Pointing out my type

I had lunch today with a former coworker. She’s only a very recent ex-coworker and it was only a week or so that I’d had a coming out conversation with her and another of my coworkers.

This came up in the chat today. She asked if I was single (yes) and she asked me my type. The best I could do was point out a couple of men in the office that I’ve had crushes on. She didn’t agree with my picks but she could see how I might be attracted to them.

In conversation it also came up that I’m the only non-married guy, and out of the married guys only one of them doesn’t have a child. I work in an office fulll of straight married men with children. No wonder I feel like the odd one out!

Countdown

I was a little sad to see the cute guy go today, but the removal of the temptation is probably a good thing. And anyway, a new contractor came in today and this one sends off more of a gay vibe. Hopefully he comes in again.

It’s 11, maybe just 10, work days left before I head off on my holiday. Office politics are annoying me at the moment. My work is exciting and interesting but I have too many things to do!

Tomorrow I hope to have some time to myself to get a few things of the todo list. I’m going to be quite happy to hand the keys over though and left some other people run things for a while.

A question was asked today at a meeting if anyone had blogged personally. I chose not to say yes given the content of this blog isn’t something that would help build my reputation in the office.

Work priorities

With only a few weeks left to go I’m a bit concerned with the amount of work that’s still needed to be done. I asked my manager today to work out with me what the key priorities should be for the next few weeks.

I feel more comfortable now, with a clear direction but there’s still a lot to do. The good thing is that the work on my plate is all stuff I’m really interested in doing. It’s fun and challenging and stuff I can excel in. I hope it doesn’t slip away from me and to others while I take the time off, but I don’t think it will.

It’s going to get a little tougher as the holiday comes closer to concentrate on work but I will do my best.

Lunch counter

When I went to buy lunch today I saw my very cute executive boss buying his lunch at the same shop. I considered going elsewhere but I said no to that voice and walked up beside him and engaged him in conversation.

But the reckless voice that said to do that also suggested having lunch with him. The cautious voice voted down that option down and I took my lunch, ready first and headed back to the office instead.

“Leave him wanting more!” says reckless Paul. “Got out of there at the right time!” says cautious Paul.

Reckless Paul says take a chance but cautious Paul knows better than to go down that path with a partnered straight guy 10-15 years older than me.

Don’t dip your pen in company ink is the best advice. Stay away from the straight guys is even better advice.

Testing changes

I left the office today to watch some user testing. While I was there I started to wonder maybe this was some work I could do. I’ve got the right sort of knowledge. I’ve got some experience. It’s something I enjoy. And it could be an interesting new direction to take my career.

It’s certainly given me something to think about. Tomorrow I have set aside the working day for some css design work which is the other part of my job I really enjoy. Could I pursue something in that area? More to think about.

Meaning in spelling mistakes

Twice in the past two days I have typed wesbite instead of website. Is this some sign? My job revolves around websites and if I can no longer type the word does it mean I no longer want to type the word? Of course I could just be getting lazy.

I have wondered what else I could do. The seven year itch is making me scratch, but I am hanging in until at least after my holiday.

Who knows I might find an exciting new job overseas? Or maybe, during those five weeks off, I will find the inspiration for something new?

Work piles on

I’ve got several big bits of work to do but am missing the spark to get them done. I think next week, as deadlines get closer that will motivate me more.

Today I was distracted when the forms for the convention I’m heading to in the US were finally released. I have to fax my registration in which is a pain. 45 minutes today between the fax machine in the office and the fax machine at the post office and still it hasn’t gone through. My frustration was expressed on the Internet very quickly.

Catching up with the guys at lunchtime was cool. As I looked around the mix of guys I was actually reminded of when I was younger. These lunch meets were a great idea and I do feel like I’m developing a peer group there. Even if it they are an expensive influence.

Temporary upgrade

With my boss away for the next two and a half weeks I am acting in her role, which means more money despite around the same level of responsibility. Can’t complain there.

Hopefully I can pull together a couple of impressive things over these two weeks to show off my skills/abilities.