Sometimes your job is to sit quietly and be there while a Client’s life implodes, explodes or even ends. It’s not something they teach you in an ITP. It’s not in the fine print of any job description.
It’s just a part of the job.
Tag: skill
Rule 684
A third overnight appointment in a row? Let’s just check that on the “stamina/stupidity scale.”
Rule 682
When you need to find the person in charge look past tee-shirts with the name of the company or conference on them, aprons, polo shirts with logos or any kind of uniform.
Power wears its own clothes.
Rule 681
Post conference interpreting complaints (an ongoing series):
After interpreting for so many motivational speakers I’ve realized I’m an asymptomatic carrier. I can pass motivation on to others without ever showing symptoms myself.
Rule 680
Guard the meaning and intent until you can deliver them safely wrapped in another language.
Rule 679
The floor of an Emergency Room is disgusting.
Do not set your bag or coat on that floor!
In fact if you drop something on the floor in an Emergency Room don’t pick it up! Consider it gone, mourn its loss, and buy another.
Rule 678
I’m seriously considering staying in bed and, you know, just taking a mental health decade (or so).
