Stressed Out - Glad It's Vacation Time
I usually try not to vent many of my personal problems on this blog, but I gotta say that lately I have been stressed out. Much of it has to do with my job which has caused me more personal turmoil than I envisioned. My work as a environmental health specialist has gotten me into more conflicts with developers and homeowners than I'd like. People don't like to hear that they can't put a house on their land. It pisses them off. I also don't care for writing violation letters to people that in return gets lawyers involved. Lately I have been second guessing some of my work which has made my nerves even more of a wreck. So add the stresses of work to all of the chores that need to be done before winter (wood cutting, harvesting, and preserving), to my lack of free enjoyable time, and financial stress and you get a person that needs a vacation. Luckily we're heading to Oregon tomorrow. Maybe I can replenish. Take care everyone.
posted by BurdockBoy @ 8:42 AM
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Well if it is any consolation to you at all please remember you are on the right side of this issue. Yes people get pissed off, especially out west where folks haven't let die the idea of manifest destiny...don't they know that if everyone's destinies are made manifest then we'd be in a hell of a pickle?
Vacation well.
Hit me up when and if you're neaarby.
I am heading to S. Central ORE next week for a work trip, and will be in places like Silver LAke, Lakeview and Paisley... maybe e'en Plush.
Hey, sorry to hear it. Yes, try for some personal replenishment time: I know it's hard to fit in, but sometimes just a little time can be magical.
Enjoyed seeing the redneck glimpse, but you have my sympathies about the neighborhood! I lived in rural Nebraska for a while in my 20's, and was always a bit confused/put out by the sign in the GROCERY store; "Jesus is Lord Over Nebraska!"
Just Nebraska? Wow! I was also told by my beer-drinkin',speedin' rednecky co-worker that I was going to hell; she was sorry for me, because she thought I was nice, but I was still going to hell because I didn't go to her church...
It was tiring, yes.
el:
Thanks. I just enforce the rules, but the enforcing part is what some people don't get. They want to be the exception. I guess I'll just keep crackin'.
crall:
I'm going to Saturday market in Corvallis> If the forum thing is going on I'll stop by.
gtr:
let the replenishing begin. I'm in Oregon right now enjoying a lovely warm evening.
The actual town of Sandpoint really isn't that bad, but the rural areas....whew. And actually, I think Jesus really does only hang out in Nebraska. He makes those awesome storms they get.
Enjoy the break, Burdock...and keep your eyes open for a more stress free job. Best to you!
Sorry to hear about your stress in your life.
I could tell you story about a friend of mine who want to make a simple ordinance about keeping your property not looking like the local dumb. they only thing I'll say it didn't "go well"
It seem people here are touchy about there property rights.
Have a great time sound like the rest will be good for you.
I hope you get that much needed rest. It doesn't sound like you have an easy job...it would certainly stress me out trying to deal with those confrontational situations.
T.Fool:
I guess I'm looking, but the job I have really is a pretty good one. At least I feel as though I am holding on to some of my morals. Still, who knows what the future will bring.
Peppy:
People are definitely touchy about property rights. Many don't realize how interconnected everything is. I just don't have the time to give ecology lessons everyday.
Carla:
So far I've been enjoying myself. The weather really has been lovely.
I found your journal through another one I watch, don't remeber which, but I really enjoy it. With your frustration with work and people, I figured I could chime in and say I understand.
I work at an Env. Laboratory where we test water and make sure towns and businesses are in compliance with the law and their testing schedule. And although not the same as yours, it sounds very much related. People freak out when we tell them how it is, thinking we're at fault for getting the state on them, causing them to "waste" money, and hearing the whole "this is stupid and I don't see what I have to do it- I'm not hurting anyone" argument day after day.
It gets tiring, frustrating, and a real pain in the neck. But think about all the good that you are doing. There are more people than you can imagine that respect and appreciate what you do. Besides, people are stuborn and are always more willing to say something negative to you than positive.
A vacation sounds like a great idea. Recharge and when you come back, remember that what you do is important and there would be a lot more environmental headaches and unhappiness without you doing your job. People forget that when their world is healthy and happy, they reap the benefits. :)
have fun in Oregon and enjoy the time :)
vio 121:
Thanks for stopping by and commenting.
I always though that regulatory work would be fascinating-you know stopping things that shouldn't happen, putting limits on activities, and while it is rewarding it's difficult. I'M A PRETTY EASY-GOING PERSON AND SOMETIMES I FEEL LIKE A COP. (whoops Caps lock)
Water testing huh. I was on the other end and collected the samples and delivered them to the lab.
Vacation was great. And I can't say that it's good to be back. Especially from Oregon because it really felt like home.
Mone:
Thanks. I did enjoy the time I was there. Wish it was another month or so.
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