Extra coffee flows around CAU today. Industrial strength coffee.
Our sharp IT supervisor noticed a potential issue with one of our servers yesterday. After our chief technical officer and other IT staff evaluated the condition of the server, they decided to back it up, take it out of service and restore it from scratch. That included the operating system and everything on top of it.
This one decision wiped out family dinners, evening plans and a night’s sleep. When the rest of us arrived this morning, they were all still here along with a freshly brewing pot of coffee! The best news was that the server had been restored and was back in service.
This allowed me to reflect on my own “all nighter” experiences. The 24/7 radio business afforded many opportunities for a team to help listeners through weather emergencies.
You go on adrenaline (and caffeine). You make sacrifices because it’s part of the job.
You’re dedicated, because you know you’re making a difference for people who rely on you. It’s why we’re here. For you.
Sleep well tonight, my respected colleagues!
