I purposefully avoid writing things about my job on this blog because I have this weird paranoia that somehow it will all come back to haunt me. This is also the same reason why I refuse to be on myspace or facebook. The last thing I need is to have coworkers knowing about the life I lead outside of work. Granted, I don't lead a double life, but it would freak me out to have random people at work come up to me and say - hey! I was at the concert too! What? Who? Where? Yes, I know this is a public blog- but somehow I feel justified. I can't explain it. Just like I can't explain why people watch WWF.
So, yeah, that was a long-winded intro. To say my job is abnormal would be an understatement. On paper, it looks normal. Works in marketing for Fortune 500 company, runs trade shows, events and manages sponsorships and airport marketing. Ah, but that is where normality ends and the craziness as I know it begins. You see, over the last 3.5 years, I have done things (all legal, of course!) and been witness to some of the most bizarre and random demands. Bullet proof vest? Yes, I've had to buy two. Locate and ship rare wines under extremely tight deadlines? Yes, I've bought four bottles for no less that $7,000. Secure 30 high-end cameras for customer gifts with less than 2 hours notice? Check. So, it came as no surprise that as I was looking forward to a nice, leisurely Father's Day weekend, that an unexpected, albeit all too frequent, request came in.
Here I am about to head out the door to work when I get a call to pack a bag because I
might have to go to California. The day continued to progress and there was no more clarity than in the morning as to whether or not I would have to board a plane that night or not. Finally, as 3 pm rolled around I got the orders to go to California. So, two hours later, I was on my way to the airport to California. Calls were made, emails sent, and with my wife assuring me she'd be ok, I left.
Ultimately in California, things worked out and I was able to accomplish the task at hand. The upside was I was able to see my brother and his wife and be with my parents on Father's Day- a treat enough to make the trip worth while. Needless to say, I have vacation coming up this Friday and am looking forward to not having any "unexpected" requests come in. (Assuming there is no cell reception off the coast of Ecuador where the originator of these requests will be!) Cross your fingers for me! AND last but not least....HAPPY ANNIVERSARY BABE! 9 YEARS! WOO HOO!
