work wednesdays, 8.30.23

i took a meeting from home this morning at 8:30am. we presented data on 33f to some people in belgium. afterwards, i got ready, filled up gas, picked up a hex nut from ace hardware, picked up mcdonald’s, then went to work. at work, i had a one on one with my boss. there are two/three bosses. this one got hired some time last year. i actually really like him. he’s a good guy, he gives good advice, and most importantly, he’s honest. we spent over an hour talking about the company and careers. i don’t feel like this job fully appreciates me, at least enough to do anything for me, but the team does if that makes sense. pretty much after the merger i’ve become just a number to hr, but to the team, they recognize me. i should be grateful they recognize me, but i find myself wanting more compensation. of course, the bottom line is about money, but how can it not be when money can afford the luxury of freedom?

-ratha, 3:25pm, 8.30.23