*Sept 10th 2011 WB Transatlantic* - From Spain to Space Mountain - Part 5

[PFlamingo]

SO sorry, Pat. I always tipped the commissary baggers $1 a bag - they were 'dependents' just like me. I'm surprised you have stood it as long as you have.

We always do, too. I can guarantee, you made the day of any baggers who worked for you. The first couple of months were great. The money was good, most of the customers were very nice, and the people on my shift were awesome. The head bagger didn't work that shift, so I hardly ever had to deal with him. But I know what he did to other people.



Thanks, everyone, for all the hugs and encouragement! I was out running errands today and decided to stop at the commissary and get it over with. The HB was sitting on the baggers' bench (where we wait for a line to open), so I went over and said, "You needed to see me?" (The whole time, I was super-cool - voice didn't waver, crack, go up, or anything. Thank you, acting experience!)

He said, "You can't take time off during the case-lot sale. It's been on the calendar for 5 months." (Case-lot is exactly that - items for sale by the case. It's in the middle of the trip - the 16th to the 18th. I would only have worked the Friday anyway, as I don't work weekends.)

I said, "When you hired me, I told you I'd be away most of September."

He said, "You can't be off during case lot."

I said, "We'll be in the middle of the Atlantic. I can't possibly be here." (laughing)

He said, "Sorry."

I said, "Well, I've got a lot to do before this trip, so I might as well give you this now," and handed him my bagger badge.

He looked a bit surprised, but said, "Okay." And that was it. I gave the Assistant Head Bagger a big hug and told her how much I enjoyed working for her, and walked out.

Here's the thing, though. I know for a fact people have taken time off during case lot sales. There are more than enough baggers to cover this one, too. My being there or not doesn't affect him in any way - he makes his money from the baggers on his shift. (Everyone has to pay the HB or asst. HB to work their shift.) So I'm pretty sure it comes down to the other baggers wanting me to be HB. See, it's really hard for the other women who work there to stand up to him, b/c it's the only job they can get due to education and language limitations. They like me b/c I treat them respectfully. When they found out Dennis was an officer, that really won them over. "Officers' wives" don't bag groceries - or treat women who do like friends. (At least, in their experience.)

The joke's on him, b/c I didn't want the HB job, so I was no threat anyway. Now, though, as soon as word gets around about this (and I guarantee it already has), he will definitely be out when the time comes. And as one of my buddies will likely get the job, I'll be able to get my job back if I want it. Though hopefully, I'll have something else by that time and won't need it.

I went over to Dennis's office and told him I'd quit. We had talked about it last night so he wasn't surprised. He did look a bit skeptical - it was a few extra dollars coming in - but when I told him I was going to be out of the job in two weeks, anyway, he was fine. I said, "I think we can live without the whopping $150 I'd've made during those two weeks." He said, "When you put it that way..." and took me to lunch. He's such a good guy.

 

[smootenloopers]

Character Breakfast. Your date and time for your character breakfast will be on your little dining ticket that will be in your room when you first get there.

There was a trip report from the EBTA this year where the date printed on the ticket was incorrect and they didn't find out until after the last one had been held. So if you really, really, really want to attend, double checking would probably be a good idea.

 

[sue l]

Bosses can be such jerks sometimes. You will find something better Pat. Or once he is out, mabey you can get it back, if you want it. When a doory closes, God opens a new one. . Enjoy the cruise and worry about it later.

We always do, too. I can guarantee, you made the day of any baggers who worked for you. The first couple of months were great. The money was good, most of the customers were very nice, and the people on my shift were awesome. The head bagger didn't work that shift, so I hardly ever had to deal with him. But I know what he did to other people.



Thanks, everyone, for all the hugs and encouragement! I was out running errands today and decided to stop at the commissary and get it over with. The HB was sitting on the baggers' bench (where we wait for a line to open), so I went over and said, "You needed to see me?" (The whole time, I was super-cool - voice didn't waver, crack, go up, or anything. Thank you, acting experience!)

He said, "You can't take time off during the case-lot sale. It's been on the calendar for 5 months." (Case-lot is exactly that - items for sale by the case. It's in the middle of the trip - the 16th to the 18th. I would only have worked the Friday anyway, as I don't work weekends.)

I said, "When you hired me, I told you I'd be away most of September."

He said, "You can't be off during case lot."

I said, "We'll be in the middle of the Atlantic. I can't possibly be here." (laughing)

He said, "Sorry."

I said, "Well, I've got a lot to do before this trip, so I might as well give you this now," and handed him my bagger badge.

He looked a bit surprised, but said, "Okay." And that was it. I gave the Assistant Head Bagger a big hug and told her how much I enjoyed working for her, and walked out.

Here's the thing, though. I know for a fact people have taken time off during case lot sales. There are more than enough baggers to cover this one, too. My being there or not doesn't affect him in any way - he makes his money from the baggers on his shift. (Everyone has to pay the HB or asst. HB to work their shift.) So I'm pretty sure it comes down to the other baggers wanting me to be HB. See, it's really hard for the other women who work there to stand up to him, b/c it's the only job they can get due to education and language limitations. They like me b/c I treat them respectfully. When they found out Dennis was an officer, that really won them over. "Officers' wives" don't bag groceries - or treat women who do like friends. (At least, in their experience.)

The joke's on him, b/c I didn't want the HB job, so I was no threat anyway. Now, though, as soon as word gets around about this (and I guarantee it already has), he will definitely be out when the time comes. And as one of my buddies will likely get the job, I'll be able to get my job back if I want it. Though hopefully, I'll have something else by that time and won't need it.

I went over to Dennis's office and told him I'd quit. We had talked about it last night so he wasn't surprised. He did look a bit skeptical - it was a few extra dollars coming in - but when I told him I was going to be out of the job in two weeks, anyway, he was fine. I said, "I think we can live without the whopping $150 I'd've made during those two weeks." He said, "When you put it that way..." and took me to lunch. He's such a good guy.

 

[binkytell]

Aww, thanks so much. I will have a whiteboard on my cabin door #7512. Please let me know what day/time/where when we get on board. Woo Hoo, I get to go to Princess Tea

As long it not 10:30 AM or 1:00PM on Sept 15th (Palo Bruch, Pub Crawl)

sue ive noted down your room so will be in touch, here is a pic of your princess so you recognize her

i have now rented 2 "fairy godmothers" to escort my princesses to the tea party, i may have one more fairy godmother to look for if my dh doesnt want to go which im sure he wont

 

[Seraphine]

I said, "When you hired me, I told you I'd be away most of September."

He said, "You can't be off during case lot."

I said, "We'll be in the middle of the Atlantic. I can't possibly be here." (laughing)

He said, "Sorry."

I said, "Well, I've got a lot to do before this trip, so I might as well give you this now," and handed him my bagger badge.

He looked a bit surprised, but said, "Okay." And that was it. I gave the Assistant Head Bagger a big hug and told her how much I enjoyed working for her, and walked out.

WAY TO GO, PAT!!!!



You tell him! I'm really proud of you - way to keep your cool!

 

[granmaz]

There was a trip report from the EBTA this year where the date printed on the ticket was incorrect and they didn't find out until after the last one had been held. So if you really, really, really want to attending, double checking would probably be a good idea.

Well it certainly seems so!!

 

[PFlamingo]

sue ive noted down your room so will be in touch, here is a pic of your princess so you recognize her

Where's the pic of mine?

 

[granmaz]

Pat, I bet it actually felt good handing in your badge like that. Shame as it it obvious you were great at your job. Now you just need something perfect for when you are back from the vacation.

 

[sue l]

can my sister be her other "Fairy Godmother"? If your DH does not want to go, of course.

sue ive noted down your room so will be in touch, here is a pic of your princess so you recognize her

i have now rented 2 "fairy godmothers" to escort my princesses to the tea party, i may have one more fairy godmother to look for if my dh doesnt want to go which im sure he wont

 

[sue l]

By the way. HOW CUTE !!!! is she.

sue ive noted down your room so will be in touch, here is a pic of your princess so you recognize her

i have now rented 2 "fairy godmothers" to escort my princesses to the tea party, i may have one more fairy godmother to look for if my dh doesnt want to go which im sure he wont

 

[IansGran]

We did the character breakfast on the WBPC cruise in 2008. Our server reminded us the night before about the character breakfast being the next morning. I will make sure I ask our server this time when it is. I don't want to miss it.

I did not know they were building and Ariel's Undersea adventure in Florida? It must be part of the new Fantasyland. Can't wait until it's done. We are doing the 5 night New Year's Eve Double dip, Castaway Cay Dream Cruise and 3 nights in WDW, but I don't think the new Fantasyland will be done yet. I want to eat a the Be Our Guest resteraunt. Oh well, I will just have to go back when it is done.

They're also building Prince Eric (?) castle in Fantasy land where Aeriel's grotto/ Pooh's wood used to be. Toontown was also closed, so the expabsion is going to be big.

 

[PFlamingo]

WAY TO GO, PAT!!!!



You tell him! I'm really proud of you - way to keep your cool!

Thank you! I just drew on all my stage experience and played my part. He was absolutely not going to get the better of me.

Pat, I bet it actually felt good handing in your badge like that. Shame as it it obvious you were great at your job. Now you just need something perfect for when you are back from the vacation.

It totally did! There's a quote from the movie "The Freshman" (one of my favorite guilty pleasures) that I think sums up situations like this:

"There's a kind of freedom in being completely screwed... because you know things can't get any worse."

If he was going to fire me anyway, I figured I might as well beat him to the punch. It's not like I can collect unemployment or anything. Hence, the freedom to do it on my terms.

Something will come along. It always does. One thing I've learned in all these years - I lead a charmed life. I'm never down for very long.

 

[binkytell]

can my sister be her other "Fairy Godmother"? If your DH does not want to go, of course.

dh home from work and is very happy to let your sister take his place
im guessing we may find him and dawns dh in the bar

 

[poohluv2u]

On another note I cooked some kippers this morning forgetting one of my formal dresses was hanging on the door in the next room so the person that smells of kippers on formal night will be me !!!

margaret

Note to self: Bring fabreeze to spray Margaret with before dinner

I guess you have never been to the New York/New Jersey area airports? Clean, but CRAZY!!! I always say when we fly home, "no wonder people have a bad image of New Jersey, the first thing they see is Newark." Not the nicest of areas. No one gets to see all the beautiful farmland in the west part of the state. Including me.

Oh no ... we fly into Newark to catch our flight to Barcelona and have a four hour layover there

Thanks, everyone, for all the hugs and encouragement! I was out running errands today and decided to stop at the commissary and get it over with. The HB was sitting on the baggers' bench (where we wait for a line to open), so I went over and said, "You needed to see me?" (The whole time, I was super-cool - voice didn't waver, crack, go up, or anything. Thank you, acting experience!)

The joke's on him, b/c I didn't want the HB job, so I was no threat anyway. Now, though, as soon as word gets around about this (and I guarantee it already has), he will definitely be out when the time comes. And as one of my buddies will likely get the job, I'll be able to get my job back if I want it. Though hopefully, I'll have something else by that time and won't need it.

Sorry to hear the boss was such a jerk, as an employer myself I just can't believe that he wouldn't honor your time off after having so much advanced notice, it just shows really poor management skills to not be able to work around one person's vacation time. Definitely sounds to me like he thought his position was in jeopardy from you.

On a positive note; you will have a little more time to prepare for the cruise ... so put on your favorite movie and sit & crochet FE gifts to your hearts content

 

[IansGran]

sue ive noted down your room so will be in touch, here is a pic of your princess so you recognize her

i have now rented 2 "fairy godmothers" to escort my princesses to the tea party, i may have one more fairy godmother to look for if my dh doesnt want to go which im sure he wont

I want to be a FAIRY GODMOTHER! I can sing Bbbity-bobitty-boo (even if I can't spell it) Any takers? Jean

 

[Rikersmom]

Pat,

I can't wait for you to meet my son Kevin. He has always loved movies, and he can come up with a great quote to fit any situation.

One of our favorite quotes actually comes from TV--"The A-Team"--"Things are always darkest...before they go completely black." Also, from the same show: "I love it when a plan comes together"--a wonderful thing to say when something totally unexpected happens.

We are all going to have such a wonderful trip together.

 

[PFlamingo]

Note to self: Bring fabreeze to spray Margaret with before dinner

Okay, I just had an image of the two of us with our fabreeze, spraying Margaret down outside the restaurant!

 

[sue l]

my sister will be so happy. Thank You. I'm sure your DH is very sad, my attempt at sarcasm. I'm positive they will be in a bar somewhere, saying , we don't have to go to tea.

We are so ecited, in case you could not tell.

dh home from work and is very happy to let your sister take his place
im guessing we may find him and dawns dh in the bar

 

[binkytell]

Where's the pic of mine?

heres your princess pat, not got pic in a princess dress yet but got one on order ready for tea

 

[PFlamingo]

Pat,

I can't wait for you to meet my son Kevin. He has always loved movies, and he can come up with a great quote to fit any situation.

One of our favorite quotes actually comes from TV--"The A-Team"--"Things are always darkest...before they go completely black." Also, from the same show: "I love it when a plan comes together"--a wonderful thing to say when something totally unexpected happens.

We are all going to have such a wonderful trip together.

Oh yeah!

For times when someone thinks I should know more than I do about something, or have more power to change something than I do:

"Mongo only pawn in game of life." (from "Blazing Saddles")