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Bragging Rights

It’s no secret that I don’t have what I would call my dream job but once in a while, it is rewarding and fulfilling beyond what I’d have thought possible.

I had a rough week that started on Saturday as we had to work due to Month End/Mid-year Review. This meant a lot of complaining from my crew and some on my part too, as I had to forego the annual Crab Feed but, I knew it was a sacrifice I had to make. It was a small consolation that I don’t have to do that very often. Then on Tuesday, we had to let someone go from the management team. I had been dreading it for a week and sure enough, it was just awful. I knew it had to be done but she was shocked and upset and you could just tell it was hard for the whole team to see her go. Then, I ended yesterday in a counseling session with a difficult associate. Again, I knew it would be for the good of the department but dudes, I really did NOT want to confront this person. I planned out what I was going to say ahead of time and I thought that I would start by pointing out some “anomalies in task time.” Wrong approach. She literally could not get past the word “anomaly.” She asked me repeatedly, "Are you sure you mean anomaly?!" I was reminded at one point of The Princess Bride: “You keep using this word inconceivable… I do not think it means what you think it means.” I was afraid nothing I had to say would sink in and it took an hour and a half to make my point and get through all of the issues we needed to discuss.

I was so happy and a little relieved this morning when I turned on my computer to find the following email from my Assistant Supervisor who attended the counseling:

Subject: A little humor

For a little levity on a serious issue... I think you used the correct word. I wondered if she was thinking of amoeba...


[uh-nom-uh-lee]An anomaly is any occurrence or object that is strange, unusual, or unique. It can also mean a discrepancy or deviation from an established rule.
[uh-mee-buh]
The common name for a number of species of naked unicellular protozoans of the order Amoebida; an example is a member of the genus Amoeba.


Thanks for your expert help Skye. I really appreciate your wisdom, patience and skills. You're truly amazing!Happy Friday.