I just wanted to give you all a update on my new career. I started my new Management job on August 4th and I have to honestly say it was the hardest week I've ever worked. I have SO much respect for my other co-managers! They (we) run their butts off trying to please everyone and are expected to do 10 things at once. My feet haven't hurt this bad in a long time! Plus in the first week, I lost 7 pounds from all that walking and running around!
It was definitely an eye openner! The first week, I was really wondering if I was cut out to do this kind of stuff but now I'm much more confident. People are respecting me and actually following my commands. I wasn't sure if some people could handle me telling them what needs to get done since I'm brand new at this Management stuff.
Not one single complaint or rebellion...yet.
I heard yesterday that I have my "big" interview on Tuesday with my new boss. I'm really nervous, but everyone has reassured me that I'll do just fine. Apparently 18 people have applied to go to the Management Program and they are only taking upto 5 people. Nicki (my store manager) told me that she knew I'd get accepted since I've got more experience than all those other applicants combined. So apparently my 10 years with the company is starting to pay off!
I did have a problem with my paycheck the other day and it's still not over. I plan on hashing it out with Nicki on Monday. I was supposed to get a 50 cent raise when I became a Support Manager, but when I looked at my pay stub..that raise was not on there. When I asked the Accounting gal, she said that technically they couldn't pay me that because Pharmacy was paying my wages for that payweek. Granted, it's only about 20 bucks but it's the principal of it all. I worked Management hours, so I deserve Management Wages. Needless to say, I'll be watching my pay stubs a bit closer now.
Other than that, everything is going pretty good. I'm really looking forward to going off to the Program even though it would be nice if they'd let me know exactly when I'm going. I still need to find a Apartment and some furniture.
Just wanted to share with you all since I've had a few people asking how my job was going. Thank you everyone for being so supportive to me during this big change. I really appreciate everything!
It was definitely an eye openner! The first week, I was really wondering if I was cut out to do this kind of stuff but now I'm much more confident. People are respecting me and actually following my commands. I wasn't sure if some people could handle me telling them what needs to get done since I'm brand new at this Management stuff.
I heard yesterday that I have my "big" interview on Tuesday with my new boss. I'm really nervous, but everyone has reassured me that I'll do just fine. Apparently 18 people have applied to go to the Management Program and they are only taking upto 5 people. Nicki (my store manager) told me that she knew I'd get accepted since I've got more experience than all those other applicants combined. So apparently my 10 years with the company is starting to pay off!
I did have a problem with my paycheck the other day and it's still not over. I plan on hashing it out with Nicki on Monday. I was supposed to get a 50 cent raise when I became a Support Manager, but when I looked at my pay stub..that raise was not on there. When I asked the Accounting gal, she said that technically they couldn't pay me that because Pharmacy was paying my wages for that payweek. Granted, it's only about 20 bucks but it's the principal of it all. I worked Management hours, so I deserve Management Wages. Needless to say, I'll be watching my pay stubs a bit closer now.
Other than that, everything is going pretty good. I'm really looking forward to going off to the Program even though it would be nice if they'd let me know exactly when I'm going. I still need to find a Apartment and some furniture.
Just wanted to share with you all since I've had a few people asking how my job was going. Thank you everyone for being so supportive to me during this big change. I really appreciate everything!