We joke at work about having to work a whole 5 days straight. Seems like we get quite a few days off in the year. We only had three days last week and next week we have Wednesday off (the students go home early and do not eat lunch at school). So, we joke around complaining we have to work all week. We know we are very lucky to have such a great schedule (unless of course, you need the hours in your paycheck, then its not such a great thing).
One of my staff members is cooking this week. I like for everyone to be cross-trained so that when somebody is out, its not such a disruption. I also believe that your have to walk in some body's shoes to really understand their job. Once you see what somebody has to do and what makes it easiest for you when your doing their job, I believe you are more likely to appreciate them and what they do. For instance, today since I was doing the other job of the person who is doing my job, I had to do the bagging. It is very time-consuming. The "cook" had to help me out with all the jobs she usually does since it was taking me forever to get it all done. When your not used to something, it just takes you longer. I was bagging thinking, Geez, I am glad I don't have to do this all the time. I do really enjoy cooking. I know its mostly heat and serve but I still enjoy it. I also make tuna, chicken and turkey salad every week for teacher salads we sell. I get great feedback from the staff about how they enjoy the nice salads we make.
So, today was different, but a good day. I got another story (from a first grader today) for my book. Reminds me I better go write it down. Every day I get another story is a great day. 9 more for the month. (My New Year's Resolution is 10 stories per month). Hey, maybe I will be able to up the amount per month. Now that would be really, really great.
All is well. (4 more days to go till the weekend)
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