Not to be confused with HGTV’s Massive Moves, which is a
program I enjoy sitting back and watching the stress folks put themselves under
to move that perfect house across town or hundreds of miles away. The planning
and logistics involved are mind boggling, and oh, how they love to speculate on
how much could go wrong. But aside from
some plaster cracks and a blown tire here and there, the moves I've seen have
all been successful.
Friday just past saw me deal with my own massive move – at work. The distance much farther than anything seen
so far on TV. And apparently, after the
fact, I was told such a move had not been undertaken with the company before. All in a day’s work for this desk bound nine
to fiver. Starting at 6:30 (that would
be a.m.) and with only a forty minute break, I worked for almost eight hours
to move thousands of files, electronically, between Vancouver and Toronto. It may not have been a physically demanding
activity, but I was tired afterwards.
That was one move.
Next up, is the replacement and delivery of more than 200 office
chairs. Due to arrive at 5:00 pm
tomorrow, it’s about time these twelve year old chairs were replaced. The scuffed
and torn armrests, and I don’t even want
to talk about the mystery stains, attest to the wear and tear they’ve
seen. I’ll be staying to help the
manager in charge of the delivery and if we can round up one or two other
willing helpers the switch out should go faster than expected. Although it’s ominous that the delivery
company booked the freight elevator until 11:00 pm! Comfy clothes and running shoes will be the
order of the day.
And if that’s not enough fun, just for kicks, next week sees
the installation of brand new, technologically advanced desk phones. The phones have been parked on our work
stations for a few weeks now with dire warnings not to touch, but they go ‘live’
next week, and yes I’m involved with that as well. My upcoming vacation time in May will be
much needed. And apologies Pam, but I
think you can see why my Jamie Tremain time has been at a bare minimum this
week.
But the time approaches for a favourite mid-week break –
Survivor. I’m a long-time fan and for
anyone watching, I hope you’d agree this season has been one of the best in a
long time. Every week brings unexpected surprises
and fodder for discussion next day at work.
Enjoy the rest of your week and I do believe it really is
Spring and not just a rumour…although flurries have been blasting by as I
write!
Cheers!
Liz
4 comments:
And this is why Liz does all the formatting and techi stuff that I don't want to even think about. You've exhausted me just talking about what you do when your not working at Jamie Tremain. Now tell the powers that be that you have another job!
I'll get right on that :-)
Have a great vacation, Liz. Sounds like you earned one.
Thanks Gayle....this time I think so!
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