The Desk

Just when I thought I did not have anything to say, I found out I have front desk duty. I am sitting at the front desk thinking about the fact that I have a bunch of work to do at my own desk and I am sitting here answering phones for the switch board receptionist because the two we have are out and someone has to cover the desk at all times. I am glad that I have a job but this one is on my nerve. Looking on the bright side I guess it is cool to get away from the desk I usually sit at all day but being here at this one is just as boring as the other one. Lord give me the strength to make it through the day. People call the front desk with the most ridiculous questions. "Hello, can I speak to Tim?" (Well wouldn't you think you need a last name when you are calling a nice size company? And with a name like Tim it doesn't matter how small the company is you still need a last name.) "Hello, my name is Kevin and I am selling blah blah blah blah blah blah." (Who do you want to speak to? This is a switchboard.) Last but not least, and this is my favorite... "Hello, I am suing you guys because blah blah blah blah blah blah and blah did you know that blah blah blah." (Guess who gets those calls? You guessed it, I do when I am at my regular desk. I seem to always get the irate customers)

I know when you wake up and want to call out everyday, you are in big trouble and should probably get another gig. Maybe I will work on my resume when I get home.

On another note...

My brother called me today and asked me about a dentist appointment he is trying to make. He called and the dentist told him that he had to pay in advance and that his insurance company would reimburse him once they send in the bill and it is approved. well if the medical profession is anything like mine where we wait forever to pay people then my brother would not get his money back for at least a few months. I told him to tell the dentist he would make an appointment somewhere else. I understand that doctors and dentists want to get paid in a timely manner and do not want to wait for the insurance companies. It is easier to bill the patient and let them deal with the insurance companies but I figure, you are a doctor and you knew getting into the business that you were going to have to wait to get paid. I pay the insurance company so they can pay you. If I had the money to pay the doc/dentist upfront then I would not have insurance. I hope my brother finds a place. I know his tooth is probably on its last nerve. (No pun intended)