I am at work until 1:00. Then we are packing up and heading to the cabin. We are planning on talking with the owners of that resort again this weekend to iron out the details of the contract because she told us one thing the last time we talked to her, but the realtor is telling us something else. If she is going to stick with the terms we got from her, then I am 99% sure we are going to do it. isabel , do you and your h want to be our partners? lol. Seriously, though, the deal is too good to pass up if she is willing to stick to the terms she told us a couple weeks ago.
I'm hoping to get some fishing in, and I'm hoping some of the roads we like to explore will be open. I also want to take the kids on a hike. I'm sure we will ride the four wheelers and I'm hoping it will be nice enough to have a fire outside at least one night.
Isn't it going to be cold and rainy?
Current forecast calls for 60* with anywhere from a 30%-60% chance of rain. We aren't afraid of rain....that's why we have rain boots and rain jackets. And rain isn't called for until late afternoon, early evening anyway. And if it's not nice enough for a fire outside, we'll just have one in the fireplace inside instead.
I am frustrated. I got offered the MOST perfect job for me, but then they WAY lowballed me despite the range being 20k from bottom to top. I expected to get offered somewhere in the middle, not the very very bottom. It's 10k less than I currently make, which is just not acceptable because I currently do not make very much (hello, I work in non-profit). I had WAY more experience and education than they required. I came back with a more reasonable offer and they declined it. Their loss. I have tremendous work ethic and background in this field and I am worth WAY more than what they were offering. I wouldn't even be able to pay my student loans, house payment, and car payment with what they came at me with. No thanks.
Dude, that sucks. And is pretty insulting. My impression is that you're not only stellar at what you do, you're fun as hell to work with. Blah to them for missing out on you!
Awww!! Thank you, friend. <3 It really is insulting. I was actually SHOCKED when I read the number - I made more than that when I was 21, degreeless, and waited tables. I didn't think anyone in a professional setting actually got offered that low anymore these days, but I was wrong. I'm willing to work for peanuts, I already do, but not peanut shells on the floor at a roadside steakhouse. HA.
I hope you have the best time on your hike this weekend! I'll be off on Sundays from now on after this weekend, so I'd love to go on a hike with you one of these days! Or just a beer draaankin' adventure. Or both.
I had a meeting with my boss in regards to some interoffice changes regarding clients and teams. I also mentioned to her that we are going to do another IVF cycle in August and I will need some flexibility in terms of early morning monitoring appointments. We have "summer hours" in our office where you get to leave at 1 PM on Fridays from June-September and with me being gone for 2 weeks and then needing time off for IVF I told her I would be completely fine forging the summer hours option and working a normal Friday schedule. Thankfully, she said not to worry about it.
Then she told me about how my senior co-worker who I work in partner with on some clients is retiring in about a year and she hopes to transition me into that position (which would be a promotion), and went on about what a good worker I am, how valuable I am to the team, and how fast I pick up things (and how when she told senior co-worker this he agreed as well). I was a bit worried that disclosing we were doing IVF would hold me back career wise, especially since I have been here for just over a year, but I was relieved that they aren't penalizing me for it.
I am at work until 1:00. Then we are packing up and heading to the cabin. We are planning on talking with the owners of that resort again this weekend to iron out the details of the contract because she told us one thing the last time we talked to her, but the realtor is telling us something else. If she is going to stick with the terms we got from her, then I am 99% sure we are going to do it. isabel, do you and your h want to be our partners? lol. Seriously, though, the deal is too good to pass up if she is willing to stick to the terms she told us a couple weeks ago.
I'm hoping to get some fishing in, and I'm hoping some of the roads we like to explore will be open. I also want to take the kids on a hike. I'm sure we will ride the four wheelers and I'm hoping it will be nice enough to have a fire outside at least one night.
Went to a friend's son's kindergarten graduation this morning. It was delightfully short and cute. Now just hanging out at the beach. Gonna go to BF's for dinner and then we're gonna walk and get TCBY. Trying to make the most of the one nice day of the long weekend.
Post by litebright on May 27, 2016 12:58:49 GMT -5
Speaking of work, I got a very nice email yesterday from one of our head honchos, telling me that people have been passing on compliments to him on my work and my professional manner. (They like me, they really, really like me!) And that any time I want to do more work (I'm PT and actually pared down my hours a couple of years ago because it was just too much), my company is open to discussing my role and having me take on more.
It was all very good to hear. I started working in this industry in 2005 and even with a few years in there to do the SAHM thing, I have a ton of history and knowledge and technical familiarity. I'm pretty happy with my balance right now and traveling more would be hard given my DH's insane work and travel schedule, but I got a chance to do some more high-profile stuff this past year where I was moderating trade show panels, co-hosting an event, etc. and I want to do more things like that -- I certainly have the expertise to have a seat on those stages and drive discussions.
I am at work until 1:00. Then we are packing up and heading to the cabin. We are planning on talking with the owners of that resort again this weekend to iron out the details of the contract because she told us one thing the last time we talked to her, but the realtor is telling us something else. If she is going to stick with the terms we got from her, then I am 99% sure we are going to do it. isabel , do you and your h want to be our partners? lol. Seriously, though, the deal is too good to pass up if she is willing to stick to the terms she told us a couple weeks ago.
I'm hoping to get some fishing in, and I'm hoping some of the roads we like to explore will be open. I also want to take the kids on a hike. I'm sure we will ride the four wheelers and I'm hoping it will be nice enough to have a fire outside at least one night.
Where is it again?
Well, it's no Telluride, but I sent you a PM anyway!
I'm so pissed. So, so pissed. My cousin's boyfriend just posted on FB that they were denied a reservation at the American Inn in North Wildwood, NJ because they are a same-sex couple. Fucking seriously? So goddamned sickening, I can't stand it.
Post by riverrider on May 27, 2016 13:34:39 GMT -5
I applied for two interoffice jobs over a month ago wanting to get away from my current supervisor. The first job was pretty much made for me to take the next step but under a different supervisor. Second job was for two positions from where I am on the company ladder. It was a long shot but I did it anyways.
Three weeks ago I was offered the first job but was told that the supervisor would be changing and so I would still be under current sup. I declined for more reasons than that including pay not being equal to what is written in the handbook.
Last week I interviewed for second job and it went great. The two managers who interviewed me each reached out to let me know it went well.
Today I was told that I am not getting the second job I interviewed with. I knew it was a long shot but took it anyways. Not surprised but still a little disappointed.
My supervisor asked me to meet with her this afternoon once everyone gets back so now I need to figure out if I'm going to accept the first job if it's offered. They have had no luck during the interview process with outside candidates.
My bf and I have talked about it and I'll most likely take it due to the wage increase and adding on to our home this summer. I'll hate having to work under her but at least I could be making more money.
I was walking with my 4 year old from the library to City Hall to renew my car registration. Across the street from the library (where there was a story time going on, so tons of kids going in and out) is Planned Parenthood, where today the protestors were holding a GIANT picture that I did not want to have to explain to my little girl. It took all I had not to scream over at those people, but I didn't want to traumatize DD2, who hadn't noticed anything yet. We turned and went around the block the opposite way, but I'm still pissed.
I have vacation brain as we leave Monday for Disney. Just a couple more hours at work.
I had someone slipped into smoking a cigarette a day or thereabouts. H smokes and I like the whole "go outside after the kids are in bed and talk with wine and a cigarette". But I shouldn't smoke. And he shouldn't. So I haven't for four days. But dammit I want one tonight to kick off vacation.
Why can't it be healthy? It's a lot more fun than the 7 mile run I'll be doing this weekend, but terrible.
Post by RoxMonster on May 27, 2016 14:29:32 GMT -5
Today DH is working and I am just bumming around. LB had 40% off whole store so I got a couple workout leggings and two dresses. I am so antsy waiting for H to get home to start Bloodline!
Tomorrow is finishing mulching. Sunday is a wine-beer fest with a friend. I'm excited! It's always a good time.
Memorial Day we are visiting a nearby state park for hiking then grilling out/making sangria.
Post by deanlicker78 on May 27, 2016 14:45:05 GMT -5
I'm running BolderBoulder 10k Monday. My friend is all, let's run for fun and we can walk and whatever! She hadn't been running lately, I have. I want to try to finish fast enough to make one of the qualifying waves for next year.
There is a third friend going with who will walk with her. I plan on ditching both of them and actually racing.
I'm already rolling my eyes at the people posting memes about how this just isn't a the day weekend and have fun at your bbq while soldiers are dying.
WE GET IT.
Because I'm sure the service members who died would want people to acknowledge their sacrifice by being miserable and not enjoying life with their friends and families AT ALL.
Some of our best friends are moving away and I am so sad and heartbroken. They were some of our first friends when we moved here and have done so much together. I'm going to miss them so bad. My girls look up to their kids and we just have a super good relaxed time.
I'm so pissed. So, so pissed. My cousin's boyfriend just posted on FB that they were denied a reservation at the American Inn in North Wildwood, NJ because they are a same-sex couple. Fucking seriously? So goddamned sickening, I can't stand it.
That is utter bullshit, I agree, but how did they know? I've stayed in plenty of places with someone of the same sex and it's never been questioned or really known. And ew, American Inn!
I'm so pissed. So, so pissed. My cousin's boyfriend just posted on FB that they were denied a reservation at the American Inn in North Wildwood, NJ because they are a same-sex couple. Fucking seriously? So goddamned sickening, I can't stand it.
That is utter bullshit, I agree, but how did they know? I've stayed in plenty of places with someone of the same sex and it's never been questioned or really known. And ew, American Inn!
My cousin's bf called them back and the owner said he misunderstood what they'd meant by "family-friendly establishment" and they are welcome to stay there if they'd like.
ETA- My cousin's bf didn't go into detail on his original post, but I am guessing that family-friendly line was what he was given in his initial call.
Post by AHappierHour on May 27, 2016 16:01:56 GMT -5
I'm in a weird mood. I'm PMS'ing and I want chocolate but I also feel like going and getting our growler filled at the brewery. Maybe I just need a nap.
I have ten minutes to kill before I need to start getting ready for the concert, so I am watching the Office in my robe and am eating triscuits and pepperoni. Klass all the way, baby.
I'm already rolling my eyes at the people posting memes about how this just isn't a the day weekend and have fun at your bbq while soldiers are dying.
WE GET IT.
The people I know who post this are the ones who are opening there summer cottages & tying one on all weekend. I think it makes them feel better about all the day drinking they are ' bout to do.
I refuse to ever feel guilty about day drinking lolololll
I didn't think I would feel sad going through my beanie baby collection today, but I do. I had put them away years ago for our future kids. I hope my niece and nephew enjoy them (heart)