Yard Quote

Again, in the yard, as a family (with an almost 14 month-old, and a 4.5 year old) ... and it is getting hotter by the  minute:

Son: "I'm tired of helping."
Dad: "Yep, I am too.  I'm tired of helping you brush your teeth."
Mom: "Yep, and tie your shoes.  And wash and fold your clothes."
Dad: "And make you dinner."
Son: "I didn't wear those shoes today."
Mom: "We're talking about every other day when you go to school.  We're tired of helping."
Son: "But that's your JOB."
(Like I don't have other things I want to do with my life?????)
Dad, without missing a beat: "And its your job to be a member of this family and help us in the yard."

(GOSH!  This is classic, isn't it!!!)

Satisfaction @ Work

Satisfaction is when a senior colleague truly listens to what you have to say, and when you realize that the previous time you spent forming and editing your argument has not been wasted.

Satisfaction is when a junior colleague listens to the task, and voluntarily reports back on their status.

Satisfaction is when you receive an e-mail telling you how much you are appreciated for the quality work you are doing, especially when the previous day was oh, so bad.

Satisfaction is when other people are excited to help you plan and execute your career path.

Satisfaction is when your boss backs you up on your ideas.

Satisfaction is a day well spent.

Satisfaction is when its so bad (and yet the same as always), your only recourse is to laugh a deep, long laugh until tears squeeze out of your eyelids.  (Then you remind yourself, "this too shall pass".)

Satisfaction is when your team leads provide their weekly reports, and thankfully, you already know most of it.

Satisfaction is when a colleague seizes the career growth opportunity you are providing, and runs with it.

Satisfaction is when you declare you are waving the "manager flag" and you say we "have to" even if we don't "want to", and your team still goes with you.