It looks like another week of training videos for me. Fortunately, the topic was interesting although I fell asleep several times on the last segment. But I’m getting tired of watching software tips and tricks day in and day out.
The thought of working for another company is fast becoming appealing.
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
Tuesday, August 18, 2009
Stop Stealing My Work!
I got an e-mail from Susan, Wendy’s counterpart in Toronto. She was looking for certain files of a certain project and, since she wasn’t able to find them, asked me if I could find and send them to her.
I found out later that this was a project that I did back in April with Stephanie. Now, they’re beginning to work on it again — without me. That sucks!
I found out later that this was a project that I did back in April with Stephanie. Now, they’re beginning to work on it again — without me. That sucks!
Monday, August 17, 2009
Another Long Week
Well, it looks like another long week for me even though I’m taking my one remaining day of my 2009 vacation this Friday. Yes, it’s a four-day workweek for me, but I don’t want to spend my days reviewing InDesign, Photoshop or Illustrator.
When I learned from Tonie last week during dinner that she kept me in the team because the Toronto office needed a back-up in case they’re swamped, I began to understand why I was getting scraps from the table instead of the main course.
I don’t want to wait for work for days on end. I’ve got to remain creative, productive and useful. Menial work is okay from time to time to break the monotony, but I need and want to be gainfully employed.
If things won’t improve, I’m going to look for another gig next year. (Of course, I can start looking for work in another agency now, but I’m still hoping things will pick up soon. I love the company I work for.)
When I learned from Tonie last week during dinner that she kept me in the team because the Toronto office needed a back-up in case they’re swamped, I began to understand why I was getting scraps from the table instead of the main course.
I don’t want to wait for work for days on end. I’ve got to remain creative, productive and useful. Menial work is okay from time to time to break the monotony, but I need and want to be gainfully employed.
If things won’t improve, I’m going to look for another gig next year. (Of course, I can start looking for work in another agency now, but I’m still hoping things will pick up soon. I love the company I work for.)
Thursday, August 13, 2009
Epic Filing
This morning, the bigger Wendy asked me if I could help file the folders inside the boxes stored in her office. Of course, I said yes to anything that would keep me busy. She showed me two boxes, which I carried off to the filing cabinets.
I was done filing after two hours — or so I thought. When I told her that I was through, she showed me four more boxes. It was so backbreaking and exhausting that someone even commented that it was “epic.”
I didn’t mind because the task made the time go faster. Besides, I was going home an hour early because I was picking up my brand-new Jeep.
I was done filing after two hours — or so I thought. When I told her that I was through, she showed me four more boxes. It was so backbreaking and exhausting that someone even commented that it was “epic.”
I didn’t mind because the task made the time go faster. Besides, I was going home an hour early because I was picking up my brand-new Jeep.
Wednesday, August 12, 2009
Hungry and Sleepy
I’m now on a different InDesign CS3 course, Style Sheets, after finishing pre-press essentials yesterday. Because I wasn’t able to sleep well last night, I probably dozed off several times while watching the course’s online video.
Plus, I’m hungry. I only ate a quarter of my packed lunch because Tonie said that we’re having dinner at 3 p.m. somewhere. It’s almost 3:30 p.m.
Plus, I’m hungry. I only ate a quarter of my packed lunch because Tonie said that we’re having dinner at 3 p.m. somewhere. It’s almost 3:30 p.m.
Tuesday, August 11, 2009
Training Myself Again
With all the time on my hands, I decided to undergo video training. I began reviewing InDesign CS3 Prepress Essentials yesterday. It’s probably one of the most boring courses on lynda.com. I don’t know if it’s the monotonous voice of the instructor or if I was really sleepy, but I dozed off several times while watching the video. It’s a good thing I was done with that course today.
By the way, it was also Ice Cream Day today. I picked up two ice creams bars for the bigger Wendy and me. The smaller Wendy went out for lunch; and on her way back, grabbed four more bars, one for each. She didn’t know we already had our share. Anyway, she put them inside the freezer for future consumption.
A little while later, she dropped by my office, carrying a plate of quartered hotdog sandwich from Japa Dog, courtesy of Cathy, for sharing. It was good.
By the way, it was also Ice Cream Day today. I picked up two ice creams bars for the bigger Wendy and me. The smaller Wendy went out for lunch; and on her way back, grabbed four more bars, one for each. She didn’t know we already had our share. Anyway, she put them inside the freezer for future consumption.
A little while later, she dropped by my office, carrying a plate of quartered hotdog sandwich from Japa Dog, courtesy of Cathy, for sharing. It was good.
Friday, August 7, 2009
What to Do Next?
The day is almost done and I still have nothing to do. The smaller Wendy has none for me yet. She said that I should check with Cathy.
Cathy’s been in and out of the bigger Wendy’s office this morning, and I don’t want to bother her with my concerns. She used to bring me lots of work, like marketing collateral and rate sheets. I haven’t received any projects from her ever since. I hope there’s something in the works for me with all that teleconferencing with the client.
Stephanie’s been quiet, too, lately. I haven’t heard anything from her for months. I remember sending her a congratulatory e-mail when she got engaged, but that was a long time ago. She normally asks me to design posters and such.
But I heard from Tonie yesterday. What a surprise! She invited the entire Vancouver office (that’s the four of us) for dinner next week. We don’t know yet where she’s taking us and why.
At least, it’s the weekend. I have 48 hours all for myself, but I hope there’s real work for me come Monday. I’ve started solving crossword puzzles again, which is a bad sign that I’m bored and that I’ve got lots of time on my hands.
Cathy’s been in and out of the bigger Wendy’s office this morning, and I don’t want to bother her with my concerns. She used to bring me lots of work, like marketing collateral and rate sheets. I haven’t received any projects from her ever since. I hope there’s something in the works for me with all that teleconferencing with the client.
Stephanie’s been quiet, too, lately. I haven’t heard anything from her for months. I remember sending her a congratulatory e-mail when she got engaged, but that was a long time ago. She normally asks me to design posters and such.
But I heard from Tonie yesterday. What a surprise! She invited the entire Vancouver office (that’s the four of us) for dinner next week. We don’t know yet where she’s taking us and why.
At least, it’s the weekend. I have 48 hours all for myself, but I hope there’s real work for me come Monday. I’ve started solving crossword puzzles again, which is a bad sign that I’m bored and that I’ve got lots of time on my hands.
Still Looking Forward to Work
I had a short chat with the smaller Wendy early this morning on my way to the kitchen. I told her that it’s been pretty slow for me this week except for the two times she made me do PDFs of the online banners. She, on the other hand, has been extremely busy, putting in 10- to 11-hour days.
At least, her timesheet will look good. Mine will be dotted with ADMIN again.
When will things begin looking up for me again? I hope soon because I’m tired of spending entire days surfing the ‘Net. I’m running out of Web sites to visit. (I can’t even do personal stuff on my Mac because passersby can now see what I’m doing, thanks to my office’s furniture orientation.)
At least, her timesheet will look good. Mine will be dotted with ADMIN again.
When will things begin looking up for me again? I hope soon because I’m tired of spending entire days surfing the ‘Net. I’m running out of Web sites to visit. (I can’t even do personal stuff on my Mac because passersby can now see what I’m doing, thanks to my office’s furniture orientation.)
Wednesday, August 5, 2009
Recovering from Jet Lag
I think I’m finally recovering from my jet lag. I had a good night’s sleep last night and hardly tossed and turned. I actually dozed off a little while watching TV; so, I guess it was already time to put my head down.
I woke up at 5 a.m. refreshed, but I still fell asleep on the bus on my way to work this morning. Yesterday, I stayed awake on my ride to the office lest I slumber and miss my stop. I didn’t even bother to get some shut-eye on the way home so that I may be able to sleep early in the evening.
But I’m feeling homesick again. Work helps me get my mind off my family I have left behind in the Philippines; unfortunately, no one handed me work today.
I woke up at 5 a.m. refreshed, but I still fell asleep on the bus on my way to work this morning. Yesterday, I stayed awake on my ride to the office lest I slumber and miss my stop. I didn’t even bother to get some shut-eye on the way home so that I may be able to sleep early in the evening.
But I’m feeling homesick again. Work helps me get my mind off my family I have left behind in the Philippines; unfortunately, no one handed me work today.
Tuesday, August 4, 2009
Homesick and Jet-lagged
I’m now back at work, and waiting for me was some online banners to PDF. At least, there’s stuff for me to do to get my mind of my homesickness. I do miss Mom and Dad, my brothers, and my nephews and nieces terribly after being with them for a short three weeks. I plan to see them again in two years (Christmas 2011).
I probably have a few hours of sleep before coming to work, thanks to the 15-hour time difference between Manila and Vancouver. At home, I want to sleep, but I can’t; in the office, I feel sleepy, but I should fight the urge to catnap.
It seems they didn’t have a problem PDF’ing while I was away, except for when a new banner size came along. But all went well with the help of my manual that I left them. (I also got them charm bracelets with Philippine fresh-water pearls.)
I probably have a few hours of sleep before coming to work, thanks to the 15-hour time difference between Manila and Vancouver. At home, I want to sleep, but I can’t; in the office, I feel sleepy, but I should fight the urge to catnap.
It seems they didn’t have a problem PDF’ing while I was away, except for when a new banner size came along. But all went well with the help of my manual that I left them. (I also got them charm bracelets with Philippine fresh-water pearls.)
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