Yes that's right , I've been promoted!
I've been promoted to be the head vacuum cleaner operator here. As a result , from now on I do all the vacuuming in this house. That means all floors. All furniture. All stuff on walls. I do work under a supervisor and the supervisor tells me if I've done a good job or missed anything.
I don't really mind this promotion. The Micro Manger at one time did all the vacuuming. I wasn't even in training. Gradually, I've taken over the vacuuming.
The micro Manager has been suffering increasing physical problems which make operating the vacuum cleaner a bit of a challenge and in fact would do harm.
The Micro Manager has a torn rotator cuff which causes a lot of pain and loss of strength.
So I will do my best to keep all those dust bunnies on the run.
Should I say congrats on the promotion? Perhaps it is temporary until the Micro Manager is all healed?
ReplyDeleteCongrats! You're a sweet guy. Don't vacuum up a real bunny! Linda in Kansas
ReplyDeleteMy real bunnie is still here. He's spent 13 days here since Nov. 23. I've now named him Spencer.
DeleteYou are such a great helper. Sorry to hear the Micro Manager is in so much pain. Take care, have a wonderful day!
ReplyDeletewhen you're retired work should be shared.
DeleteI understand some of that pain and I only had a tear in the RC. My healed after months of therapy. Good luck with the vacuum!
ReplyDeleteI'm well practiced with the vacuum.
DeleteCongratulations on your promotion! I'm sure you will be up to the task of keeping those dust bunnies on the run, Red. :-)
ReplyDeleteWhen you're retired the jobs should be shared.
DeleteYou are a good team and I'm glad you have stepped up to do the vacuuming, Red. You will have to vacuum for many, many years to catch up to all the time the Micro Manager did the vacuuming! :)
ReplyDeleteYour last sentence is so true , but then she'd have to work a long time to catch up on the grass mowing.
DeleteI hope the Micro Manager's torn rotator cuff heals well. In the meantime, vacuuming is good exercise! Take care there. (NewRobin13)
ReplyDeleteSo far they have not recommended treatment.
DeleteI know about rotator cuffs and commiserate.
ReplyDeleteI've followed your story.
DeleteRed, I’m delighted to see you’ve been promoted. Congratulations! We are now both Head Vacuum Cleaners! 😊 Now, if there is any disappointment, it’s that the MM has torn rotator cuff issues. Dang, I am sorry to hear that as I also have a similar issue. I know the pain! I wonder if she is in Physical Therapy … I am and it helps. John
ReplyDeleteShe is not in physio therapy as she was hoping for another treatment.
DeleteA worthy promotion. I'm sure. Tom took over vacuuming a long time ago, before my first back surgery.
ReplyDeleteWe have to adapt as we go along.
DeleteOh, a torn rotator cuff is no fun at all. Good for you for learning some new skills! :)
ReplyDeleteI've had a torn rotator cuff but was lucky as a cortisone shot helped.
DeleteWhen my husband retired we had a reorganizing of household tasks. His Mother never got to retire( she was stuck with everything including a wheel chair bound husband) and I didn't want to be in her shoes. My husband now vacuums, does the laundry and fills the dishwasher in the evening. The other tasks are mine including emptying the dishwasher in the morning... Works. Neither of us is stuck with too much. Of course if things change for either of us medically...
ReplyDeleteExactly. Retired couple s should share the chores. Too many women end up like your MIL.
DeleteWho you gonna call? Dust buster! You and mm are a good team. In our house, if I can no longer vacuum, dust bunnies will wind up killing us in our sleep.
ReplyDeleteEverybody has standards they can live with.
DeleteThat is a shame, the rotator cuff. That's what my spouse has.
ReplyDeleteI now do all the outdoor work, garbage, and all. It's tricky, but we adapt.
Take care.
Key work is adapt. I'm hoping she will get some physio therapy.
DeleteOh god, you make me feel so guilty. When I look across the room and see dust everywhere . . . oh, the guilt. I shall try to follow your example.
ReplyDeleteI hear your pain. I can see that those dust bunnies will be gone in the morning.
DeleteThank you. A torn rotator cuff is extremely painful!
ReplyDeleteI can hear that you know the pain of the torn rotator cuff.
DeleteMy daughters vacuum but they are both moving out this year so I guess I'll be promoted.
ReplyDeleteI'm sure the micro manager is glad you've stepped up and I hope she gets the shoulder better
Congratulations! May I suggest the purchase of one of those super duper robot vacuums to make your job a little bit easier?
ReplyDeleteOuch! I'm so sorry for your MM. I have promoted Art to head vacuum cleaner at our house. He also asked to be promoted to bathroom cleaner. How could I deny him?
ReplyDeleteRunning the vacuum cleaner is hard work for older women, good that you took the job over. My husband has a robot vacuum cleaner that he runs around daily:)
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