Eclipse eve...

It will be dark, then light will return, just like every day. Except Monday, August 21, when it will happen twice during a solar eclipse.

This past week, has been both dark and light. I have had feedback from people that I never expected. When you think you're doing your job right, remember that some people may find fault.

I found out that the bully in our department has targeted me. So guess what, Bully? It's gonna stop.

How? I am going to go to your boss (and mine.)

I'm going to access the resources available at work.

And I am going to file a formal complaint in HR.

Yes, Bully, you have attached your name to subversive and threatening behavior. S/he who shall not be named is no more. You do have a name. And it's getting formal.

Stay tuned...

Is this the sign of things to come?

I had an interesting conversation with my coworker's boss (who's really my boss's boss) recently.

I got to tell he/she about the latest tribulations trying to make things work. He/she listened, then mentioned how I have no appropriate training.

What I wanted to say:

"Yes, remember that quality training I took last year? That's how I got qualified to lead a quality improvement project? I've taken this training five years ago, too."

"Your quality person? He/she's not been trained."

"Would you like to tell the Hotel boss that I can't finish this project?"

Unfortunately, I didn't. I'm stewing...and plotting my escape. Being unappreciated is annoying.

Stay tuned...

Observations

1. When you follow policy and procedure to ask for a schedule change, expect it to take exactly as long as the policy says, because, "Well, you know, people do go on vacation in the summer."

As if it really matters when you ask...

2.  Gomerblog (one of my favorite spots on Twitter) is so dead on for this one. I used to keep track of how many people actually darkened our door just to get Viagra for free...

3. I'm on a quality committee related to issues the Hotel has regarding discharges of folks from rehab.
Just wondering if I should take this diagram to work. It might help us get people out quicker.

4. Finally, since I've decluttered a lot recently, I'm finding more time to do other stuff, like exercise. I have to admit, it's way better for my sleep than vegetating on the couch immediately after dinner every night.

They may just be right about that Healthy Nurse thing this year!  While I was not at the gym today, I managed to get some great walks in all over the mall and the nearest Target doing my back to school shopping. Thank goodness for activity trackers that show how many calories you burn for an exercise it tracks.

Hope you enjoy what's left of the weekend, wherever you are. Monday will be here before you know it.

On the other side

Did I blink during Nurses' Week and suddenly it's August? Yes, I did. And Bubba reminded me today that in two weeks, he starts high school.

What's happened? My boss was removed, then two months later resigned. When I found out why, I wasn't surprised. Basically, being a bully comes back to get you.

Bubba went to MiddleState U's Science Camp again. He had fun. We picked him up and enjoyed a weekend hotel jaunt in a suite free (that's what happens when you save years of credit card points). We ate, drank and were merry. We wouldn't miss our designated IHOP stop for anything, because it's become a tradition.

The summer of the first year of Trump has been heartening. I last switched jobs fortuitously right before the big 2008 crash.

I'm ready again, but I'm older and more leery. There are some things to be said for basic security, short commutes and decent benefits. All the folks at the Hotel eligible are getting out as soon as they can.

Nevertheless, I'm preparing for whatever fall might bring.

Stay tuned.