Thursday, September 29, 2011

Living on Puerto Rico Time

I began my work shift last night at 5 PM. That's been pretty common lately. But soon after, I received word that a representative from a vender who's equipment we have been having problems with was flying into town and would arrive at the plant at 8 AM this morning to help troubleshoot the equipment. Also, that I should go home to sleep and arrive back at the plant at 8 AM.

I couldn't sleep. I've been on the night shift for weeks now and sleeping at night is not normal. Besides, I slept until just before I left for work. I wasn't very tired.

End result? I got maybe 4 hours sleep, but got up on time and struggled through the PR traffic to make it to the plant on time to meet the vender.

It's nearly 10. He's not here. He was too tired to get up and make it to the plant on time.

I would be roasted alive if I pulled that stunt.

Insert shaking fist and gnashing teeth here.