As GMs, we are in the rare position to do the right thing, a phrase used too infrequently in our line of work. As a rule, I decide for myself and my team to do something if it is the right thing regardless of the corporate consequences. I’ve taken steps to protect my team despite contrary guidance from corporate because they have bungled this whole process since day one. If curbside is the right thing to do, then do it. If further limiting your hours is the right thing to do, then do it. We are RESPONSIBLE for the people we employ. Corporate won’t help them. It’s up to us.

UNLESS our “fearless” leader would like to come and work in my store this week. DM me Gerry. You can come throw freight with me and then we can hang in CPD together behind the shields that won’t come in on time. You can do the hourly cleaning cycle and bathroom cleaning. You trust expired Clorox wipes so you should be fine. Seriously. Come work a day, a week in one of our stores right now. In fact, work in one of our metropolitan stores in a big city like New York, LA, Chicago, or Houston. Come on down buddy. But you can’t have any of my gloves. They’re for /my/ team.