Girls really do marry guys just like their Dad
In any other work setting, this would not fly, but it is a different scenario where I work. Now keep in mind, the people I have worked with are like family. They were there for my interview, my 1st house, the proposal, getting Tiger, the wedding, the 2nd house, pregnancy, and all of the small events in between. These are my peeps.
Now keep in mind, my doc has said nothing about bed rest as of yet and I am fine. Charles (and my Dad!) have been pushing for me to work from home. Sigh. Here is my dealio with that. At work, I know I will stay out of trouble. The staff won't let me do anything I shouldn't. I also love the social aspect of the place. If I am at home, I want to clean, organize. People constantly say I should go relax. My way of relaxing is painting the exterior of the house, in the summer, and then doing yard work. Sitting with my feet propped up is like a prison sentence. Plus it makes my feet feel numb. They say I should swim in the pool to relax. People- its cold. I sink. Now if I am in the pool while doing some gardening around the pool- that's another story. Floating in a pool- BLAH.
So I guess I should get to the story. Charles was pushing hard for me to work from home. I said I'd do 1/2 days soon. He wanted me to start now. On Monday I told him I probably would (keep in mind on Monday after work my student org had an evening mtg that I could have gone to but I left a lil before 4 so technically in my defense it was sort of a half day...!). Long story short, Charles had a talk with my boss. (Again, if I was in corporate this would be mortifying but we tailgate w/ my boss so its different). Needless to say I got called into the Dean's office thos morning :o
That is sooo something my Dad would have done.
My boss is so sweet tho. He and Donna didnt want to mention that Charles contacted them but as soon as I walked in and knew what was going on I told them Chaz was in big trouble. They were so sweet tho. They offered to put a camera in my office so I can still see people; they offered to put in a recliner; they told me I could work whatever hours I want from home. Not many bosses would do that. I realize that. So I guess I will do stupid half days :( I have seperation anxiety. Plus if I go into labor I am home alone instead of on campus where most everyone I know is.
So my IT guys at work are doing the VPN remote desktop access to my laptop so I can do things from home.
So I need to act all mad at Chaz but shhh- secretly I think it was cute. Oh and don't get me started how he is now like my folks hero.
Now keep in mind, my doc has said nothing about bed rest as of yet and I am fine. Charles (and my Dad!) have been pushing for me to work from home. Sigh. Here is my dealio with that. At work, I know I will stay out of trouble. The staff won't let me do anything I shouldn't. I also love the social aspect of the place. If I am at home, I want to clean, organize. People constantly say I should go relax. My way of relaxing is painting the exterior of the house, in the summer, and then doing yard work. Sitting with my feet propped up is like a prison sentence. Plus it makes my feet feel numb. They say I should swim in the pool to relax. People- its cold. I sink. Now if I am in the pool while doing some gardening around the pool- that's another story. Floating in a pool- BLAH.
So I guess I should get to the story. Charles was pushing hard for me to work from home. I said I'd do 1/2 days soon. He wanted me to start now. On Monday I told him I probably would (keep in mind on Monday after work my student org had an evening mtg that I could have gone to but I left a lil before 4 so technically in my defense it was sort of a half day...!). Long story short, Charles had a talk with my boss. (Again, if I was in corporate this would be mortifying but we tailgate w/ my boss so its different). Needless to say I got called into the Dean's office thos morning :o
That is sooo something my Dad would have done.
My boss is so sweet tho. He and Donna didnt want to mention that Charles contacted them but as soon as I walked in and knew what was going on I told them Chaz was in big trouble. They were so sweet tho. They offered to put a camera in my office so I can still see people; they offered to put in a recliner; they told me I could work whatever hours I want from home. Not many bosses would do that. I realize that. So I guess I will do stupid half days :( I have seperation anxiety. Plus if I go into labor I am home alone instead of on campus where most everyone I know is.
So my IT guys at work are doing the VPN remote desktop access to my laptop so I can do things from home.
So I need to act all mad at Chaz but shhh- secretly I think it was cute. Oh and don't get me started how he is now like my folks hero.
posted by Dr.Jeeeol | 11:25 PM
3 Comments:
That is soooo sweet - I think you're so lucky to have so many people family and even non-related that care about you so much! Loving the red carpet treatment from work! But I totally understand the bed rest fears - I get lonely staying home taking care of Caitlin missing my work friends! Maybe 1/2 time will be the perfect combo! Good Luck!
cuteness.
ps- you know you can always call me if you need me, and if you remind em, I'll give you my work number... I'm the one answering the phones anyways!
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