Where I'd Rather Be...
I think it’s time to take a vacation. Or at least a day or two off. Or a few hours (which is what I did today). I think that all of us in my department could use a little time away from the office to try and relax – maybe actually release the tension in my shoulders.
Summers at my job are characterized by frantic, cranky customers, stressed out, cranky coworkers, and a stuffy, oppressive office (because the air conditioner is perpetually broken). On top of all that, I’m dealing with a new boss (again), new employees (who, thankfully are catching on quick but it’s still always a lot of work), new(ish) products, and a larger and more complex workload than ever before. My employees are all busting their butts and burnt out and I feel like I’m forever waiting for the next problem to arise. Things that seem slightly annoying during other times of the year are suddenly life or death situations. People that usually get along become short with each other and conflicts are a more common occurrence. There’s no time to get away from your desk, no time to take a break… no time to breathe. The stress and tension combined with the ceaseless heat makes for a pressure cooker like environment. Needless to say, I can’t wait for the fall!
Fifteen hellish workdays left ’till Labor Day!
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