Quality or not

We had the long (not awaited) meeting with our nurse manager. I like the manager, I just detest being stuck with some of my ne'er-do-well coworkers.

Our manager had the not enviable position of beginning the discussion about changes coming to our Hotel clinic and home care group. Some folks just rolled their eyes. One person was on vacation. My cohort had a migraine. I thought I would have one, too.

The Slug made a comment I'll never forget when the nurse manager talked about liking Madison since he/she "can make a difference here."

The Slug replied, "I don't want to make a difference, I just want to be."

Be lazy? He/she's got that down.

Be greedy? Absolutely, when all you're worried about when your job title is going to change in the computer to care manager (because that title usually--but not always--gets you a pay raise).

Be an idiot? Completely. But when you have YEARS of nursing experience, especially doing stupid things, it's not surprising.

Quality, caring employees might be just the Christmas gift for the Hotel this year.

Stay tuned...