Intuition

I have a feeling something big is looming.  At work.  And today I told my boss so.

I have an uncanny sixth sense.  I could tell stories that would send chills up your spine.  In fact, some day I will when I actually have time to really write again.  You know, when Punky leaves for college.  For now, suffice it to say that my gut feelings usually prove true.  When I choose to listen, that is.  I don't always know the details, but generally hit the nail on the head with the overall outcome. 

For example, two weeks before I was bounced against my will into my current position at work, I told Punky's dad I was going to get fired.  I knew there wasn't really a reason.  Business took a steep downturn at the time but my company never lets anyone go in hard times.  I hadn't broken any rules, or screwed up anything important, or sexually harassed anyone.  But for some reason, I couldn't shake the overwhelming feeling that I wouldn't be working for my boss any longer.  It was logical to assume I'd be fired, but as it turned out I was simply moved to another position...with a new boss, of course.

We lost some major accounts over the last two years, and business is teetering near rock bottom in some of our facilities.  We had some great opportunities slip through our fingers in the past year and everyone is waiting as patiently as possible for that one big deal that can turn things around in an instant and get us back on the uphill path.

And I think it's coming.  Soon.

I can't explain exactly why.  I just suddenly have the feeling that I will be super busy at work.  That the somewhat somber environment will disappear and be replaced with chaos as we scramble to return to full production.  That a sigh of relief will be heard from all as we no longer worry about what lies ahead in terms our our employment.  

I normally keep my thoughts to myself, especially at work.  People tend to think you're nuts when you toss around words like intuition, premonition, and gut feelings.  But, for whatever reason, I slipped and told my boss what I feel is coming.  I'll look like an idiot if nothing happens, and I'll fully regret opening my mouth, but I can't exactly take it back.  That would make me seem crazier in his eyes, if that's even possible at this point. 

I hope for my sake, all of our sakes really, this is one of those times I'm right.