pmsumner

Had a fab sleep. As written in an email this morning, isn't it great how happiness spreads throughout?

Work today, 0940->2000. Hopefully it shall be as much fun as yesterday.
Do you people out there realise, I've now been working in my team at T-Mobile for a year now? This stopgap job that I took on because I was desperate, and poor, and miserable has lasted a year. I never once thought I'd be there more than 6 months. Eek. And no real plans to stop being there anytime soon.

I was reading through the corporate bonus terms and conditions the other day. They are very very sneaky. The bonus measurement period runs from Jan-Dec, but they pay it out in April or May. The T&C state very clearly, that if you leave the company before it's paid, you don't get shit. Hence you could work there for a full year, help meet those targets, leave in March and not get a penny. In effect you're always going to lose out if you leave, either 4 months from the new year, or an entire year. Sneaky.

Two things that would make any boy happy.

I have beer.
I have pizza.







You want something else?

We've had this now for the 2nd time. I feel quite strongly about it, and have completed the survey both times. What's the point in not doing it? Then my point is not even being registered.

Questions.... scale of 1-5 where 5 is the best, 1 is the worst

1. I know what is expected of me at work: 2


2. I have the materials and equipment I need to do my work right: 4


3. At work, I havethe opportunity to do what I do best every day: 3


4. In the last 7 days, I have received recognition or praise for doing good work: 5


5. My supervisor, or someone at work, seems to care about me as a person: 5


6. There is someone at work who encourages my development: 5


7. At work, my opinions seem to count: 3


8. The mission or purpose of my company makes me feel my job is important: 5


9. My fellow employees are commited to doing quality work: 4


10. I have a best friend at work: 3


11. In the last 6 months, someone at work has talked to me about my progress: 5


12. In the last year, I have had opportunities to learn and grow: 5


13. I plan to be working for T-Mobile in one year's time: 1

In the words of Marc Cohn - "made my decision, and it's you all right".

OK, not quite appropriate, but they've been winging their way round my head all day - I did spent 3 and a half hours listening to him and the Divine Comedy on the way home, thanks my damned CD changer acting up.

Anyhow. I've found at least one job I am applying for in the north-west. I think I just needed the impetus to do it. And boy did I get it this last weekend.

I'm all excited now. Good stuff is happening.