AlsoApril 13, 2005
And hey, it's National Dispatcher Appreciation Week! It's got a longer name than that, but that's what I think of it as.
We're having a meeting tomorrow at work, and I think they're going to give us gifts and tell us they appreciate us! We never get to hear it; only hear what we do wrong. It's hard not to get discouraged when you try to be courteous and professional and kind and try to make a difference, only to hear criticism ALL the time, and it's going to feel great to hear it from them.
So why don'tcha call a
dispatcher (but don't call 911 for the love of god, unless you want the
nice officer to see your unmopped floor) and tell her/him that you
appreciate 'em. Even if she sounds rushed, and you can hear the phones ringing off the hook in the background, that dispatcher will feel happy for a moment. You'll make her night, and she probably needs it made. Thanks, y'all.
I'm first, really?
Rachael, I appreciate you beyond belief!
MWAH!
Posted by: Em | Thursday, April 14, 2005 at 04:27
Aww. We all appreciate you. A lot.
I think we should all celebrate by doing the Rachael.
Posted by: jodi | Thursday, April 14, 2005 at 05:38
Happy National Dispatcher Appreciation Week, Rachael! I think this should be one of those daily holidays, don't you? =)
Posted by: Rossana | Thursday, April 14, 2005 at 06:17
I've been lurking for quite awhile now, and I can certainly say that you are appreciated! My day isn't complete without stopping in see what you're up to.
So, thanks.
Posted by: texasjackie | Thursday, April 14, 2005 at 06:41
Consider yourself vastly appreciated. I hope your meeting is full of gifts and choruses of "Job well done."
Posted by: Faith | Thursday, April 14, 2005 at 07:24
Thanks!
Hope you feel well-appreciated this week!
Posted by: melissa | Thursday, April 14, 2005 at 07:36
I appreciate you!
Posted by: Kate | Thursday, April 14, 2005 at 07:55
YAY for Dispatchers! And Yay for you Rach!!
*mwah!*
M
Posted by: Miriam | Thursday, April 14, 2005 at 07:57
Rachael, I can say without question that you are my favorite emergency services dispatcher ;)
Posted by: Donna | Thursday, April 14, 2005 at 09:03
I'm also coming out of hiding :) 911 dispatchers are amongst the most unappreciated job, but without them it would be chaos out there. Get on with your dispatchin' self!
Posted by: Jean | Thursday, April 14, 2005 at 11:17
Also, dispatchers are HOT. At least in these parts they are.
Posted by: Lala | Thursday, April 14, 2005 at 12:14
While I've never had to call a dispatcher, based on your blog, I hope if I do call I get someone with your humor and dedication. I appreciate what you do and your guidelines for when to/not call.
Happy Dispatcher's Week!
Posted by: Cathy | Thursday, April 14, 2005 at 14:50