Jim

I found out yesterday that our general manager is retiring.  Really, it's overdue; he's old and has major health issues.  He's not a bad fellow and he had the good sense to hire me so it's a little sad when everything gets factored in.  He's LOUD and a touch PUSHY and IMPATIENT, but those things I can forgive. (I kinda have to, no?)

I know that the owners have a couple of people in mind for the position wo are going to ""get this place in line.""  There was some talk of a dress code. Yikes!  One of the things I enjoy about working here is the complete and total lack of dress code.  Today I have cut offs, my Chuck Taylors with froggy socks and ""Never underestimate the power or stupid people in large groups"" tshirt. 

When we have out-of-town company, I put on a dress and wear make-up and comb my hair into something other than a bun.  My boss tries to encourage me to do this everyday by saying things like, ""You look really professional.""  duh.  I have a professional wardrobe, as I worked at a lawfirm for three years...I just hate pantyhose and hard-soled shoes. 

My boss says, ""It's all about image.""  I agree with that.  I have the best phone voice in the businsess.  I proofread like my 11th grade English teacher (Mrs. Dakich was the bomb) and I'm all all about customer service...but I work in the sales office of a production warehouse.  No one sees me except the people who work here and that's only when I'm getting coffee or walking to the bathroom.  The owner of the company wears shorts and loafers with no socks....where's my motivation to dress to impress?

Hopefully, the owners will have enough sense to keep the place low-key and laid back....why add stress to a good thing?  Awww damn!  I just thought of something.... I'm probably gonna have to start being on time for work now.  Where will it end?!?!?