I was not expecting to be there for so long -- almost 5 hours -- but there was more work needed than I anticipated and then a rusted clamp broke when they were replacing the coolant. My laptop was fully charged when I left home, but it's a distraction to worry about the battery when it's not plugged in and I'm connected to my work pc via vpn -- I can't see the battery charge level unless I minimize the remote connection window. So I was able to get some work done but couldn't really concentrate. Now that I know what to expect in terms of their setup, I will bring earplugs next time and sit near the one and only outlet.

I will probably get a survey from the dealership soon, and if so I will suggest that they carve out a quiet space with desks and electrical outlets.

The last time I went for a manicure it was the opposite of relaxing -- the manicurist was very impatient with me, rushed me to pick out a nail polish color and then seemed upset that I wanted to take my winter coat off before she started. I really should have stopped her right there and said, you obviously don't have time for me right now so never mind. I ended up removing the nail polish the next day because it reminded me of her behavior.

I suppose that kind of experience is why I follow people I like when they move to new jobs -- I've followed my hair stylist through four job changes. Today there were two of us who had switched from the old dealership in order to stay with the same service manager. The other person thought she needed new tires, but he told her the current ones were not worn out yet, so she could wait. And you could tell that he was really happy about the new job and also happy that we were there.