If the coworkers ask about the 10 hour days, can't you just say "We discussed it, and decided I am going part time, 32 hours a week"? Then it makes it sound like your decision, rather than theirs.

But then I expect my co-workers to follow up with "But WHY are you going part-time?" Well,*some* wouldn't pry, but most would. Everyone is always all up in each other's business.

If they ask *why,* I'm going to just smile and say, "Personal reasons."

I *think* that Big!Boss's daughter will e-mail everyone a list of everyone else's hours, because everyone was given a choice of what 10-hour shift they want to work, and Big!Boss's daughter wants everyone to know when everyone else is available instead of just wondering.

So I figure THAT should take care of people wondering if I'm part time or just trying to shaft the company out of money by coming in late and leaving early.

So, yippee. It all starts today. Gotta roll out the door in a few minutes, because it would look bad to be late on my first day of You're Lucky To Even HAVE A Job, You Slacker.

t edit Needless to say, I'll be scarce to nonexistent on the Interbunny from 9 to 5.

Oh, Steph. I'm so sorry. That sounds like a really good way to handle things, though.

In dog news, it occurred to me that there probably isn't HIPAA for pets, so I called the vet. Apparently Sophie was never examined by a doctor. So, I imagine her mom waited quite a while then decided to just take her home and take her to her regular vet. I'm going to call at 9am and see if my hunch is correct. I feel a little better about that scenario, though I feel badly that I took Sophie to a place that made them wait so long...

I'll be scarce to nonexistent on the Interbunny from 9 to 5.

Is there no limit to the douchebaggery of these doucheheaded douchenozzles? First they treat our Teppy like crap and then they take her away from us??? This cannot be borne!

I know, Jessica. It's insanity is what it is!

So, I just talked to Sophie's mom. I was at least partially right. She waited for a while, then put her on the leash and walked her around a bit. She said she could tell she was really sore, but it didn't seem like anything was broken, so she just took her home after talking to one of the nurses. And they even helped the mom put Sophie in the car (I was REALLY impressed with this Animal ER).

So, anyways, I'm going to go check on her at noontime.

I do not want to be here.

Oh, being at b.org is fine. No, no.

But I am at work. Alas. After a week of being Not At Work.

omnis: Received your package, you rockin' dude and thank you! Safe travels.

How is everyone else?

undercaffeinated.

awake and ambitious before I usually even get out of bed

I suppose you're off in the internet-less salt mines by now, Teppy, but I wanted to urge you to remember that this situation is *not* a judgment on your worth and abilities. It is a decision by crazy people that will have the fortunate side-effect of moving you towards getting a job where people do appreciate your talents.

Dear client,

For the love of god, learn to use the hyphen. Also, an initial phrase modifies the subject of the sentence.

Love, me

Plus, everyone in my department had to sign something agreeing to have NO radio, NO music, no personal calls unless they are an actual emergency, and no internet use beyond that which is necessary for work.

...I would not be able to work without music. One of my justifications for buying an ipod was to get through a certain regular boring-ass task. Which I still procrastinate on, but the music makes it more bearable.

Erin - I shake my tiny fist at the universe on your behalf. I wish there was more I could do.

Major gronk, y'all. A certain be-mohawked boy I met during the f2f is leaving for AK this morning, and was supposed to call me and I ended staying up re-reading American Gods until almost 2 am. Not his fault - I just got sucked in. It was the part where Wednesday dies and Shadow holds his vigil, etc.

I know he'll call before he leaves - I'm not worried on that score. But if I could get some general don't-get-eaten-by-a-bear, don't-get-hurt-so-they-can't-hike-out, don't-get-shot-or-shoot-anyone-accidentally-or-on-purpose -ma in that direction, that would be AWESOME. (Find-enough-tiny-bits-of-gold-to-cover-costs-and-buy-a-ticket-to-visit-smonster-ma is optional)

Whatever. (You had to be there.)