I understand that everyone has a different sense of what a good work ethic is, but I feel strongly that if you think working for an hour (still be AT work for 8) is too strenuous, then you shouldn't be in this industry. Meetings change times, their needs change, speakers on a whim will decide they need 3 more tables and 6 more flipcharts for an activity they think will be "fun". The nature of our business is a moving target. Strangely, that's one of the things I like about it. Unless of course, I'm the one moving the tables!
As we begin to emerge from this catastrophic recession, I feel that people are shocked that things are needed again. Shouldn't we be excited that there is more work to be done? Obviously if you are one of the unfortunate souls covering several peoples' positions you do not feel this way. But if you have been a slacker sitting in your office with nothing to do because there was no business, aren't you excited to have something to pass the day faster?
Apparently, not everyone shares my enthusiasm for business. I'm up to my eyeballs in BEOs, Room Diagrams, conference calls and invoicing. I'm exhausted, but I'm happy. To me, if there is no work to be done, there is no point for me to be at work. I would rather have a running to do list - prevents boredom and the ever growing addiction to facebook.
And now I have more options to tweet about. Yes, I still don't love that part...
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