I'm trying to mentally prepare for the next 10 days or so. I have a big deadline at work on July 16, but since that's when I'll be at the beach, MY deadline is July14. I have so much work to do before then it's ridiculous.
And J T. leaves for Germany & Afghanistan next Sunday, so I really would rather spend Saturday with him - and I will, but I'll do it knowing that I'll need to go to the office on Sunday right after I take him to the airport and try to get it all done. I also expect to work late most nights this week.
I'm feeling quite overwhelmed at work, and I don't think it's going to be ending soon. I've gotten better about letting go of what I can't do, but it bites when I'm asked about a project and all I can say is I didn't have time to work on it. I know I could probably be more organized with my time, but I really don't think that's the issue. However, I still get that feeling of failure when it happens - like it's my fault.
It's really crazy that there's this much angst about taking two lousy days off of work. Grr....
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Sounds horrible! The issue to me seems that you work at a disorganized place that doesn't value self-care. I wish there were some other options for you. Reminds me of what finals week used to feel like -- relentless work to do 24 hours a day and then it ends. Only in real life, it doesn't end, you have to go back and face the same exact crap. I hope it feels worth it once you get to the beach. The warm sand, the soothing waves, the relaxation. Ahhhhhh!
ReplyDeleteI'm so annoyed with your blog!! I posted a comment yesterday, it showed up after I posted it and now it's gone! I was just sending empathy and support. Sounds crappy to have to pay this price to take a few days off. I hope it will feel worth it! The warm sand, the sound of the waves, the relaxation...Ahhhhhh.
ReplyDeleteOk. Now I'm really annoyed! WTF?!
ReplyDeleteIt's ok - I can really use double the empathy and support!!!!
ReplyDeleteSorry I'm coming into this conversation on day 6. Maybe I'm old fashioned, but I have a hard time keeping up with you and Lori! Hope you don't take it as disinterest.
ReplyDeleteI guess the bad news is that you're probably at work right now and that J T. has left for Germany/Afghanistan. The good news is that you will be here at the beach in 4 DAYS!
I struggle with the same thing at my job - I definitely feel your pain! We worked until 11 or midnight every night last week to get all of our grading done. I've never known anything else, so I guess I've gotten used to it (Not that you should. I hope you never do.) It's a pretty unhealthy way to live. I'm glad you won't have to do it for too much longer.
I also think it's an amazing gift that you're giving your kids! They might not appreciate it until much later, but I know they will!
Depending on how long you've decided to work full time, I would definitely like to see you get a different job. They seem to be taking advantage of you. Hang in there!! We'll pamper you when you get to the beach!