Got called into Stone-Faced Director of Ops' office yesterday. Had seen my boss in there previously -- door closed, in serious discussion. And when, ten minutes later, was asked to step into his office felt slightly panicked. Why, oh why does the man who never speaks to me want to speak to me now?
"Come in, come in. Go ahead and close the door."
Close the door? If the door is closed, bad things can happen. And there will be no witnesses!
"Have a seat."
Yes. I'll sit. On my shaking hands. Please don't fire me.
"I wanted to discuss something with you. A money issue."
Oh god. Okay, fine. We've fallen on hard times again. You're cutting my salary. Getting fired is worse, right?
"... your current salary.... adjustments... increase.... does not preclude your annual living increase or bonus which comes in December... "
What?
"Thank you for all your hard work."
You're giving me a raise? A real one? Where's my calculator...
An unexpected (completely unexpected) 8 1/2% raise later and am feeling quite sated. Could not have come at a better time. Have never been v. good with money woes. Good with money, yes. Good with money problems? No way.
And along the vein: Have paid web-hosting bill and will be able to make $100 donation to the food bank. My sincerest gratitude to all who made donations.
Oh, and flattery will get you everywhere!
Posted by This Fish at September 3, 2003 10:39 AMCongrats on the raise, and 8.5% at that!!! whoo hoo, beats my 2% this year.
Happy Spending!
Posted by: Iferlynn at September 3, 2003 10:58 AMThanks! But, Happy Paying Off Credit Card Debt, you mean. :P
Posted by: Fish at September 3, 2003 11:06 AMGlad you got that raise - have your boss call my boss, would you? ;-) And thanks so much for the linkback --
Posted by: imbg at September 3, 2003 11:18 AMdoes this mean you'll buy me something pretty?!? :P
Posted by: me at September 3, 2003 11:34 AMWhat brilliant timing fish! Congrats!
Posted by: Lisa at September 3, 2003 12:39 PMOMG, that's such fantastic news. Congratulations, Fish!
Posted by: Diana at September 3, 2003 02:43 PMOh yeah, Happy Paying of the Credit Card Debt it is!
Posted by: Iferlynn at September 3, 2003 04:11 PMCongrats on both your raise and your publicity. :D
Posted by: tab at September 3, 2003 04:14 PMeverywhere? lucky guy i suppose.
Posted by: snarky hubs at September 3, 2003 04:53 PMFlattery won't get you everywhere: I tried to buy a plane ticket once with flattery but the ticket agent knew my currency was counterfeit. I told her she was hot and all, but she couldn't be fooled.
*sigh* mirrors don't lie.
Posted by: Texas T-bone at September 3, 2003 05:16 PMA raise is always very good news. A recent survey of the rich concluded "rich people claim money really does buy happiness!" I've always thought so and some day I hope to experience a teensy weensy bit of monetary happiness. Enjoy!
Posted by: Katherine at September 3, 2003 11:14 PMThat's fantastic! Even better that you weren't expecting it - ie. already spending the money in your head before having it in hand.
CONGRATULATIONS!!!
Posted by: Mala at September 4, 2003 06:36 PM