Tuesday, September 05, 2006
The more things chance, the more they stay the same
Today was our first layout. I'm a little up in the air about how it went. We have 11 page layouts (one sports page has to be done tomorrow), so that's a good thing. Page one has a great new design, so I am really proud of Andy for holding to the goals. However, we were missing one section editor at layout, and that made designing that section pretty difficult.
I feel like no matter how many times I say something and tell them how important it is, they just don't listen. For instance, I made a big speech on Friday about how EVERYONE needs to be at layout at 3 p.m. for a few minutes before they head off to their other obligations if they have them. I still had 2 people (and experienced staffers at that) not show up. This caused some hang-ups in communication.
I'm also tired of people blatantly ignoring me. Tomorrow might be an interesting day. I sent a student home with stories to edit, as is every page editors job, and the student left them at school. I make a big deal out of being at layout and doing their jobs because when they do it, everyone's life is easier; when they don't, my stress level and other staffers' stress levels rise and things don't happen as well as we are capable. It drives me crazy.
Okay, I think I have sufficiently vented without naming anyone. I also went to Pilates tonight, so I'm hoping that helps me stay calm throughout the rest of pasteup week.
I feel like no matter how many times I say something and tell them how important it is, they just don't listen. For instance, I made a big speech on Friday about how EVERYONE needs to be at layout at 3 p.m. for a few minutes before they head off to their other obligations if they have them. I still had 2 people (and experienced staffers at that) not show up. This caused some hang-ups in communication.
I'm also tired of people blatantly ignoring me. Tomorrow might be an interesting day. I sent a student home with stories to edit, as is every page editors job, and the student left them at school. I make a big deal out of being at layout and doing their jobs because when they do it, everyone's life is easier; when they don't, my stress level and other staffers' stress levels rise and things don't happen as well as we are capable. It drives me crazy.
Okay, I think I have sufficiently vented without naming anyone. I also went to Pilates tonight, so I'm hoping that helps me stay calm throughout the rest of pasteup week.
