Haines His Way

Here's a question for the rest of the DRs:

Have you ever had a job where you had to be "on call," where your employer "might" need you so instead of having a day off either you had to call in or they would call you?

I'm "on call" on Sundays, have been for the last few weeks.  It's supposed to be that I'm on call in case the store is flooded with customers, more than the usual Sunday staff of two can handle.  Instead, we're having trouble with one of the other clerks, who is having trouble finding a babysitter for her son.  (The kid is about six - shouldn't that be "ladsitter" instead of the demeaning "babysitter"?)  Last week she couldn't make it in at all, today she is leaving early.

It's good for me, because I get more hours (and pay) (and a good rep at work), but I'm feeling bad for the other clerk, because she's getting stuck with fewer hours (and a not-very-good rep).

Bruce, three’s a charm and may each continuous night be as exciting.  I’m also hoping for an extended run.  If you do take the show to NY, aim for the second two weeks of October.  

td, wear comfortable shoes-my goodness that is a long day.  I hope you get a few breaks.

It has been years since I have seen Bonnie Franklin.  If she is in one of those photos don’t recognize her.  I do see a woman with very red hair?

Good Morning!

Sleep?  Hmm.. Sleep!  -And I had a good night's sleep myself last night too.  HOWEVER, I'm actually wondering just how much I'll allow myself to sleep in tomorrow...  It will either be one of those days where I end up getting up around 7:30-8:00am, and then having a semi-to-very productice day, or it will be one of those where I'll find myself looking at the clock radio... and it says it's already 2:30pm!  -It could happen!  -Hmmm.. Maybe we could have a sort of "What Time Will Jose Wake Up On Monday? Pool"!

RE: Being On Call - When I'm the "local sub" for a touring show, technically, I'm on call for the run of the show at that time.  Most of the time, there is already some sort of rotation schedule in place, and I'm given the go ahead to "not" show up at a certain performance(s).  However, emergencies do - and have - arisen, and I've received calls a few hours before curtain to come on in to play that evening.

*And depending upon the contract rider, sometimes I'm only paid for when I show up, but sometimes I'm paid as if I've played the whole week - regardless of how many - or few - of the shows I've played.

Well, I need to run an errand before the matinee... And I may be back late tonight since I may catch a movie with a friend in Hollywood after the show this afternoon.

Laters..

Have you ever had a job where you had to be "on call," where your employer "might" need you so instead of having a day off either you had to call in or they would call you?

I'm "on call" on Sundays, have been for the last few weeks.  It's supposed to be that I'm on call in case the store is flooded with customers, more than the usual Sunday staff of two can handle.  Instead, we're having trouble with one of the other clerks, who is having trouble finding a babysitter for her son.  (The kid is about six - shouldn't that be "ladsitter" instead of the demeaning "babysitter"?)  Last week she couldn't make it in at all, today she is leaving early.

My father was an old fashioned GP.  He was always on call and we grew up with the knowledge any planned activity might not happen. Knowing someone was sick and needed him we were disappointed but understanding of the situation.  I do remember on occasion my father having to cancel our fun for a patient with a tendency to overreact but the majority of his house calls could be managed with a stop on the way.  Most often the calls happened at night.  

Poor “other clerk”.  It has to be tough when need to work but can’t get a sitter.  I expect work will only tolerate the situation until the holiday rush begins.

Both Jose and I forgot to mention that I changed his curtain call last night and he now leaves the piano and bows with the company's final bow.

A much deserved bow, may I add! He does a great job.

I'm here, but I'm scanning some pictures for my sister.  So, that's my post.

I watched IT STARTED WITH EVE today, and the transfer was as beautiful as any of the Warner black and white DVDs that haven't been put through Ultra-Resolution like CASABLANCA or YANKEE DOODLE DANDY were. I didn't spot any blemishes. And the movie plays so wonderfully, and Charles Laughton is such a thorough scene stealer that's it's sheer pleasure in the viewing.

Re: all the comments about speedos

Um, have you guys seen the swimmers at these Olympics?  Some of them have full length body suits.  And most have at least full length pants.  No more speedos.

I guess the body suits are designed to make the swimmers zip even faster in the water with as little flesh as possible to slow them down. [sigh] Similar to what the speed skaters wear, I supose, to cut down on wind resistence.

Will be away from the house for much of the early to mid evening, but will be back in time for my usual late night (for East Coast, not so late for your West Coasters) posting.

TV in this house has been taken over by Sport! Olympics and PGA tournament in Wisconsin. Wonderful looking Golf course - more like those in Scotland rather than the "pretty money" ones you usually see.

Both Jose and I forgot to mention that I changed his curtain call last night and he now leaves the piano and bows with the company's final bow.

That, Mr. Director (I'm talking to you, sir!), is a most appropriate and highly deserved change!  Glad you did it.

Where in tarnation...  Well, you know the rest. I just got back in from doing errands and am stunned - you heard me STUNNED - to see so few posts.
You'd think it was Sudnay afternoon or something.