Things I realized today...but need to remember tomorrow.

There will never be enough time in the non-profit world to get all the work done that needs to be done.
That stress is a reality, and stressed is how you feel.
There will ALWAYS be people calling thinking...saying that "IT IS IMPARITIVE THAT I SPEAK TO SOMEONE AS SOON AS POSSIBLE".
That if you do not find time within 13 hours to respond to people who stated the above, they will send an email, cc-ing all your bosses so that you never want to respond to them!
At least we have our health...or..health insurance...or jobs....or...oh, whatever.... (this soon may not apply).
That if I don't take at least 5 minutes "doing" my hair...I have a bad hair day, and people will comment on it.
That apparently, I found some sort of "nitch" within the "glam-rock" community, that I have received emails and phone calls from a certain glam-band that would like me to play with them (I'm SO NOT glam!).

At least I receive phone calls from certain "glam-bands" stating it is imperative they speak with me as soon as possible...
That shit don't fly -This one I have a tendency to forget quite often.
That non-profit jobs DO make people CRAZY...I was notified that generally people have a 6 month breaking point....I am coming upon that now.
Again..There will never be enough time in the non-profit world to get all the work done that needs to be done.
That because I've been so wrapped up in my job, trying to get things done...sitting in my chair for 8 hours a day (excluding the time it takes me to go out and get food..and bring it back to my desk to eat), I have not put people in my life-first.
That without people in my life, I have none.
That this IS just a job...and it should be split between three people.
That giving a shit about the Community doesn't mean they give a shit about you.
That looks ARE deceiving...and just because we care...don't think we really care about you...
That disillusionment can work for a little while...possibly 5 and a half months.
That money is what makes the world go around.

That finding a job is hard work.

So….we had our staff meeting.
There will be changes within the next week and a half. Changes that affect staff…or I suppose on that day, those that WERE staff.
Lay-offs have been pretty much promised. But Management states that they do not yet know whom…or rather, what positions.
The hours for the building will also be adjusted, in order to cut cost on staff fees.
This will start the beginning of October…along with the staff “reduction”.

I have only been employed here for about 5 months, and still have not yet implemented myself and my roll here. Other than the Room Rentals, I think I am Highly expendable.

We have all come together, had a meeting of staff, discussed how committed to this venture we are, and if we would be willing to take cuts in hours. As an example, work 20 hours a week rather than 40.

There are some people here at The Center who come from Non-profit backgrounds. They have not gone out into the Corporate world...ever. Some people, whom I feel may be effected by this change in hours have family. Like KIDS to support. One person mentioned that she has two kids, and no savings..and unemployment will NOT even cover her rent. Another co-workers partner has not been doing well health-wise for some months now. They NEED the health insurance.
I'm not sure that I will even have a job, as the ED has been doing his own work now for about a week now as I have been covering for someone else. But, I feel as if it comes down to me or them...I think I"ll give it to them. I feel that they may need it more than I do right now.

Guess that means that I WILL be unemployed in a matter of days now.....

No more COLA for me.

My band (the one I prefer playing with because of the harder rock covers) is playing at the Tempest on Friday, October 4th. I’m not too excited about this show, as last time we played there, we were told to put our equipment in the kitchen….
Anyway, it should be fun. First beer free to everyone I know that shows up…and on my income, that really is a treat!

Our next show after that is on October 31 at the Eagle.
If you are looking to show off your costume, this may just be the place to go!

We have a staff meeting here at 2p today.
No one seems to know what this meeting will entail, and if they do, they are not talking.
Some have brought up cut-backs, as in LAY-OFF’s.
Guess I’ll just have to wait and see if I’ll still be receiving my COLA…..
and...if I have to check the 11 new messages I have on my phone...

A whopping 21 voice mail messages for me today!!!

and I still have 13 messages from last week I didn't get to...

I just wonder....who the HELL is going to return these calls???!!!!
I've got work to do!

Did I mention that one guy called my boss because I didn't return his phone call in less than 13 hours?

I did receive this email today….which makes me feel a LITTLE better about the minute “raise” I received….

For organizations offering medical, dental & vision insurance to their staff, this has been a tough year. The cost to the Center alone for providing these benefits has increased 24% from 2001 to 2002.
Our benefits manager has informed us that to combat this increase, many organizations are asking their staff to pay between 10% to 50% of the premium costs for themselves. The impact to each staff member from this cost shifting can easily be as much as $200 per month out of pocket, excluding dependents.
After carefully discussing all the options that the Center has to reduce this large rate increase, the Center has decided to continue to pay the full premium cost for each staff member because we consider affordable health coverage a priority for all our staff.

I stand corrected.

My yearly increase now provides me with $3.50 extra every two weeks.

...I spent it all within 3 minutes at Lucky 13. My purchase.....ONE Past Blue Ribbon.