Wednesday, January 30, 2008

Work sucks and the neverending emails.

Wow did today suck. I guess it was about time the honeymoon with my job came to an abrupt end. I'm one week shy of my 3 month anniversary. I signed a document when I was hired that stated I had to return my hire-on bonus if I quit before a year. During today's meeting, I was wondering if they meant before or after taxes, because suddenly quitting seemed like a good idea. My position is a politically charged one. Everyone thinks they can do my job, and for years, these people did. But, they didn't do a very good one, which is why they hired experts like me. So long story short, I had to stop off at Trader Joe's and grab a bottle of red wine--Sebastiani's Cabernet. To top it off, I'm pretty sure I have a sleeping disorder because last night I barely slept at all and no matter how much or how little sleep I get, its never enough. No more work talk--its ruining my red wine buzz.


So, I briefly mentioned a few posts back that I'm "talks" with a 40 year old. Well, we've been emailing each other for what seems like weeks now. We exchanged phone numbers during these exchanges, and yet no phone calls. I have a rule--never call a man. But his excuse for not calling me is "writing allows for a deeper communication". Is it just me or is that the lamest fucking thing ever. The truth is I can careless if this guys calls me or not, and I told him that via email, of course. But don't give me some lame excuse about why not. And don't tell me emails are expressive, because phone convos are just as expressive, especially since you can literally hear expressions in people's tone. It takes me like 15 minutes to respond to his emails because they are extra long. I haven't necessarily lost interest yet, but I'm about 1 email away from just dismissing this guy altogether. Am I overreacting? Maybe I'm just super impatient, but lets get to the point already. Everyone has their weird quirks and I don't know, I just don't feel with dealing it with it. Maybe I'm just getting old.

3 comments:

Anonymous said...

well, im with you. i hate long emails. call me, lets discuss...i dont want to get carpal tunnel while deciding if we are meant to be together. i say you break the rule and pick up the damn phone.

im glad that the job is challenging you finally. just last week you were complaining about being bored. let the fun begin.

i have much to tell you about my new life as an investment banker tomorrow...

Anonymous said...

btw, i am wise to your game with this new livejournal account. you sneaky little cunt.

cherie said...

totally dude. but you know my rules, im not going to pick up the phone, i think im just going to send one more email and im over it.

p.s. bout' time i have a rich friend! get ready to have no life though...
and yeah, livejournal doesn't support blogger, so i had to join just to comment. you all need to just get on blogger already.

p.s.s you coming up some time? i'm out of town 15-18, still not sure if im going to mexico city...