Good news and not so good news.
May 3rd, 2008 by Eve
The good news is that I’m the firm’s Employee of the Quarter and will be for… well, the rest of the quarter, go figure. Being singled out in front of everyone at lunch today was kind of embarrassing. I got a little sarcastic when they asked for a speech. However, the recognition for my efforts, particularly in conjunction with my annual review last month, was nice.
I don’t think I work all that hard, although everyone else seems to think I do. (Work smarter, not harder, SUCKERS! ) I don’t think I’m a very good role model for other employees, as I tend to mouth off to the wrong people and scowl a lot. But I do thrive on deadlines and stress, and I usually perform well under pressure. I get along extremely well with my boss, and I usually have interesting work today.
I’m very fortunate to work with an attorney who is fun, intelligent, capable and challenging enough that I don’t get bored.
The not-so-good news is that last week, I had a consult with a specialist for some of the TMI health issues I’ve been struggling with for the past several months. The doctor had a few ideas about what could be going on, but couldn’t confirm anything until I’ve undergone an unpleasant outpatient diagnostic procedure. That’s scheduled for May 29. It will be done under conscious sedation — which is good, because I have hangups about general anesthesia. At least, after that, I’ll know what’s wrong.
I have a smattering of an idea about what procedure you will have to go through (I’m still assuming though) either way–I hope it goes well and I REALLY hope that whatever it is, it will be the lesser of whichever evil might be suspected by the doctor.