Work-related Whining

[offbalance]

Hateses docushare, we does. Nasty, tricksy pdfs in their sneaksy files hurtses us, they do.

*stabs self in eye*

Okay, I have been staring at this damned thing all flipping morning and my day only stands to get worse. Ugh.

To explain:

Fun fact: My company publishes C.S. Lewis. All of his stuff, from the Narnia Books to his ultra-Christian writings for adults.
Not so fun fact: We have a document-sharing system that allows people from all the far-flung reaches of the company to view contracts. The Lewis files are incomplete at best, and what is there is improperly labeled. So guess who has to go in and rip the entire thing apart and re do it? Yeah, you guessed right!

There are a few problems wtih this:
Problem 1st: To say we have a SHITLOAD of contracts is not an overstatement. We have every manner of tie in and spin off for the Narnia books that you can possibly imagine, and a few you probably can't. There's a lot. And somehow I have to figure out how to arrange all of this. I'm staring at a list of the titles and I just want to cry.

Problem 2: I have been doing Docushare ALL WEEK. I'm ready to lose my mind.

And as usual, Problem 3 revolves around Editorial having the combined intuitive intelligence of half a cooked lentil.

Random Editorial Twit: I can't find X contract.
Me: It's in Docushare
RET: Where?
Me: Under the title.
RET: Oh. Well, I wasn't sure that was it, because of [lame reason].
Me: Did you look at the actual contract?
RET: Well, no.
Me: *sends link* Is this what you wanted?
RET: Oh yes!
Me: *headdesk*

Why is this so difficult?! You have access to the same things I do!! Argh. And don't get me started on Royalties, even though they are starting to improve.

I don't waaaaaaannna be the Docushare Goddess anymore.

Waah.

Comments

Consider it a lesson learned

[carpdeus.livejournal.com]

To: Sharon
Fr: On High
Re: Goddess-hood

If you will refer to the memo dated 3/15/2004 you will discover that the title, privileges and duties of goddesshood are applicable for no less than 6 months, at which time we will review your progress and status and such goddesshood can be extended for an additionaly 6 months should both parties agree to the extension and then go for a 1 year, 2 year and finally an "in perpituity" contract. (Subclause 1.27.83.55, addendum 1, 3/15/2004 memo).

We here at Olympus-Valhalla-Ragnarok.com apologize that the only goddess available was the role of Docushare Goddess but you did agree (see Docushare under S-Unicorn-DSGoddess-1.pdf) and your signature on that document is binding at least until September 15, 2004.

Please also note (Subclause 9834.4931.38.666, addendum 75a, 3/15/2004 memo) that any duties not taken care of at the end of the contract date will require your personal attention to be brought back into compliance before any action can be taken to either removing you from the job or to extending your job.

We look forward to your on-going job and hope to see you at the Solstice party. Remember, if you can't make it, you're still liable for your share of Ambrosia.

(initialed Blind Io)

Re: Consider it a lesson learned

[offbalance.livejournal.com]

Damnit. I knew I shouldn't have reupped after the initial term had expired, but a lesser goddess is still better than none at all.

thanks for the laugh, though. it was much appreciated.

[hermionesviolin.livejournal.com]

Ah yes, the curse of being She Who is Capable.

*hugs*

[offbalance.livejournal.com]

That is so exactly IT.

You feel my pain, I know this. I've read your entries to the effect.

*hugsback*