heroes and villains
Heroes and Villains throughout history that have defined their industries and workflow as we know it today. Those we look up to, and those we learn mistakes from.
Bad Boss
My boss who hired me was fired recently back in June, when we got back from Covid. This boss was manipulative and nasty. The final straw to getting her fired was her yelling at the cooperate IT guy and also the fact that I, oh readers, submitted a long nasty anonymous report about every little thing she had done in the 6 months since I started working for her. Following suit, the company hired the Assistant Manager to step up into the Store Manager roll. This was fine with me because not only did I love the assistant manager but I also was next in line to become the Assistant Manager! Little did I know that this is when the bull crap really started. Not only did I find out I was pregnant shortly after but the new Store Manager's attitude totally changed once she got promoted. She started being racist, mean, nasty, short, and just plain rude to everyone including workers and customers. The first thing she did to me that made me raise my eyebrows, is she told me I was being too much, that it wasn't the baby making me pee it was something wrong with me. Next she decided to cut my hours due to me peeing too much. Mind you, I had a small bladder to begin with. You also might be wondering how I knew she had cut my hours because of that reason? Well, she told my coworker and my coworker told me. She also has hired a racist, who we promptly got fired. She is one of those bosses who hates confrontation, but will leave passive aggressive notes and text messages around the office and store for everyone to find. She is the type of boss who does nothing around the store or talks to customers but will find every single thing wrong with the things her workers do. Instead of talking to her workers, she will make little notes and then call HER boss about it, giving her workers a write up from things they did not even know was wrong while also making HER boss think you do not know how to do your job. Oh readers, do you remember me saying I was next in line to be promoted? Yeah well of course that did not happen. I got promoted but not for the position I deserved and purely so I would not quit and sue the company for discrimination.
By Cheyenne Patterson4 years ago in Journal
My First Encounter with the LB Union Weekly
This was originally published in the Long Beach Union Weekly in 2015 I was on my usual Friday afternoon walk from the dorms to 7-11 to get scratchers and starbursts (as you can see I am a man of vice), and on my way I grab a Union Weekly to read as I walk. Within the classifieds I encounter this advertisement:
By Gus Krider4 years ago in Journal
Thank you to all postmen and postwomen
Heroes are a type of person. They have a choice, but fundamentally they are just us. The choice is how they live their life and for what. It might be conscious, unconscious or out of their control. A quick thought might be one of those famous faces on the movie screens and a common concept of what a hero might be defined from many films. Those personalities I believe to be present before the person made a choice in or out of their control, to act for others. Those personality traits remain with the person as the film plays out. But that’s still true in reality.
By Peter Mason4 years ago in Journal
Thank you.
Dear Patty, Forgive me. Please forgive me. Forgive my ignorance. Forgive my carelessness... my frivolous antics... You are always so kind to me. From the moment you hear the whoosh and *ding dong* of the doors alerting you of my presence to the moment you send me off with my purchase, you are never anything shy of pure kindness.
By Heather Lee4 years ago in Journal
Meals on Wheels: Nourishing and Strengthening the Community. First Place in Everyday Heroes Challenge.
It is 4:42am. I awaken to the familiar vibrations of an iPhone and the feeling of cold air on my cheeks. “Could you turn the light on so that we start to wake up?” I ask my partner as he grumbles a response of acceptance. I reach for my phone on the bedside table and reflect on the time once more. Alex has always had a strange tendency to set alarms at unusual hours. Why couldn’t it be 4:45am, or even 5? I leave my internal monologue as a topic for another day. After all, there are more important concerns to contemplate.
By Nikita Jenkins4 years ago in Journal
To the animal rescuers.
I don't believe anyone would have thought, or even guessed that mere months into 2020 the world would suffer such a massive hit and countries would be on lock down. People’s lives turned upside down and losing family members and not even being able to say a proper goodbye to them.
By Nicola Jackson4 years ago in Journal
Attitude of Gratitude
Dear Unsung Heroes, I bet you are wondering what "Captain Planet and the Planeteers cartoon has to do with you. Well as a kid one of my fondest memories was racing home from school in the afternoons to catch a episode of "Captain Planet and the Planeteers." They were a diverse team who were able to combine their powers to summon an elemental warrior that takes on the appearance of superhero Captain Planet. Together they worked to defend Earth from pollution and bad people. An abstract example but I feel like it correlates to you, our modern day Heroes.
By Judah Moore4 years ago in Journal
Pandemic Heroes
Dearest Heroes; Doctors, Nurses, Midwives, and all other Healthcare Professionals, You are the heroes we look to, on the front line of it all; exposed to things we may not be, and fighting to protect yourselves and your families. Many of you, despite your utmost efforts, have fallen victim to the COVID-19 virus regardless. As a mother, I thank you and; my heart does ache for you and your families... I only pray constantly, for your safety and health. Quite obviously, I have no clue what this is like for you; as I stand on the sidelines as a young mother with a baby boy; among one of the most at risk. I worry every day for people like him, but it's because of you that we get by.
By Zehna Reddon4 years ago in Journal
Thank you Mr. Michael L Preston Jr.
There are among us many people who are doing double, triple, and even quadruple duty during the coronavirus outbreak. These men and women are working multiple jobs as well as helping out with family. They are putting themselves in harms way because they have a heart to do good for others. While many people were safe at home, these brave soldiers continued to do what they believe they were called to in order that the majority would benefit. One of those angels of mercy is Michael Lynn Preston Jr. He is a 38 year old college graduate who found that his education has not yet paid off at least not in the way he expected. Michael received an Associate Degree from Virginia Western Community College, a Bachelor’s degree from Radford University and a Masters Degree from Regent University.
By Cheryl E Preston4 years ago in Journal
Radiant Love
During the current pandemic, our world has changed in many destructive ways; however, it has changed in one beautiful way as well – essential workers who otherwise might not have received recognition are now receiving the gratitude that they deserve. Healthcare workers have been the main focal point of our gratitude, but I’d like to highlight the essential workers who work as cashiers, clerks, or greeters; the essential workers who are at risk of exposure day in and day out – but continue on.
By Ashley Nestler, MSW4 years ago in Journal
Featured Thursday
So for today's showcase, I would like to introduce you to Keith. I've only know and worked with the gentleman for about a month, but it feels like I've known him for years. I started working with him online about a month ago but have met him a couple of times, which is quite a funny story. The first time I met him he offered to take me up to the hospital to get an emergency cat scan, of course we were in lockdown so he turned up with a mask so all I could see was his eyes lol. He then returned to collect me and drop me off wearing the same mask (he also got me lunch and some cans of beer rofl) and took me home again. The second time I met him, I needed him to sign my driving license so he nipped down on his motorbike, wearing his bike helmet, so I still only saw his eyes haha, thought this is a strange world we live in, I've been in this guy's company three different times and I still have no idea what he looks like lol. It was only the fourth time, when we had to attend a work meeting (social distancing in place of course) that I actually got to 'meet' him properly, this really amuses me.
By Lisa Maclean4 years ago in Journal