As for the project...I have to say that I enjoyed this project more than any other project that I can remember. I enjoyed the mix of leadership and technical that is lacking in my regular day to day. It was a new challenge that I think I needed. It felt good after a hard day of issues to look back and see what was accomplished. I was lead to the contractors, so I had to deal with the people issues. However, when they had a technical problem, I was the person they would come to. It felt good that most times, I could take care of the technical problem without the need of the help desk. I have to admit that my morale at work has been continually dropping, and I think this was a good change of pace to put me back where I needed to be. In all honesty...I'm going to miss the project. However, I'm NOT going to miss being away from my family so much. It's good to be home and back to some sort of normal schedule.
I'm also going to try to maintain my positive attitude towards my regular duties as they return on Monday. I feel as though I'm going through the motions at work. There is no challenge at all, and I feel that some of the work is trivial at best. (Those work requests suck the life out of me like no other) Without going into too many details, there are other things going on that have been draining. So, I'm not looking forward to going back to any of those things.
However, since working with some of these contractors, I'm very thankful that I have a job. Some of these guys were good at what they do, and they deserve more than trying to come up with a small contract job here and there. I remember when I got laid off from Barrister, and it was a terrible overwhelming feeling. I had compassion for all of these guys - Especially for the ones I had to send home because they just weren't cutting it or lack of work. So, I'm going to try my best to keep a positive attitude about my job. It provides for my family, and that's the real reason we all work anyhow isn't it? I've thought about looking for another job, but I feel pretty secure at CompuCom. I feel like I'm recognized by most people for what I do, and I do work with some good people whom I count as friends.
So, the project has taught me a few things...
- Respect and be thankful for your job - Try to maintain a positive attitude
- The customers at these locations were friendlier than no other - Try to be friendly to everyone you meet (be remembered for your kindness)
- A change of pace may be just what the doctor ordered
- Sometimes you need to make "Executive Decisions" (it's what I called them) - decisions that allow for forward movement when no one else could make them
- ...and never eat a Burger King Jalapeno and Cheddar (spicy puke) Burger
