I like imagining myself in charge.

I was scheduled to work today, but Angie asked me yesterday if I’d like to come in Saturday morning and train Natasha. I know Melissa and Jenny have had a day with her. It will be at least her third day. For most people, that should be enough learning curve to allow her to fend for herself at register. But…

You see, Natasha is from Macedonia. (Get out your maps, geography impaired.) She’s only been in this country three months. So there’s that ever-so-popular language barrier. She understands common things okay. It’s just a bitch to memorize all the pastries and all the.. well, everything, when none of the words mean anything to you. I agree with Melissa and Jenny, she’s very eager to learn. I think she’ll do just fine as an employee.

I just get a kick out of being responsible for somebody else. I’m not sure if she’d had any time doing lunch orders yet, or actually getting items for people. Or doing drinks. I know how Saturday mornings are, and I don’t want the poor girl to be eaten alive. Since we’re openning together, I’ll try to keep her on register while I back for her. I’m not sure if she’s ready to back yet. On weekends, different people come in during the morning. Susan worked last Saturday, so she may not be in tomorrow. I think Sam usually does weekends. I’ll take Sam over Shannon or Kate. Or Adam. Poor kid. As for why nobody else was free to open, well, I won’t think about it too much.

In my mind, I imagine the rest of the morning people coming in and telling them what to do. Because it’s very possible I’ll end up being the Senior Officer. (Star Trek infests my brain, I tell you.) If I’m watching Natasha, the last thing I want to do is personally watch coffees. I’d prefer to delegate that responsibility to somebody else. Delegation. My mind thinks such wonderfully dramatic things that never come to light.

We’ll see. The prospect of watching Natasha will make tomorrow more interesting than usual. Reminds me, I didn’t post something King Mike said,

“Don’t let it GOTO your head, but you’re good people, and I like to give good people four to five days.”

Mike also has a tendency to say “yous guys” a lot. He claims he’s Italian.

I’m also openning Sunday. Weekend, what’s that? *laughs* Mary is openning her Panera in MaryLand tomorrow morning, as well. Amusing. I get a huge kick out of the thought of slicing bread at the exact same time.