Well, the training week is over. I had reservations about attending it, what with the spread of COVID-19, but… I did it. It was creepy, seeing so many empty parking lots around restaurants. Having to eat in my hotel room[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
It’s not surprising that with the continuing spread of the coronavirus (keeping my fingers crossed that I haven’t been exposed while here) and the shut down of movie theaters and of inside dining at restaurants in this state, has been[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
I would expect to see this type of behavior at a restaurant that’s not used to phone in or online orders for pick-ups than here at Panera. They’ve always had the ability for customers to place outside orders then pick[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
While we were sequestered away in our own meeting room (and this is on the second floor, there are only Meeting & Training rooms on this floor and since all other training classes had been cancelled, we were truly alone[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
In 1985 I was living in Attleboro, Massachusetts, which is right across the border of Rhode Island. Hurricane Gloria was making her way up the eastern coast line. Having grown up in the Pittsburgh area I’d never had to be[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
While I’m concerned about taking this trip, the reason I didn’t change my mind and text back that I wasn’t going to join them, is because I’m driving. I’ll be picking up a rental at Hertz tomorrow and drive down[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Am I overthinking this? Is the virus spreading into the Washington D.C. area (Beltsville is a suburb)? A few days ago, I didn’t feel too bad, but now as the day approaches I’m feeling pretty anxious about it. I guess[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
I don’t have any problem with using my personal software (Illustrator) on my personal computer to work on and complete Siemens work. It’s easily accessible and doesn’t cost me anything extra. Also, I don’t see Siemens complaining about this since[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Yes, I realize it’s SO MUCH easier for me, sitting in an easy chair in my living room, not having to worry about dealing with the pressures of buzzing in and answering questions before the other contestants do, to answer[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
I don’t know what to think now. With COVID now officially a world-wide pandemic, I’m still scheduled to travel to Beltsville this Monday. Should I still go? Will they cancel it? I’m still planning on working in the office tomorrow,[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…