As I continue to count down the days (45) left until I retire, I continue to mark the last time something happens. Last week I had my last performance evaluation. Last year my supervisor was an acting Captain. In other words, he was temporarily assigned to my shift as the officer in charge. He wasn’t very happy about the situation and didn’t “buy into” the evaluation idea.
However, this year I have a new Captain who tested for the position and is a very good influence on the shift and a great teacher. He believes that every call is an opportunity to learn. We spent an hour or so discussing my evaluation, which was very positive. As I will be leaving in only a couple more months, the discussion regarding goals for the next year wasn’t very appropriate but we talked about it in terms of after my retirement.
There are a number of things that I will miss when I leave and I think the opportunity to work with this particular person and learn from him is something I am sorry I can’t take advantage of. My last Captain was a great guy but not a very good teacher and I missed out on a lot of information.
I have also worked my last Wednesday truck check. That is a day spent going over the truck and checking everything from tires, to fluids, to valves etc. On the first Wednesday of every month we have to flush water out of every discharge gate. It isn’t difficult; just gets everyone wet!
I will continue to make note of the “lasts” as they occur over the next 45 days. Only 8 more night shifts and 10 more day shifts. Then…every day will be a weekend day and maybe I can get some quilting done!
How about a couple of garden photos so this post isn’t all words, no pics.
poppy from seeds Wendy brought from Texas
daisy with ruffled edges
veggie garden 7.31.09
Thanks for stopping by…
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