I rarely write this late at night (or am up, for that matter), but I just got off PT job. Yup, midnight. Not a bad time for what it usually is.
However, I just couldnt wait to share! Today was so busy from start to finish, just with regular work load and moving furniture at work since we're trying to remodel the office. Anyway, my EF issue seems to have been... resolved on its own. We got a bonus at work today! It was unexpected, considering how tough of a year we've been having. We've had more incidents in the past 2 months than we used to have in a 6-8 month period! It's pretty awful and it has all of us pretty stressed. We had accepted that we would not be getting a bonus due to this.
However, the president of the company called us to let us know that despite all that, he was still giving out bonuses, albeit reduced. He also went on to tell me that because of my performance and otherwise cheery personality (even though I was on the slums all this week because of Star's passing), that they decided to give me the extra amount. It is extremely generous of them! I was very touched, especially to see any signs of light in the middle of all the sad and gloom.
Of course, first thing I did was return the $1k to the EF. Woo hoo! That leaves me with $500. What to do, what to do... knowing my utterly boring and responsible being, I would say that most, if not all will go towards not debt, but savings. Sigh. Bo-ring.
I just don't think I feel like shopping these days. I still have to install the pieces on my car, and get it aligned, so maybe I'll hang onto the money a bit more. Still, such a gift truly lifts my spirits and gives me a bit of ease. Alright, time to go back to going to bed. After 18hrs, you can bet I'm tired!
Congratulations!
ReplyDeleteYou deserve it ya know.....
Now bring that $500 over to Delaware and I'll spend it for ya this weekend! lolz
Hahaha. I promise you that I would if I could, but I'm still working today. Wish I had known sooner. Rather be there than working... again! Have fun!
DeleteI am so happy for you!!!!! This is great and see your ef is back where it was. I am sorry about star though
ReplyDeleteNow you know the mom in me is going to make one suggestion fir the 500.00.....GOOD SHOES FOR WORK. You back and knees will thank you
Mu pt job is the opposite I start at 6am but I don't mind because full time job is 12 hours and starts at 6 also. Now get some sleep
That did cross my mind... more like it steam-train rolled right in. I will go looking for shoes. Warmer weather is coming, so I need to replace my lighter shoes for regular work and get some good-stuff shoes. Maybe I'd go to the store. Imagine that!
DeleteDanskos are great for your back and knees but not the most beautiful shoes in the world, the male nurses and some of the females who dont wear danskos swear by anything made by new balance. Oldest dd who worked at a family owned shoe store from the time she was 15 said danskos(hmmm a pattern) or a sturdy walking shoe/sneaker. Nike's are pretty but you want comfort!!!! You can get an idea of Dansko and other shoes at zappos.com(which has ebates also). I know I know I push Dankso's but they are great shoes, will last forever if you take care of them and after you get used to them in a few days you will never regret them. Ok climbing down from my mom soapbox now. I think you should take a few dollars and treat yourself to something also..a book? Yarn? a new shirt or two. Remember we work so hard on getting out of debt that we sometimes forget that we should enjoy some of our money also!!! Now don't make me go all mom on you! :) Only kidding I would only yell a little
DeleteI love it!! Good things happen to good people, congrats
ReplyDeleteThanks! It was really not something I was expecting!
DeleteGreat news - congratulations! You deserved it :)
ReplyDeleteThanks!
DeleteCongratulations that's great news. Just catching up on a few blogs now and was very sorry to read of Star's passing. At least this takes the financial pressure off a little bit and when you're going through a tough time every little thing good that happens is all the sweeter.
ReplyDeleteThanks for dropping by! And yeah, having the financials out of it makes the process a lot... easier, that's for sure.
DeleteI love hearing news like this! No one deserves it more. Spend at least a little of that windfall on yourself! Congratulations :)
ReplyDeleteThat is wonderful....congrats.
ReplyDeleteI have a big smile on my face after that amazing news!! It's wonderful the pleasure we get from our friends' successes! I am so proud of you and you are so deserving of this bonus!! Woot woot!
ReplyDeleteThat's an awesome bonus!! :) Good for you on putting it to your EF!! I'd just tuck the $500 aside for you for when you do want something!! :)
ReplyDeleteAww Tanner, I'm so far behind & totally missed the sad news. I'm so sorry about Star :( :( :( It's so hard to lose a member of the family. Glad to hear of your good news today, hopefully that put a big ole smile on your face!
ReplyDeleteGood work almost always pays off...and for you, it did in spades! Congrats! Whatever you do with the money will still make you feel good. Boring or not, savings are savings! And if you save enough, you can join Sluggy and the rest of us at bloggerpalooza 3!
ReplyDeletePeace <3
Jay
What an AWESOME surprise! And equally exciting that your work ethic/personality was also acknowledged :)
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