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!
Congrats on the raise, and 8.5% at that!!! whoo hoo, beats my 2% this year.
Happy Spending!
Thanks! But, Happy Paying Off Credit Card Debt, you mean.
Glad you got that raise – have your boss call my boss, would you?
And thanks so much for the linkback –
does this mean you’ll buy me something pretty?!?
What brilliant timing fish! Congrats!
OMG, that’s such fantastic news. Congratulations, Fish!
Oh yeah, Happy Paying of the Credit Card Debt it is!
Congrats on both your raise and your publicity.
everywhere? lucky guy i suppose.
Flattery 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.
A 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!
That’s fantastic! Even better that you weren’t expecting it – ie. already spending the money in your head before having it in hand.
CONGRATULATIONS!!!