It's all about choices, Faith. The ones we make, and the ones we don't. Oh, and the consequences. Those are always fun.

Angelus ,'Smile Time'


Spike's Bitches 36: Did I Sully Our Good Name?  

[NAFDA] Spike-centric discussion. Lusty, lewd (only occasionally crude), risque (and frisque), bawdy (Oh, lawdy!), flirty ('cuz we're purty), raunchy talk inside. Caveat lector.


Aims - Jul 17, 2007 10:51:56 am PDT #6968 of 10001
Shit's all sorts of different now.

Job Watch 2007:

Boss has promised to get us full benefits within 60 days. A full 30 days sooner than what other job would provide.

At that time, he and I will discuss a raise. So I am staying put.

The extra money would have been great, don't get me wrong, but I would rather be here and be happy and confident than making more money and being not happy and confident.

Plus, I really think that in the long run, I'll do better here. I mean hell, I've already started feeling like I'll change my major to business. Boss is a rising star. On his way to being a Trump. I flat out told him, "At Other Job, there's really nowhere for me to go unless one of the Big Managers leaves. You plan on being worth $100 million in the next 6 years. And when that happens, you'll be paying me very well for being so awesome." He laughed and said, "Yep."

But, he also knows that if he doesn't come through with the benefits and the cash in 60 days, I'll quit.

Thank you all SOOOO much for the support and advice. I know my decision is, for the most part, against what you all said, but know that I took everything you said - especially about doing what's best for my family - into consideration. {{{{Bitches}}}}


Toddson - Jul 17, 2007 10:53:58 am PDT #6969 of 10001
Friends don't let friends read "Atlas Shrugged"

Yay Aimee!


Cashmere - Jul 17, 2007 10:55:07 am PDT #6970 of 10001
Now tagless for your comfort.

Yay, Aimee! I hope it all comes through for you in 60 days. I think it's a sound decision.


Aims - Jul 17, 2007 10:55:20 am PDT #6971 of 10001
Shit's all sorts of different now.

Now I just have to let other company know.

t insert irrational feelings of letting them down, too.

Wish there was a way I could do BOTH jobs.


Connie Neil - Jul 17, 2007 10:55:27 am PDT #6972 of 10001
brillig

But, he also knows that if he doesn't come through with the benefits and the cash in 60 days, I'll quit

Good, because I've seen too many bosses make great promises to keep people then forget all about it when the time came.


Polter-Cow - Jul 17, 2007 10:58:34 am PDT #6973 of 10001
What else besides ramen can you scoop? YOU CAN SCOOP THIS WORLD FROM DARKNESS!

Wish there was a way I could do BOTH jobs.

Time-Turner.


javachik - Jul 17, 2007 10:59:27 am PDT #6974 of 10001
Our wings are not tired.

Wish there was a way I could do BOTH jobs.

You and Joe could. :) Would they consider him?

SO glad you were able to get benefits at current place. Seems he has already figured out your worth. Smart fella!!


Daisy Jane - Jul 17, 2007 10:59:27 am PDT #6975 of 10001
"This bar smells like kerosene and stripper tears."

Plus, I'm thinking MM will get something soon, and then the book will sell and then y'all will be sipping champers and laughing about that time when you moved back in with your parents, and wasn't it all charming what, what?

DJ, my one piece of advice is that your friend contact a women's shelter and explain what is going on. The shelter may have resources to help her deal with this and not have to leave her house.

She's actually getting freeish counseling through the family violence center where she is, and she's been to law enforcement up there too.

Problem is, it's Texas, they're still married so he can do whatever the hell he wants (Well, not really, but it's pretty clear they want to make it as hard as possible-Texas law I mean, not the violence center or the cops-for a woman to get out of her relationship).


Atropa - Jul 17, 2007 11:03:29 am PDT #6976 of 10001
The artist formerly associated with cupcakes.

Aimee, that sounds like a good decision.

Wish there was a way I could do BOTH jobs.

You and Joe could. :) Would they consider him?

Heeeey, that's a pretty clever idea!


ChiKat - Jul 17, 2007 11:05:14 am PDT #6977 of 10001
That man was going to shank me. Over an omelette. Two eggs and a slice of government cheese. Is that what my life is worth?

Boss has promised to get us full benefits within 60 days.

Yay!! If you get bennies and you're happy at current job, then I think everything has worked out for the best. I am happy for you! And, Current Boss will get strung up by a bunch o' Bitches if he doesn't come through, so he better be good to his word. And, really, if he's not, you know it and you can bail.