This Fish Needs A Bicycle

It sounds like you are doing an amazing job considering everything that you are putting up with. Keep up the good work. You deserve a pat on the back (and a vacation).

Similar problem here, Fish, only with Corporate taxes. Boss moved back to TX. Working 12 hour days....with like 20 min. lunches. My mantra is "keep the lights on". I guess you have to focus on the responsibilities that your job helps you meet: bills, food, recreation. We're young and we have to eat the shit for now. In 10 yrs you'll be throwing the balls.

Of course none of that keeps today from sucking. Or makes me forget that I had to leave my fiance' in our wonderful, new bed at home and come in before 8 o'clock. But those are the breaks.

sounds like your already working new york hours- might as well live here too.
hang in there fish.

if anyone can juggle, it sounds like you're the gal to do it!

Flaming swords, whirring chainsaws--I'm telling you, Fish...you might as well just quit and join the circus.

Not even the best juggler can keep an infinite number of balls in the air. Keep your head up. Good wishes en route.

oh fish! I have an insane work load right now too. Everyone keeps saying, "This too shall pass." Well, I am about to slam on the breaks so it can fly on by and not look back. The bonus to taking work home is you can enjoy a glass of wine or six while working.

I feel your pain - i'm right there with you. I seem to get things thrown at me at 6pm. Sigh. You can only do so much during the day - don't start living there - trust me - it's never fun! Do as much as you can do and remember to breath.

I've always felt that there are only two states a company can be in:

1. They can afford to be in business;
2. They cannot afford to be in business.

Those who are in or are rapidly approaching the latter state do things like your Monkey Firm is doing. There was a reason those higher-paid folks were being higher-paid, and there's a reason they were selected for layoff. One plus one equals two, even for fuzzy values of one.

Advice? Nah.If it was advice, I'd have to take it, too, and I'm not willing to do that, at least not yet. Live like you want to live, baby.

I know that with myself, I am harder on myself - it sounds like even with all of the stuff you have going on with you at work, you still are making sure you are doing a great job! Be proud of yourself! You ahve been handling things beautifully!

if I had to guess from this and other posts, i would guess you are in the world of advertising. welcome to the hell of the corporate world - but you already know that.
one word: freelance
seriously, been there, done that, now I have freedom. sometimes the $$ and whole "making a name for yourself" just ain't worth it.

survivor guilt?

could be they're going to promote you to your boss' old job?

freelance sounds good in theory, but only if you can take your clients with you when you go.

Right... because when you freelance, you don't juggle at all...

Different poisons for different fish. Just so long as there's some scotch in the pantry...

Good to see you again, Fish. You're every bit as lovely as the last time I stopped by... and twice as charming.

You know how everyone on here loves you? *Nods head earnestly* (Uh-huh yeah they do)....Well God damn it so do I!!

Even when talking about the day to day stuff you're interesting and entertaining...which is what I love about "This Fish".

Despite having loads on your plate be comforted by the fact that lots of us are amazed at the amount of work you do and your ability to write everyday on the blog (no easy feat let me tell ya). Stick at it and you'll get rewarded for your efforts.

Oh, dear.

You are worth more than what they are paying you (no matter what it is) and how they are treating you. I hope they realize it...but they probably won't until you leave them, in the dust, for the Monkey NY firm. Your wisdom is admirable. Best of luck, and come visit Maine before you leave Boston.