The most recent “Did You Know” communique from management ended with this line: As the saying goes, If you have […]
Archive for ‘Pieces’
The weather log
There is a form taped up on a wall behind the counter, titled “Winter Conditions Log.” We’ve been using it […]
Safe drops and fables
I arrived for an afternoon shift and, after our usual afternoon power play wherein I’m not allowed to be paid […]
It’s the little things (2)
“We have to keep the back door locked at all times now. For safety. Yes, safety. So some marauder doesn’t […]
The code of silence
One of the ways management communicates at us peons is by posting typed sheets behind the counter. They’re titled “Did […]
YouTube for Android’s ephemeral pseudo-changelog
I’ve written before about corporations that don’t bother letting their customers know about changes to their apps or services. Just […]
To my neighbors who still have their Christmas lights on
I know what you’re doing, and I sympathize, but it won’t work. January can be a dreary, dismal time. The […]
It’s the little things
…like when I go in to work and a manager scolds me about clocking in while I’m still in my […]
The reorg
I went in to work one day recently and found that, in my absence, a pack of district managers and […]
Some random thoughts on bad Christmas lights
Neither Christianity or consumerism is my religion, so I don’t personally do much for Christmas, but a well-done set of […]
Ray of Infamy 