Before I get into one of my latest reads I have to ask: When do you find time to read? Seriously. I used to read on my commute, but now that my commute is no longer two hours, I just haven't found the time. What's your secret?
This week I'm sharing...
From Goodreads:
"THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA gives a rich and hilarious new meaning to complaints about “The Boss from Hell.” Narrated in Andrea’s smart, refreshingly disarming voice, it traces a deep, dark, devilish view of life at the top only hinted at in gossip columns and over Cosmopolitans at the trendiest cocktail parties. From sending the latest, not-yet-in-stores Harry Potter to Miranda’s children in Paris by private jet, to locating an unnamed antique store where Miranda had at some point admired a vintage dresser, to serving lattes to Miranda at precisely the piping hot temperature she prefers, Andrea is sorely tested each and every day—and often late into the night with orders barked over the phone. She puts up with it all by keeping her eyes on the prize: a recommendation from Miranda that will get Andrea a top job at any magazine of her choosing. As things escalate from the merely unacceptable to the downright outrageous, however, Andrea begins to realize that the job a million girls would die for may just kill her. And even if she survives, she has to decide whether or not the job is worth the price of her soul."
My Thoughts:
I have to say I cheated on this one. I knew what the book was about long before I read it. I also saw the movie before reading the book (oops!). And I can't say I enjoyed one more than the other. I thought they were both really funny! And I think the movie version stayed very in line with the book- and the casting was excellent! I gave this one three stars- it made me laugh, I could definitely relate to the characters, and it was a great for a quick, chick-lit read!
I do have another question though: What would you do in Andrea's situation when Emily gets hurt? I mean, the right thing to do would be to step up to the plate when your coworker can't perform, right? You don't sit back and let work pile up or act like you can't handle the workload when you know full well that you can... am I right?
I ask because I'm in a similar position at work. When I saw Andrea basically take over Emily's job when she got hurt, I was all "No! What are you doing?! You can't kick her out just because she broke her leg! She trained you! She helped you! Whatareyoudoing??"
Except now, I'm Andrea. My coworker was out for two weeks due to a family emergency, and another week recovering from said family emergency. And then she was out for an eye surgery (one day). And now she's been out three days due to illness.
My "department" consists of three people- the Boss, me, and her. The Boss makes sure we're doing work, but isn't dealing with the "customers". (I work at a college, the "customers" are students, staff, professors... basically everyone who works at the university. Background: I'm in a Customer Support Role with a brand spanking new (broken) Payroll System. If that makes sense. So there are a lot of "customers" with major problems because the system doesn't work properly, and therefore they aren't getting paid, are getting paid incorrectly, can't login to log record their hours or vacation/sick time, etc.)
I just got this job July 1st. So I'm new to the department. However, I have been able to pick up everything with this new system quickly. And my coworker, well, not as much. Not to mention she's been out a lot recently. So I've been picking up the slack. And when she IS in, half of my time is spent correcting her mistakes... not in a mean, malicious way, but because sometimes she misinforms the customers. So I tell her the right response, and let her re-respond to the customer. Which I don't mind, but...
Our review is coming up next week.
And I'm not sure what to do.
She is my friend. She does help me out. And I help her out.
But this is my job. I want to excel.
(And more money wouldn't hurt, she's making more than me.)
So... do I just act like everything is completely normal/fine? Or do I tell it like it is, as in I'm doing the brunt of the work? It sounds bad, but it's true. And yes, she's my friend and I don't want to throw her under the bus so to speak, but shouldn't the Boss know what's really up? I've gotten burned for "being too nice" and not speaking up for myself at work in the past, and I really don't want it to happen again, or be overlooked for not doing well either.
So... What would you do??
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Ok, too much heavy stuff-- it's time to get ready for the weekend with Whitney! I found this song via someone retweeting Sia's tweet, and I absolutely love it. That could be because Diplo is on it, and he is awesome sauce.
"And another one bites the dust
But why can I not conquer love?
And I might’ve got to be with one
Why not fight this war without weapons?
And I want it and I want everything
But there was so many red flags
Now another one bites the dust
And let’s be clear, I trust no one
(Pre-Chorus)
You did not break me
I’m still fighting for this
(Chorus)
Well I’ve got a thick skin and an elastic heart
But your blade it might be too sharp
I’m like a rubber band until you pull too hard
But I may snap when I move close
But you won’t see me move no more
Cause I’ve got an elastic heart"
