Short-Timer Syndrome
October 30th, 2009
Short Timer Syndrome is the equivalent of “Senioritis” – defined by Urban Dictionary as “noun. A crippling disease that strikes high school seniors. Symptoms include: laziness, an over-excessive wearing of track pants, old athletic shirts, sweatpants, athletic shorts, and sweatshirts. Also features a lack of studying, repeated absences, and a generally dismissive attitude. The only known cure is a phenomenon known as Graduation.”
The same dictionary defines short-timer as “After turning in your resignation, you end up not giving a damn about your job during the remaining two weeks notice you gave them.” It’s safe to say the 343rd MPAD has Short-Timer Syndrome. The only cure – a flight back to the states.
Despite hearing a motivational speech from our boss about “not taking your foot off the accelerator,” we’re slowing down. My desire to do anything is dwindling and even the simplest of tasks seem like a mountain of work. It takes a good 10 minutes of a pep talk to self just to start working and I’m easily distracted by the smallest things.
If Urban Dictionary asked me to define short-timer, it would go something like this: noun. A person who sees the light at the end of the tunnel and wants to hitch a ride in lieu of walking the rest of the way. A person who sees the countdown getting shorter as a cue to do less work. (”what are they going to do, kick me out of Iraq?)
Although I have a serious case of Short-Timer Syndrome, I also have a great work ethic. (Future Employers, take note!) I’m still getting the mission done and while I’m not at the 120% I started with, I’m not dropping the ball or slipping through the cracks. Just two more weeks….. can I hitch a ride?
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Posted in 343rd MPAD | Comments (5)
November 1st, 2009 at 5:46 am
SSG King! Great post. We’ll be right behind you guys!
SFC Burke
November 1st, 2009 at 10:09 am
Thanks SFC Burke! I know you guys are getting excited, too! Let’s all get out of here!
November 2nd, 2009 at 4:26 pm
The Thunder Run has linked to this post in the blog post From the Front: 11/02/2009 News and Personal dispatches from the front and the home front.
November 2nd, 2009 at 7:23 pm
Kristen, I’ve kept up with all of your blogs and I”m so happy that you’ll be coming home soon. Love ya!
November 4th, 2009 at 1:35 pm
I’m so glad you’ve been keeping up with it, Mrs. Liles!! Let’s get together when I get home!!