AAARGH
It’s moments like this I wish it weren’t so uncool to blog about work. I could seriously use a vent moment right about now. I’ll have to settle for a Mint Aero. Continue reading AAARGH
Category: Take this Job…
All Access
I’m currently taking an MS Access class through work. Right now we’re talking about Validating Data.
The instructor just said “If you’re doing data entry work right now, I’m sorry. Because it’s a horrible job. It’s tedious, and exacting, and if you make mistakes you usually get in trouble for it. Our job as database designers is to create validation rules that force the users to enter good data and minimize mistakes.”
Nothing wrong with that statement, right?
Right… except….
Flash! Aah Aaahhhhh
I keep seeing little flashes of light bursting through my department here at work. I’ve got my headphones in, so I’m pretty oblivious to any aural stimulation. But the light – I was very excited, thinking we were going to get one of those rare Vancouver Springtime Thunderstorms. Unfortunately, it’s just some people taking pictures. … Continue reading Flash! Aah Aaahhhhh
Tick Tock
There are some days I really, REALLY dislike being an hourly employee. Today is one of those days. We have deadlines every two weeks, and today was one of those deadline days. I worked somewhat harder than I usually do for the first part of my day, got my work done, helped some other people … Continue reading Tick Tock
Ampersand
There are supply cabinets scattered around the office in various locations. I sit near-ish to one of them. A couple of co-workers just walked past me, toward it to grab something, and I overheard a snippet of their conversation: Co-Worker#1: …I’ve never had to send one before, so I didn’t bother knowing where the envelopes … Continue reading Ampersand
New Favourite
It’s no secret to those who know me that I have issues with work right now. I’m working on them, but it’s not a very speedy process so far. In the meantime, I’ve found something that makes the day go by MUCH faster. Audiobooks. I really don’t get the chance to read as much as … Continue reading New Favourite
This Blogger will Self-Destruct
With the sale of the company today, the interview I was supposed to have at 2:00pm for my “dream job” at that company was cancelled. That position (and any new hiring) has been postponed indefinitely. It’s obviously time for me to look long and hard at the situation, and take my pro-active approach to finding … Continue reading This Blogger will Self-Destruct