*Sniffle* *koffkoff*

[akainagi]

Been out of work since Tuesday of last week with bronchitis and a sinus infection. My head still feels like its been stuffed with cotton balls that someone dipped in tabasco sauce and then set of fire. On the bright side, I get to go back to work tomorrow [read: sarcasm].

Well, I am a manager now. I don't think I posted since I got this job. It's pretty evil, and I can find very few redeeming qualities to the position, other than not having to work weekends.

Still looking for a place to live, mostly looking at cheap condos and such, but if I don't find anything I really like, I'll just rent again.

Going to see the Chieftains at symphony hall this week, am loking forward to that. And Jimmy Buffett tickets go on sale Monday. This time I'm springing for the expensive seats.

Comments

[solarflar3.livejournal.com]

Ah Management. The HELL that is otherwise known as 'No Man's Land'. In other words; Damned if you do, damned if you dont.

You have my sympathies...

[akainagi.livejournal.com]

Yeah, I'm finding that being management means that you're always pissing off somone: either the people above you, or the people below you. The people above you can have your job, but the people below you can make your job impossible if they're not happy.
I'm learning to duck and cover.

[solarflar3.livejournal.com]

A word of advice from one manager to another; develop a Rhino hide very quickly, you will need one HELL of a thick skin, especially if you have principles.

I have been a manager for five years; below me are the semi and unqualified staff who work on the front line of special educational needs and work wonders every day, above me are the purse key holders who are as tight as a duck's arse and right in the firing line is me, generally being shit upon from a great height! It is good to know you can make a difference and you can, but those that are above have no real idea.

[libbyish.livejournal.com]

Hey, I just noticed that I'm on your friends list, and that we're both from/in Gloucester. I can't seem to jog my memory, though - have we met in real life?

Sorry to bug you! ^^;;

[akainagi.livejournal.com]

^__^
Nope. I think I just came across your eljay, saw a liberal atheist xphile from Gloucester and went all yay!spastic and friended you on the spot. Sorry 'bout that. *looks sheepish*

[libbyish.livejournal.com]

Hey, no worries! I'll add you back now. I just had no idea that I had been added until I updated my age on my userinfo today. XD

[akainagi.livejournal.com]

Yeah. I'm sneaky like that.