July 25, 2008

Week one coming to an end

Well, week one is about in the books. I'm heading in a little later today because we are traveling late into the evening and they don't need use until later this morning. We are about 3.5 days behind. Mostly due to system issues and conflicts with the training department. Training double booked people in classes.

So far this isn't going too well, but things did start shaping up yesterday. We were able to actually get some of the training of the new employees done and all the access seems to be available.

With Ktreva's grandfather dieing I was sure that I was going to have to end up leaving down here and miss more training time that would set me back even further. I'm not sure why, but they scheduled his memorial on August 2nd, so I'm not going to miss any time.

I'm still working to get this wrapped up in time for me to be able to come back for the Galesburg Heritage festival re-enactment I participate in. I at least want to get home for the weekend.

The good news is that I'm flying home tonight to spend the weekend with the family. I really miss Ktreva and the boys. It'll be good to see them again.

Posted by Contagion in Tales from the Work Place at July 25, 2008 07:33 AM | TrackBack
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Sorry 'bout the last comment... been drinkin'....
Bad combo.. ;)

Posted by: Wes at July 25, 2008 11:58 PM

Woow... that doesn't make sense at all..

Apparently, I farked up. The comment *before* that one was supposed to read: "I'm happy you get to come home to the family for the weekend. Stop by if you get the chance....

Please? :)"

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