Important element in life doesn't have to go down drain
Water is the second most important element to humans, only second to the air we breathe. In the U.S., we use 450 billion gallons per day. Less than 10 percent of that is actually consumed the rest goes essentially down the drain. Household chores and outside use such as on lawns and car washing. There are ways to do your part to conserve this natural resource.
You may think that by water your outside shrubbery only a short time each watering you are conserving. If you use this method your plants may look the same as everyone else's but they are wearing a disguise. They are being trained to not be drought resistant. You are training your plants to have shallow roots.
If you water less frequently and soak the plants the root system will learn to grow deeper. By using this method you train the plants to be drought resistant. The deeper the roots the better the chances of them retrieving their own water supply when water restrictions go into effect.
Using a soaker hose with tiny holes all along the hose will enable you to give a controlled watering throughout your flowerbed. Make sure you set a timer so no water hose is left on longer than necessary. An outside hose can dispense 10 gallons per minute.
Adjusting sprinklers so they water the lawn and not the sidewalks and side of the house is another water saver. Check sprinkler heads periodically for leaks. Check the soil before watering. Run your finger down into the soil, if it is moist two inches below the surface the lawn should not need watering.
Avoid watering the lawn on a windy day. More water is evaporated when the wind is blowing and when the sun is shining brightly. Water early in the a.m. preferably before 10 a.m.
Watering late in the day is okay in some areas where the humidity is low. If you water late in the day when the humidity is high you risk lawn disease. Also be aware of the soil conditions your yard has. Some types of soil can soak in water while others have easy runoff. For example clay tends to absorb better than sand. If you notice water running off onto driveway or sidewalk this is an indication to water for shorter periods of time and perhaps more frequently. Aerating the lawn also helps prevent water runoff.
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“Take This Job and Shove It” is a Country Song NOT a Best Practice ...
-H. Jackson Brown, Jr.
Sometimes it’s an easy choice to leave a company. However, one of the most important choices that you can make in your career is to leave your current employer in the right way. Like any other relationship, there are faults and virtues with every company. At the end of a relationship, people tend to focus on the faults.
BREAKING UP IS HARD TO DO When you leave a company, it is like breaking up with a boyfriend or girlfriend. Regardless of how you do it, there will still be emotions. The longer the relationship, the deeper the feelings. Keep this in mind during the separation. People express their emotions in different ways so be prepared to respond with compassion.
IT’S A SMALL WORLD I’ve learned first hand not to burn bridges. In fact, I was hired by my former boss within two years of leaving the company. He had moved onto a bigger job with another company and thought of me when a position came open in his department. Since we already had a great relationship, the interview process was both short and painless. Also, the job was a significant step up for me both professionally and financially.
TO DO OR NOT TO DO? Here are a few do’s and don’ts that may help make the transition a little easier for everyone.
DO write and give a simple resignation letter to your immediate boss and, perhaps, your Human Resources Director, if appropriate. By putting a few key items in writing, it memorializes your intention to leave the company. It also gives you a chance to pre-play the discussion with your boss. The letter should include the following: your last day on the job, open items that you need to complete prior to leaving, and any work that you will need to pass off to someone else.
DON’T say anything negative about the company or anyone working for the company. While this is a good policy to employ at all times, it is even more critical when you are leaving. Disgruntled employees may seek you out during this time to air their negative feelings about the company or people working for the company. Resist the temptation to entertain these conversations. It is likely that your comments will be shared with others.