Xpression.v2

…is more work.

That has been my mantra for some time now and, again, it’s ringing true. This move from Home Theater to Merchandising is proving to be a real challenge because of the fact that people like the job I do. As a result of my good work, neither the new home theater supervisor nor the general manager want me off of the sales floor. While I appreciate the fact they think I do a good job, it’s always really bothering me that this has become such a difficult task. Let me explain today’s events.

The product process returned from his 4 day vacation today and I decided I should ask him what the story is with my potential move. He informed me that, while he was fighting to get me over, the home theater supe and the GM were fighting back. This struck me as odd since the home theater supe was supportive of my decision last time we talked (after I did some convincing). So, I got him on the side and had a discussion with him. One of the first things out of his mouth was, “I don’t think it’s the right move for you”. It really pisses me off that he’s trying to decide this for me. I understand two good salesman are leaving and that my knowledge is unchallenged and I take a load off his shoulders by handling some of the managerial tasks such as issues at customer service. However, he has to understand that I need a break. I have been dealing with customers for three years now and I’m burned out. I need a break from it all. Hell, for all I know, I might want to come back to home theater in a few months, but, right now, it’s not the place I need to be.

After a lot of back and forth and awkwardly accepting a lot of compliments in regards to my skills to help people, I think I’ve finally convinced him.He said he’s going to talk to the GM during the Thursday meetings. I’m hoping this actually goes through because I’m losing patience. As it is, next week’s schedules are already set, so I have, at least, a week and a half left in Home Theater. I do have some leverage, thankfully. Most people in the store think I do a good job (I always think I suck at my job, but I’m a pessimist and I’m pretty sure it wouldn’t help my case to argue their perception) and there’s some big work coming, starting Sunday, for the merchandising department and they are very short handed.

Just wish me the best guys. This has become an insanely complicated task.

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