You know... according to my work schedule, today was a day that I didn't have to get in to work and slave the day away for some hard earned pennies.
Today, I had things planned for a beautiful day off. Mainly these plans consisted of a whole lot of relaxation, some browsing other people's blogs, and then a little more relaxation. I also thought I'd be a good boy and go to the gym two days in a row.
I'm working on my first item on today's agenda. I'm relaxing at around 10AM this morning. I've got my cup of coffee, and I'm watching the press conference with Tom Glavine as he speaks of his joy of re-signing with the Braves. I had as of yet not had time to view it.
Let me just take a quick break and tell you how excited I am about that! With Glavine back in the rotation next year, the Braves could have one of the best pitching staffs in the majors (again) next year. With Smoltz and Hudson already in place for the #1 and #2 spots, and now an ace like Glavine (probably) stepping in as a #3 guy. Add to that the recovering Mike Hampton, who seems to be progressing very well after 2 years on the DL. He's likely to take the #4 spot - so through there we have all stellar pitching. Then there's some stiff competition for that last spot on the rotation with Chuck James, Jo-Jo Reyes, Jeff Bennett and new signing Jair Jurrjens most likely to be considered for that final spot in the rotation. If only we can find a decent center fielder for next season (now that Andruw Jones is no more), I have no doubt in my mind we will seriously battle for the division title again... and quite possibly a return to the World Series as well....
Enough of the baseball talk!
It was 10AM in the morning. I was having my coffee and watching the press conference. My cellphone rings. I notice that it is from work, but stupid as I am, I decide to answer. You know, quite often they will call me to ask about some customer I've talked to, or where I may have hidden something they're looking for... so it's always a good idea to answer when they call.
"Yeah, R.E.H. here", I say as I answer the phone.
"Hi, it's your boss. How are you?". Indeed. It is my boss, and usually when it's her calling - that means trouble of some sort is on the way. Either I have fucked up and I'm about to be scolded for it, or she wants me to come in and do some extra hours.
"I'm ok. Just poured me some freshly brewed coffee"
She decides to cut right to the chase.
"Can you come in to work today?"
I quickly decide to lie.
"No, sorry. I've got things planned all day"
There is silence on the other end. My boss is a nice person, actually. Not the kind who likes to raise her voice or be a bitch about things. Finally, she speaks up again... oh, she's good at sounding all hurt and depressed - that's her way of getting what she wants.
"Oh... are you sure? We've had 3 people call in sick today. After 3 o'clock today it'll only be me and Abbie for the rest of the day".
Abbie is a female co-worker of mine. (I should just go ahead and write down a list of fictional names for all my co-workers, because it becomes hard to replicate conversations when you find the need to use a name in dialogue like this). We should really be at least 5 people on a day to cope with the steady flow of customers and sales... 2 would be absolute horror.
Yes! She played the sympathy card, and nice guy like I am... it is becoming increasingly hard to say no.
"There's no one else?" I try, desperately.
"No. If you can be here by 3 it'll be good. Then you'll have time to do what you need to do before you come in"
"Aw, shit. Alright. I'll make it happen"
She lights up. Yes, I can hear it in her voice.
"Great. See you at three then. You can stay 'til closing right?"
"Yeah, yeah. Sure... I have no other life. You don't want me to stay 'til midnight do you?"
She chuckles a little.
"No. Just until we close is all. See you later"
She hangs up. And there goes a perfect day of relaxation straight to hell. And, let me tell you - things would have been completely out of hand at work if I hadn't decided to show up. All three of us had to work ourselves to the ground in order to keep up with sales today.
I did go to the gym after work, however. I stuck to that part of my plan for the day. I am such a good boy. And now I am totally exhausted. Went to a boxing session today - don't know if you have those at the gym's you guys go to. But, it is inspired from regular boxing training, where you do a lot of hitting, kicking and jumping around. Sweaty and tough as hell! I haven't been to one of these sessions in three months (one of the girls who work at the gym talked me into it today). I had forgotten just how tough that hour really is...
Rest of the week - I got extreme work hours. 7:30AM to 7:30PM on Wednesday - not looking forward to that 12 hour day.
I will end today's blog with a message to the people whom it concerns:
Re-hire the fucking staff you morons decided we didn't need! We can not, will not, should not have to put up with this crap! We need employees!!!
November 26, 2007
A Day Off.... HELL NO!
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I wish you wouldn't obscure your photos! Not fair to tease us like that.
A few days ago I posted pics and they aren't obscured. Now they may be frightening but still man.... show yourself!
:o)
I took boxing lessons almost a year and a half ago. I would spend 3 to 5 hours a day in the gym for 3-months. That was exhausting. Great workout though!
[I also took jujitsu, karate and kick-boxing (my favorite). What can I say? I liked to exercise back in the day! (but I could also take care of myself if I had to.)]
My husband, for some reason, is scared of me. . .
That sucks. You ARE nice for going in and helping out. Looking at your schedule actually makes me feel bad for whining about having to come back to work today, but then work is work and it's fun for very few of us.
That's always a difficult dilemma there. I used to get called in at an old job many years ago. I always said yes. Then when it was review time I didn't get any credit whatsoever for EVER coming in on a day off. So, I started refusing. Guess what happened on the next review? Yup ... My boss played the "well, you don't come in when we need you to on your day off line". God I was pissed! LOL
You work with chicks? and have a girl boss? That's like a porno waiting to be filmed! You rock!
PS...I'll be adding you to my Google Reader. I love baseball! I think they signed Glavine more so that he could have his Retirement tour.
You should strike. Demand better working conditions!
You asked for time and a half right? I mean you had her in the palm of your hand and you worked yourself silly!
Well that's no fun.
I do admire how nice you are though. If I were your boss, I'd take you back to the office and show you just how thankful I was...ahem...I mean, um, yeah. Good for you for going in to help out. Hours are good for the paycheck.
Well that's no fun.
I do admire how nice you are though. If I were your boss, I'd take you back to the office and show you just how thankful I was...ahem...I mean, um, yeah. Good for you for going in to help out. Hours are good for the paycheck.
Like how you answer the phone. And, I tagged you for a meme. Tag. You're it. Info on my blog.
Preposterous Ponderings: A little mystery is always good for any type of relationship ;)
Beautifully Profound: I bargained to have Friday off instead, so I will get four days off over the weekend.
Jen: I used to do judo a few years back. The boxing they have at the gym is not like regular boxing. There's no hitting one another... only sparring type boxing. It is really tough, though.
Good for you girl - keep your man honest ;)
Fiwa: Yeah, my schedule sucks. 11 hour day today, 12 hour day tomorow, and a nice and relaxing 10 hour day on thursday. I shouldn't complain though, as I'll have four days off after that.
Jay: Seems that is the norm at work places. A couple of years ago I would always come in when they needed me. As I did yesterday, these days I lie about it almost every time, saying "Oooh, I'm so terribly sorry but I'm all booked for the day". Yesterday, I didn't have the heart because I knew they would suffer like hell if I didn't show up.
Rockdog: Oh, wait 'til you hear what goes on after closing in our store ;)
Baseball Rulez! And, while Glavine is winding his career down with the Braves, I am sure he will provide the goods for one or two more years.
Karen: I've been seriously thinking about that. I told my boss today that we should hire more. She actually had a job interview today, so at least one is on the way in.
Butterfly Girl: Can't get extra money for coming in on a day off at our place. They don't like paying us overtime, so they rather let you take a few hours off another day. I got Friday off, so I'm pleased with how it turned out.
Samantha K: I would so like it if you were my boss, Samantha. See... that is how you get people to come in and work for you whenever you need them to ;)
Samantha K: Oh, I heard you the first time... but you can say that as often as you wish ;)
Odd Facts: I have a number of different ways I like to answer the phone. I damn near revealed my real name as I wrote that line though... caught it just before I hit the publish button ;)
A meme! Hey! That's my first. I'll have a look, and probably do it on Wednesday... or Thursday.
Bummer on the work front dude. I can recall a time or two where the same thing happened. Sucks being the nice reliable one sometimes. (Does get you the extra raise now and then I have found.) Good luck with all that!
G-Man: I try not to be so nice most of the time. Contrary to your experience, I've found that I gain nothing at all from it ;) Not at my job, anyway.
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