5:30pm, apartment, Chandler, Arizona, Thursday evening, February 3, 2022. A new marketer starts with us next week. Even though she technically isn’t my employee, she has called multiple times for matters important and trivial. The constant phone calls can be a little much, but I find in her traits I wish I had; outgoing, tenacious and caring. Her energy is infectious and what has been missing from our office.
Tag: Work
Back home
3:51pm, apartment, Chandler, Arizona, Wednesday afternoon, February 02, 2022. The cough and stuffy nose are still present but this morning I went to the office nonetheless. That probably was a mistake. Even though I felt better everyone was nervous about getting sick. I don’t blame them, no one wants to be around someone with active symptoms. An urgent care down the street from my apartment had an appointment available at 3:20pm so I headed back to Chandler early. The clinician hypothesized the first test result might have been a false negative, so she took another swab and prescribed medication before sending me home. The results will be available in a couple days. I will work from home until then.
Working in California
4:45pm, apartment, Chandler, Arizona, Monday afternoon, January 31, 2022. Day four of being sick; mostly coughing and exhaustion. Went to work early, finished payroll, then took my computer home to do meetings here. At noon I had a call with the recruiter about Southern California. Might be some good opportunities though not really anything better. I really hate working in California.
Sunday updates
2:34pm, apartment, Chandler, Arizona, Sunday afternoon, January 30, 2022. The feeling of exhaustion is still with me, Not sure how to shake it. Working out wasn’t too bad this morning but then again it didn’t last too long. The walk was beautiful this morning, enhanced by a beautiful sunrise. Later this afternoon I plan to go out, get some fresh air. A recruiter emailed me yesterday (Saturday) about the job in Riverside County. We are going to talk tomorrow, about that job and a regional position she is recruiting for. There are a lot of opportunities are open in Southern California right now.
Still under the weather
4:05pm, apartment, Chandler, Arizona, Saturday afternoon, January 29, 2022. Today has been another lazy day. The cough abated slightly but fatigue is still present. Most of the afternoon and all of the morning was spent in bed preserving energy. Payroll must be completed tomorrow, followed by a busy work week.
Arizona longer
3:56pm, apartment, Chandler, Arizona, Friday afternoon, January 28, 2022. Exhaustion overcame me yesterday and a cough developed in my chest. Consequently, most of today was spent sitting on the couch or lying in bed. Two work calls couldn’t be canceled but that was alright, both calls ended up being positive and affirming. I feel appreciated right now. Maybe I will stay in Arizona a little longer.
Riverside County
5:20pm, apartment, Chandler, Arizona, Thursday evening, January 27, 2022. I applied for a job in riverside county, California this morning. There was no response so there isn’t much chance of getting it but, an application was sent. Still keeping my options open and keeping myself available for good opportunities.
Money changes everything
3:28pm, office, Phoenix, Arizona, Tuesday afternoon, January 25, 2022. The regional leadership team got new bosses this past month. It has changed the dynamic of our relationship. No longer are they patient and supportive, but rather nervous and insecure. All they can focus on are numbers; did we get more referrals? Has the census increased? Are we achieving revenue targets? The change was inevitable but still disappointing. I shouldn’t be surprised, money changes everything.
Fast day
3:53pm, in my office, Phoenix, Arizona, Monday afternoon, January 10, 2022. First day of three week training/preparation to integrate with our new company. The training was boring but tolerable, while the day sped by. Or at least it seemed to go faster. Regardless, Monday is almost over and I couldn’t be happier.
Friday, January 7, 2022
2:19pm, in my office, Phoenix, Arizona, Friday afternoon, January 7, 2022. Monday is the beginning of our big integration at work. All of our back office and clinical functions will change. It is going to be intense; for three weeks we are going to migrate records, move systems and learn new software. I am ready to get started because it has been stressful preparing. I feel run down and we haven’t even started yet!