we're to treat Friday like a normal work day, even though it's a paid holiday
You should get double-time pay for this.
You know, it's funny. We went to war never looking to come back, but it's the real world I couldn't survive.
Tracy ,'The Message'
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Off-topic discussion. Wanna talk about corsets, duct tape, or physics? This is the place. Detailed discussion of any current-season TV must be whitefonted.
beathen - Mar 23, 2005 7:22:44 am PST #9669 of 10002
Sure I went over to the Dark Side, but just to pick up a few things.
brenda m - Mar 23, 2005 7:27:23 am PST #9670 of 10002
If you're going through hell/keep on going/don't slow down/keep your fear from showing/you might be gone/'fore the devil even knows you're there
Can you write back asking to clarify whether, as it is both a paid holiday and a work day, you will be paid for both the working and the holiday?
You should get the paid holiday, plus time and a half for the time you actually spend at work. The paid holiday counts as part of a 40 hour work week.
Frankenbuddha - Mar 23, 2005 7:30:02 am PST #9671 of 10002
"We are the Goon Squad and we're coming to town...Beep! Beep!" - David Bowie, "Fashion"
It was snowing a minute ago. I am DISGUSTED with March.
One of us! One of us!
§ ita § - Mar 23, 2005 7:30:29 am PST #9672 of 10002
Well not canonically, no, but this is transformative fiction.
I have a financial question (the answer to shrift's financial issue is GET PAID) -- I'm looking to cancel one of my credit cards and get one with rewards. I'm assuming some rewards programs suck, and some rock. So even before I decide what sort of rewards I want -- I'm interested in knowing about other people's experiences.
Anyone out there?
Jesse - Mar 23, 2005 7:33:03 am PST #9673 of 10002
Sometimes I trip on how happy we could be.
I ended up with Citi rewards card by accident, and when I figured it all out, I had enough points to get a Gameboy with a bunch left over, so that was fun. But I really didn't set out to do any of this, so it's all been gravy.
Dana - Mar 23, 2005 7:34:26 am PST #9674 of 10002
"I'm useless alone." // "We're all useless alone. It's a good thing you're not alone."
BigBoss sent out an e-mail saying that we're to treat Friday like a normal work day, even though it's a paid holiday.
The fuck?
ita, we have a card that accumulates points that translate into cash, and we have a Discover card that lets you translate rewards into gift cards and the like. Discover is nice, because some options actually let you increase your money ($25 gets you a $30 Borders card), but the available merchants are kind of limited.
beathen - Mar 23, 2005 7:34:40 am PST #9675 of 10002
Sure I went over to the Dark Side, but just to pick up a few things.
I don't care so much about the rewards, just the low APR.
Nora Deirdre - Mar 23, 2005 7:35:39 am PST #9676 of 10002
I’m responsible for my own happiness? I can’t even be responsible for my own breakfast! (Bojack Horseman)
Citi's been good to me too, I just cashed in some points for a $100 gift card for Bed Bath & Beyond.
Hopefully on saturday we will be the proud owners of a Kitchen Aid mixer!
Jessica - Mar 23, 2005 7:37:38 am PST #9677 of 10002
If I want to become a cloud of bats, does each bat need a separate vaccination?
We put most of our major purchases on a Value Miles Platinum Visa® Card, and end up with about one free flight per year. Redeeming them is kind of a PITA, but we can use miles on any major airline. (No idea how they specifically define "major," but we have yet to be turned down.)
[eta: We've also got a Discover, which gives cash back, which we always just put towards the balance. And I have a Chase iCard which gives cash back in the form of Webcertificates.]
Fred Pete - Mar 23, 2005 7:38:01 am PST #9678 of 10002
Ann, that's a ferret.
ita, the only thing I have to add is that cash-back doesn't help much if you don't use the card too often. Discover was my primary card back when it was strictly cash-back, and only once was the reward more than enough for lunch for 2 at a decent deli.