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Getting used to stuff

Posted on August 11th, 2008 at 9:22pm

Since getting this new job, I've had to start getting used to stuff. Stuff like not having much free time and not having enough time to actually get enough sleep.

There are also other things.

I think, before I started this job, I used the phone um...twice in the previous four years? I hate the machine. I had a full-blown phobia over the damn thing and would be close to tears if someone so much as mentioned that maybe I should think about possibly using it.
When I first started my new job, I refused to pick up the phone when it rang. My new workmates would tell me that I'll have to do it eventually and that I'll get used to it.

Then they left me alone with it one afternoon and it rang. I was the only one there to pick it up. I answered it and was on it for a whole...two minutes? By the time I got off, I was sweating, shaking and damn near tears.

Almost three months on, I can answer my work phone. I've Sucked It Up and gotten used to it. I still hate it and still panic over having to make a call but I can use the phone.

I still can't leave an answer phone message but I'll get there some day. :)

4 Comments on "Getting used to stuff"...

 

Kim commented on August 12th, 2008 at 9:52am. (Permalink?)

I used to hate answering the phone or having to make a call using the work's phone too, but I got used to it (eventually).

 

Jem commented on August 12th, 2008 at 3:26pm. (Permalink?)

I totally know about the phone thing. Hatred for using the buggers is one of the main reasons why I never charge my mobile or carry it on me.

When I did my first bit of work / work experience as IT support for my college, we had to take it in turns to answer the phone. However, whenever my turn came up I'd make an excuse to not be in the office or that I was too busy on something else. This worked for ages, until one day we had mega panic rush because there was a Royal paying a visit, and all of the full time techs were occupied. I ended up answering the phone and it rang EVERY BLOODY MINUTE. T'was a sure fire way to get me over my phone phobia.

I don't think I'll ever be able to leave a coherant phone message though. :P

About the lack of free time... you'll learn to juggle it. Try not to procrastinate over small shit, and if necessary make todo lists. They're a god send both at work and at home.

 

Sam commented on August 13th, 2008 at 4:46pm. (Permalink?)

I hate leaving messages too. I can't leave a good one.. it's like, "Hi-its-Sam-I-just-want-to--BEEP. *rolls eyes*

Good for you. :-)

 

Nat commented on August 16th, 2008 at 8:24am. (Permalink?)

We have the exact opposite problem.
I use the phone so much my parents bought a new phone & Internet package :)

 

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