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Feb. 14th, 2024 09:00 amYesterday was a bit of a struggle. We're still stuck in the weeds at the day job; the app update changed so much that we're still discovering gaps in the process folks weren't aware of. The past few weeks have been a steady barrage of requests to manually handle lab paperwork since nothing is making it to their new system. And, apparently, without the paperwork the samples will just have to chill in the fridge.
So far this week it's been a game of "nearly caught up, then some unforeseen issue busts me right back down again". Right now, one customer I've been given responsibility for is sending back orders with requests for very specific comments to be added. I think it should be fine once we're through the weeds with everything else and I can take on more recent reports, but for now it's the thing keeping me from QCing regular tickets coming in.
Our team meeting was interesting. My grand-boss is clearly unhappy about the way things rolled out, so IT is getting set to take a lot of heat during the debrief. I sincerely hope this leads to common-sense reform with our roll-out strategy and a greater emphasis on training, collaboration, and cross-communication. It's a genuine surprise we haven't been doing this all along, but...I suppose it shouldn't be. Most companies have an issue with siloed work processes tripping up departments that have to come into contact with them, so why should this be any different?
I guess I thought a company making sure that cleanrooms and other places were as uncontaminated as they need to be would have a cleaner, consistent, understandable process. It's concerning that there's this little training for newbies; documentation is non-existent, so a lot of us just joining this year are lost and the old-timers are too overwhelmed to offer much guidance. Again, this isn't a new issue! I'm not sure why I'm always so thrown when it happens. How many times will the football get snatched away before I realize this is the game?
Now that I'm settling into the way things work around here and I finally understand that completely-lost feeling is not a personal failing, I can approach the work with an attitude that encourages collaboration. I'd like to get a bit more agile with changes, but that comes with time I'm sure.
Again, if only the job paid more...
Today is a big day. Not only is it St. Valentine's Day; it's also Ash Wednesday, the first day of Lent. We're postponing tonight's "Curse of Strahd" game for our traditional dinner -- filet mignon and mushroom risotto. :9 I'd like to take a little time to iterate the recipe, but I'm not sure I'll have it. At lunch I'll need to run to the store for the ingredients, and much of the time after work will be spent on prep. I had designs on a homemade dessert tonight as well, but I don't think that'll happen either. I might be able to whip up something simple, like a strawberry shortcake. We'll see.
I think I'll piggyback on this holiday to curtail my smoking. There are a few social engagements where the drug will be featured, but beyond that I think a break is well past due. Now that the new year has "actually" started, it's a good idea to take some time being sober so I can give myself a better shot of...you know, being productive.
Writing is still very scary, but I think part of the problem is simply not reading enough. So really focusing on that as much as possible is something I'll try.
So far this week it's been a game of "nearly caught up, then some unforeseen issue busts me right back down again". Right now, one customer I've been given responsibility for is sending back orders with requests for very specific comments to be added. I think it should be fine once we're through the weeds with everything else and I can take on more recent reports, but for now it's the thing keeping me from QCing regular tickets coming in.
Our team meeting was interesting. My grand-boss is clearly unhappy about the way things rolled out, so IT is getting set to take a lot of heat during the debrief. I sincerely hope this leads to common-sense reform with our roll-out strategy and a greater emphasis on training, collaboration, and cross-communication. It's a genuine surprise we haven't been doing this all along, but...I suppose it shouldn't be. Most companies have an issue with siloed work processes tripping up departments that have to come into contact with them, so why should this be any different?
I guess I thought a company making sure that cleanrooms and other places were as uncontaminated as they need to be would have a cleaner, consistent, understandable process. It's concerning that there's this little training for newbies; documentation is non-existent, so a lot of us just joining this year are lost and the old-timers are too overwhelmed to offer much guidance. Again, this isn't a new issue! I'm not sure why I'm always so thrown when it happens. How many times will the football get snatched away before I realize this is the game?
Now that I'm settling into the way things work around here and I finally understand that completely-lost feeling is not a personal failing, I can approach the work with an attitude that encourages collaboration. I'd like to get a bit more agile with changes, but that comes with time I'm sure.
Again, if only the job paid more...
Today is a big day. Not only is it St. Valentine's Day; it's also Ash Wednesday, the first day of Lent. We're postponing tonight's "Curse of Strahd" game for our traditional dinner -- filet mignon and mushroom risotto. :9 I'd like to take a little time to iterate the recipe, but I'm not sure I'll have it. At lunch I'll need to run to the store for the ingredients, and much of the time after work will be spent on prep. I had designs on a homemade dessert tonight as well, but I don't think that'll happen either. I might be able to whip up something simple, like a strawberry shortcake. We'll see.
I think I'll piggyback on this holiday to curtail my smoking. There are a few social engagements where the drug will be featured, but beyond that I think a break is well past due. Now that the new year has "actually" started, it's a good idea to take some time being sober so I can give myself a better shot of...you know, being productive.
Writing is still very scary, but I think part of the problem is simply not reading enough. So really focusing on that as much as possible is something I'll try.
