I've been working closely with the previous manager to learn everything I can in the event something like this happened. I'm going to be working with the regional manager today and will probably ask about applying for and training into the position.
Wish me luck and send those prayers my way please! Love y'all!
EDIT: Thank you for all the positive words and encouragement! I did literally 90% of the work today and proved I can do it, and me and the regional were talking about what online courses I'll have coming up to move forward in this direction. I am definitely on track to take over here! GOD IS GOOD EVERYONE!
If you're on this board, there's a high chance that you're smarter than most. So good luck. BTW, my great-nephew manages a high-profile nationwide upscale sandwich, bagel, breakfast-brunch-lunch-type store in a large city here in the South, and he seems to be doing very good at it. He says his biggest problem is hiring and KEEPING staff to run the place. He's about to get married and life is unfolding nicely for him, due to his work ethic.
So hang in there, business owners are DESPERATE for good workers.
Not just smarter, but sharper, more sophisticated, and savvier. Not blowing smoke. It’s an unusual mindset that can consistently sift through bs and vehemently stay on your path. These are leadership qualities.