Ethics

Wednesday, January 19, 2024

Snow! Deep enough to prevent my truck from pulling a trailer out and hauling Pimmy to the vet. Deep enough to keep department store employees from driving through it, which got me called in to work. Today, similar road conditions are making me again invited to work.

Workplace, you can count me in. I can depend on my little all-wheel drive getting me there and bringing me home. Yesterday, the store wasn’t busy, giving me time to search for bargains. I scored a couple: a faux fur jacket for $20 and a dressy sweater for $10. It’s fun finding inexpensive and likable articles.

The store plans to hire me on a permanent and limited-hours basis. That would keep me working there but for short hours. I would be in a position to apply for an available job that may offer longer hours. I’m learning that among my key assets is a now nearly ancient work ethic: When I say I’ll show up and work, I do show up and work.

From a distance, it’s difficult to comprehend the enormous changes in today’s social and workplace attitudes. One must be out there and experiencing first-hand to recognize and understand. That way, it becomes more logical and real to value the potential of artificial intelligence to replace some workers. That could reduce the management stress of no-show employees.

I’ve veered off on a tear and will stop now, but I will say more about AI ahead.

Dear Friends: Off now to feed my critters and get ready for the workplace. Diana