Category Archives: Fun at Work

May 01 2013
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Fun at Work, Outdoor Fun

Day 219: Office Space

Wednesdays at work consist of meetings all day. Because it was actually nice, I had all of my meetings outside!

To my knowledge, this not something that happens at many places of work. Yet, it refreshes the mind. Sitting in the sun, appreciating the cool breeze promotes positive thinking. Instead of working at my desk wishing I was enjoying the weather, I’m enjoying the weather while working. It’s the best! (Except maybe when you then get a weird arm sunburn because you’re wearing a professional work blazer).

Apr 24 2013
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Around the House/DIY, Chicago Specific Fun, Fitness, Food/Drink Fun, Friends and Family, Fun at Work, Fun for Couples, Games, Guilty Pleasures, Holiday Fun, Nightlife, Online Fun, Outdoor Fun, Pamper/Beautify, Reader Suggested Fun, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Solitary Fun, Theatre Fun, Travel Fun

Day 212: The Oldest Post

This is the oldest post I never wrote. Day 212. April 24. APRIL TWENTY FOURTH?! It was a Wednesday. According to my calendar, I had my regular Wednesday work meetings. Nothing else.

Well I hope Barbara Streisand had a happy birthday!

 

Apr 18 2013
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Fun at Work, Solitary Fun

Day 206: Interviews

I’m hiring someone! It’s not my first time hiring interns, or as we call them, apprentices (due to the high level of responsibility they take on while in this educational position). It’s also not my first time hiring an apprentice for this company, but today is the first time I’ve had two hours of interviews (4 half hour introductory ones) in a row.

It requires stamina and the ability to hit the reset button for each person. I really enjoyed talking to most people, hearing about their background and goals. Some, like me, have worked in many areas of theater and are still finding their way while others are extremely focused on one aspect of theater. I understand and respect both, yet I look at it a little differently from the hiring perspective than, say, a mentor perspective. Except that for an educational position, I should be both, supervisor and mentor.

I’m looking forward to continuing to develop my skills as both and to bringing much-needed new member on to the team!

Apr 16 2013
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Chicago Specific Fun, Fun at Work

Day 204: Reassurance

Tonight I went to a work event where the artistic team introduced the next show. It was a small but fun event for staff, board members and special VIPs. Hearing the director talk about the play reminded me of why I work in the theater. Coming home from our amazing anniversary trip and going right into an intense week at work totally focused on a major fundraising event (the gala) had me feeling a little blue about my job. I love the company but am not working in an artistic capacity most of the time. Yet hearing him speak about the play reminded me that everything I do raises money that this company needs to do the work I love. I may not have the direct artistic impact now that I would like to have, but I am still contributing and working hard for theater I believe in.

Apr 13 2013
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Chicago Specific Fun, Food/Drink Fun, Fun at Work, Fun for Couples, Nightlife, Rheumatoid Arthritis

Day 200: Gala

Day 200 feels like a milestone as far as numbers go. As a day, it was pretty epic.

I got to work at 10:30am and got home from work at 1:00am the next day (today). It was our annual gala. My job was to talk to as many people as possible-introduce myself, talk up the company, and generally meet board members and subscribers/donors. Aka be outgoing and on my feet for several hours (like its your wedding)!

The first two hours went well. I talked to a lot of people and had fun doing so. Then came the sit down dinner with a program and awards. The trouble started when I tried to get up from this two hour meal. Two hours standing followed by two hours sitting equaled painful stiff feet. I spent the rest of the night oscillating between trying to talk to more people and sitting. I felt conflicted between work duties and physical necessity.

Thankfully this only went on for about an hour before most of the guests left. Afterward I could help clean up and transport people and things back to the theater without forcing myself to keep standing. The hubs-who attended and won a very cool beer-oriented silent auction item-was also a huge help at the end of night, carrying things and generally making my job easier.

All in all it was a fun night but I’m thankful to be at home resting for the rest of today.

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