Update

Oct 31, 2007 18 Replies

Life for us has been a roller coaster. In March we took over the management of a Best Western Motel. First the owner says he's very happy with our work and even sent us to Phoenix for GM training but a month later emails us with a litany of his disappointments. Many are items we inherited from the former managers that we haven't had time to adequately address i.e. sorting thru store rooms and tossing unusable items. (We each work at least 60 hours a week and get paid for 40 including an apartment.) We are on or on-call 24/7. We've also been told to cut staff to save money. This just as we had hoped to put our DS and DIL on the payroll in the front desk and housekeeping areas. Anyway, we are looking at another position that is open not far from here (50 miles). We hope to check it out in person either tomorrow afternoon or Thursday.



To keep this a little on topic, the place we are researching has a quilt shop nearby and I have been doing Carol Doak's BOM. I have several projects assembled and some started but just run out of time each day. To keep me motivated, I have blocks from a fall swap on the design wall and 3 tops hanging on the wall from clips.


I'm really sorry to hear this, Mary. It was lovely to hear of your optimism, when this job started, after all the worrying time you had had. I really hope that your next move (whether it is to the one you are thinking of now or another one) will prove to be the best ever. . In message , maryd writes

I'm sorry things aren't working out for you but maybe they will settle soon. It could merely have been a step toward that new position, near the quilt shop of course! Prayers and hugs for a happy resolution to everything.

Praying for that new position, Mary, that you guys will know what to do. Keep us updated.

Karen, Queen of Squishies

In our travels, we find the management of motel chains to be very strange. Some were wonderful; some didn't even seem to exist. It may take you a while to find one that fits 'just right'. We will be hoping that the next one will be Home. Polly

Thank you for all the kind thoughts and prayers. I know in the end all will work out for the best.

So sorry to hear this Mary. I hope you can find somewhere that you enjoy being and your hard work is more appreciated. Good luck!!!!

You got that right Polly. We just recently stayed at a Holiday Inn for a couple of nights with 150+ people in our group. Well, some of the members got there early and the front desk didn't even know we were coming??????? How could you NOT know that 120 band kids and chaperones were on the way. Then they didn't know they were providing breakfast for us on both days. Thankfully, our treasurer brought the contract with her. Then when we went to check out, I went to look for one of those carts to haul our stuff, I was told they were out front in the lobby. Now this is 6:00 am Sunday morning. Go look, nothing. The guy says hmmmm, so I guess there gone. I said how many do you have and his response was ummmm maybe 6 or 7. I said so I have to make several trips to the 5th floor to bring out stuff down. I was NOT a happy camper.

Sent DH on each floor to look for them. Everyone must of had them in their rooms.

This guy and girl could have cared less what problems we were having.

Oh, so sorry to hear about your situation.

Good Luck with you venture, prayers for you and yours.

Marsha

Gosh Mary, I was really hoping this place was going to be "the one". So sorry it's not working out. I hope you find the perfect place soon, and everything in your world will be just grand.

Patti in Seattle

I think we are going to give this place a few more months. The QA inspector was here again today and went over several things that will help us get more organized and in control. I am also going to copy and mail or fax the write ups I've given the one trouble making housekeeper that he thinks is so good. Since I worked this evening and it was quiet, I went over some of the forms and info we were given. The more educated and informed we can get at his expense, the better when we decide to move on.

After receipt of emails and phone calls, we are going to apply for another position. The stress, tension, and back stabbing at this job just isn't worth it.

What a rotten shame, Mary. And now you have to go through all the applying and waiting palaver. I'm so very sorry and really hope it works out for you at your new place. I've said it many times before and I'm sure I'll say it again, but sometimes I'm ashamed to be a human being. . In message , maryd writes

We figure there is a reason for this. Wish we knew what it was.

I bet! . In message , maryd writes

I sure hope there is something better. I know we can't continue with this stress.

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