doing the hand jive
I just got back from our staff conference. They bring in all 180 employees to Austin for a yearly conference/training. It was great and I honestly feel very privileged to work with some incredibly talented and intelligent people. Here are some highlights:
We wore VERY cool t-shirts that said "Team Dallas" on them. Well, that is all of us except for 2. Those 2 are really better than us and their extreme importance forces them to uphold a special image of greatness. Team spirit doesn't match their wardrobe.
I learned that mid-afternoon naps are encouraged for improved productivity in the late afternoon/early evening. That is until I noticed my boss rolling her eyes and shaking her head, making a mental note to destroy anyone who tries to unchain themselves from their desk.
I learned how to escape a jungle by making a helicopter out of an erector set with my team. We were the only team who completed the task. *pumping fist in air and whooping* Turns out that all of those space ships that I created using legos as a kiddo has paid off with superior engineering and design skills.
Golf doesn't exist in my organization. It is a secret and possibly embarrassing event for our affiliate. I am the only person who manages a golf tournament for our org in Texas, and therefore I am ambiguous and awkward.
I am skilled at the game of Texas Hold 'Em as long as the chips do not belong to me. Oh, and until I go all in with hopes of a flush on the flop. Even though everyone at the table told me that they would have done the same thing, it was no consolation as my chips were swept away by my clever coworker.
Today, I learned that I am an extrovert, feeler, sensor and judger. This requires more explanation about my personality. In short, it means that I need plans, structure, I talk too much, and I need to have a connection with people. Sure, I can buy that.
I also learned that Roy is a very clear introvert. And, its probably not a good idea to vomit all of my thoughts, feelings, and opinions. Then, upon his thoughtful silence, impatiently demand a response and engaging conversation. Ah, this makes so much sense.
I have been changed for life.
But, right now, I am tired and sitting in an 82 degree condo with very little clothing on, because my electric bill was $200 last month. Turns out that Texas is hot and requires me to be half naked during the majority of the day.
Tomorrow I am going to OKC and I will be wearing a swimming suit at a water park in front of all of Roy's coworkers. He seems to enjoy this proposition, while I will put up a brave front as I pretend to be very confident in my body. I like the sun and water elements to this plan. I hate the coworkers and friendliness part.
I am not an introvert. I'm just antisocial.
We wore VERY cool t-shirts that said "Team Dallas" on them. Well, that is all of us except for 2. Those 2 are really better than us and their extreme importance forces them to uphold a special image of greatness. Team spirit doesn't match their wardrobe.
I learned that mid-afternoon naps are encouraged for improved productivity in the late afternoon/early evening. That is until I noticed my boss rolling her eyes and shaking her head, making a mental note to destroy anyone who tries to unchain themselves from their desk.
I learned how to escape a jungle by making a helicopter out of an erector set with my team. We were the only team who completed the task. *pumping fist in air and whooping* Turns out that all of those space ships that I created using legos as a kiddo has paid off with superior engineering and design skills.
Golf doesn't exist in my organization. It is a secret and possibly embarrassing event for our affiliate. I am the only person who manages a golf tournament for our org in Texas, and therefore I am ambiguous and awkward.
I am skilled at the game of Texas Hold 'Em as long as the chips do not belong to me. Oh, and until I go all in with hopes of a flush on the flop. Even though everyone at the table told me that they would have done the same thing, it was no consolation as my chips were swept away by my clever coworker.
Today, I learned that I am an extrovert, feeler, sensor and judger. This requires more explanation about my personality. In short, it means that I need plans, structure, I talk too much, and I need to have a connection with people. Sure, I can buy that.
I also learned that Roy is a very clear introvert. And, its probably not a good idea to vomit all of my thoughts, feelings, and opinions. Then, upon his thoughtful silence, impatiently demand a response and engaging conversation. Ah, this makes so much sense.
I have been changed for life.
But, right now, I am tired and sitting in an 82 degree condo with very little clothing on, because my electric bill was $200 last month. Turns out that Texas is hot and requires me to be half naked during the majority of the day.
Tomorrow I am going to OKC and I will be wearing a swimming suit at a water park in front of all of Roy's coworkers. He seems to enjoy this proposition, while I will put up a brave front as I pretend to be very confident in my body. I like the sun and water elements to this plan. I hate the coworkers and friendliness part.
I am not an introvert. I'm just antisocial.