I wish that @ChipotleTweets would actually let me talk to a human being. Every single thing in my order was wrong because the store “ran out of cheese”. And the guacamole I paid for was not on my bowls either. But their AI helper “Pepper” says that I’m shit out of luck.
@MelJ740 Not sure about Florida regulations, but in Ohio, aside from ServSafe manager certification, assisted livings don’t require anything extra. Skilled nursing facilities require either a CDM certification, or a full-time dietician on staff.
@MelJ740 Have you ever thought about senior living? I left the restaurant business years ago to run the foodservice program in a nursing home and have since transitioned to assisted living. Much better hours and work/home life balance.
I kept this story in my pocket for a long time....
In Pittsburgh, September 15th is Roberto Clemente Day.
Every year the whole organization fans out across the city. It's like Christmas. Roberto's family is there, Vera and the boys.
My first year as manager was 2011. We celebrated. We shook hands and moved on.
We didn't win.
19 consecutive losing seasons.
2012 rolls around. Same day, same celebration. We had another losing season, our 20th consecutive.
After the ceremony, Roberto Jr. walked over.
"My mom wants to talk to you."
We went into the dugout. Me, Vera, and her three sons.
She spoke in Spanish. I played four years of winter ball so I understood enough. She wasn't angry, but she was passionate. And I kept hearing Roberto's number come up.
Roberto Jr. translated.
"My mother wants you to know that there cannot be a 21st losing season. That was Roberto's number. It would be a disgrace to his legacy."
She was staring right at me.
Before I could even think about what to say, words came out of my mouth:
"I promise you, Vera. That won't happen."
Roberto Jr. looked at me and said, "You made my mom a promise. I hope you can keep it."
I said, "I hope I can keep it too."
I didn't tell my coaches. I didn't tell the players. I told my wife. That was it.
The next year, 2013, we broke the consecutive seasons losing streak. Ended it at 20.
On Roberto Clemente Day that September, Vera came walking across that field.
And I probably got one of the most meaningful hugs I've ever received in my life.
The players did all the heavy lifting. I just got the hug.
Some promises are worth making before you know if you can keep them.
@Pirates
Was really hoping to get my @Starlink kit before the weekend but it hasn’t shipped yet. Got too used to 2 day shipping on everything. Can you send a drone to drop it off @elonmusk? Thanks!
True story:
On Saturday a little kid came up to my merch table and asked for my SIGNATURE!
Looking at his father, I told him the rules….that NOBODY IS EXEMPT!
I got in position to STRIKE but luckily the father’s parental instincts kicked in.
Crisis averted…for now! 💪🏼‼️