Friday, April 09, 2004
“24 Hours to Go”
Well I am roughly 24 hours before I walk out of the Sears Outlet and become a former employee. It will certainly be strange, and it was to a certain extent a daring move. The job I landed is far from a home run that will likely provide me with the finances that can bring me to where I want to be independently however its much more money than I was making and I plan to use the job as means to get into a more appealing department or to assist me in landing a more desirable job.
This new job that I have landed very well could end up on the same list as Dan K’s bus boy job, Drew’s Strawbridge’s career, or Duke’s paint selling days however I had to leave Sears before I lost my sanity. I did manage to make some friends there and the job did serve its needs when I was in school. However I have become more and more disgruntled with their horrendous way the superiors treat their employees. I could list every example however I fear I would crash my blog and although it would bring joy to certain readers I am not yet ready to retire from the blog thing just yet.
As much as I hated “The dungeon” as I refer to it as its undeniable that it will be strange walking out the automatic doors that rarely work properly for the last time tomorrow evening. That job dates back to my Camden County College days. Its where I had to work hung over or with literally no sleep many nights after New Brunswick parties or returning from Brigantine. Its where I witnessed the horrific events of 9/11 live on a big screen television. My employment there was the duration of most people’s college career’s and I started there months before Jenna who went through 3 boyfriends (still on the third) and several returns to the gloomy warehouse. Several people came and went, and that place was one of the main constants in my life for over half of a decade.
Here is a random list of my most memorable Sears moments.
The time a temp service was hired to employ our store, because no one wanted to work there. This resulted in various ex-convicts working as merchandise handlers. Many of them did time in prison for various crimes mostly assault related. One man that worked one day was seemingly homeless with a gaunt look and unwashed long hair and beard. I was told to try to stop customers from seeing him. His job was to clean the store, but he ended up watching television for most of his shift as if it was a new invention.
Jenna and her romances through the years including a date with a guy named Tobin who she claimed was the dullest date that ever took her out.
This guy I worked with Dan who would get a reward for one of the sleaziest people I ever met. He actually was the boss of the receiving department for awhile. He did almost no work and was on the phone with his ladies most of the time or using company time to take care of personal business. When he actually did come on the floor it was only because everyone called out or to tell his co-workers about his a recent sexual conquest. Once he bragged he didn’t know her name. I met one of his girlfriends and she was dumber than the ranges I sold. He was kind enough to inform me his distain for safe sex. The few “girlfriends” he had he cheated on with various girls and they were to dumb to realize.
A guy that looked like a burn victim who had an ill wife (who recently passed away) worked there for a long time. He was older than my dad, but looked like a lizard. Although he was generally a nice guy I really didn’t want to hear how horny he got since his wife could not longer have sex. Nor did I want to hear what he wanted to do with any woman that came into the store under 30. 5 days a week several times a day he would tell me how horny he was and that he could go for hours with young woman and amaze them. He was faithful to his wife so didn’t bend anyone over a washer while he worked there, however he was under the impression that they all wanted him to give it to them good.
Good old Ed who occasionally writes for Tucker’s World. How could I forget this guy? The lanky dry humored Ed lurked around the refrigerators at Sears for quite some time. Eventually we became friends and enjoyed hiding in the refrigerators together. Ed became increasingly more interested in the Crew and I told him stories about the crew as if our lives were interesting. Ed hung on my every word as if I was reading him prolific ancient literature.
Good Old Tom who had the best job in the world sitting in the back of the store signing out merchandise. Most time he would read his Maxium, newspaper I gave him, or paint little alien figures. They decided to make him in sales and merchandise handling and dick with his hours, and one day they caught him sleeping and that was the end of his Sears days.
This guy Myron who worked there once offered to buy the hooker if paid for the hotel room.
Joe Trevi, the best boss I ever had. He hated Sears and the policies more than I did (do). He smoked a cigarette almost every 15 minutes and constantly cursed on the sales floor. He also often made penis jokes that were quite funny.
The crime wave of corrupt employees, who stole from the cash drawer, stole merchandise, sold merchandise under the table, and drank or did drugs while on the job. Way too many people to recall that would be able to be squeezed onto this list.
The time Jenna’s customer sent her a letter to her house despite her not giving out her address.
Dave Breen. I will leave that open to former Sears Outlet employees that read this blog. I am sure you all have your favorite memory of this unique cat.
All the customers that I wanted to punch.
Well I am roughly 24 hours before I walk out of the Sears Outlet and become a former employee. It will certainly be strange, and it was to a certain extent a daring move. The job I landed is far from a home run that will likely provide me with the finances that can bring me to where I want to be independently however its much more money than I was making and I plan to use the job as means to get into a more appealing department or to assist me in landing a more desirable job.
This new job that I have landed very well could end up on the same list as Dan K’s bus boy job, Drew’s Strawbridge’s career, or Duke’s paint selling days however I had to leave Sears before I lost my sanity. I did manage to make some friends there and the job did serve its needs when I was in school. However I have become more and more disgruntled with their horrendous way the superiors treat their employees. I could list every example however I fear I would crash my blog and although it would bring joy to certain readers I am not yet ready to retire from the blog thing just yet.
As much as I hated “The dungeon” as I refer to it as its undeniable that it will be strange walking out the automatic doors that rarely work properly for the last time tomorrow evening. That job dates back to my Camden County College days. Its where I had to work hung over or with literally no sleep many nights after New Brunswick parties or returning from Brigantine. Its where I witnessed the horrific events of 9/11 live on a big screen television. My employment there was the duration of most people’s college career’s and I started there months before Jenna who went through 3 boyfriends (still on the third) and several returns to the gloomy warehouse. Several people came and went, and that place was one of the main constants in my life for over half of a decade.
Here is a random list of my most memorable Sears moments.
The time a temp service was hired to employ our store, because no one wanted to work there. This resulted in various ex-convicts working as merchandise handlers. Many of them did time in prison for various crimes mostly assault related. One man that worked one day was seemingly homeless with a gaunt look and unwashed long hair and beard. I was told to try to stop customers from seeing him. His job was to clean the store, but he ended up watching television for most of his shift as if it was a new invention.
Jenna and her romances through the years including a date with a guy named Tobin who she claimed was the dullest date that ever took her out.
This guy I worked with Dan who would get a reward for one of the sleaziest people I ever met. He actually was the boss of the receiving department for awhile. He did almost no work and was on the phone with his ladies most of the time or using company time to take care of personal business. When he actually did come on the floor it was only because everyone called out or to tell his co-workers about his a recent sexual conquest. Once he bragged he didn’t know her name. I met one of his girlfriends and she was dumber than the ranges I sold. He was kind enough to inform me his distain for safe sex. The few “girlfriends” he had he cheated on with various girls and they were to dumb to realize.
A guy that looked like a burn victim who had an ill wife (who recently passed away) worked there for a long time. He was older than my dad, but looked like a lizard. Although he was generally a nice guy I really didn’t want to hear how horny he got since his wife could not longer have sex. Nor did I want to hear what he wanted to do with any woman that came into the store under 30. 5 days a week several times a day he would tell me how horny he was and that he could go for hours with young woman and amaze them. He was faithful to his wife so didn’t bend anyone over a washer while he worked there, however he was under the impression that they all wanted him to give it to them good.
Good old Ed who occasionally writes for Tucker’s World. How could I forget this guy? The lanky dry humored Ed lurked around the refrigerators at Sears for quite some time. Eventually we became friends and enjoyed hiding in the refrigerators together. Ed became increasingly more interested in the Crew and I told him stories about the crew as if our lives were interesting. Ed hung on my every word as if I was reading him prolific ancient literature.
Good Old Tom who had the best job in the world sitting in the back of the store signing out merchandise. Most time he would read his Maxium, newspaper I gave him, or paint little alien figures. They decided to make him in sales and merchandise handling and dick with his hours, and one day they caught him sleeping and that was the end of his Sears days.
This guy Myron who worked there once offered to buy the hooker if paid for the hotel room.
Joe Trevi, the best boss I ever had. He hated Sears and the policies more than I did (do). He smoked a cigarette almost every 15 minutes and constantly cursed on the sales floor. He also often made penis jokes that were quite funny.
The crime wave of corrupt employees, who stole from the cash drawer, stole merchandise, sold merchandise under the table, and drank or did drugs while on the job. Way too many people to recall that would be able to be squeezed onto this list.
The time Jenna’s customer sent her a letter to her house despite her not giving out her address.
Dave Breen. I will leave that open to former Sears Outlet employees that read this blog. I am sure you all have your favorite memory of this unique cat.
All the customers that I wanted to punch.
Thursday, April 08, 2004
"CUP CRAZY"
Sorry this is a little late and I guess you give me crap for calling the shots on the teams that have already started.
Western Matchups
Red Wings (1.) vs. Predators (8)
Well Nashville is in the playoffs first the first time ever and they could not have gotten a bigger challenge for a 1st round Opponent. Both teams have a goalie that has never played in the playoffs before in Vokoum (an ALL-Star this season) and Legace who is finally getting his big chance. However its the Red Wings man.
Red Wings in 5.
Sharks (2.) vs Blues (7.)
The Sharks often "pull a Keith" by changing the course of the game and ousting a better team. The Blues almost always fall flat in the playoffs and I don't really think this season is going to be any different.
Sharks in 6.
Canucks (3) Flames (6).
The Canucks won't get nearly as far as they would with Bertuzzi who is suspended from the playoffs. The addition of Sanderson and Rucinsky should help perhaps only enough to get past the first round.
The Flames however are one of the hardest working teams in the NHL so don't count them out just yet. This matchup could go down to the wire.
Canucks in 7.
Avalanche vs Stars
Dallas is weaker than they would like most other teams to think. The Lanche I think will shock a lot of people and oust the Stars in a mere 5 games.
Eastern Matchups
Maple Leafs vs Senators
Ah, a good old North of the border matchup. A great way to see two different styles of the game of hockey be played. The Leafs play old school rough and tumble pond hockey and the Sens. play a hybrid of the breezy skating method with a pinch of the smothering trap. I would like to see the Leafs come out here because they work so hard. However I think Eddie the Eagle's days are behind him and I am going to with the Sens in 6 games.
Bruins vs Canadiens
This original six matchup will end quickly with the Bruins skating to the 2nd round in a mere 5 games. In fact if the Devils don't best the Flyers I see the Bruins going to the finals.
Lightning (1) vs Ilsanders (8)I said it once and I will say it again. The Ilsanders suck. They are by far the worse team that has made it into the post season.
Flyers vs Devils.
I am going to against the popular vote and vote the way I would have to do if I got paid to write a hockey column and go with the Devils in 7. Can the Flyers win? Sure they can. However if I had to actually put money on it or if my life depended on it I would say the Devils are going to win this series.
Note to Readers:
Sorry for any grammar or spelling errors. Also I hope that I didn't slip and make any smart-ass remarks. Because we all know that smart ass remarks are not what the crew is about.
Sorry this is a little late and I guess you give me crap for calling the shots on the teams that have already started.
Western Matchups
Red Wings (1.) vs. Predators (8)
Well Nashville is in the playoffs first the first time ever and they could not have gotten a bigger challenge for a 1st round Opponent. Both teams have a goalie that has never played in the playoffs before in Vokoum (an ALL-Star this season) and Legace who is finally getting his big chance. However its the Red Wings man.
Red Wings in 5.
Sharks (2.) vs Blues (7.)
The Sharks often "pull a Keith" by changing the course of the game and ousting a better team. The Blues almost always fall flat in the playoffs and I don't really think this season is going to be any different.
Sharks in 6.
Canucks (3) Flames (6).
The Canucks won't get nearly as far as they would with Bertuzzi who is suspended from the playoffs. The addition of Sanderson and Rucinsky should help perhaps only enough to get past the first round.
The Flames however are one of the hardest working teams in the NHL so don't count them out just yet. This matchup could go down to the wire.
Canucks in 7.
Avalanche vs Stars
Dallas is weaker than they would like most other teams to think. The Lanche I think will shock a lot of people and oust the Stars in a mere 5 games.
Eastern Matchups
Maple Leafs vs Senators
Ah, a good old North of the border matchup. A great way to see two different styles of the game of hockey be played. The Leafs play old school rough and tumble pond hockey and the Sens. play a hybrid of the breezy skating method with a pinch of the smothering trap. I would like to see the Leafs come out here because they work so hard. However I think Eddie the Eagle's days are behind him and I am going to with the Sens in 6 games.
Bruins vs Canadiens
This original six matchup will end quickly with the Bruins skating to the 2nd round in a mere 5 games. In fact if the Devils don't best the Flyers I see the Bruins going to the finals.
Lightning (1) vs Ilsanders (8)I said it once and I will say it again. The Ilsanders suck. They are by far the worse team that has made it into the post season.
Flyers vs Devils.
I am going to against the popular vote and vote the way I would have to do if I got paid to write a hockey column and go with the Devils in 7. Can the Flyers win? Sure they can. However if I had to actually put money on it or if my life depended on it I would say the Devils are going to win this series.
Note to Readers:
Sorry for any grammar or spelling errors. Also I hope that I didn't slip and make any smart-ass remarks. Because we all know that smart ass remarks are not what the crew is about.
Wednesday, April 07, 2004
Atten:
Mary Jackson
As of Saturday 4/10 I will be stepping down from my Sales position at Sears Retail Outlet. After long consideration I have come to the conclusion that there are no longer any advancements opportunities for me with the company.
I am thankful for my more than 5 years of employment with the company and appreciate all the times my schedule was adjusted during the times I was in school.
I have gained many skills during my employment with Sears that will likely help me in my future positions Thank you again for the years of employment both full and part time.
Sincerely
Keith Hughes
Mary Jackson
As of Saturday 4/10 I will be stepping down from my Sales position at Sears Retail Outlet. After long consideration I have come to the conclusion that there are no longer any advancements opportunities for me with the company.
I am thankful for my more than 5 years of employment with the company and appreciate all the times my schedule was adjusted during the times I was in school.
I have gained many skills during my employment with Sears that will likely help me in my future positions Thank you again for the years of employment both full and part time.
Sincerely
Keith Hughes
Sunday, April 04, 2004
Sopranos Wrap Up.
Last week Tony got pissed at Robert Loggia after he didn't seem to want to fall into line. More importantly he got worried that he would have another Richie on his hands so Tony set him up and Robert Loggia was sent back to the big house.
Meanwhile AJ continues to become more of a rebel now that it is just him and his mother living in the house. AJ lies about his where abouts for the night to his mother with Meadow covering for him. After a concert he gets drunk and weeded up and passes out only to have his friends shave his eyebrows off. When caught in a lie Carmella kicks him out and he resides now with Tony in Artie in Tony's mother's old house.
Meanwhile two high profile NYC mob members are whacked as result of their loyality to Little Carmine and not Johnny Sacks. This brings the body total to 5.
Predictions:
No one important dies this week and lots of the shootings seen for the trailer are just in someones dreams.
Last week Tony got pissed at Robert Loggia after he didn't seem to want to fall into line. More importantly he got worried that he would have another Richie on his hands so Tony set him up and Robert Loggia was sent back to the big house.
Meanwhile AJ continues to become more of a rebel now that it is just him and his mother living in the house. AJ lies about his where abouts for the night to his mother with Meadow covering for him. After a concert he gets drunk and weeded up and passes out only to have his friends shave his eyebrows off. When caught in a lie Carmella kicks him out and he resides now with Tony in Artie in Tony's mother's old house.
Meanwhile two high profile NYC mob members are whacked as result of their loyality to Little Carmine and not Johnny Sacks. This brings the body total to 5.
Predictions:
No one important dies this week and lots of the shootings seen for the trailer are just in someones dreams.
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