Some good news

I'd already begun looking for other jobs outside the 'ham...seeing what was open where...

Well, today the GM at my station (who isn't exactly my boss) came into my office, shut the door and sat in the chair next to my desk and asked me if the station sale and my issue on if I should stay or go with the company gotten on my nerves yet... "Yes," I said... I don't like to think about it...but I can't help not to think about it... Well, I've been assured that if I want to hang around, I can... The GM also told me that I could wait until the buyer is announced, and take a few days even to make up my mind whether to stay or go.

That RELIEVED me. I didn't want to go because I didn't have much option...

It also goes to show how respected I am apparently with people I have been at odds with in the past. Nice to see we've figured each other out a little better... My high opinion rate around the station also came out in force today during a meeting...involving a twerp in management who just started...and has already made me mad! I didn't get too "fiesty" in our first meeting, but today I was better prepared...and ready to go for the jugular if needed...and with all of that "Nixie" support in the room, he didn't speak up about too much...didn't say "bad idea" or "looks terrible" in front of his boss! ;)

I can't deal with any more crap... I've dealt with being all worried about being somewhat helpless in the way my career seemed to be moving...I have a better handle on it now and am prepared for whatever might happen next. I think dealing with the job thing and having dealt with the new "twerp," I haven't been myself lately...just haven't felt up to fooling with anything much...might be the reason I didn't jump all over the fool to begin with. I feel better now.

More people driving me crazy

We're on the fringe of being up for sale for one full week... I'm already tired of people being more concerned about my still being at the station once the place has been bought. Frankly, I just don't care now... I'm probably more concerned about my future at the moment then anybody else...I'd rather just let it go for now. I'd rather everyone leave me alone right now...and try to get back to normal.

By the way, I love "Myth Busters" and "Dirty Jobs" on The Discovery Channel! ;)

Hmm...

Well, I'm not exactly sure what I say about this... I've been to Dublin... I was not impressed!! ;)

You Belong in Dublin

Friendly and down to earth, you want to enjoy Europe without snobbery or pretensions. You're the perfect person to go wild on a pub crawl... or enjoy a quiet bike ride through the old part of town.

What European City Do You Belong In?

People who are driving me crazy...

It's only been a few days since the announcement of the station going up for sale and a few people have already been fired...at least in their mind... All they keep thinking of is the worst case scenerio. I continue to tell them that we're in much better shape then the guys just down the road... It'll all hit them come the first of August when their judgement day (where their career at that particular station is concerned) comes up...

I feel that a good or bad company won't come in and mess with what appears to be a good thing... Revenue and ratings are both up...way up...compared to two or so years ago... I can't see why any major personel changes would occur.

I'm keeping a positive attitude about this. The nice thing is there are several people that seem to be more concerned if I'm still working there at the end of the year then they are themselves. Even one particular GM I've been at odds with doesn't want to see me leave...which makes me feel very good about my chances at staying put.

In my mind, "k serah serah," whatever will be will be...

A good sum-up of the chances of my departing my current stations is: A 90% chance remains that I'll still be in the same TV market, 98% says I'll still be at the same station, 2% says I go down the road.

Up For Sale!

Talk about having the rug pulled out from under you...

This morning an email goes out around 7am about a station meeting at 8:45. I didn't know this because I don't check my email before I leave for work. My phone begins ringing off the hook...with co-workers asking if I knew what was up... I had no idea...and became just a little concerned...

So, a corporate guy is at the meeting and officially tells us "we're selling your station." Funny thing is the station in town they're actually selling us to buy had it during their morning show...so some people, unfortunatley, found out that way (yes...I think it was unethical). During the meeting, I found out I had friends...since most know I'm a corporate employee...and some asked what was going to happen to me...

Well, with me...things get tricky...since I work for specifically for the bunch who's selling my current station... The question is, "do I really want to stay with them or try out a new, possibly better company?" If I can find out when I need to make up my mind, the decision may be go with the new company...

I've made too much progress where I'm at and am somewhat comfortable. I feel that the new station may have some real issues arise soon...and the morale will probably go down the tubes... But that's just me...

Updates later...

A Conversation...

I was playing email-tag with my bud Brock... I was complaining about something I'm annoyed about... This is how it ended up...

Me: "I think they've caught on to my "bright and cheerful" demeanor... ;)"

Brock: "They should! It's like a beam of glowing sun when you've got your anger face on. :-)"

HA! Do my friends know me or what??? ;)

Note: I'm not that pissy...only in certain circumstances...