As a self-employed person, I have been largely out of touch with the everyday workplace issues that make ordinary people's lives hell. Or hell from my perspective anyway. For example, the one-hour lunch break is a bit of a shock to my system. That's no time at all. It takes two or three hours (like they get in civilized countries and at my house) to eat a leisurely meal, relax for a while, maybe do some light chores or, even better, blow off some light chores. I have barely enough time to drive home, eat, wash dishes, and drive back. Lunch doesn't seem complete without checking email and the Engrish of the day, reading the New York Times, and napping. Just imagine how well I'm going to deal with the horrendous commute once it starts.
I really must reconsider this whole "grow up and get a proper job with a health plan" thing.
153 words | May 24, 2004 08:08 PM | Because I said