The good, the bad and the ugly...
The Good: Got to get out of the office for a while today to attend a meeting with a new client who wanted to discuss what he's going to be doing with us. I rarely get called into client meetings at our own office, let alone drive across town to meet one at their own office. It was nice to get away from my desk for a change.
The Better: I avoided Halloween completely this year. (Sorry Tonia...that's not why I didn't come over. I did want to, but I worked till almost 9:00). Barely even saw anyone in costume all day. Although, there was a toddler on the elevator dressed like a music box monkey and that was pretty darn cute. Here's me trying to maintain my usual cool disinterest in children while constantly finding myself sneaking glances at him.
The BEST!: They're building a Timmies almost right across from my apartment!! Woohooo! It's right on my way for morning coffee on the way to work, and on weekends I can stroll over there and get some coffee and croissants whenever I feel like it. Mmmm...croisssannnnnts.
The Bad: I didn't make as much progress on the task I was working on today as I'd expected to. Had hoped to get it done from start to finish today, but I only ended up getting about 25% done. Partly because I didn't have as much time to work on it as I'd hoped to, and partly because it's just...well...a lot slower going than I'd expected!
The Worse: I think I'm going to have to give in and go see the dentist. My old fillings are starting to loosen up and I think I've got a few slightly cracked molars. Every now and then I get twinges when I chew. Not fun.
The Ugly: I'm having a terrible time attracting interest in the job I have coming open in my department in two weeks. It's just a one-year mat leave contract and no one seems to be interested in contract work any more (I don't really blame them). Had to pull out the big guns today and posted the position with two local colleges and tomorrow it's going up on Workopolis. Keep your fingers crossed for me. I HATE trying to find staff...it's so nerve wracking! I'm always terrified I'm unknowingly going to bring a secret psychopath into our midst and make everyone's lives miserable. I haven't had the best track record with hiring either. Twice I dismissed hearsay as irrelevant and hired the people anyway... and regretted it. And once, I really thought I had a winner. Great portfolio, all the skills, really nice person. Once she started, she constantly bragged to the other staff about all the things she was so good at, but she wasn't worth bupkas in reality. I had to start monitoring her work constantly, and when I attempted, by job-shadowing her, to ascertain exactly what her skill-level REALLY was, she came to me the very next day and resigned...no notice. Just gone. Talk about busted.
So, if you know about any junior graphic artists who might be interested in a one-year contract in a very busy, but very nice production office...send them my way. Please!!
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