my job

I am good at what I do.  I am *damn* good at what I do.  I can fix your problem, no matter what it is, if you're my customer.  There are some downfalls to this, however.  Some huge downfalls.

I tend to check my work email from home.  9 times out of 10, the answer can wait until morning, when I get to work.  Tonight, however, I saw a very panicky email from a very big customer.  They have a huge shoot in a bit over 24 hours, and the software isn't working as expected.

I thought for a bit, and then I decided to call him.  Yeah, Big Brother was getting ready to start, and my kids needed attention, but I called a customer.  I found out what he was dealing with, then started to look for back up.

Nothing.  I got no answers.  I called 5 people, and only 1 answered the phone.  He let me know that I was correct in my questions, and that I needed to dig deeper.  Great.  This isn't an answer, this is confirming that I did all possible, but it isn't fixed.

Fast forward an hour and three phone calls, and head honcho of the software called me back.  He had further ideas, which I'll try tomorrow.  Although I do NOT connect on a personal level with this guy (was that diplomatic enough?) he did great tonight.  He offered help and support and may have solved even more issues that were NOT a  part of the planned conversation. Thanks, dude.

Anyway, I wish I couldn't give a shit about my job, like most of the people that I work with.  I wish that I could come home and play on Mobsters without worrying myself sick about how this shoot will go in Illinois on Thursday.  I wish I didn't care.

Mom?  do wishes come true?  LOL  I know.  They do.  You wrote a song to prove it.  Post the lyrics for me?  I really don't want to be a "don't give a shit" person.  I just want others to care like I do.  My job would be simpler then.  I also want to fly to Illinois and help with this shoot, so I can show them that it works.

OK, done venting.  Thanks for reading.  I'll let you know how it comes out.  I'm worried, but it will be fine.  I can do this.  I can fix this.  I am JUST that good!