Communication

In this day of messenger, texting, and emails, have we lost the ability to communicate? Everywhere you go there are people typing away on there cellphones, iPhones or blackberries. Sending texts and emails back and forth. But are they communicating or just filling time not to be bored?
There is an orange juice commercial that I think is SO true. There is an 'orange grower' standing on his 'orange box' and giving advice. My favorites are the view from your front porch is better than from your sofa, and a walk in an orange grove is better that a psychiatrist's couch. It tells me that people are too busy trying to stay connected that they have become disconnected with life.
I have a cell phone, but have never used up anywhere near my monthly minutes. It does not have a texting option on the plan, so I actually talk to someone when I use it. I have no urge to get anything fancier that will do almost anything my laptop will do.
When I lived in Virginia Beach, my place was about 9 blocks from the boardwalk. My favorite thing to do was ride my bicycle up and down at night. There was always a nice breeze, stars, and the sound of waves. I missed most of the hot shows and coworkers thought I was unusual. But I found it very relaxing. Helped to relieve stress built up during the day at work.
Stress at work can be a daunting item. It seems that communication would be a great way to reduce stressful situations. In that respect, out BIG boss is great. With the changes that have occurred in the past year, the employees have been kept updated on the events BEFORE the rumor mill got involved.
Though I have had experiences where questions are asked and answered, but the answers were just the standard ones. The person being asked did not want to bother thinking of the correct answer, just the easiest. This can lead to misunderstandings and mistakes. It also leads to the old adage, there's not enough time to do it right, but always enough to do it over. When a little more thought on the front end, would have lead to less work on the back end.
So if your place of employment is more of the second type, maybe a vacation is needed. A quick get away to a warm beach, a few nights in the Big Apple, or maybe a small town on a river in Georgia, where there is no cell phone access. Check out Future Vacations, Discovery Future Vacations or Damron Vacations. All offer great deals to over 340 locations.
If you want to work at a place like here with lots of communication up and down the organization chart, try Job.travel. Lots of jobs in lots of places. Maybe you can find one near a beach where you can ride your bicycle to relieve any stress from the day. Fresh air and being outside is a great way to clear one's head and breathe deep.