A little work note

So I guess it’s been a while since I actually blogged with something real. Well if you’re reading this, you must be bored to a degree that I never hope to be, so the least I could do is give you something semi interesting to read about.

Lets start with work shall we?
As you probably know, I’m filling a temporary spot in Talent Resources in TDA and so far it’s been a wonderful learning experience. While the actual work that I am doing is less then mentally stimulating, I’ve had a wonderful time meeting all the people in Entertainment up here who before now were simply names on email distribution lists. I now know a basic outline of how the hierarchy works up here. It still a bit of a mystery how a few folks got to be where they are… but that’s another conversation for another day.

So my days are filled with creating files, and doing mini research projects. Sometimes my only job is to play with a BlackBerry handheld to find fun new tricks for my manager. I know that sounds stupid, but it’s probably the most fun job I have. The rest of my hours are basically acting as a glorified paper handler. I don’t even really work with the data that’s on the pages. Let me give you a quick rundown of the most common paper trail to cross my desk.

  1. Talent Request comes to my desk
  2. I put it in a red folder with a blue card
  3. Red folder goes on manager’s desk
  4. Manager writes on the top corner and hands it back to me
  5. I transfer the data from the sheet into a database
  6. I make two photocopies of the sheet, and pass the red folder on to the Booking Agent
  7. I highlight selected information on each of the two copies and file them in a binder

And that’s about it. As you can see, there’s not much thought to it. It’s just a matter of getting the papers to interested parties quickly. Everyone around here waits till the last minute to complete things, and that puts us middle men in a crunch to make up for the lost time. Usually it’s doable, and I doubt they even notice that we’re doing it. But oh well. I guess it comes with the territory.

On par with my usual thing, I have found ways to take on little side projects for the department. I pitched a little idea for some database work that I think is going to take hold. They love the idea, and its just a matter of making sure it is financially feasible. After that I think it may secure me a good amount of work for the coming season. I’ve got my fingers crossed anyway.

I’m sure there is more to tell, but that’s all I can really think of right now. At least that all that’s really on my mind.

An now home life:
Things are really good at home. What I love is I don’t have to spend too much of my day thinking about it. Things just sort of work. Janey and I are a really good team and we help each other out a lot. I will admit that a lot of times we get in each other’s way because we’re trying to be helpful. It’s annoying to no end, but I love it. Isn’t that strange? We drive each other nuts and love it.

OK so that’s a pretty good update. I will talk more later today about my two really embarrassing experiences from yesterday.

Till next time,

R.

4 thoughts on “A little work note”

  1. Hey, just wanted to let you know that someone is reading these… Glad to hear everything is going well and hope they continue to. So, when does the busy season start with MMD?

  2. Woo Hoo! My efforts are not in vain… I didn’t know anyone but me read them. sounds good then. I will keep chugging them out so you know whats going on .

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