It's been a year since my company closed unexpectedly. The place I used to volunteer hired me full time, and I love working there - my co-workers are all great, and working with animals is awesome. If it paid better it might be my dream job. Unfortunately it's about 1/3 of my former salary, so I'm also doing contract work with my former manager. The animal care job is physically, mentally, & emotionally draining, with some crazy hours (but ultimately really rewarding) so both together is a lot. That's why I haven't been posting much this year although I still read a lot- not that I was much more than a lurker before
I'm pretty happy with where I'm at now, but still not feeling super stable & have a little brain dump/vent: I was hired at the animal care job as a PT seasonal worker first, but converted to FT permanent after about a month. I strongly suspect I was hired at a lower rate than others since I was meant to be seasonal. I now know another new CW makes almost 20% more than me, she was hired immediately as a permanent employee. I should have tried to negotiate when I was switched to FT but all of this happened so fast during a stressful time and I had no idea what was reasonable in a non-profit. I won't get a review until next fall either (at which time I might get a 2% raise). I want to try to negotiate my pay at the animal care job so I don't have to stress as much about the contract work, but I can't think of a good time to do so
Post by CallingAllAngels on Dec 20, 2015 15:07:15 GMT -5
I just stumbled upon some weirdo right-wing site that claims to have proof that Sasha and Malia are adopted and this is totally obvious because they don't look anything like Michelle and Barack. Um okay. Apparently they were adopted from Morocco. The proof is that there are no photos of Michelle pregnant.
I just stumbled upon some weirdo right-wing site that claims to have proof that Sasha and Malia are adopted and this is totally obvious because they don't look anything like Michelle and Barack. Um okay. Apparently they were adopted from Morocco. The proof is that there are no photos of Michelle pregnant.
Does it even matter? What's the big deal to them if they are adopted?
I just stumbled upon some weirdo right-wing site that claims to have proof that Sasha and Malia are adopted and this is totally obvious because they don't look anything like Michelle and Barack. Um okay. Apparently they were adopted from Morocco. The proof is that there are no photos of Michelle pregnant.
Does it even matter? What's the big deal to them if they are adopted?
I assume born in Morocco = unamerican and probably a danger to our way of life.
Post by eponinepontmercy on Dec 20, 2015 15:42:46 GMT -5
We made chewy gingerbread cookies, raspberry shortbread thumbprint cookies, soft chocolate chip cookies, and snickerdoodle fudge (box mix). I might eat all the gingerbread ones. The chocolate chip cookies look weird, but I haven't tasted the yet. The recipe only made 13, so it's not a big deal if they aren't good.
Post by tacosforlife on Dec 20, 2015 15:43:29 GMT -5
We have just had the planningest weekend ever. We have a solid plan to pay off our consumer debt, go on a second international trip in 2016, and save for a house down payment, all while establishing a TTC schedule. I feel so adult that it's terrifying.
I just stumbled upon some weirdo right-wing site that claims to have proof that Sasha and Malia are adopted and this is totally obvious because they don't look anything like Michelle and Barack. Um okay. Apparently they were adopted from Morocco. The proof is that there are no photos of Michelle pregnant.
I just stumbled upon some weirdo right-wing site that claims to have proof that Sasha and Malia are adopted and this is totally obvious because they don't look anything like Michelle and Barack. Um okay. Apparently they were adopted from Morocco. The proof is that there are no photos of Michelle pregnant.
Have they legit looked at these girls? They look like their parents.
Welp. Power is out on my whole block. A pole fell on the power lines in our alley for no good reason. Estimated repair is 3am. ETA:
Go charge everything now at any place you can. And buy ice.
We had that same happen to us (while living on the 11th floor, so no elevator). It actually took 24 hours, and we had to declare a loss on the freezer.
Welp. Power is out on my whole block. A pole fell on the power lines in our alley for no good reason. Estimated repair is 3am. ETA:
Go charge everything now at any place you can. And buy ice.
We had that same happen to us (while living on the 11th floor, so no elevator). It actually took 24 hours, and we had to declare a loss on the freezer.
Luckily my parents live close enough, so I'm staying with them for the night. There's not a ton in our fridge or freezer because I was putting off grocery shopping.
I was having a good day until DW went 0 to 60 over the stupidest thing.
gpw - I'm sorry, that really sucks. Maybe you should call your brother instead of text him and explain how he NEEDS to spend time with his mother. I was constantly upset by something my brother was doing and it wasn't until he could hear my voice over the phone that he got it.