So, as you've probably read from most of my blogs, recently, it seems that the majority of my problems are stemming from too much available free time.
I was visited this afternoon by a telephone call from my supervisor. Apparently, due to a reorganization of call volume, my schedule was changed to days. As a result, while I have the same days off, I'm no longer there overnight. (Sleep cycle - we hardly knew ye...)
The "good" news: Because of the switch, I've been given time off so I can readjust. I was scheduled to go in tonight, but now I'm not required to be back until Friday morning, 6 a.m.
The "bad" news: I've already been off three days this week, and I'm already fighting a losing battle against boredom.
I decided to continue taking the constructive approach and find something to do for myself. Since I was here, and since this is near the peak time of the day for finding people to talk to, I went traversing lounges. Unfortunately, everyone seemed to busy to notice there was some guy out there screaming to be heard.
Eventually I found my way into the Support lounge. I'd often seen people there who would answer questions for people who had genuine questions. I'd been around a while, but I knew it would be bad form to start stepping on people who were there and established, so I asked if there was something I could do while I was here to help out and be constructive.
No response.
I asked again... and was met with some sarcastic remark from somebody who said she had a stash I could rate if I was bored.
I tried one final time, and the same person posted me a link to the page which allows you to browse lounges.
This is called "an uphill battle."
I'm trying my best to stay positive. I'm trying not to resort to popping open cans of liquid adult beverages in the hopes of passing through the rest of the day oblivious to my surroundings. I'm trying to turn this day into something constructive... and be the kind of person people actually WANT to hang out with instead of coming up with excuses.
It's still early. The day isn't a total loss yet... despite the lack of support from the support lounge.
