Interrupted

My Life Thus Far
2016-07-09 06:26:39 (UTC)

Plugged Back In

We had a DM visit today. Our new district manager is so much more down to earth compared to our old DM. There isn't a pervasive sense of panic when she shows up, and no one feels like they're going to be fired on the spot. She's always pleasant, even when she's being tough or somewhat critical. I like her. She's the 3rd DM I've worked under and I like her best. I've had 6 store managers in just under 10 years, and I like our current manager the best, too. It's a good time at VS... so why do I feel so disconnected and ready to move on?

The answer to that I think has a lot to do with the hours I'm working, and the shifts I've been getting. 5-6 hour opening or closing shifts, no peak shifts like I used to work. By the time it starts picking up, I'm leaving. Or by the time I come in, it's dying down for the night. I'm missing the busiest time of day. Which means I'm not getting to as many customers. I guess Nicole and Christine had a conversation about the store's bra performance lately, and they feel the missing link... is me. I'm working less, I'm not there during the busy times. I'm not participating in bra calls, I haven't done a bra certification since I went to Outlet Collection. I'm pretty disconnected. I think part of my dissatisfaction comes from being so far removed from what I love about my job. I genuinely do love helping customers one on one... even if I don't love people a large percentage of the time. Jenna said that I'll be partnering with her (since she's predominately responsible for brand experience and associate connectivity) and we're going to get me "plugged back in". I don't exactly know what that means, but it sounds like I'll be working more. Which wouldn't be the worst thing, since Snookums isn't working at all. Or if he is, he isn't getting paid...

He didn't go to work today. I didn't ask if he plans on going back at all. Mostly because it upsets me whenever the topic comes up, and I already had a mild headache when I got home today. I didn't feel like pressing the issue. Truth is, I'm almost okay with him quitting and never going back. Mostly because I'm pissed off at how misleading the whole situation has been. He's trusting to a fault, and this predatory company took advantage of that. It should be illegal what they're doing. Not that legality dictates morality. Or ethics. But still, this shit shouldn't be allowed. I need to let it go, it's toxic. Consider it dropped.

Keenan walked in on Snookums and I having sex this afternoon. Our door was locked, but he picked the lock with a screwdriver (it isn't hard to do) and came in without knocking. Even though it's the last thing I need, or should be doing with our current money situation, I decided to treat myself to a new bra and panty set (on my Angel card, of course, because what's a little more debt?) - a black lace Very Sexy lightly lined plunge and the matching high-waisted cheeky panty. Even I have to admit, it's super sexy. I feel great in it. I called Snookums in to come look at it, and needless to say, he also thought it was super sexy. Instant erection, and that's how we came to having sex in the middle of the afternoon, with the kids still away. It never fails, they could leave us alone for hours, but if we try to have sex in the daytime, they come beating down the door. Or worse, unlock it and come right in without knocking. I don't know how much he saw, but I'm a little embarrassed about it. I'm sure he's fine, and I'll get over it. We'll all laugh about it one day!




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