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December 08, 2005
Sometimes Things Are Better Than You Realize
So lately works been getting to me a bit. Perhaps its because I haven't called in sick once in the last 6 months but I'm thinking vacation couldn't come at a better time.
Deep down I know this has been one of the best places I've ever worked but I also have it in my head that I could still do better. I have to say that with all the perks, being well liked, and hopefully as the company grows, there will be room for advancement.
With this said I've been moping a bit at the office. I've seen people wearing different hats than the norm. No one has said anything, which isn't really any different than usual, however its different than most companies. When someone leaves, it isn't announced, isn't talked about, and for all any employee knows, they are just vanishing. They don't discuss it, you just keep your head facing the computer and keep going with the motion. Its like a horror movie. People leave and no one notices.
So I've been moping a bit instead of my happy go lucky self. I think they sensed it after my request for a review which should come at the end of this week. The reason they sensed it, I'm guessing, is yesterday. I was feeling resistant and defensive. I had that "I don't care" look on my face when I got called into the office.
"Desmond" they said. "we'd like to give you more money".
Great words if I wasn't in my funk. I do work hard and deserve the money but what about fame and glory? What about fame and recognition? Oh wait, I recently obtained that earlier this week. I guess this morning, I'm thinking, I should just shut up and be grateful.
Last week I go email from the head of our marketing in Walnut Creek. He asked if I'd be willing to take some photos of Matt who was going over to live person which is the online chat service we offer on our website. I, loving photography, kindly said sure and earlier this week my picture of Matt was posted on the website. " talk to Matt " it says beneath it.
I have to say, if this is an opportunity for future photography work, I'm certainly happy with that.
So to but myself in check, which I often have to do, I have my fame, I have my raise (which works out to be on an average $1.70 per hour), I have a wonderful boyfriend who loves me for me and I in turn can't tell you enough how much I love him, vacation is just over a week away, I have my bills paid, and I have a roof over my head. I've got a pretty good life compared to many.
Posted by Des at December 8, 2005 02:48 PM
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