Seven long weeks later, internet is back at the house. We decided to take the DSL route instead of the normal cable modem. Fact is, I am finding (as this is my first chance to really use it), it is faster than the modem was! Of course, what must be considered is the company that provided the old service. I've used them off & on for 25 years, and my customer satisfaction level has not upticked once that entire time. Thank goodness we're not subject to an internet monopoly in Michigan.
Tonight I hope to show off, as I am participating in the bowling party to end any party I've been with; at least ten other people plan to show up to watch me blow them away. I'm not one to brag, but see what happens when I actually tape old bowling shows from ESPN Classic and actually review the shots slow-motion? I can't believe the pointers I picked up about methods & execution. It seems so elementary, but somehow there was a block in thinking about that. No longer.
Work is still the same; I still can't get the day shift until we hire more part-timers to cover. What type of grown men are we hiring? One came in for an interview and was told he'd be getting the afternoon shift. "No, that's not acceptable. I'll have my mom call you! No, I'll have my mom call the manager!" If that is your only job, and you're a raw 20-year old not in college, what gives them the right to dictate shifts? I've been there five years and am 14th out of 60 in seniority, and still subject to the same rules everyone is.
They still hired the guy. Amazing.
And what happened to the flawless, all good-news day? The day we finally get the internet up, we lose half the lights in the house due to an electrical short! I can't use the kitchen at all with the exception of the stove & refrigerator. It's another landlord issue, and for readers keeping up, he hasn't stepped up yet. Remember, trust in us is important... but yet if you hold the deed, you should show some interest in your property.
