I’ve been far too passive for far too long.
Let’s get this straight,
I have worked long and hard for this company for just about 9 months. I’ve taken all of the shit you threw at me and shook it off. I’ve busted my ass to meet impossible demands and thrown myself out there to make sure shit gets done. I know and you know that I’m just about one of the only people here who actually does their job the way they’re supposed to and does it well. I’ve been pushed to my limits and stretched even further in order for this team to succeed—because although I understand I may be just a little worker-bee, for some crazy reason I actually care about my team, and about our store. I take it all as a reflection of who I am, I think I’ve damn well proven myself to be a strong worker and to be worthy of some consideration.
I, just as you, care about the success of the store and efficiency of our team—but I have worked hard for my position, and I will be second to none. Little Miss Newbie is lovely and all, but if she can’t take the heat,
why the hell does she get a break? Yes, I am more experienced. Yes, I can get the job done quicker and better than she. But how are we to expect her to grow and become another strong member of our team if we don’t give her the chance to do so? Throw her some shit in the wind. She can take it. And if she can’t, well, she obviously wouldn’t stick around with us for long anyway.
I’m not looking to stick around for another 9 months scrubbing floors and cleaning toilets while I could be growing and progressing and moving up.
When I moved from Main to Von Karmen I was told that I was going to be the closing Barista. When I learned that I wasn’t, I was sore, but I didn’t throw a fit. I understood that Chenda had moved up to her position and I wasn’t about to steal it away from her. I let it go, and did everything you threw on me.
Here I am. I’ve worked hard. I’m tired of being thrown around. I’m not just a worker-bee. I’m a worker-bee who’s ready to be recognized for everything. If not, I’m ready to find a company who will. (And then you guys will REALLY be screwed.)
Best Wishes,
Sarah Gwynn
