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Published On: Nov 03, 2005 02:27 AM
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Published On: Nov 03, 2005 02:27 AM
So I got demoted...
Wow it's been a long time since I
wrote in this here blog. It's been almost 3 months actually. So I've got quite
a lot to talk about and I probably won't even cover it all. To start, Fright
Nights has come and gone and I had a ton of fun being there this year and
working with everyone again. Met a few cool new people and I'm glad that we
became friends in the short amount of time we did Fright Nights. I guess a
party at the end of Fright Nights will become the new tradition, and I have no
problem with that at all. Last year it was at Mark's, this year Chad and Ashley
were nice enough to host us. I'd say everyone had a great time and got pretty
drunk, so that's always fun,
haha.
School is school, there's not really much to say about it other than I hate my soc. class. This lady is a complete whack job. Not one single way to describe her otherwise. I really dread the days I have to go to her class. Other than that my classes are fine; I kick ass in the computer class I take(obviously), the math class I take is fairly easy, and my English class consists of write a paper....do nothing for 2 weeks....repeat.
The Penguins are nowhere near what people thought they were gonna be this season so far, but they're showing signs of improvement which is always a good thing. We're 2-5-5 right now, started off the season 0-4-5. Hopefully by the end of the month we're up there competing for a playoff spot.
Now onto the main topic, and what made me decide to jump back on the blog waggon. I got a letter in the mail today from Kennywood stating exactly this....
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Dear Stephen,
We are writing to inform you that we have reached the difficult decision not to ask you back as manager in the Operations Department for the 2006 season. However, we would like for you to return as an Operations team member. Our decision was based on your unsatisfactory performance in the following areas: motivation, attitude, and leadership in a managerial role within the Operations Department.
We decided to notify you of our decision at this time, so that you will have ample time to pursue other options should you choose not to return.
Thank you for your understanding. We hope to have you back next summer. Whatever you decide, good luck in your future endeavors.
Sincerely,
(Ops supervisor name)
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Now, I'm not exactly sure what they mean by motivation, attitude or leadership issues because well, I motivated the hell out of my crew to do their jobs every day. During the competition between crews I was probably the one who cared the most out of anyone that we do well. I definitely got on people about cleaning and other things because of that. Attitude? I guess coming into work and being nice as hell to everyone I saw puts me at a disadvantage there. I was even nice to a kid who threatened to kill 4 of my team members, and said he was going to kick my ass. Leadership? I guess leading by example comes in here. I'll admit, I wasn't the greatest leader at times, but the majority of the time I worked my ass off and did exactly what I was supposed to be doing. I guess I'm a terrible leader though when already, a few hours after getting this letter, three of my team members have told me they're not going back if I'm not manager. Terrible manager, huh? Or...is it because of that same team member that threatened lives, that I got demoted? Every year the managers are evaluated by a select few team members, and of course he was one of them. Most of the summer we got along fine, until he started threatening people and not showing up for work. That's when the problems arose. I found out that he gave me shitty scores on my evaluation, so I gave him shitty hours. If it indeed ends up that I got demoted because of this one person, I just will simply tell Kennywood to blow me, plain and simple. I'm going to pick up my pay stub on Friday and hopefully talk to the head Operations supervisor to see if I can get this straightened out, or at least get some answers as to what lead them to demote me. I will have more on Friday....
-Steve
Current
Music: None
Mood: Confused about life in general...
School is school, there's not really much to say about it other than I hate my soc. class. This lady is a complete whack job. Not one single way to describe her otherwise. I really dread the days I have to go to her class. Other than that my classes are fine; I kick ass in the computer class I take(obviously), the math class I take is fairly easy, and my English class consists of write a paper....do nothing for 2 weeks....repeat.
The Penguins are nowhere near what people thought they were gonna be this season so far, but they're showing signs of improvement which is always a good thing. We're 2-5-5 right now, started off the season 0-4-5. Hopefully by the end of the month we're up there competing for a playoff spot.
Now onto the main topic, and what made me decide to jump back on the blog waggon. I got a letter in the mail today from Kennywood stating exactly this....
--------------------------------------------------------------------------
Dear Stephen,
We are writing to inform you that we have reached the difficult decision not to ask you back as manager in the Operations Department for the 2006 season. However, we would like for you to return as an Operations team member. Our decision was based on your unsatisfactory performance in the following areas: motivation, attitude, and leadership in a managerial role within the Operations Department.
We decided to notify you of our decision at this time, so that you will have ample time to pursue other options should you choose not to return.
Thank you for your understanding. We hope to have you back next summer. Whatever you decide, good luck in your future endeavors.
Sincerely,
(Ops supervisor name)
---------------------------------------------------------------------------
Now, I'm not exactly sure what they mean by motivation, attitude or leadership issues because well, I motivated the hell out of my crew to do their jobs every day. During the competition between crews I was probably the one who cared the most out of anyone that we do well. I definitely got on people about cleaning and other things because of that. Attitude? I guess coming into work and being nice as hell to everyone I saw puts me at a disadvantage there. I was even nice to a kid who threatened to kill 4 of my team members, and said he was going to kick my ass. Leadership? I guess leading by example comes in here. I'll admit, I wasn't the greatest leader at times, but the majority of the time I worked my ass off and did exactly what I was supposed to be doing. I guess I'm a terrible leader though when already, a few hours after getting this letter, three of my team members have told me they're not going back if I'm not manager. Terrible manager, huh? Or...is it because of that same team member that threatened lives, that I got demoted? Every year the managers are evaluated by a select few team members, and of course he was one of them. Most of the summer we got along fine, until he started threatening people and not showing up for work. That's when the problems arose. I found out that he gave me shitty scores on my evaluation, so I gave him shitty hours. If it indeed ends up that I got demoted because of this one person, I just will simply tell Kennywood to blow me, plain and simple. I'm going to pick up my pay stub on Friday and hopefully talk to the head Operations supervisor to see if I can get this straightened out, or at least get some answers as to what lead them to demote me. I will have more on Friday....
-Steve
Current
Music: None
Mood: Confused about life in general...
Posted: Thu - November 3, 2005 at 02:27 AM