I have no problem dealing with people's shit; in fact, I'm pretty good at it. I do, however, draw the line at actually, physically, dealing with people's shit. I may not know exactly what I want to do with my life, but I hereby vow that very, very soon, I will have a job that does not have contact with other's excrement. I think that's a very reasonable demand.
Normally hotel jobs are such a breeze. They lull you into a false sense of security. And then you get someone who didn't make it to the bathroom and wants you to change his bed. Good lord, no. No, no, no. Not for six dollars an hour. Maybe not for sixty.
Bwah. Urgh. Okay, shake it off. By tomorrow, I'll be lulled back into that comfy denial.
Let's see, what else... I made some cookies, wrapped up a candle, and went to the Ladie's Bible Study Christmas Party today. It was nice. Chai tea and chocolate, and I got a copy of the Left Behind video in the exchange. Amazing, considering that ninety percent of the presents were candles. Much fun.
Now it's getting dark, and I have to run over to the Blue Castle to clean up the mess I made. Tomorrow, I lay the first tile in the bathroom. Dang, I've been saying that for a while, haven't I? Well, tomorrow, it's really going to happen.
Doo-doo's & don'ts
May that never ever happen again to you. How disgusting. Truly you have every right to be anal about this sort of situation. Quick...on your computer, devise some sort of official looking policy for "handling" such crap: No charge if change own linens (supplied w/o charge) & put in plastic bag(s) (supplied w/o charge); $100 charge for hotel staff to perform this service (first occurrence); $200 for each subsequent ministration....May as well at least try to come out flush from all this...or get 'em running--out of your hotel and into someone else's. Good (p)luck!
Much love and epathy, Gaynelle
Posted by: Gaynelle | December 09, 2004 at 10:10 PM
Good lord is right! I had no idea that the cozy little 'sitting in the lobby watching TV and knitting' job entailed anything like that! (Please tell me this was someone elderly...and not an out-of-control drunk...) Hope THAT never happens to you again.
Aside from that, hope you're gettin' snow and feelin' cozy...and layin' tile.
Posted by: Marilyn | December 12, 2004 at 12:22 AM
Christmas is coming! Looking forward to snowing upon you some of the goodies that I have been stowing for way too long, now. Can hardly believe Leif's wedding is tomorrow! Maybe I'll be more believing by tomorrow night....
Lotsa love, Gaynelle
Posted by: Gaynelle | December 15, 2004 at 10:53 AM