Dave's PhotoJournal for Tuesday, May 13th, 2008

Sadly, they still didn't get the point. Ugh. I hate people.

The big one on top was the first one I tried, but it wasn't quite a success.

So here's the new one. Rules for dealing with Dave: It takes me a long time to be able to build my focus and concentration on the task at hand. But at the same time, I'm very easily distractable. When distracted, I have to start all over again building up my focus and concentration. That is very annoying. Especially when it happens many times in succession. So, to prevent me from getting grumpy at you, please follow these simple rules: 1. Try email first. Seriously. That way, I can move my attention to your issue when it's convenient for me, when I finish with whatever issue is currently occupying my aforementioned focus and concentration. 1a. If it's an issue that you honestly believe cannot be handled via email, and you really need my face-to-face attention, tell me so (via email), and ask me to come by your desk when I have a chance. 1ab. If your issue not only needs face-to-face attention, but it's also urgent enough that it deserves my attention more than what I'm currently working on, follow these steps: 1: Re-evaluate the urgency. Ask yourself if I'll agree that it's more important than what I'm working on. 2: Ask yourself again, just to be sure. 3: Tell my wife, and tell her to call me. As much as it bugs me, she's allowed to break my concentration as many times as she wants, for whatever reason she wants. Note to single people: Don't get married! 2. Above rules don't apply if it's about foosball.

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