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Post by desposito on Sept 4, 2021 6:50:43 GMT -5
Three Day Weekend to get three days of labor done on our homes!
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Post by TML on Sept 4, 2021 6:56:46 GMT -5
What! It’s a three day weekend! I need to check my work calendar. I took a vacation day on Friday because I am so burned out from over work and over whelm. Work has been so crazy they are even scheduling meetings on Saturday and Sunday and we normally are off work those days.
It has been 7 days a week stopping only for short biological breaks and tiny going crazy breaks. I turned my part of it all in last week so took Friday off as was near collapse. And now I am have Monday off too. I need to go check.
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Post by desposito on Sept 4, 2021 7:04:12 GMT -5
Good morning!
This weekend, which always seems so far away at the beginning of summer, is finally here. Today sounds amazing, the forecast is for a high of only 75--I can't remember the last time the predicted high was only 75. It will be cloudy and a little rainy all day, perfect weather to stay home and get things done.
The dog has been out. The sidewalk was wet as though it may have drizzled again overnight, but the containers I have outside are just barely damp on the bottom, so nothing significant--we desperately need some rain now.
I actually got a normal amount of sleep last night, even though I did wake up a few times, so I feel a little more rested than I have in a while. My feet feel better too, so I will alternate periods of working and resting so they don't flare up again. I will finally have a normal day at home after a week of having outside things to do every day, so I have high hopes of getting the house in better shape today.
Diane
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Post by desposito on Sept 4, 2021 7:05:52 GMT -5
Good morning TML! Wow, it's bad when work is so busy that you can't even be aware of a holiday coming up--I hope they don't expect you to work on Monday!
Diane
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Post by TML on Sept 4, 2021 7:21:02 GMT -5
Hi Diane! I checked work calendar and all my Monday meetings had been canceled. Someone must have told them it was a US holiday too either yesterday or this morning so only have to be at meeting people now have meetings. One of the meeting schedulers is in UK so they have even been scheduling meeting until midnight their time (past 6 pm our time) let alone considering holiday as we had to work part of July 6th this year.
Now I am all crying and stuff. I can’t believe 4 days off and I have three left. I have had to cancel so many vacations this year and have been working almost constant since June with little breaks for sleep, food, kitty care, talk to Mom, and trying to barely keep house/life together.
I was going to schedule my weekend house catch up work but crying to much to do that.
We have been like whipped donkeys at work (nearly literally) with constant barrage of emails for status reports and meetings to explain status. They wanted to know why i couldnt work faster and what was the hold up and i finally said i need time to think and work so please hold off on me having to send in daily status (some times three people wanting updates per day) plus the near daily status meetings and all the extra meetings that run over double (about 4 hours a day on some days). I finally got my part turned in early (though they kept changing due dates constantly moving them up). My friend is still working on her part and we have group meetings this weekend at noon on Sat and Sunday for status meetings still. I really feel bad for her as she and her group will be working this weekend and now the holiday. I just have to call in at noon but i am just attending and not being berated.
I still can’t believe Monday is a holiday and I am still crying over it.
First thing is pet and feed kitties then order and pick up a nice breakfast from some where with a large tea after I stop crying.
Diane I just have to call in at noon today and tomorrow. Some of my friend coworkers are still working full on today, tomorrow, and Monday. They were told they might get comp time for weekend (though they never mentioned comp time for all other weekends but people are really burned out now) and it was acknowledged that people are burned out and past burned out pushing limits. I know I hit the wall on overwork and its the reason i cant stop crying realizing it is holiday on Monday so I actually have 4 days off this weekend since I took Friday off to just sleep and to collapsed.
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Post by desposito on Sept 4, 2021 7:39:59 GMT -5
Okay TML, I hope your reaction to the fact that it's a holiday tells you that you need a break from that kind of insane work. Demand your vacation days off--what will they do--fire you? When they're obviously so busy they could never, ever afford to fire anyone? Remember that old saying, no one on their deathbed ever said "gee, I wish I had worked more hours." You have to take care of yourself!
That said, yippee for a holiday!
I hope you can take advantage of it and get the rest you need.
Diane
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Post by desposito on Sept 4, 2021 8:04:44 GMT -5
TO DO:
10 minutes on plants Restock water in fridge Start dishes soaking Delete 10 hard emails
Diane
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Post by TML on Sept 4, 2021 8:43:43 GMT -5
Thanks Diane!
So far- Fed and petted kitties Took medicine - drank tea I had at home Eating Thai food leftovers for breakfast No energy to go out right now
Next up Picking up Starting laundry
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Post by desposito on Sept 4, 2021 8:51:50 GMT -5
Next:
10 minutes on plants Sterilize dish sponge, wipe out microwave Wash some dishes Delete 10 hard emails
Diane
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Post by bree on Sept 4, 2021 10:00:08 GMT -5
Hi Diane - thanks for starting the thread! TML sorry to hear about your work situation!!! I am so glad you have four days off. It sounds dreadful to have to work nonstop. And “work” is kind of like a black box word. We say we had to “work” but rarely convey the stress, the deadlines, the rushing, the pressure, the responsibility, the decision making and more behind that word …it takes such a toll. I hope you can rest this weekend. It is designed for workers so it is for you! I am just being a slug- went to bed late. Puppy woke up early barking, let her out, fed all, did the dishes, purged some stuff from fridge. I feel bad because normally by this time I would have played several times w pup. I need to get up but she will be wanting to play she is sleeping now. Today I want to get all my personal finances done. And buy a bag of dirt! To fill in holes that puppy has dug. I should do a lot more. !!
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Post by desposito on Sept 4, 2021 10:25:18 GMT -5
Good morning bree!
You said it to TML and I am repeating it to you:
I hope you can rest this weekend. It is designed for workers so it is for you!
Next:
Take dog out and feed her 10 minutes on plants 10 minutes PEEPing 2nd floor Delete 10 hard emails
Diane
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Post by desposito on Sept 4, 2021 11:34:56 GMT -5
One more list before lunch.
Next:
10 minutes on plants 10 minutes on PEEPing, 2nd floor 10 minutes going through catalogues Delete 10 emails
Diane
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Post by bree on Sept 4, 2021 11:47:21 GMT -5
Aw thanks Diane you are so sweet
I am fighting the crankies. A beautiful day. No need to think dark thoughts.
Played w pup. Warm enough for the hose game. Then her version if fetch
Started to sort out bills
Stopped. Need to get back at it
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Post by lennon on Sept 4, 2021 12:42:45 GMT -5
Things I will do this holiday weekend
1. Do numbers
2. Go through my e-mail daily
3. Wash dishes daily 4. Put medicine away 5. Put groceries away 6. Wash and dry clothes 7. Put clothes away 8. Take out trash 9. Clear tables near my computer 10. Clear kitchen counter 11. Put books away 12. Go through my mail
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Post by desposito on Sept 4, 2021 15:05:03 GMT -5
Good afternoon lennon!
I had a long lunch, and then the attorney called and wanted to bring over the deed paperwork--he seems to think it's done, that the deed will be transferred to my name with no problem. I hope he's right, that would be a big relief.
I decided to sit and watch part of a Christmas movie, and ended up watching the whole thing...so now the afternoon is half over.
The people next door are having a party in their yard, and they have LOUD music on--music that sounds too loud even in my house with the windows closed--hopefully it won't last into the evening. I can't complain, this is only the 2nd party they've had since moving in early in the year.
Next:
10 minutes on plants 10 minutes on paper 10 minutes on catalogues Delete 50 emails
Diane
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