Category Archives: Work

Boss Makes a Dollar…

Posted on May 12, 2021 by Silverwynde

By now, you’ve seen all the various posts on Facebook, the pictures of the different signs, all of them saying something similar: “Closed because no one wants to work”. That’s an absolute lie. It’s not that people don’t want to … Continue reading →

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Walmart Level Bullshit

Posted on April 19, 2021 by Silverwynde

Saturday, I was sanitizing carts when I spotted a family standing near the exit door, watching their purchases. They had two different sets of furniture–one was outdoor and the other wasn’t–along with a full cart of groceries. Everything seemed fine … Continue reading →

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The Expendables

Posted on October 19, 2020 by Silverwynde

I’m so burned out it isn’t funny. It’s not only physical, but emotional and mental. I am absolutely burned out and I’m sick of not being able to do my damned job. I was chatting with one of my coworkers … Continue reading →

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Making Hay

Posted on October 16, 2020 by Silverwynde

Out of curiosity, I took a look at my latest paystub; my jaw dropped when I saw what I was making per hour. I’m making $24.50. Seriously. And I’m absolutely stunned. I spent thirteen years at Walmart. If I remember … Continue reading →

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National Shitty Attitude Day

Posted on August 5, 2020 by Silverwynde

I feel attacked by this relatable content. This is late and I know it; instead of my scheduled five hour shift I stayed a full eight. I may be slightly late tomorrow as well, since I’m pulling the same shift. … Continue reading →

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Vie de Merde

Posted on October 9, 2019 by Silverwynde

You have no idea. Monday was supposed to be a good day; our new car would be coming home and I’d be able to take my first ride home in him. (He’s a Scion xB in blue. In other words, … Continue reading →

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Effort/Less

Posted on November 21, 2018 by Silverwynde

Trust me, I know the feeling. Holy. Slag. Today was busy. I do not kid. Our final total for today was 3,770 members. Our 10:30 door count was 350. I haven’t heard a number that high since I’ve been on … Continue reading →

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Zero to Asshole in 2.5 Seconds

Posted on November 19, 2018 by Silverwynde

Okay, more than a little. And it may become more pronounced. I’ll go into that later. I took the time Friday night and cleared my browser history; I was falling back into some bad habits and I wanted to nip … Continue reading →

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Urge to Kill… Rising!

Posted on November 7, 2018 by Silverwynde

This doesn’t concern you. Walk away. In things that do concern me, the tree in our front yard has started throwing off a lot of branches as of late. Last night, as Prime and I relaxed in the bedroom, we … Continue reading →

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Flipping the Bitch Switch

Posted on October 16, 2018 by Silverwynde

Currently listening to Game four and the score is tied at one apiece. Yesterday was not a great day at work. Normally, I love my job. Normally, I can get along with all of my co-workers. Normally, things are fine. … Continue reading →

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