Just because we could use a teensy bit of good news today and it's all I have to offer -- I got a 9.05% raise, of which my boss informs me that 4.3% was departmental performance, and 4.75% (out of a possible 5%) was individual merit. So I guess they still like what I'm doing and how I'm doing it, and I guess I can afford those Angel Season 1 DVDS this month after all....
Jayne: What're you gonna tell the others? Mal: About what? Jayne: About why I'm dead. Mal: Hadn't thought about it. Jayne: Make something up. Don't tell 'em what I did.
'Ariel'
If the Apocalypse Comes, Beep Me
Birth, death, illness, new job, vacation...if it's happening to you and you want us to know about it, post it here. These threads are intended for announcements only. Want to offer sympathy or congratulations, or talk about anything? Take it to Natter. Any natter here will be deleted.
Theodosia - Mar 17, 2003 4:20:01 pm PST #520 of 5668
'we all walk this earth feeling we are frauds. The trick is to be grateful and hope the caper doesn't end any time soon"
Steph L. - Mar 17, 2003 6:51:48 pm PST #521 of 5668
the hardest to learn / was the least complicated
Dad update:
Dad is fine, in the sense of not dead or incredibly damaged. He did have a heart attack, *I* beat the aircare to the hospital, I was in pain (and drugged for it, so groggy and cranky), and started contemplating how I had no one in town to calm me down.
Dad has, in the past 11 years, had (as of today) 3 heart attacks -- all minor -- and quadruple bypass surgery, as well as at least 9 or 10 angioplasties. Which is what he had today -- his quadruple bypass used 3 arteries and 1 vein, and veins have a nasty tendency to re-occlude because they're smaller and have a different patency than arteries (basically, stuff sticks easier).
So the vein graft had re-occluded (for the 3rd time in 5 [6?] years), and the docs went in and opened it and put a stent in.
Sadly, this is "routine" for him. He's good -- tired, sore, and hungry, but good. I saw him before the angioplasty, and he was fine -- chatty and good color, and I knew he'd be okay.
But he's 61, and this ain't easy on him.
Anyway, he'll probably be home tomorrow.
So. Sigh of relief. I'm exhausted, and sore, and I still hurt and still have a numb foot. But my Dad's okay.
I love you guys.
Micole - Mar 18, 2003 7:57:56 am PST #522 of 5668
I've been working on a song about the difference between analogy and metaphor.
I'll be in LA 3/22-3/25 and SF 3/26-3/29. Would be very happy to meet local Buffistas.
Aims - Mar 18, 2003 1:23:59 pm PST #523 of 5668
Shit's all sorts of different now.
I know I have used more than my fair share in the past 2 weeks, but I am asking for more (huge personality problem according to my mother. Like she can talk).
At 3:00 pm PST, I have the 2nd interview with the GREAT company. I really, really, really want this job. Please send all jobma and good thoughts towards Arco Plaza in downtown LA today.
Thanks sososososososososo much, guys.
Miracleman - Mar 18, 2003 5:14:09 pm PST #524 of 5668
No, I don't think I will - me, quoting Captain Steve Rogers, to all of 2020
PERKINS!
AIMEE IS OUTSIDE THE NORTH TOWER BY THE FOUNTAIN! SHE WOULD LIKE TO MEET WITH YOU!
THAT IS ALL!
Miracleman - Mar 18, 2003 5:17:17 pm PST #525 of 5668
No, I don't think I will - me, quoting Captain Steve Rogers, to all of 2020
This update from Aimee:
Second interview went great! The company is going to make an offer through the agency!
In other words...
Lookin' like my baby's got the job!
Everyone may now commence doing the HAPPY DANCE (tm).
And she says thanks for the jobma.
Cashmere - Mar 18, 2003 6:25:49 pm PST #526 of 5668
Now tagless for your comfort.
I've emailed my sister in law who's a student at Ball State University to verify if Jane Espenson is going to be speaking there this Friday, per the post in Press. If any OH (or IN or MI) buffistas are interested in going, please e me at the profile addy.
Atropa - Mar 18, 2003 6:36:28 pm PST #527 of 5668
The artist formerly associated with cupcakes.
Going mostly dark for the next 5 days, as I am finished (finished I tell you!) with the Deadline o' Dooooooom at work, and get to take a much-needed break. If you need to get a hold of me, use the profile addy.
Aims - Mar 18, 2003 7:46:35 pm PST #528 of 5668
Shit's all sorts of different now.
Okay, got the offer and offer accepted!!!
$7k raise over Hellhole of Suckage PLUS overtime, PLUS year end bonus, PLUS review and possible raise at the end of the year!!!!
I start Monday!!!!!
Weight. Off. Shoulders!!!
I am now an even bigger true believer in the power of Buffista ___ma. I will start a cult now and make more money than L. Ron Hubbard.
NoiseDesign - Mar 19, 2003 2:54:59 am PST #529 of 5668
Our wings are not tired
I'll be mostly dark until Sunday or Monday, I'm out in Minneapolis attending a theatre conference and doubt that I'll be doing much more than checking e-mail. Check my profile if you'd like to drop a note, or drop me an AIM message, I'll leave that in my profile as well. I'll probably have IM running on my SideKick on and off while I'm out of town.