Inconsistency

Among other things, today, I am told to compile a list of backorders. In doing so, I am to order from vendors what is on backorder, keep track of stock, and most importantly, contact customers to find out what they would like to do in the case that their item is on backorder. Today, John has a tizzy because all orders have to be in for the east coast before noon. Just has to be done, no excuse why, "East coast! East coast!" I am told I shouldn't take a lunch until everything is done (which around here is never).

So, I get orders in and go to lunch. Now I get back and going back to the opening, supposed to be calling customers and vendors. But, John is now on the phone calling who knows who, moaning and complaining that so and so isn't answering their phone. He is also calling people to moan and complain about the business in general. All in all, I can't use the phone. I can call no one, because the line is tied up with pointless phone calls that make him feel important and give him a place to vent, yet I can't contact genuine customers. However, you watch. Later, he will ask if the task has been completed. He runs a business this size, and he can't have two phone lines?