Tuesday, November 14, 2017
Monday, November 13, 2017
Thought for the day
I have been sick for the past few days. I don't think it's the flu (knock on wood) but it's definitely more than a cold. The weekend was pretty rough, but overall I am feeling much better but still have a ways to go. That being said, I am thinking that sometimes when I am sick I am more sensitive and moody than normal...big surprise, right? Of course, I believe that everyone can get that way when they're sick...it's just how we are.
So, with not feeling well, I have still been working mostly. I did leave early on Saturday because I was not feeling well. If you know me, that's not something I normally do. I have to really be sick if I do that. Anyway, being sick has highlighted the issue that I am tired of leaving work angry. It has been happening more and more lately. It is not because I do not like my job. Quite the contrary, I love it. I love my residents and they love me and frankly, I work my ass off for them. Even this morning at breakfast one of the residents told me he did not know how they would get along without me if I ever left dining services. Little does he know that's going to happen soon, but that's a story for another time.
I get angry with some of my coworkers. For many of them, it's just a job. I get that. But that does not excuse laziness. One coworker in particular gets away with whatever he wants. He's been there for 5 years at least and is treated like a prince. Today, he was our runner during lunch service. The runner spends the first half hour down at our assisted living facility then returns to assist in the main dining room. When he got back from AL, he did pretty much nothing to help us. Instead of running plates, which he is supposed to do, he spent his time joking, flirting and doing his side work which could have waited. There's no need to wipe down things that we're still using. Seriously?
Last Friday, I worked breakfast and lunch at our assisted living. This person worked there the night before's dinner. Almost nothing was done as it was supposed to be. The Thursday staff is supposed to stock......nope. It was pathetic. I spent most of my prep time before breakfast fixing what he did not do. And when I asked my supervisor who had worked the night before, she told me it was him and how amazing it was that he was finished up by 6:15. We close that dining room at 6. It should take you at least 30-45 minutes to get everything done. More so if you're stocking as you are supposed to be. This did not happen and I told her that's why he got done so early. And, to be honest, it pisses me off that nothing is ever done about this.
Ah, well. I just have to last a few more weeks and things will change for me. I am looking forward to a happy work experience again.
That is all.
So, with not feeling well, I have still been working mostly. I did leave early on Saturday because I was not feeling well. If you know me, that's not something I normally do. I have to really be sick if I do that. Anyway, being sick has highlighted the issue that I am tired of leaving work angry. It has been happening more and more lately. It is not because I do not like my job. Quite the contrary, I love it. I love my residents and they love me and frankly, I work my ass off for them. Even this morning at breakfast one of the residents told me he did not know how they would get along without me if I ever left dining services. Little does he know that's going to happen soon, but that's a story for another time.
I get angry with some of my coworkers. For many of them, it's just a job. I get that. But that does not excuse laziness. One coworker in particular gets away with whatever he wants. He's been there for 5 years at least and is treated like a prince. Today, he was our runner during lunch service. The runner spends the first half hour down at our assisted living facility then returns to assist in the main dining room. When he got back from AL, he did pretty much nothing to help us. Instead of running plates, which he is supposed to do, he spent his time joking, flirting and doing his side work which could have waited. There's no need to wipe down things that we're still using. Seriously?
Last Friday, I worked breakfast and lunch at our assisted living. This person worked there the night before's dinner. Almost nothing was done as it was supposed to be. The Thursday staff is supposed to stock......nope. It was pathetic. I spent most of my prep time before breakfast fixing what he did not do. And when I asked my supervisor who had worked the night before, she told me it was him and how amazing it was that he was finished up by 6:15. We close that dining room at 6. It should take you at least 30-45 minutes to get everything done. More so if you're stocking as you are supposed to be. This did not happen and I told her that's why he got done so early. And, to be honest, it pisses me off that nothing is ever done about this.
Ah, well. I just have to last a few more weeks and things will change for me. I am looking forward to a happy work experience again.
That is all.
Sunday, November 5, 2017
Thought of the day
It's been a long week, that's for damn sure. On top of a long work week, which is taxing on the body, my mind and spirit have been taxed. I received a text from my brother earlier in the week regarding a former teacher of ours. I did not know, at the time, why he was texting me about him because I really had not been online since the afternoon before. My first thought was that Mr. Robinson had passed away and that made me sad. Well, on my break, since we are not allowed to have our cell phones on us while we're working, I googled to find out what was going on. Needless to say, I was shocked.
Mr. Robinson had been arrested the night before for having a prior improper sexual relationship with a student. I really did not know what to think of it. I remembered that Tanya, my best friend from school, had sent me a message the night before but I didn't check it. I figured it probably had something to do with this. When I checked it after work, I was correct...she was letting me know what was going on. Anyway, as it seems to be the norm in these cases, there were very little details offered in the multitudes of articles on the arrest. All of them basically said the same thing. The student was not identified, so I do not know if they are male or female, not that it matters anyway.
I don't know what to make of this. I feel terrible for Mr. Robinson either way. If it's true, that makes me sad because it never should have happened. If it's untrue, while I will be glad for Larry, I am sad that this is something he and his family may never be able to recover from. It's a lose/lose situation. So, right now i don't know what to believe. The truth will come out in time I am sure. Mr. Robinson was always a good friend, director and teacher to me. That is something that will never be taken away.
It is an awful situation, no matter what happens. My heart goes out to all involved and will be keeping them in my thoughts and prayers until I know of anyway I can help in real time.
That is all.
Mr. Robinson had been arrested the night before for having a prior improper sexual relationship with a student. I really did not know what to think of it. I remembered that Tanya, my best friend from school, had sent me a message the night before but I didn't check it. I figured it probably had something to do with this. When I checked it after work, I was correct...she was letting me know what was going on. Anyway, as it seems to be the norm in these cases, there were very little details offered in the multitudes of articles on the arrest. All of them basically said the same thing. The student was not identified, so I do not know if they are male or female, not that it matters anyway.
I don't know what to make of this. I feel terrible for Mr. Robinson either way. If it's true, that makes me sad because it never should have happened. If it's untrue, while I will be glad for Larry, I am sad that this is something he and his family may never be able to recover from. It's a lose/lose situation. So, right now i don't know what to believe. The truth will come out in time I am sure. Mr. Robinson was always a good friend, director and teacher to me. That is something that will never be taken away.
It is an awful situation, no matter what happens. My heart goes out to all involved and will be keeping them in my thoughts and prayers until I know of anyway I can help in real time.
That is all.
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