A note from PJ day yesterday...I finished off my list (with the exception of windows). It's a little senseless to wash them when it is rainy/cold outside. I did wash the inside windows that needed it though.
Today has been relaxing and nice. A few observations from our afternoon...
*I don't know if the economy has driven places out of business so much as has poor management & poor hiring practices.
*Krispy Kreme closed down in our area and from everything I've heard the management and workers weren't anything to write home about...
*A visit to Wendy's today at Aliyah's lunch request reminded me of how popular a place can be, however made me question how long it would remain popular with days like today. The line was extremely long as only one employee worked the counter. They had no drinks...(WHAT))))...fries were like styrofoam or something, no BBQ sauce etc... If I had known that upon entering the line, I wouldn't have stayed in it. Something tells me that hiring some competent workers (since so many need jobs), and planning for busy weekends or general planning would make this place thrive and people would keep on coming back. That will be my last visit for awhile.
*While in Target, I noticed the new Always Infinity product. I wasn't stopping to look, but I couldn't help bu notice the price in big Target red letters as we wheeled the cart down the aisle. $10.00! This was not the giant economy-sized package, so I'm unsure as to the relevance to paying $10 for a package of these??? Then again, with a name like Infinity...that means like forever???
*There are some odd folks out there--like today this person in Wendy's who came in and asked the person in front of her to "hold her place" in line. She proceeded to do a multitude of things...go to the restroom, talk about her child named Solomon (no kidding), read the newspaper, and who knows what else. As they went to the restroom, they left the child's toys sitting on random tables. When she returned to stand in line for 5 seconds, the child wandered around Wendy's dining area and do whatever he pleased while mom talked about him and blah, blah, blah... Hopefully, Solomon gains some of the wisdom that THE Solomon is known for, because he certainly wouldn't get it from mom!
On that note, I will finish...tonight is TACO NIGHT---MMM!
Tomorrow=back to normal schedules & reality.
Sunday, January 4, 2009
Observations
Posted by heartsfulloflove at 6:06 PM
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I agree, some places of business need to learn basic managemnt skills.
The Krispy Kreme closed here, too.
The city gave them a $1.000,000 tax break to come here. We need better city government, too!
Last time I went to Wendy's, we went through the drive-thru at night. DD Bella and I ordered 4 chicken sandwiches and side salads and were told to pull to the front. For that little order? We waited, and waited, at least 10 minutes! I finally called the manager from my cell phone and told her I was leaving if the food didn't come soon and she came running outside with a bag of cold sandwiches. Last visit ever to that place!
Sorry-that number is 1 million!
I know what you mean about poor service! Speaking from one that works in food service. It is hard to find good help!!
Our manager posted a note to tell the folks working that cakes still need to be made even when I am gone. The cake display was empty! We will see tomorrow if any cakes got decorated between Friday night and tomorrow morning. Odds are against it! For some reason, unless the owner says it needs to be done, the kids just won't do it. They have issues with authority.
Personally, I would only keep a handful of the few that actually work and can the rest - long story :}
OK, off my soapbox!!
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