Sometimes, when one begins to complain about the weather, it pays to see what other people are dealing with weather-wise. The forecast for tomorrow (for the South Pole) is a high of 40 below with a chance of snow and overcast. The wind chill is expected to be about 86 below. Now, something like that immediately causes one to pause and be thankful for what seem to be the small things in life.
Today was OK for me regarding weather, but work was a bummer. It seems things are breaking faster than we can repair them. I know the building is only a year and a half old, but this is getting ridiculous. Part of the problem, as I found out today, is contractors that do a shoddy job and try to cover it up. It works for awhile, then something happens and everything goes down the tubes.
On a better note, we have a new housekeeper who seems to be doing a good job. She garnered three compliments today from different people, and seemed to pick up on the job rather quickly.
Now, before you go off and say, “It’s just a housekeeping job. How hard can that be?” I need to tell you that this is in a nursing home, and the job is not menial, not mundane, and certainly not for those unwilling to work or who don’t know how to take direction. The State of Kansas and CMS (Medicare and Medicaid) regulate nursing homes to the nth degree, including housekeepers. It’s not for the person with a casual or cavalier attitude toward work.
Tomorrow is Friday. That’s always good. Hopefully, things will sort of come together tomorrow at work and the weekend will be pleasant.
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