*sigh*
I'm tired. It's not even that "damn, I shouldn't have stayed up so late" tired. That I can just push through. This is so much deeper. At least it's not as bad as feeling truly depressed either.
Yesterday was truly draining at work.
It started out with our NAS (network attached storage) device suddenly not showing up on the network. Hmm. Guess it wasn't living up to the definition just then. Of course, this thing houses a majority of the files on the network. Ugh. After the 30-40 minutes it took for the thing to start back up, everything was fine with no apparent reason for the outage. Personally, I'd rather see a problem that has a reason I can find than one that doesn't.
After that, there was the usual assortment of error here and there, plus some signs of virus infection. Then, after lunch, it became apparent our outgoing e-mail wasn't... well... going out. I don't directly manage the e-mail server, which only made it worse because I was left to stress out until the person who does showed up. Feh.
So, yeah, I'm sure that took something out of me. And then there's the prospect of changing IP numbers for the company (including the Cortez paper). This should be far more simple than it will be. Most of the workstations use a DHCP server for their own IP numbers, so changing the server will cover that aspect. But almost all also refer to another server by IP number. Since its number will change, that means changing settings on 75+ computers. Gee, something to look forward to Sunday.
I'm also being called on to teach my former supervisor how to do my former job. Umm. Is it just me, or is that simply wrong? Nevermind that I've been out of that position for... two years? More? This really shouldn't be my responsibility.
And gaming's off for the weekend... but I don't even know if that's registering as a factor for me.
Also coming up, I'll have a good friend in town for a couple weeks. Though, while she's here, she'll be busy helping (or directing) her parents in fixing up their place and getting rid of some old things. I've offered to help. I'd like to help. I don't know how much help I'll be though. I'll be working as usual during this time. Heck, for five days of that period the other tech here will be on vacation, leaving me either at work or on call 24 hours a day. I'm sure I'll just be bursting with energy to spare. Feh.
Oh, and then there's the little discussion last night. My parents are considering getting a house built in Cortez. I guess it's their effort to stay ahead of bustle and growth. If they go that route, it'd probably be a year (or more) before they move. That would be good incentive for me to get out on my own, which wouldn't be a bad thing... except financially, I'm sure.
So... there's a fair bit on my mind. Maybe it's just adding up. Either way, I'm mentally and emotionally exhausted at this moment. I just want to collapse in bed and ignore the day.
No such luck.
Yesterday was truly draining at work.
It started out with our NAS (network attached storage) device suddenly not showing up on the network. Hmm. Guess it wasn't living up to the definition just then. Of course, this thing houses a majority of the files on the network. Ugh. After the 30-40 minutes it took for the thing to start back up, everything was fine with no apparent reason for the outage. Personally, I'd rather see a problem that has a reason I can find than one that doesn't.
After that, there was the usual assortment of error here and there, plus some signs of virus infection. Then, after lunch, it became apparent our outgoing e-mail wasn't... well... going out. I don't directly manage the e-mail server, which only made it worse because I was left to stress out until the person who does showed up. Feh.
So, yeah, I'm sure that took something out of me. And then there's the prospect of changing IP numbers for the company (including the Cortez paper). This should be far more simple than it will be. Most of the workstations use a DHCP server for their own IP numbers, so changing the server will cover that aspect. But almost all also refer to another server by IP number. Since its number will change, that means changing settings on 75+ computers. Gee, something to look forward to Sunday.
I'm also being called on to teach my former supervisor how to do my former job. Umm. Is it just me, or is that simply wrong? Nevermind that I've been out of that position for... two years? More? This really shouldn't be my responsibility.
And gaming's off for the weekend... but I don't even know if that's registering as a factor for me.
Also coming up, I'll have a good friend in town for a couple weeks. Though, while she's here, she'll be busy helping (or directing) her parents in fixing up their place and getting rid of some old things. I've offered to help. I'd like to help. I don't know how much help I'll be though. I'll be working as usual during this time. Heck, for five days of that period the other tech here will be on vacation, leaving me either at work or on call 24 hours a day. I'm sure I'll just be bursting with energy to spare. Feh.
Oh, and then there's the little discussion last night. My parents are considering getting a house built in Cortez. I guess it's their effort to stay ahead of bustle and growth. If they go that route, it'd probably be a year (or more) before they move. That would be good incentive for me to get out on my own, which wouldn't be a bad thing... except financially, I'm sure.
So... there's a fair bit on my mind. Maybe it's just adding up. Either way, I'm mentally and emotionally exhausted at this moment. I just want to collapse in bed and ignore the day.
No such luck.
Christ, that sounds like a workload. I really wish there was something I could do to help ease the stress you're obviously going through. And they certainly don't pay you enough for what you're going through. Is there any chance you can get a raise? Hell, is there any chance you can get competant assistance with the stuff you have to do, to get some of the weight off your shoulders? I still think you and Nina should team up and get a place, cut the rent and relax. You two have known each other long enough that you pretty much know each other's quirks, right? Anyway... I'll be here if you need someone to talk to.
ReplyDeleteWell, she's the one person I know that I think I could live with on a regular basis without stress of one sort of another being a frequent issue. And while the topic has come up in passing, it's never been seriously discussed. Nina seems to want a bit of insulating distance from her mother. I'm not sure being in the same town is enough. She still wants to go to school in Philly, and that makes it kinda hard to plan anything here around her. And as for a raise... well... the atmosphere isn't very conducive to that these days. I did get one recently - a 'standard' three percent raise that we're sorta guaranteed each year. Three precent, though... well, you can do the math. It doesn't cause much impact on the amount of money I take home. But back to asking for more. That means going to our general manager and making my case. He's relatively new, and I've interacted with him for probably less than an hour out of the last several months. I do not feel comfortable with him enough to say much more than "hi" in passing, certainly not "Hi. I deserve more money." Yeah... never have been a terribly assertive person to begin with.
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