So here’s the follow up to the top ten reasons managers become assholes–there’s actually eleven reasons why they become great. I said previously I really believe in #1, and #3 is something I used often. So flip side to the question from yesterday, anyone want to share a story about a GREAT boss they Read More…
Sunday Soapbox–Top ten reasons managers become assholes
Recently, a close friend had something done to him by his boss that can only be described as unconscionable. He had applied for an internal position that he was well qualified for and after eventually finding out he didn’t get the job, his boss actually told him that he blocked him from getting the Read More…
Happy V-Day
Hope you are enjoying a great Valentines Day! If you haven’t gotten a gift yet here’s a couple last-minute suggestions.
Can You Beat These?
OK subscribers, I’m sure some of you have sick enough minds to beat some of these. Go for it.
The Best Cure for The Flu!
Seeing as how the flu vaccine was less than 25% effective this year, this might actually be a better treatment. Why people who are relatively healthy continue to pay to have a weakened form of a virus injected into them is beyond me. I’ve never had a flu shot and I’ve only gotten it once Read More…
More Classic Signs and Displays
I wish I had thought of this one. Or this one. Or this one!
Rite-Aid Fights Back Against The Behemoth CVS
Just a start, but yesterday it was announced that Rite-Aid was buying Envision RX, a pharmacy benefits manager for around $2 billion dollars. Nowhere near what CVS did when they bought Caremark for around $21 billion, but they’ve apparently noticed what it’s done for CVS’s profits and are jumping on board. Their stock jumped Read More…
The Best Case of Karma I’ve Ever Seen
Karma is a bitch. Be careful who you’re rude to.
3 More Days Left…
Guys and girls, tonight at 5 pm is the officially last time that you can break up with your significant other. Anything later than that is considered a break in protocol. The one consistent thing at every Valentines in retail is Conversation Hearts. Year after year after year, it is the #1 requested item. Read More…
CVS Health Kicks Smoking Habit And Still Has Record Sales
So if you were wondering how CVS did after they stopped selling cigarettes, which was as much as 10% of front store sales in some areas, the answer is…very well, thank you. CVS said net revenues increased 12.9% to a record $37.1 billion for the 4th quarter despite the approximately $500 million lost in Read More…