I’ve been exchanging frequent emails with my overseas worker mom and our conversation tackle almost everything- her everyday life, social life, spiritual life, her work and how she misses us.   Mom told me that her work in the Administrative section of  Cardiovascular department is not easy and working with  Adult, Pediatric, Intensivist, Cardiac surgeons means  having a good stock of patience.  Knowing my mom,who for a fact is no superwoman and has her share of moods too, can deal with the stress.   Medical secretaries like her are  ready to assist physicians on  their leaves, exit reenty requests, meetings and recontracting . According to her, not all days are toxic in their  department… there are light and heavy days…. Heavy days are mostly days when surgeons are up on their toes doing cardiac surgeries for 5-8 hours duration giving them back, neck and leg pains which make them grumpy, temperamental and very moody.  Light days are usually when complicated surgeries are done successfully and celebration definitely ensue.  And physician’s receiving bonuses and step increases after their recontracting lighten up everybody’s day.   Happy pictures of them posted in a social networking site indicates light days.

Office work is dealt with on a day to day basis and flow of work oftentimes depend on what  mood of their physicians are for the day.    But in their  almost a decade serving the department, they are already used to the toxic and non toxic environment.   In fact, you will notice that  office plants surrounds them not only as a decorating tool but thankfully, Lindsay, their office manager knew well that plants perk up and brighten their every working day in the office.   Not only it liven up the workplace, it also bring a relaxing environment and affects their working attitude, efficiency and boost productivity.   I can relate to mom’s complaints of having strained eyes because of long hours spent before the computer and it was good that she had developed the habit of focusing on green  plants in the office to refresh tired eyes and mind.  It also effectively reduces stress even when at the back of their mind that  physicians are soon to come after the morning rounds.

One time, seeing pictures she posted, I can’t help  but to give my comments… their office seemed to be overwhelmed with office plants and looked more of a garden.   Maybe, there is increased toxicity in their workplace thus, they have to turn to green plants to draw positive vibes and effect on their stress level.

I wonder when is Mom and Dad are going home for good?

plants like these will surely brighten one’s day