Jeff's Journal

There goeth my winning streak. Five weeks without a sick day. That hadn't happened in almost a year. The weather got me today, I think. Temperature dropped pretty far from yesterday and I think that affects my health. Doing a little better now than I was this morning so I'll probably make it... Sign in to see full entry.

I started the process of having my resume professionally written. I was looking into that when I got sick, then when I got better I felt I needed some stability, so now is finally the time. I feel even more strongly than ever that I'm too intelligent, educated and talented to continue in the job I... Sign in to see full entry.

Had a great time at church today--even better than usual. Had a long talk with Pat L mostly about children and family. I've known Pat since 1994 but we never said much more than hello to each other before. Makes me wonder whether she's ready to date again. It's only been about 7 months since Joe... Sign in to see full entry.

Well that was a screw up. The dentist didn't have me down for today but he did have me down for an appointment back in May which I didn't have. Now I'll have to make another appointment, more time off work yada yada yada. Oh well people make mistakes, but I think the Dr needs to take a look at his... Sign in to see full entry.

I'm kinda scared. I've been having some suicidal thoughts. I'm nowhere near committing suicide but I think I'm backsliding. I haven't had any thoughts for awhile now they seem to be coming back. Part of it was that I was sleepy. I took a nap and that seemed to help. But the fact that I haven't been... Sign in to see full entry.

My second sick day this week. I might not get paid for this one. If they had complied with the law and given me the accommodation they're required to give me, I wouldn't be missing all these days. I think I'll print out a few copies of "Worse than Incompetent" (see Jeff's Jot's) and send them to the... Sign in to see full entry.

I'm fed up. The health insurance fiasco. The paycheck fiasco. The leave bank fiasco. Raises canceled. Overworked. Underpaid. Equipment doesn't work. I used to think working for the state of Maryland was a pretty good deal. Not much money but lots of time off and plenty of security. It's not worth... Sign in to see full entry.

$685 for brakes. Ouch. The car may not be worth that much. Didn't have much choice though. Can't afford another car, can't drive this one without brakes. I'm having fun writing back and forth to Iris from the church. It makes me feel good to stand up for myself. I've been doing it for over four... Sign in to see full entry.

I guess I squeaked loud enough to get some action. They're talking about sending me to Howard County. Would that solve the problem? Being closer to home would help a lot but it may not be enough if I'm as badly overworked there as I am now Sign in to see full entry.

I'm being a squeaky wheel but I think the folks with the oil are deaf. After all those letters phone calls and emails, I didn't hear anything from anyone about my reassignment today. Of course some of the bigshots I sent letters too haven't gotten them yet, but I should have heard from the phone... Sign in to see full entry.