Sometimes There Is Nothing to Do But Laugh
So I had to teach Intro to Photoshop this afternoon.
First off, I am not an expert in Photoshop–far from it. I can do the basics, but any of the more esoteric stuff? Forget it. But that’s okay usually, because this is a very basic class.
So I walk into class, we open up the program, and suddenly I discover that my boss has upgraded the version of Photoshop from CS to CS3.
And he didn’t tell me.
And he upgraded every computer BUT the instructor’s computer–mine.
And I have never worked in Photoshop CS3.
At that point, there was nothing I could do but apologize to the class and tell tell them we’d just have to muddle through as best we could.
Really, when something that ridiculous happens, there’s nothing you can do but laugh and hope people are going to be understanding. Luckily, the classes are free, so they were more than willing to be understanding.
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January 29th, 2008 at 9:35 pm
Bossez! I do not want!
January 29th, 2008 at 10:45 pm
Nah, the boss isn’t the problem. The greater problem is that we’re short staffed, and have to implement changes without always being able to consider the ramifications.
And even with all that, I really like my job, and really like my boss. He brings me in on th decision making, solicits my opinion, and recognizes his own shortcomings, and pretty much has let me change my job to match my skills and interests.
To be honest, it’s changed from a layover job until I found something else, into a job I thoroughly enjoy, even with the occasional BS.
January 30th, 2008 at 9:54 am
OK, Bossez, you can haz a good 1.
I’ve been fortunate with jobs. I’ve had good ones, even ones I fell into. Good bosses are exceptionally nice to have, ditto good co-worksers, but when your “customers” smile when they see you, that’s a really good job.
January 30th, 2008 at 10:18 am
Smile? Are you kidding? They give us cookies and candy!
January 31st, 2008 at 1:52 pm
Well, this customer (me) smiles when I see your posts or comments.
Candy? Chocolate? Mmmmmm.
January 31st, 2008 at 3:20 pm
(suspicious look)
Tom, are you flirting with me?!
:)