Since I digitize people's photos and have to look at them to see if they need adjustment, I think I will have fun by making up stories about what was happening. If it is a client I know well, I might just ask them the real story about one set, and depending on how that is received, I might even share the fun story I made up! Thanks for the idea Drew
That's a fantastic idea, I'm sure you'll be able to come up with some great stories. You can also come up with a story for the first photo from this newsletter :)
I used to work for a real estate appraisal database and we would get these huge piles of data. Sometimes there would be pictures of a client's yard with a dog in the background. We used to cut out the dog photos and pin them up in our cubicles. Making it fun!
Oh, man. I've had some fun at work before I knew how important it was. One time I was dared by Coworker Ken to use the phrase, "Travesty of justice" in a phone conversation with a client. I was in charge of procuring radioactive isotopes for a laboratory and was always looking for better prices. Upon receiving a high price from a regular supplier I peered over my cubicle at Ken and replied, "That is a travesty of justice!" Mission accomplished.
I resonate with your first internship experience. On my first day of a summer contract at a federal government agency, I had completed my work by 10am. My boss was miserable about that. I was so b-o-r-e-d. From that point on I took on zero summer jobs. Instead, I chose contracts that allowed me full self-management and self-direction. So delightful!😊
Since I digitize people's photos and have to look at them to see if they need adjustment, I think I will have fun by making up stories about what was happening. If it is a client I know well, I might just ask them the real story about one set, and depending on how that is received, I might even share the fun story I made up! Thanks for the idea Drew
That's a fantastic idea, I'm sure you'll be able to come up with some great stories. You can also come up with a story for the first photo from this newsletter :)
I used to work for a real estate appraisal database and we would get these huge piles of data. Sometimes there would be pictures of a client's yard with a dog in the background. We used to cut out the dog photos and pin them up in our cubicles. Making it fun!
Haha, I love it. It's like Where's Waldo but for dogs, so even better!
Oh, man. I've had some fun at work before I knew how important it was. One time I was dared by Coworker Ken to use the phrase, "Travesty of justice" in a phone conversation with a client. I was in charge of procuring radioactive isotopes for a laboratory and was always looking for better prices. Upon receiving a high price from a regular supplier I peered over my cubicle at Ken and replied, "That is a travesty of justice!" Mission accomplished.
Word or phrase challenges is common in the stand-up comedy world as well. Thanks for reminding me of a great way to add a bit of fun.
I resonate with your first internship experience. On my first day of a summer contract at a federal government agency, I had completed my work by 10am. My boss was miserable about that. I was so b-o-r-e-d. From that point on I took on zero summer jobs. Instead, I chose contracts that allowed me full self-management and self-direction. So delightful!😊
A lot of people think having a job where you don't have to do anything is ideal, but it really just gets so boring!
Another great article Drew. Thank you so much. You are an inspiration!
Thank you, Lauren!