As a retiree, I was lucky this summer to land a fun position at a kid-friendly themed restaurant down the hill, although the hairy costume is awfully warm. I believe I got the job because of my experience in musical theatre and a small stint in a barbershop quartet.
However, my immediate supervisor is very unfriendly toward me. She makes it very hard for me to even find my time card. I believe she hides it somewhere in the cheese drawer. She sneaks around behind the arcade games to spy on me. The guests, especially the wee tykes, seem delighted by my squeaky-clean performance, but I get nothing positive from any of the bosses.
So, anyway, out of the blue, I’ve been fired. I received an email from corporate saying that I’m not “team member” material, that my excitement at slicing pizza and pouring wine (maximum two servings per adult) is overwhelming, and that management has had enough of the inappropriate over-the-top enthusiasm I’ve displayed for my job.
Should I fight to get my job back? Or check it off as another sad lesson learned?
Still Enthusiastic in Lake Arrowhead
Dear Enthusiastic,
I know nothing about the employee circumstances at this pizza parlor or the level of cheerfulness expected there, but hearing this from just one side, I’d say, “It’s their loss, you overachiever, you!”
Sometimes a star just shines too bright. This sudden sparkle, sadly, can blind the donkeys, and we don’t want to upset the apple cart, do we? Go forth and shine your light where it is appreciated and applauded. There’s always karaoke and open mic nights here in the Crestline village. Inside this newspaper here there’s an entertainment guide. You can start at Higher Grounds on Fridays at around 6:30 and then move on down to the Bear Claw for a shot of whiskey to keep your pipes cleared.
I’d like to be there to cheer you on, but with 56 days of sobriety behind me, I should stay clear a bit longer. Good luck to you!
Sidney
Send your questions for Sidney to Sidney@thealpinemountaineer.com or by snail mail to Dear Sidney, The Alpine Mountaineer, P.O. Box 4572, Crestline, CA 92325.
This advice is intended for entertainment purposes only. No animals were harmed in the writing of this column.
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