I love these things. Many, many employees deride them, roll their eyes, and wail about the length of time away from Real Work. For me, particularly at the small company where I work, there is no other avenue for me to find the pulse of the company. I learn so much, in such a short period of time. Sure, company newsletters are great - and some people get their information in that format - but I prefer the F2F.
Also, I'm a total cheerleader (my detractors would say a "sheep"). Our General Manager raises the call to arms to find new revenue streams and capitalize on existing opportunities, and, even though I don't know an EBITDA from my elbow, I am immediately wracking my brains to imagine how I can work our other service offerings into conversations at the next client meeting.
At today's meeting, I learned we are opening a location in Spain. SPAIN! I didn't hear anything for the next 20" after that was mentioned. My head was full of brainstorming how I can pitch/spin/capitalize on my skill set to get to Spain. Imagine...
Every time My Beloved and I travel abroad, there is the inevitable moment when we're enjoying a quiet respite that I sigh and say, "Wouldn't it be lovely to live in [insert current location] for a year?" To which my homebody betrothed always replies, "No."
It might seem counterintuitive, what with the not having progeny and all, but we are both extremely family- and friend-oriented. I can recall my mother telling me on several occasions "There is nothing more important than Family," and it was a lesson I truly internalized. So, it is of great importance to us both that we are close and in regular contact with our loved ones.
However, this would be a temporary move, merely a year. Plus, we've been to Spain (almost twice!), I was one class away from a Spanish minor, and it would be totally freakin' awesome.
My SMART goal for 2011: get to Spain. Watch this space...
WE WILL VISIT YOU THERE. Just so you know.
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