A while ago, I came across a co-worker who had been on the way out, but was on the phone with a friend and sobbing. Turns out she was the only person on staff who did not get a raise this year. She was told that she didn't deserve a raise because of her chronic tardiness (usually 5-10 minutes a day); however, she'd noticed that another woman, who's almost always late and is out a lot, got a raise. The co-worker attributed it to having challenged her boss on something earlier. I kind of patted her and talked her down, but she was still upset and angry.
Meanwhile, I got a 2.5 percent raise which, because of taxes, leaves me with less take-home pay than I had in December. sigh ....
That sucks, Jesse.
I am glad I finally figure out how I screwed up my credit cards in Feb. I didn't pay one of them, and then got a late fee and interest, and couldn't figure out why I hadn't paid it--did I not get the bill? Finally today looked at the bill for a different card, and realized what happened--I paid that card twice--once the amount that was owed, and once the amount I SHOULD have paid the other card. Note to self--pay more attention when using online bill pay!!
OK, this is one of the happiest-making vids I've ever seen:
I am listening to/watching this over and over, and dancing in my chair. I miss dancing.
I had a blast playing that vid numerous times, shouting out the name of each movie they clipped. And admiring the hell out of the editor's skill, clipping to the beat, and fudging times, for clips that didn't actually match the beat of the song. So.Much.Fun. Thanks for posting the link!
Yay, Suzi!
and this:
Strix, I'll pony up $ for a lawyer fund and/or a RAMPAGE fund. Whatever you need; the money's not earmarked.
Oh hell yeah. I would *request* reportage and, if possible without risk to life, limb, or dignity, film of reactions, etc. Also, best of luck.
I thought I couldn't love you guys more, but I just found out love really IS infinite.
THANK YOU for your back slaps and GRR ARGH "go get her"-ness!
Good luck on getting the ex situation worked out, Strix. With or without ax action.
Congrats on the house, Suzi!
Ok...I'm feeling accomplished this morning. Earnest money handed in, State tax refund hit, giving some financial breathing room, scheduled the inspector, started getting home owners (OMG!!!!!) insurance quotes, and have scheduled a time later today for CJ to be able to see OUR HOUSE.
Now I'm trying to calm down enough to get some work done.
It's very exciting, Suzi!
