It had been quiet at Steve's and Piper's for the past few weeks. Steve's been working crazy hours on some project. I love these projects. They're given top priority, a score of people work their asses off to get them done and done well and then a new boss will come in with new priorities and the project gets shelved. Yes, it's shocking but I am anti-project. Don't tell anyone, though.
Steve is part of the wonderful world of corporate America. No, it's not all bad. The pay is good. His benefits and vacation time are great, at least for now, and he is rewarded for his initiative etc. Don't think I'm knocking capitalism or free enterprise. It's the culture and language that can be unsettling at times.
I hate the term 'Human Resources.' I don't mind the fact that there are departments that handle that sort of thing. In large companies it makes sense. I just find the term rather crass. It makes me think that people are like 'natural resources.' Like they can drill a few more feet or dig another mine and harvest some more people.
Meetings! These people love meetings. Steve actually attended a meeting on.....conducting more efficient meetings. It's like watching Office Space but with a pay check.
Or the way to people trying to move up in the company can adopt, at the drop of a hat, the philosophy of the new Vice-President of......(insert generic department here).
At least the food at the parties is good.
Anyway Steve's been a very busy boy lately. Also, my very good friend Lea is coming for a visit this weekend and will be staying with us. Lea and I go way back and have a history. She's also shared our bed before and I think we'll give Steve a treat this weekend.
Moving on.
I recently saw Let the Right One In. A Swedish vampire flick that really reinvigorates that genre. Wow! Pretty amazing stuff. I'm not a horror fan in particular but I'm always amazed when a film can breath new life into a tired, stale subject matter. This movie is not....not Twilight. I have a sinking feeling Hollywood will remake this movie and do what Hollywood so often does.
Man! I'm snarky today. Strange because I'm in a terrific mood.
Have a great weekend.
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2 comments:
Glad to hear all is well.
I enjoy reading your blog and am happy even to hear a mundane update.
Snark is a certain kind of energy, often associated with calling them as you see them, which is often related to freedom. Which when applied (and usually frowned on my HR) makes one full of it. Your posts are always good, and I like your take on the corporate world. I am convinced it is just high school with benefits.
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