looks like we'll be here for awhile

When setting up meetings with friends, colleagues and family, each time I must go through the same conversation. This conversation usually revolves around me giving multiple disclaimers about how I "think" I could make a certain time but could never be quite sure.  The discussion then moves on to how I could do early in the morning, sometimes lunch if it is within a certain area, a coffee if it is across the street from me (literally) or in the evening after 6:30 p.m. Of course, all of this still comes with the aforementioned disclaimer - I "think." Basically, this really just ends up being a convoluted way of saying - "Let's play it by ear."  And let's not even get started on the weekends... 

Honestly, the whole thing makes me feel really guilty. Like I am the only person in the world whose career makes them this difficult to schedule with. But here is the thing: I am not the only one. I have had friends in consulting, banking, public relations, technology, advertising, etc. (so basically any profession ever), who have all tried to have the same conversation with me - which usually leads to plans made months in advance and constant re-scheduling. It takes patience. Those of you who follow LOF on Facebook (here) have already seen this chart (below), but I find it so hilarious-because-it's-true, that I couldn't keep it to myself (or my Facebook).  So if you ever find yourself wondering why I and others like me are so hard to pin down, or if perhaps you are one of us questioning your sanity, consider this psychological mess below.  All signs point to one conclusion - Looks like we'll be here for awhile.

image via rob complains about things