I Am Region, For I Represent Many

Jul. 22nd, 2025 03:00 am
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Me: "We shell out too much money on additional payroll, and utilities, and comping their stay to take their abuse. I don't have the numbers, but this is ridiculous."
Unbeknownst to me, the regional team had arrived, and they were behind me. The regional general manager tapped me on the shoulder and said:
Regional GM: "Bring me up to speed."

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It’s All Smoke And Black Mirrors

Jul. 22nd, 2025 12:00 am
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It's a quiet afternoon in the office when I notice it… again. [Coworker #1], [Coworker #2], and [Coworker #3] are heading outside for another smoke break. They rotate like clockwork. Ten minutes each. Seven or eight times a day. No one says a word.

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People Power Versus Power Plays

Jul. 21st, 2025 10:00 pm
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Me: "Why do I only have nine hours?"
Coworker: "Wait, why am I not even on here?"
Other Coworker: "Why is [Coworker Who Always Disappears] scheduled full-time?"
Me: "Hey [Manager], is this a mistake?"

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A Cry For… Something

Jul. 21st, 2025 08:00 pm
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Manager: "I just wanted a quick meeting to check that you're okay?"
Me: "...yes, I'm fine, thanks."
Manager: "Okay. It's just that the previous shift left this paperwork with me, and they seemed quite concerned."

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She Said It! She Said The Thing!

Jul. 21st, 2025 07:00 pm
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Customer: "Excuse me! I asked one of your staff for assistance ten minutes ago, and they walked away to help someone else. I need someone now."
Me: "I’m happy to help. What is it you need?"
Customer: "I don’t have to explain myself again. I’ve already said it once."

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Jul. 21st, 2025 06:05 pm
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(As I’m helping someone register for classes…) Me: Here are the sections for the class you were looking for. We have two options; 8 week and 5 week classes. Student: What’s the difference? Me:…‘bout 3 weeks.

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I’m Unable To Serve(r) That Request

Jul. 21st, 2025 05:55 pm
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Vice President: "You're extremely unprofessional! I will personally speak to your director about your work ethic. The ticket will be reassigned to you, and I want YOU to fix it!"

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When Breaks Hit Breaking Point

Jul. 21st, 2025 04:00 pm
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I work in the warehouse of a large big box store. Our boss is always moaning about the amount of work that goes into "managing" us all and is always looking for ways to cut corners and do less.
Manager: "I'm so tired of coordinating all your breaks! You're all grown-a** adults! From now on, I'm not assigning breaks. Just use your judgment."
Cool. I have judgment. I used it.

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Sumer Lovin'

Jul. 21st, 2025 01:00 pm
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So tell me, Wreckies, how are you enjoying your summer?

Sorry, I mean, "Sumer?"

Or is it "Sumeer?"

You know what, just to be safe, let's sell both versions.

And then make this one the store display, so everyone can see it:

I like to be happy, summetime.

 

Well, however you spell it, I hope you're taking this time to enjoy a little sun.

Or a large, red-eyed spider crawling out of your cake.

 

And that you're working on your tan:

Or dismembering Edward Cullen. (Hey bakers, where's the glitter?)

 

Of course, the only acceptable foot wear right now are flip-flops:

Emphasis on the "flops."

 

And every meal should end with a hefty slice of watermelon:

Preferably the seedless kind. Unless you're expecting...to be expecting.

(See what I did there?)

 

And since these are the lazy days of summer we're talking about, you should be taking lots of breaks:

Stickin' it to the man. Or in this case, the customer.

 

Maybe visit the pit of despair community swimming pool?

"Watch out, kids, I'm about to throw another one down."

 

Or just spend a few quiet evenings walking the beach, looking for seashells and/or body parts:

Who wants ribs?

 

Thanks to Cassie, Brian B., Molly S., Jill V., Tina, Jaemie G., Lindsay W., Elizabeth & AnneMarie, & Anony M. for the disarming finds.

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P.S. If you actually go to the beach, then clearly you need a mesh tote bag that's in such high demand they couldn't even get one for the photoshoot, and had to photoshop it in (badly) later:

Oversized Mesh Beach Bag

Oh yeah, bad Photoshop is how you know it's good. Well, that, and the 2,000+ 5-star ratings. Turns out this thing is actually pretty awesome, and also comes in blue, gray, or white. Grab yours before the manufacturer tries to snatch the last one up for a re-shoot.

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Seeing Red At Lack Of Green

Jul. 21st, 2025 03:00 pm
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I work overnights in a deli at a convenience store. I like the job and it's pretty chill and quiet at night... except the occasional 'fun customer'.

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A Turn Up For The Books

Jul. 21st, 2025 02:30 pm
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It's summer, and my parents have pretty much given up trying to get [Middle Brother] to do anything but game. I offer to let my brothers tag along on my library trips, which [Middle Brother] accepts after I mention the console games that are available to borrow near the DVDs.

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Infected With The Rant Virus

Jul. 21st, 2025 01:30 pm
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I am waiting at the bus stop. The bus is running about ten minutes late, and there are several other people waiting at this stop, including this woman. This woman is with a friend and is constantly moaning about how useless the buses are, how she has things to do and will be late, how this will mess up her entire afternoon, blah blah blah.

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