tectonic shift

As I recall, one of my previous post was about discovering online, that my ex-boss had found a new job and was going to quit. The advantage of knowing before she announces officially, is that there was no surprise, and I wouldn't say anything stupid. Today, however, my current manager dropped bombshells one after another on me.

First two didn't really concern us, mostly district-related stuff, who is going where, etc. Third and fourth things, however, kind of hit home hard. Our dm is moving to another post, so he is leaving the district. Who is going to take over? Who knows? And then, my manager announces that he is leaving the company in October. He is going to be a sales manager at London Drugs. Me, being completely insensitive, remarked on how he is leaving the store hanging. Because it is true, the store I am at, people don't tend to stay very long. And the people left behind has this sort of resentment towards that. I don't blame them, but I digress. So he is leaving, and that's that.

I'm not really sure what to make of it. It's impossible for me to take over the store at this point. God knows I don't even know how to make schedules or do payroll. So someone else is going to come in and take over. On the up side, I'll get to experience a different management style. On the down side, I wouldn't be able to give the new manager much help, because I know so little. And a new dm! The need to forge new relationships, to foster professional compatibilitism (ok I know it's not a word, but you know what I mean), makes my head hurt. I can't wait, though, to see the people's reaction when he announces officially.

To Tiff: I didn't necessary enjoy the day with dad. I just enjoyed looking at new things.