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…
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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…
The Last Follow Up On Dreiling
Just one more bit of news about our favorite ex-Longs/ex-Duane Reed/ex-Safeway guy. He will be working at least until the end of the year to help Dollar General fend off the new challenge of Family Dollar and Dollar Tree. An analyst said “the extension of Dollar General chief executive officer’s (Dreiling’s) term was a Read More…
17 Times When “I Quit!” Just Wasn’t Enough –
This one really took the cake but the rest are pretty creative as well. 17 Times When I Quit Just Wasn’t Enough -.
More About The Dollar Stores/Dreiling
Here’s a brief video with more on the merger between Family Dollar and Dollar Tree. It says they rejected Dollar General’s offer because they were too big, but it might have been who was doing the offering… They also mention that CVS may be interested in purchasing some of the store locations. CVS hasn’t bought Read More…
Sadly, Rick Dreiling has to keep working
Those of you who worked for Longs will remember Rick Dreiling, who came aboard with Warren Bryant and promised the world but eventually helped get the company ready for sale to CVS. Last I heard, Warren was relaxing on the beach with his $23 million buyout although apparently he’s been collecting even more money Read More…
Monday Humor–Interested in Becoming a Manager?
Monday Humor–An Honest Talk
If you’ve been a manager in retail you will identify with this, both the employee side and the boss side. The way it’s done is a little odd but it all rings soooooooo true…