Monday Morning Blues ~ Deloitte Consulting Forum

*Last edited by PattyCake on Tue Aug 09, 2005 8:31 am; edited 1 time in total*

Ever since I started traveling, my in-flight beverage of choice has been orange juice, no ice. And ever since airlines started getting stingy with the drinks (i.e., stopped giving the can from which the drink was poured) I decided I may as well maximize my beverage-intake by ordering drinks sans ice. (Besides, I have the unhealthy habit of chewing on ice) So I was understandably peeved this morning when, after requesting my usual, I received about 8 chunks of it in my drink. I don't know why, but I nearly had a mental breakdown. This broke my routine in such a sharp and personal way that my mind couldn't cope or answer questions like "Should I demand another glass of orange juice with no ice?" I was seriusly on the verge of throwing a fit and demanding orange juice with no ice; the phrase "stupid bitch" was in there somewhere. Alas, I didn't. Instead, I reluctantly downed my drink, hating every cube of ice in my cup, then started writing this post.

I agree with you that monday morning's are the toughest - facing all the stresses of packing (never gets easier for me), hellish commutes to the airport, flight delays and gate changes and then showing up trying to look like a million bucks - I think the fact that we do this Sisyphean task in itself justifies our large per-hour charge Smile

Principal Joined: 26 May 2005 Posts: 163

By the time Monday roles around I'm ok with everything.

I had a hard time on Sundays. It seems like all of Sunday goes to doing laundry, packing, and dreading the alarm clock going on at 4:30a so you can catch the 6:00a flight. You have to worry about "Did I book my flight?", "Will the cab show up on time?", "Did I remember to pack everything?", "What kind of shit is going to be pushed at me this week?".

By the time I get through security and am sitting at the gate, I feel pretty relaxed.

Analyst Joined: 11 Dec 2006 Posts: 6 Location: Lagos

For me, Monday mornings are always cool. We get to do out Department meeting at 8:30 pm. We plan for the week and get updates on the previous week's activities. Then You get to talk about how "Fun" your weekend was.

Analyst Joined: 30 Nov 2006 Posts: 1 Location: London, UK

I've started doing everything I can to get a few extra minutes in bed on Monday morning. This includes shaving the night before and even putting a tea bag in the cup before I go to bed.
Anyone else have any good tips for getting a few extra minutes in bed on a Monday morning?

Manager Joined: 27 May 2005 Posts: 49

If you like the smell of bacon in the morning and you don't have a butler, just lay out some strips in your george foreman and plug it in when you wake up.

and it's healthy for you!

Consultant Joined: 29 Nov 2006 Posts: 20

Manager Joined: 26 Jul 2005 Posts: 35

I pack up all my gear Sunday night so I don't have to do it in the morning. I'm up at 545am, out the door at 620am and usually get to Penn Station at around 645am. I get on Amtrak and promptly pass out for the entire 2hr 30min ride upstate. By the time I get to the hotel it's after 10am so I'll check in, take my gear upstairs, unpack, freshen up, change and get to the office before 11am. The best thing ever is wearing sweats and a hoodie instead of a stiff shirt.

I normally don't do any actual work until about 4pm on Mondays.

That's early. Tuesday at noon is when I really start working. By Wednesday afternoon I'm spent.

Smile

Consultant Joined: 30 Nov 2006 Posts: 12 Location: Chicago

I'm spoiled rotten. In seven and a half years of travel, I've never had to pack my bag. My wife does it for me.

As for tips to make Mondays a bit easier, I sleep every moment I can. The beverage service is simply not worth remaining conscious for.

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Manager Joined: 26 Jul 2005 Posts: 35