tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1412316033303635508.post5262804315544109702..comments2024-03-29T00:38:02.505-05:00Comments on My Freezer is Full: A bit distractedJudy Thttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01121300109427407095noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1412316033303635508.post-82594726287168628942009-06-05T12:32:32.189-05:002009-06-05T12:32:32.189-05:00I too work at a hospital..it is amusing to me that...I too work at a hospital..it is amusing to me that they poor mouth everything...we didn't get any raises this year, but they found the money to hire a company to find out how to boost morale....and provide us with a survey...IRKED...yes me too....how much did that cost? We are the only independent hospital left in our area. I don't know how they are staying above water, and have not seen or heard of any<br />early retirements/layoffs, or $ reduction for the "UPPER ESCHELON" Paper pushes and habitual meeting attendees...Other larger hospitals in the area have laid off and had hiring freezes..mostly clerical staff. they say not directly pt care staff...hope things get better for you at your place.. My husband just got laid off in manufacturing after 20 years non<br />management...I work at the hospital p/t...what do you do?Faithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17808242476123222488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1412316033303635508.post-52234781007776123772009-06-03T12:41:21.573-05:002009-06-03T12:41:21.573-05:00The stress always ratchets up a few notches when l...The stress always ratchets up a few notches when layoffs begin.Maybe the Assistant vice prez of doodling can learn to draw while waiting in the unemployment line...Carolyn Evans-Deanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17120659538069120105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1412316033303635508.post-15880680472468427692009-06-03T11:14:29.844-05:002009-06-03T11:14:29.844-05:00I feel for you and your colleagues. I am a nurse a...I feel for you and your colleagues. I am a nurse and also work in patient care and I know they are juggling our hours trying to save as much money as they can. I guess thngs are really bad when health care is affected. I hope you all come through unscathed.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1412316033303635508.post-33015568996359135192009-06-03T07:48:43.127-05:002009-06-03T07:48:43.127-05:00Judy--sorry to hear about more work stress. I hop...Judy--sorry to hear about more work stress. I hope your department escapes unscathed. Good luck! krisHickchickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09569529847455539317noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1412316033303635508.post-14878000174464713292009-06-03T07:44:15.154-05:002009-06-03T07:44:15.154-05:00There have been cuts at our hospital as well. Nur...There have been cuts at our hospital as well. Nursing was not affected but many others especially managenment.Country Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04391306626662391336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1412316033303635508.post-91651544321217472692009-06-03T07:40:56.376-05:002009-06-03T07:40:56.376-05:00I enjoy reading your blog and all the hard work yo...I enjoy reading your blog and all the hard work you do...then as I was reading it this morning, I thought wow that is what I just read in the Gazette this morning..Then I looked at your profile and started laughing because we are both in Iowa. Exciting...I'm up in Cedar Rapids... praying for the young women...It's hard when layoffs are going to be announced...There are more layoffs to come where my husband works..I am so glad we decided to change our life and homestead on our piece of property...even tho it is not big but we do so love it...LisaAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10476106116117964270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1412316033303635508.post-61536204824554780532009-06-03T07:22:42.096-05:002009-06-03T07:22:42.096-05:00Since my dream has always been to be president of ...Since my dream has always been to be president of doodling, I'm saddened to learn that I missed the opportunity to become "assistant administrative vice president of doodling!"<br /><br />Hopefully the young pregnant lady keeps her job.Edhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13214319366049620074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1412316033303635508.post-17311603316870147852009-06-03T07:01:54.857-05:002009-06-03T07:01:54.857-05:00House Repair Boot Camp. I like that. lol Will keep...House Repair Boot Camp. I like that. lol Will keep my fingers crossed for you and the pregnant gal. My son has been off work for 6 months now and can't find a job. I get worried and frustrated - but I'm sure he does too. Graduation party sounds like fun. Summertime is just about here!! yea!...debbieAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1412316033303635508.post-37496531413247192252009-06-03T04:49:11.912-05:002009-06-03T04:49:11.912-05:00It's terrible when the layoffs come. Even the ...It's terrible when the layoffs come. Even the folks that don't get laid off suffer because their workload increases. Well, best of luck with all that. And enjoy the graduation party-how wonderful!Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10122524042294993949noreply@blogger.com