TxSub

So, this Texas Burger/Subway job is working out fairly well, so far. Its not hard to learn, and its enjoyable enough. The people I'm not so fond of, but that, I'm sure, will change with time. I just don't see anything of value in people who won't even take time to learn my name, and call me "Sheila" of all things. Its not so bad when they call me by my mom's name though. I can't tell if they're just kidding around or what.

As far as jobs go, this one isn't any better or worse than any other job I've had. Sadly, and I never though I'd say this, but I'm missing Arby's like crazy. Its not the work so much, although at Arby's I could stand around in the DT and not be seen by customers or managers and slack off easier. I can go stand outside for an hour here and not even be noticed. I think that's what's bothering me. I liked Arby's because the employees were friendly. Even though it was just a "let's get through this day because none of us really wanna be here" friendliness, I actually succeeded in making real friends with several of my co-workers at Arby's. I don't see that happening at Subway/Texas Burger.

It's mostly women there. I work better with guys because they're usually friendlier. And no, not just because I have boobs, although those can help make friends. Men don't have the same hostilities that women have. Women hate each other for so many reasons. And some of these women at TxSub are like, surly as hell. I'm like "Hey guys, how are you!" and they're like "ugh." or snapping or scolding or bossing me around. I don't think it's just because I'm a trainee, but that's possible. Some of these women have me scared to ask questions because they're so.....mean. I don't think there's any other word for it. They're hostile to me, to customers, to each other. I just don't see this as a conducive working environment. I also don't see myself finding another job in Centerville, especially not one that pays more than minimum wage. I think, though, if I knew what I was going to be working with, I would have stayed in The Woodlands. Screw the money we save on gas and whatnot.

I think maybe I'll just float along, stay out from underfoot, and try not to cry when I get snapped at, and I'll be fine.

On a side-note, I made sandwiches for Megan Knight Asby today. She looked as good as ever, and was sweet. Sadly, her kindness and smile totally made my day. Its not like I was having a bad day, I was just stressed, and I hate the attitudes of my fellow coworkers. I think the attitudes are all wrong for fast-food. I would say it's just because I was 'trained' in a big city and whatnot, but in this kind of customer service, you want repeat customers, and that comes through customer service. You want them coming back because they liked the people and we made them feel welcome, not because it's the only healthy-eating place in town or something stupid like that. I mean, I feel like it's bad to jump on someone in front of customers. You should take them to the side and politely correct them, not chew them out in front of God and everyone. I don't think any of their attitudes should be excused because it's a small town and we're all rednecks or hillbillies or white trash or ghetto or whatever else excuses people can think of. Country or city, everyone needs manners and common courtesy. Its just....decent. I'm not sure anyone I work with know's how to be decent, except Ms. Renee, Sarah and Brandon. Even they have their moods though. They're the only ones I'm really fond of right now. Amber...I think I like. But she's been sick, so I can't really tell how it's affecting her personality. It's going to take some time to form an opinion on her. As for the others, for the most part, I'm not terribly fond of them. Don't get me wrong, I don't dislike them. But they're not my top choices of who I would save if TxSub went up in flames. (I'd save them if they were the only ones there, of course. Because that's the decent thing to do.) I will, however, continue to be polite, yes ma'am and no ma'am them, and if my semblance of respect gets me nowhere, then so be it. But I refuse to be surly or unkind to anyone. It just isn't right. And, hey, as long as I don't get super-pissed, everything will be fine. If I'm here for like, a year and I can't get a single bit of respect or decency from then, then shit might go down.

I can't believe Megan's boy is already a year old. I've only seen his pics of facebook, but he's so adorable! I sincerely hope he grows up to be as much of a looker as his family is. Both his parents, their siblings, and their parents are all a good-looking family. I think that Megan and Marcus are a good match. They're great people. Truly very blessed. I wish them the best for their children. They're gonna have some stunners, lol. (I hope my Shay can land a boy as good-lookin as Jr Asby is, lol. She's so pretty. I dunno how it happened....Her daddy and I are both...not ugly. I know that Chance can be good-lookin as hell when he shaves and cleans up. Lots of people have told me so. And i've been told i'm cute. But I don't see how, combined, we got such an incredibly beautiful child. That's so not even a biased opinion. I've never met someone who didn't say she was gorgeous or beautiful. She's never been called 'cute.' Chance says cute is what people say when they don't wanna tell you that your kid is ugly or creepy-looking, lol! :P I guess I can only hope my grandkids will be as gorgeous as my kid is, lol!)

So now, it's late, Shayla finally fell asleep, and my train of thought jumped tracks like...20 times in this entry. So I guess that makes it bed time. Yay!

Night all~