Why does everyone come to me?

[Knightmare]

I work in the paint department. I've been there for maybe 3 months. Before that, I was a loader. Before that, I sold cars, and before that, I worked at RadioShack for 7 years. So, as you can tell, I don't have much experience with paint.
However, all my co-workers come to me with their questions. "How do I do this?" "Where would this be?" "What is an airless spray gun?" etc etc etc

The thing is, everyone else in that department has been there far longer than I have. Even the Team Leader asks me questions she should know.

To be perfectly frank, I've only taken a few of the required tests and training needed for that department. ALmost everything I have learned has been by watching, reading and learning it on my own.

I hate to say it, but I probably do know more than everyone else in that department.
But why would they come to me, the "greenhorn" of the paint department?

[Dark Psion]

I hate to say it, but I probably do know more than everyone else in that department.

And that's the scary part isn't it?

It was amazing to me just how fast I became the "Go to Guy".

When I was first hired, they said I would be part time when the greenhouse was not open, but I rarely see a paycheck without overtime. And they know better than to complain about that, I was off for three days instead of two and it was amazing how much stuff did not get done and how much was done wrong.

And now any question they can't answer, they come to me.

If they ever discover how to run a Google search I'm doomed!

[Becks]

Knightmare, maybe they just want to spend extra time with you.

[bendertiger]

Not testing your knowledge to try and get you up to speed as quickly as possible?

[AFpheonix]

You probably just ooze that "I am a Paint God" aura from your pores :P

No, really, I'll bet you have that kind of "take charge" aura that does attract people, and they probably recognize that you pick up on things quickly, or at least have the mental resources to get to the bottom of the question. It's a good thing, really

[LostMyMind]

Until you want to be left alone, then it becomes a bad thing

It's probably because you might be "seeable". What I mean by that is some people can "blend" into the crowd. Other just stand out. Not talking clothing style or prettiness, just that natural "standout".

[Ringtail Z28]

Being a freak magnet is a pretty common trait for just about everyone here.

[Knightmare]

Other just stand out. Not talking clothing style or prettiness, just that natural "standout".

Well, that part is certainly true. I stand out.. and OVER everyone in the store. I am the tallest person in that store.

And what really makes it suck is when other co-workers come get me to get a product and they can't find a step-stool or short ladder.

*sigh*

[Cia]

Because everyone loves a good Knightmare involving a dog dancing in a banana suit.

[Dark Psion]

Because everyone loves a good Knightmare involving a dog dancing in a banana suit.

While singing "It's Peanut Butter Jelly time!"

[Knightmare]

I wish I could add audio to my avatar... *sigh*

that would be, like, totally awesome to the max.

[Dark Psion]

CSI: Customer's Suck

The detective arrives on the scene; "What do we have here?" he asks the officer. "I'm not exactly sure Sir. It appears he was stripped, covered in peanut butter and jelly, put into a banana costume and beat to death with these frozen fish. We also found a wood chipper out back that they may have been planning to use before they ran. Why would someone do such a thing?"

The detective looked closer at a computer at the counter, "This may explain it." and he clicked enter.

"It's Peanut Butter Jelly Time! It's Peanut Butter Jelly Time! It's Peanut Butter Jelly Time! It's Peanut Butter Jelly Time!"

The officer put his hands to his ears, "That's his avatar?"
The detective turned it off, "Yes........Go start the wood chipper!"