A PLEASURE WORKING WITH YOU...

Any person applying for a position in accounting at our Agency is required to complete a short test. It helps us to determine the level of ability and allows us to be as accurate as possible when matching the applicant to a potential employer. For those who need it, we offer a one-day revision course, and our first was held on Wednesday past. Because he works mostly from another location, my associate’s mouth fell open when he dropped by the office. There were two ‘stagiares’ labouring, plus all the people in the reunion room for the course, our own employees, and another two persons in the process of being interviewed. It was a definite mix of nationalities, of gender and age, and a bevy of activity. He agreed that the ambiance in the place was exhilarating – full of hopeful excitement and, even though the work was serious, there was much laughter and good humour. So far, each ‘stagiare’ who has spent the temporary two or three weeks with us has mentioned that a job within our agency, in our office, would be first choice. It warms my heart, and affirms my belief that work and pleasure CAN be mixed, as long as it is done intelligently. We all know that a happy employee is more productive, so everyone wins. There IS stress and long hours when building a business, but those kind of days, and there are many of them, make it all worthwhile.

For a change of pace – the Dunany Demons have been extremely kind this week. Sunshine brightening the days, cooler night air for sleeping, and the Weather Network is predicting the same for the long Labour-Day weekend. Suzie will be returning to Detroit next Wednesday, so we plan to celebrate by attending the annual Cuban Festival in St-Sauveur. It’s a gala of smiling friends, great music, good food and, of course, plenty of ‘mojitas’. However, before that can happen, I need to get through the list on today’s agenda. It’s one of those 8 ½ by 11 inches books. I really need to look into buying a smaller one for next year, LOL!

So I’m off to brave the traffic and the world of business. Y’all have a great day; do whatever you need to do with a SMILE and with as much enthusiasm as you can muster. This is where we build the memories – make them good ones!

Luv from the Bush in Quebec.