Another star
About a month ago, I wrote a blog entry about Star, an irreplaceable employee. On the day after, I was called to company president’s office at my work and was thanked for my contribution with a check. I was surprised as the amount was more than my weekly pay. I quickly decided to give some of them to the Star colleagues who report to me.
As I expected, the engineer guy was also called to the office later on the day. They wanted give him more responsibilities just like to me. Next day we talked about the meetings and responsibilities we both declined. Then I said, “Shane, you are a star.” First he did not understand what I meant, so I explained:
- You are irreplaceable. (If you say today you quit, the boss will say “wait!” instead of “okay.”)
- It is up to you on how you do your job.
Japanese version of this entry is here.
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As I expected, the engineer guy was also called to the office later on the day. They wanted give him more responsibilities just like to me. Next day we talked about the meetings and responsibilities we both declined. Then I said, “Shane, you are a star.” First he did not understand what I meant, so I explained:
- You are irreplaceable. (If you say today you quit, the boss will say “wait!” instead of “okay.”)
- It is up to you on how you do your job.
Japanese version of this entry is here.
New Year's Eve
New year's eve events are being advertised already.
Ticket for this event is $60 until 11/30, and you have to purchase at least 3 tickets. Then the price will increase as the date comes closer. The poster or the web site does not yet say how much the ticket will be later.
December is a major active month for entertainment and hospitality businesses. By offering discount tickets earlier, the party producer can estimate the crowd size and therefore plan the event better.
What can Snappy's do in December next year, before wallets tighten up in January?
Japanese version of this entry is here.
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Ticket for this event is $60 until 11/30, and you have to purchase at least 3 tickets. Then the price will increase as the date comes closer. The poster or the web site does not yet say how much the ticket will be later.
December is a major active month for entertainment and hospitality businesses. By offering discount tickets earlier, the party producer can estimate the crowd size and therefore plan the event better.
What can Snappy's do in December next year, before wallets tighten up in January?
Japanese version of this entry is here.
Coconut!
This vendor is an extension of small café inside the building. Julio, son of the café owner, cracks the coconut with a huge cleaver, pours juice into a cup, plies out and cuts the coconut meat within a couple of minutes. Visual presentation attracts more people, leading more sales. 
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Working nonstop
When I was getting the lecture in having to go for (another) vacation, I thought about Kiki I met at a grocery store about 2 years ago. Kiki owned a sushi franchise inside a supermarket and worked there EVERYDAY except for Christmas. I have made a mental note to go visit her soon.
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Another advise: "Disappear"
My mentor Mr. G emphasizes importance of breaks. I agree with him that I shall take one off day a week. Right now I am planning to start the store open 5 days a week. Saturday will be for running around and catching up for the store, and Sunday, hopefully, will be “taking care of Sky” day.
He also strongly recommends to “disappear” for few days before store opening. A few getaway destinations came to my mind as he rambled. I shall allocate some money and time and start planning for my “quiet time.”
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He also strongly recommends to “disappear” for few days before store opening. A few getaway destinations came to my mind as he rambled. I shall allocate some money and time and start planning for my “quiet time.”
Japanese version of this entry is here.
