I know I did an entry this morning- on this computer. Here goes again.

SO stayed home from work again. I really think that he is headed for medical retirement. His job is taking a lot out of him. He hasn't fully recovered from the flu-of course working from home while sick didn't help. He is not bouncing back like he normally does. He also saw how much he would get on medical retirement and it would be enough for us to survive on if I continue working. Especially if we moved back to Illinois. We'll see what happens.

After today, I can see what this job would be like for me. I do not think that I want this kind of stress again. We are short handed in the office. Although I like helping people, my health would not be up to the task. We will see what the rest of the 120 days will be like.

My manager is out, and 2 of the others are out unexpectedly. That leaves two fully trained and 1 that can only do some of the work. OOPs, not enough people. And of course, when I explain the long wait, customers say they'll wait-until 2 hours go by. Then they get upset and want to get the manager. (Who is an acting manager-which means it is one of the fully trained employees) which delays helping others even more. Crazy office. I have been trying to get people to call-but they want to talk to someone in person!

I am taking lunch an hour later than normal. (I am not upset-but offices do work better on routines.) Starting next week I won't even have a desk, since they get there 'new hire' in. Talk about confusing. The feel of the office is high stress, and the employees have not adjusted to all the changes. Now, lets see if I feel the same way by the end of January ok.

Enough of a rant.

Talk to you all tomorrow.