shinyredstar

I've been really questioning myself about work lately. I'm a manager and things went really well for me for a while.... high production, high compliance, employees had good morale. Lately things are starting to taper off a little. I really like my job and I have a lot of fun doing it. I think I work with some great staff and I love the customers. It's a really interesting variety of people from all walks of life. There are times when things get pretty crazy (we get our fair share of people in a pretty bad spot in life, so I see a lot of desperation), but I also really believe in what I do. I'm homesick to some degree because I miss the town I came from (hint: Sophie lives there and shot one of her sets there... made me so homesick!). Anyway, the employees there were much different- we were on the same wave length. Sort of alternative, relatively educated, fairly creative, and a sarcastic sense of humor that just seems to confuse the people in this area. Just a nice place to be.

My problem is that I'm having a hard time motivating the people I work with now. It's a very busy environment that can get pretty stressful. They're on their feet all day, it's a highly regulated environment with constant change so there are a lot of rotating rules they have to follow, and while I pay significantly more than most companies in this industry, it's still really not a very high-paying job. Most of the employees have some advance education or are students, but most don't have college degrees. I want them to feel happy at work, but lately I'm just at a loss as to how to make that happen on a VERY restricted budget. It's making me question myself that I can't seem to make it happen.

So... have you ever had a boss you considered to be a really strong manager who really encouraged you and at the same time, made you want the company to do well? What made them such a good boss?

On an unrelated note, I really hate the word moist. There's something about it that makes me feel really uncomfortable. One time in the middle of a... moment... a guy made the comment that I was "so moist" Also, while I enjoy watching others (men or women) masturbate, the sound of a man masturbating with a lubricated penis freaks me out. Just put it on mute and cum on my tits, okay?

I can't wait to play three of the new games that come out tomorrow... Stubbs the Zombie (which also has an incredible soundtrack! Check it out.), Land of the Dead: Road to Fiddler's Green, and The Warriors (based on the movie). I know, the last two will most likely suck, but I have a thing for zombies and they actually do the "Warrriors, come out and plaayaaaaay!" in the game so that alone has to be worth it.

Apologies for the randomness.