakfast and dinner were my favourite parts, as well as the opening of stockings. Unfortunately the holidays this year are going to be a little bit rushed, on account of needing to stay employed. -Sigh- Retail, thou art the bane of my existence. Rachel, I agree completely with you. Next employment shall be office related.
Now, off to sugarplum land, and reading of Dr. Seuss classics.
-Craigles
(And his heart grew THREE sizes that day!)
Dear Girlfriend's father has decided, quite ingeniously, to start a new blog. I am le excited, as he has an amazing skill at spinning tales. Also, because it is a food-based blog. With wonderful dining experiences, full of delicious food and entertaining hosts. He has quite the sense of humour as I was informed that he has begun calling his daughter (my girlfriend) as Der GF. This sense of humour is translated into his writing and so creates the wonderful blog formula, H+FxE=Awesome. (Humour + Food x Experience = Awesome)
I have a fairly busy week ahead of me, what with two visits to Calgary. Firstly tomorrow after working for 8 hours, DGF and I are going to rush to drive down from Edmonton to Calgary to make it in time for a 6 P.M. Service. Hopefully traffic is good, and the weather co-operates, as it's supposed to be fairly clear and somewhat warm at -2 C. Strange to think that a few years ago I would've told you that -2 C is a wholly unnatural temperature, but now seeing it in the middle of December it is cause to jump for joy.
The second visit, which is currently being planned is a New Years visit to Calgary with DGF's fam. I shall be enjoying the night accompanied by Rachel and her parents and siblings, as well as her Godparents and their children. I am confident that I shall have a good time, whilst also being scared pants-less at the expectations that I may have to live up to! Apparently I'm a huge excitement, and I know (at least it's what they tell me) that Rae's family likes having me around, so hopefully this feeling shall be transferred to the Godfamily. It shall be an interesting night indeed, filled with fun and games, and drinking. (All of the drinking ever, my better half is heard often saying. 'Tis one of her favourite sayings, in fact, "All of the -blank- ever").
Another wonderful reason for joy is that I currently have all of my (read: both mine and DGF's presents, as we're giving presents together) purchased and wrapped. Excellent planning indeed, DGF. You shall take all of the credit, as you've done pretty much all of the planning/wrapping. (I was informed of what was needed to be purchased/wrapped/done and given a time limit).
All in all, it looks like it's going to be a very lovely Christmas, so long as I don't cause a large disturbance having to leave in the early evening to be back in Edmonton Christmas night so that I can get to work (yay! retail!) for the ridiculous occasion of boxing day. This shall be my first boxing day not spent either at home relaxing or with friends, and instead attempting to tame the rabid and frothing-at-the-mouth bargain hunters. I really feel like there should be a mandatory 2 day holiday for Christmas. Possibly a three day holiday. That way it would encourage a more "traditional" Christmas, focusing more on family and togetherness instead of rampant consumerism. I really would enjoy the holiday more if I did not have to worry that the gifts of which I am giving are going to please the recipients as much as they are wishing. I do much prefer the more "traditional" side of the holiday. The feasting, and the time spent together, be it joking or just falling asleep on the couch after stuffing yourself with wonderful food. Christmas breakfast and dinner were my favourite parts, as well as the opening of stockings. Unfortunately the holidays this year are going to be a little bit rushed, on account of needing to stay employed. -Sigh- Retail, thou art the bane of my existence. Rachel, I agree completely with you. Next employment shall be office related.
Now, off to sugarplum land, and reading of Dr. Seuss classics.
-Craigles
(And his heart grew THREE sizes that day!)
Wednesday, December 22, 2010
Achievement Unlocked: Sleep!
Hey Intrawebz,
Just thought I'd let you know I'm still alive, oh, and that I rock. In case you forgot.
Also, that my life is actually going pretty well despite the moaning and groaning (that's what she said!) going on lately. I'm actually pretty happy about things, and my wickedly AWESOME girlfriend is really excited/nervous (I think) for me to to be spending Christmas with her family. I know her mother is slightly nervous. Which they shouldn't be, because her family rocks, and I'm just so freaking excited to not be spending it alone. Seriously, I could be sitting in the corner just watching them have a family christmas and I'd be happy. Instead of y'know, being lonely in my "Man Cave". Which needs cleaning, darn it!
The reason it needs cleaning? Is because my lovely mother has decided that for her birthday treat to herself, she shall be coming to visit me! I'm REALLY excited, (lots of capitalization this blog, eh?) as I have not "seen" any of my family since September. Skype doesn't count.
Anyways, off to sleep with me now! I shall hopefully get another post in soon after Christmas. (read; boxing day, if I'm not dead from the hordes of stampeding capitalist consumers foaming at the mouth for deals. Yay, retail!)
-Craigles
Just thought I'd let you know I'm still alive, oh, and that I rock. In case you forgot.
Also, that my life is actually going pretty well despite the moaning and groaning (that's what she said!) going on lately. I'm actually pretty happy about things, and my wickedly AWESOME girlfriend is really excited/nervous (I think) for me to to be spending Christmas with her family. I know her mother is slightly nervous. Which they shouldn't be, because her family rocks, and I'm just so freaking excited to not be spending it alone. Seriously, I could be sitting in the corner just watching them have a family christmas and I'd be happy. Instead of y'know, being lonely in my "Man Cave". Which needs cleaning, darn it!
The reason it needs cleaning? Is because my lovely mother has decided that for her birthday treat to herself, she shall be coming to visit me! I'm REALLY excited, (lots of capitalization this blog, eh?) as I have not "seen" any of my family since September. Skype doesn't count.
Anyways, off to sleep with me now! I shall hopefully get another post in soon after Christmas. (read; boxing day, if I'm not dead from the hordes of stampeding capitalist consumers foaming at the mouth for deals. Yay, retail!)
-Craigles
Thursday, December 9, 2010
Achievement Unlocked: Stressed?
Hey Intrawebz,
So, turns out that I REALLY don't like working retail. Especially not retail in December. And don't even get me started on retail in December with any shred of responsibility. I may have reached my Limit Break, and I spent some of my day looking for new jobs. That are NOT retail. It was a very effective form of "Holy Balls I need to get back to school". Seriously, unless I want to work my way up through retail management, or some form thereof, I need to get my arse back to school and complete some form of it. Currently I'm looking forward to a network engineering diploma, but that might turn into something closer to a Bachelor of Computer Science. That would be nice to have, but I'm not entirely sure if I'll end up liking it. We shall see. Also, I very much dislike that my laptop (because my desktop is currently incapacitated) is ancient, as it tends to take forever to load anything that's clicked, typed, or loading on said screen. AND it's had it's hard drive formatted, so it's not even cluttered with junk.
Also, my room is a mess. Not that it matters to you, but when you're sick, it makes a huge deal. Because you want to do something about it, but you can't, because A) you feel like crap and B) you feel like crap. Ah well, I'll need to get onto that anyways seeing as the guy coming to install TV and Internet into my lair is arriving sometime next week. (Friday).
Short post today, just wanted to rant about retail and this ridiculous consumerism that our wintery month drives us to. The only side of Christmas of which I am not an enthusiast. Ah well, soon to be long gone the days of insane stress, cheap customers, angry managers, and unrealistic expectations. Not to mention shift work. I will so very much enjoy working 9-5, Monday to Friday. Regular schedule here I come!
(oh, and Merry-soon to be-Christmas!)
Craiggers
So, turns out that I REALLY don't like working retail. Especially not retail in December. And don't even get me started on retail in December with any shred of responsibility. I may have reached my Limit Break, and I spent some of my day looking for new jobs. That are NOT retail. It was a very effective form of "Holy Balls I need to get back to school". Seriously, unless I want to work my way up through retail management, or some form thereof, I need to get my arse back to school and complete some form of it. Currently I'm looking forward to a network engineering diploma, but that might turn into something closer to a Bachelor of Computer Science. That would be nice to have, but I'm not entirely sure if I'll end up liking it. We shall see. Also, I very much dislike that my laptop (because my desktop is currently incapacitated) is ancient, as it tends to take forever to load anything that's clicked, typed, or loading on said screen. AND it's had it's hard drive formatted, so it's not even cluttered with junk.
Also, my room is a mess. Not that it matters to you, but when you're sick, it makes a huge deal. Because you want to do something about it, but you can't, because A) you feel like crap and B) you feel like crap. Ah well, I'll need to get onto that anyways seeing as the guy coming to install TV and Internet into my lair is arriving sometime next week. (Friday).
Short post today, just wanted to rant about retail and this ridiculous consumerism that our wintery month drives us to. The only side of Christmas of which I am not an enthusiast. Ah well, soon to be long gone the days of insane stress, cheap customers, angry managers, and unrealistic expectations. Not to mention shift work. I will so very much enjoy working 9-5, Monday to Friday. Regular schedule here I come!
(oh, and Merry-soon to be-Christmas!)
Craiggers
Tuesday, December 7, 2010
Acheivement Unlocked: Greatest Limerick!
There once was a buggy AI
Who thought that her subject should die.
When the plot was uncovered
The subjected discovered,
That sadly the cake was a lie.
Who thought that her subject should die.
When the plot was uncovered
The subjected discovered,
That sadly the cake was a lie.
Acheivement Unlocked: Holy Month Gone By!
Hey there intrawebz! Sorry it's been so long, but I've been fairly busy lately.
So, turns out that retail in December is quite possibly the most infuriating thing ever, and I shall gladly enjoy the, y'know, day and a half I get off for Christmas. Woo. But seriously, I am looking forward to Christmas this year. It'll be fun to do something slightly different, and I'm really happy to not be spending it alone. Also, chilling with Rae's family is always fun. Wonder what mischief I shall get into. Still working on getting all the presents for the multitude of people that I'm getting gifts for this year, but I'm not entirely sure if I'm going to get the presents for my fam back to Vancouver on time or not. We shall see. Slightly worried that I won't be organized enough to get all of my presents purchased/wrapped/gifted in time. This is when having a girlfriend who loves to organize things comes in handy! (also, it helps when she's not reading this over my shoulder!) The place that I am renting is becoming slightly more and more interesting as I get to know my roommates a little bit better. M seems to be up at random hours during the day/night and has an incredibly loud (and annoying at 1:00 AM) sound system and a seemingly low regard for when others are sleeping. P on the other hand, likes to talk. He's pretty cool, and we get along well, but there are times when it's fairly obvious I do NOT want to talk. Like when I'm sitting in my room eating ice cream in my boxers watching a movie. Ah well, not like I'm home enough to let it bother me, what with the working a bajillion hours a week. Seriously, I'm pretty sure I'm getting close to 60 hours this week, plus 60 hours every week until January kicks in.
That's one more thing that's interesting about work. We've got a competition going on between all of the stores in our district (Edmonton and Saskatchewan) and the winning management team (read: Managers and Supervisors) get to go on a trip to....the Bahama's I believe is this years prize. Which, while not being incentive for ME to win this, I was made aware that the Seniors in the winning departments have usually, meaning almost always, gotten promoted to Supervisor. Which would mean that A) I would FINALLY be on salary/over the poverty line and b) It would give me supervisor experience so that after I finish going back to school I wouldn't have to start building my way back up a corporate ladder. Well, not entirely true, but it would give me a boost anyways.
I have already picked out my new years resolution as well, which is crazy, cause I usually don't make them. However, I'm resolving to either be back in school full time by next Christmas, or at least not working in Retail for the next Christmas season. That and man does my room need to somehow find a way to motivate me to keep it clean. It's Katrina-esque levels of displaced things around here lately, and I'm not a) unhappy enough with myself to clean it and b) don't have a big enough motivation to clean it. Which I really should, but I don't. Which also makes me sad. I should get a fish or something that would force me to be here more often and keep track of/care for. Seriously, plants aren't working and I'm nowhere near ready enough for any kind of rodent/feline/canine companion. As much as I would love to have one, I don't believe that I am ready for that level of care.
I'm also trying to find out more about school and courses that I can take part-time before going back full time to a program. I recently found out that NAIT has some wicked courses that I can take to prep me for the program that I am currently wishing to attend. Which would be nice. I should give them a call.
Alright, Intrawebz, looks like this one is slightly absent-minded but I'm signing off for now, to go peruse some random sites via stumble. Hopefully there's no more Russian porn that shows up, it'll sneak through pretty much ANY filter.
Wish me luck!
Craigers.
So, turns out that retail in December is quite possibly the most infuriating thing ever, and I shall gladly enjoy the, y'know, day and a half I get off for Christmas. Woo. But seriously, I am looking forward to Christmas this year. It'll be fun to do something slightly different, and I'm really happy to not be spending it alone. Also, chilling with Rae's family is always fun. Wonder what mischief I shall get into. Still working on getting all the presents for the multitude of people that I'm getting gifts for this year, but I'm not entirely sure if I'm going to get the presents for my fam back to Vancouver on time or not. We shall see. Slightly worried that I won't be organized enough to get all of my presents purchased/wrapped/gifted in time. This is when having a girlfriend who loves to organize things comes in handy! (also, it helps when she's not reading this over my shoulder!) The place that I am renting is becoming slightly more and more interesting as I get to know my roommates a little bit better. M seems to be up at random hours during the day/night and has an incredibly loud (and annoying at 1:00 AM) sound system and a seemingly low regard for when others are sleeping. P on the other hand, likes to talk. He's pretty cool, and we get along well, but there are times when it's fairly obvious I do NOT want to talk. Like when I'm sitting in my room eating ice cream in my boxers watching a movie. Ah well, not like I'm home enough to let it bother me, what with the working a bajillion hours a week. Seriously, I'm pretty sure I'm getting close to 60 hours this week, plus 60 hours every week until January kicks in.
That's one more thing that's interesting about work. We've got a competition going on between all of the stores in our district (Edmonton and Saskatchewan) and the winning management team (read: Managers and Supervisors) get to go on a trip to....the Bahama's I believe is this years prize. Which, while not being incentive for ME to win this, I was made aware that the Seniors in the winning departments have usually, meaning almost always, gotten promoted to Supervisor. Which would mean that A) I would FINALLY be on salary/over the poverty line and b) It would give me supervisor experience so that after I finish going back to school I wouldn't have to start building my way back up a corporate ladder. Well, not entirely true, but it would give me a boost anyways.
I have already picked out my new years resolution as well, which is crazy, cause I usually don't make them. However, I'm resolving to either be back in school full time by next Christmas, or at least not working in Retail for the next Christmas season. That and man does my room need to somehow find a way to motivate me to keep it clean. It's Katrina-esque levels of displaced things around here lately, and I'm not a) unhappy enough with myself to clean it and b) don't have a big enough motivation to clean it. Which I really should, but I don't. Which also makes me sad. I should get a fish or something that would force me to be here more often and keep track of/care for. Seriously, plants aren't working and I'm nowhere near ready enough for any kind of rodent/feline/canine companion. As much as I would love to have one, I don't believe that I am ready for that level of care.
I'm also trying to find out more about school and courses that I can take part-time before going back full time to a program. I recently found out that NAIT has some wicked courses that I can take to prep me for the program that I am currently wishing to attend. Which would be nice. I should give them a call.
Alright, Intrawebz, looks like this one is slightly absent-minded but I'm signing off for now, to go peruse some random sites via stumble. Hopefully there's no more Russian porn that shows up, it'll sneak through pretty much ANY filter.
Wish me luck!
Craigers.
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