working again

I thought my days were full and busy. I had discovered on-line gaming (Travian first, then FarmLife) and facebook and the new-to-me used bookshop was getting some business too.

Then, Janet, a friend from eMi, asked if I would consider being House Manager for them. The full time staff are more than busy and there was no one available to fill this position. I said yes, of course. It is through eMi EA that I am able to obtain my visa to stay in Uganda. I met with the management team, and we agreed that I would take over all the issues with the rentals (an apartment with 4 interns and a duplex unit with 3 interns and 2 Heritage teachers). The initial work has been to smooth out the relationships among the people and clarify the basic work standards.

It has evolved into connecting the repair persons to the jobs quickly, i.e. Stopped up sink in the kitchen, non-functioning hot water heaters, etc. We have also labeled shelves and drawers in communal use areas so everyone can put things back into the same spot. We have also created a clear job list for the workers, so they know what all to do, and the tenants know what to expect.

It is fun! And I am at eMi EA at least part of each day, 3-4 days a week. The people are wonderful to work with, and sometimes I am able to do some of the repairs myself. All that home ownership comes in handy.