My boss is often out of town. When she's at the office she is extremely busy. Today was the first time we had to chat since I started in late June.
She shared that she had heard many good comments about my work, and me, from people in her group and those in other groups. There are some meetings coming up which I would not have to attend since I am not a permanent employee. I told her, though, that I was very interested in learning ways to more effectively perform my job.
She then reminded me of something she said at the interview. After 6 months, they will look about 2 years down the road to determine if there would be enough work to justify brining me on permanently. Then she added that, since I am respected in several other departments, I might well be offered a job by one of those. One of these departments is more technically oriented, which I am especially well prepared for. It is far too early to get an inkling of how this will play out, but I have reason to be hopeful.
Were I to be offered a permanent position, I would be thrilled but not only because I need a good job with great benefits. This company is one of the small minority of corporations that will pa
Danya (imported) wrote: Sat Jul 24, 2010 7:05 pm
y for Gender Reassignment Surgery. I
double-checked last night.
Whether or not I am hired on there, I will proceed with GRS for several reasons. I need to be even more cautious with my money to ensure this works out. If I become their employee, I will likely need to wait a year to be eligible for a leave of absence. The wait would be worth it.
'X' and I attended the concert at Millinnium Park this evening where Franz Liszt's Piano Concerto #2 was performed. The pianist was technically very fine. It seemed the sound from orchestra and piano were not well balanced. This piece no longer excites me the way it did in my high school days, but it was enjoyable. I was not moved by Stravinsky's "The Fairy Kiss"
Danya (imported) wrote: Sun May 24, 2009 7:51 pm
. For the first time in my life, I
feel asleep at a live performance! Of course, having gotten no more than 6 hours sleep the night before and working all day contributed.
I'm a big fan of some of Stravinsky's earlier works like "The Rite of Spring." Back when it was first performed, it was considered revolutionary. The late "The Fairy's Kiss" seemed too conventional.
My favorite part of the concert was the final work, Tchaikovs
he way out, I saw that the Chicago Symphony Orchestra will be giving a free Millennium Park concert on a Sunday in September. I don't want to miss that.
My friend 'X' and I stopped for burgers at "The Billy Goat." Years ago, there was a Saturday Night Live skit based on this joint. I think Bill Murray and John Belushi were in it. They took orders and repeated something like "Cheezeboger, cheezeboger, no fries, cheeps." Back then, I didn't think such a place actually existed. It does and they speak just as they were portrayed in the skit.
The deceased owner used to own a goat. He would take it with him to places that would not normally allow a goat in!
Once, he tried to take the goat to a Cubs game. He, or at least the goat, was refused. The guy put a curse on the Cubs and they haven't done well since!
at having fun and enjoying life on a very regular basis. That may keep me offline for a time.