The last few weeks have been rather draining.
With 3 (or is it four?) trade events and shows to manage and deliver within a three week period there have been a lot of very tired and emotional staff back in the office. Without any real recovery time.
No one to my knowledge has been given time off in leiu but some have, as a result of different pressures had to take time off sick. I have not been immune either. Due to the physical nature of my role and the driving required my back has been playing up, resulting in me taking 2 days sick.
Make no mistake, in terms of brand exposure and marketing and sales potential – the efforts made by all staff have been viewed as worthwhile, (indeed imperative!) by the bosses.
Now is the time to regroup, plan and prepare in readiness for the busiest time of our year – the run in to Christmas! The season of goodwill is fast approaching, and it’s a time when new promotions kick in, new stock is required urgently in the warehouse so the company can fulfill the (anticipated) deluge of orders. If the last two Christmas periods are to go by, it really will be full on.
For such a small staff team, the pressures will continue. For me however, it really is the time to my own move…
In a little under a month time I take up my new position and responsibilities within a much bigger organisation. It’s time for a change and a change that I am ready for.
The job offer comes at a perfect moment for me and although I have been somewhat taken aback at the speed of events, it’s too good to miss…
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