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Grind, Grind, Grind away

September 5, 2008 By Michele 1 Comment

There’s this phenomenon with me at work.  I don’t want to do anything.

It’s really bizarre.  But because I’ve put in my notice (I’m really regretting the length) I simply don’t have the urge to get things done.

Don’t get me wrong – I’m doing the job, and doing it well.  I would never screw them over – It’s a mental state I’m talking about.  At this point, since my future isn’t invested with my company, I tend to say, “Why?” when I’m doing things.  Especially now, in the industry I’m in.  I see a lot of excess that’s based on privilege (and perceived privilege) and it annoys me.  Don’t worry, I’m not saying anything bad about my company.  My department heads are good about trying to keep hired talent’s heads out of the clouds, and grounded into the reality of budget – but precedence demands certain things.

My point is – I wonder what the point is.  It’s not as though my current workplace is an essential thing – like, say, an energy plant.  Or an authority necessity, as like, say, a police station.  In personal finance terms, my current company is a “want” versus a “need.”  So, I’m sitting there, realizing I’m leaving in a few months – hopefully earlier if we can get a replacement – and just not caring about the product we put out.  I’m having to force my productivity.  I produce a good product.  I always will.  I have integrity, and I’m honest.  But man!  Sometimes, the day is just such a struggle.

Mir Guested!

May 6, 2008 By Michele Leave a Comment

I normally don’t post about every single post I do on Special Needs Parent because A) I post every day and B) the feed is in my sidebar.

However, It’s not every day that one of the top 5 bloggers I read agrees to an interview for me.

First Susan Wagner (of Friday Playdate) did it.  And now Mir Kamin (Woulda Coulda Shoulda).

Go check out Mir’s interview today.

What’s a working woman to do?

March 4, 2008 By Michele Leave a Comment

Let’s share my day with you…

Starting around 5am…

Period, oh hello!  And welcome to you exhaustion, cramps, and backache!

Joseph – I’m going to throw up.

Papa and grandma are gone for a couple days.  Where?  Playing BINGO!

Dad is long gone.

Fine.  Get everyone ready…  I can’t call in sick.  Logan to school.  Joseph comes with me, while I juggle covering for a different executive, finish tax prep, and make travel plans for two people going two places, you know, tomorrow.   While Joseph is here, on the lot, with me.

Pray for me.  The end isn’t looking pretty.

Confusion

February 6, 2008 By Michele Leave a Comment

So.  I am dealing with something at work.  No, I can’t talk about it – I don’t want to get fired.  Let’s just say that I’m damned if I do, damned if I don’t.  There are trust issues involved, legal issues involved.  In the end everything may be great, or I might not have a job.  I really just don’t know.  And it’s giving me a lot of anxiety.  I’m praying – and the answer I’m given is Hold.  Just hold.  So that’s what I’m doing.  I don’t need this – I’m getting put to sleep on Monday for a procedure!  Come on!  I’ve got other priorities here!  But the situation is there and not going away, and it’s making me feel like crap.

An office christmas

December 14, 2007 By Michele Leave a Comment

Dude. OK, I’m not going to say too much, but I went my my department’s Christmas holiday party last night.

Oh. My. Lord.

OK, this is my third Christmas with the company. The first party was after a round of layoffs, and everyone was depressed, and it had to be the most glum party I ever went to. Second party – last year – was held at an executive’s home, and actually was really wonderful. We played Pictionary (and won) and a good time was had by all. That one, spouses attended, and we had to leave early since Poe’s back was spasming. But I heard that after we left one executive had too much to drink and ended up in a bathrobe singing show tunes.

This year. Oh Lord. I had meant to stay until the bitter end, as I was volunteered to clean up afterward. Held at a colleague’s home. Let’s see. What to say. I did not get drunk. Between 3pm (setup) and 9:45pm, when I left, I had had one beer and one shot. So, I was fine. Some highlights… sending me (the only sober one) out at 8:00pm for another (!) bottle of Petron. That would be the third bottle. A couple of colleague’s going outside to talk, and me being accosted by some more colleagues saying I had to chaperon! The one is a married man!! To which I replied, “Don’t worry… He’s too drunk to get it up.” Which was met by much drunken laughter. Yeah, I’m a comedian. One high level executive fell out of his chair. That same one is going to have a wedgie tomorrow since I had him by the back of the pants to hold him up. He was eventually poured into someone else’s car… He’s gonna have to do the drive of shame to get his car back. It took three of us to get him into the car. I actually had to tell the big boss, “Um… Could you go and get Jane out of the headlock?” Another executive came up to me, “Where’s that cool husband of yours? God, he’s just a great guy. I just love him.” A drunken “I love you man!” by proxy! And yet another executive kissed me full on the mouth and told me I had saved his ass more times than he could count (he doesn’t exactly have a stellar assistant and sometimes he comes to me behind her back to get something done right.) That was actually nice to hear… But wow.

Just wow. I suppose had I been drunk it all would have been normal. Luckily I was able to tell my pleasantly inebriated boss I was going home and she let me even though I was supposed to clean up. I had NO IDEA it was going to last that long. I’m STILL sick and wanted to go home and go to bed. She was fine about it.

I am SO CURIOUS as to how many are going to make it into work today. I’ll try not to yell “How are you feeling?” at them.

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