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A few months ago, I was struggling with some salary issues. Many of you suggested I stand up for myself and I brought the issue up to my boss, who quickly swept it under the carpet. I left things as they were but was unsatisfied with his answer.
Today, my boss’ boss brought me into his office to chat. He wanted my opinion on some departmental issues then opened the door by saying, “Anything else you’d like to discuss?”
Here was my opportunity! Here was my chance to make things right!
…
“No Sir. All is well on the home front” and I saluted him.
Salute? What the heck? Am I in the military?
Whoa! And what were my feet doing? Leaving?!?!?
I screamed at my legs, “STOP YOU IDIOT!! TELL HIM!!”
I stared at my hands as they turned the heavy door handle, “Don’t go!!”
But they went.
There was no blaze of glory.
As I rode silently down the empty elevator, I stared numbly as the floor numbers lit in dissention.
*DING*
The doors opened for my floor.
As I trudged back to my office, I couldn’t help but feel as though I will never ascend to greatness if I can’t stand on my own feet.
I scheduled a meeting with him in a few weeks. Maybe I can muster some courage by then.
My husband’s employer had shared a few months ago, that he was due for a raise. My husband was ecstatic. A raise? Finally!
Months later and still no raise.
Turns out, the company hit a rough patch and there will be no raises this year. I’d be fine with that but…
layoffs started Friday.
It’d be nice to have one year, just ONE, where one of us wasn’t up for a layoff. We could survive his layoff fairly easily. I’d go back full-time and he has enough odd jobs to carry us for months, but it sure would be nice to have 12 whole months of no layoff fears.
Eh. Maybe next year.
I knew working two days a week would be hectic. Trying to fit five days of craziness into two was going to be tough, but I was ready to take on a little stress in exchange for more time with the kiddo.
This week, my counterpart was diagnosed with cancer and has resigned.
The department head pulled me into a meeting and asked for my advice on how to deal with the situation. There are only two folks who know how to do our jobs – me and her. Even if they hired someone today, I don’t have time to train them. We have a 1/2 person doing a two man job.
The problem? They totally screwed me on my earnings a few months ago and I’m still mad. I felt like saying, “Drop 20K onto my annual salary and we’ll talk” but I have the world’s tiniest backbone and found myself saying, “If you need me, I’ll be there.”
This, my dear friends, is why I’ll never be a millionaire. Millionaires push harder.
I should know by next week what they decide. My debt will be happy, but I won’t be.
I know it’s not necessarily debt related – other than it’s where I get money to pay down debt – but I thought I’d share how my first week back at work went.
The first day was easier than I thought. I was so focused on getting ready, getting him fed, and packing supplies, I didn’t really have the time to get depressed about leaving. At work, I was overwhelmed with meetings and projects, and didn’t even have time to eat lunch.
The second day was when everything hit. The nerves had settled and I couldn’t make it out the door without crying.
I’ve regretted the decisions I’ve made about money in the past, but nothing makes you more miserable than the realization that your money decisions are keeping you from the things you love most.
BUT, I am so grateful to my husband who works lots of overtime so I have a few months of working part-time. I’m not quite sure how I got so lucky to be married to him, but you can bet both he and baby get lots of hugs these days.
A few weeks ago, the temp filling in for me while I’m out on leave, called to say she wouldn’t be returning after October 1st. Legally I can take leave until the end of November but I was reluctant to leave my employer in a bind. Usually, I’m not one to take advantage when the cards are in my favor but… I want to be with my son as long and as much as humanly possible soooo… I played my best hand.
I negotiated with the HR department to only work 2 days per week until the end of the year and return to full-time status in January. I asked that my benefits remain the same and I accrue vacation time at the normal rate.
Turns out, I can be quite bossy.
HR approved my request.
I start this week but it’s easier knowing it’s only part-time. Let’s just hope our checkbook can survive!
One of the department heads from work called yesterday. I didn’t answer my phone since I’m not answering calls from work at this time, but she did leave a message.
No, she didn’t ask about a project.
No, she didn’t ask for help.
She said she needed me and can’t wait for me to return.
My salary increase is due less than a month after I return. Hmmm. Maybe I can max it out again this year.
It’s awful nice to feel needed.
I’m considering looking for a new job. But one of the biggest things that holds me back is healthcare – and sadly, healthcare is the reason some of my co-workers stay as well. My total cost for healthcare, regardless of how many children I have, will be $80 each month when I hit my milestone this year.
Obviously, if I can get a higher salary, it will offset my loss, but I’m curious…
if you pay for your family’s healthcare through work, how much are you paying?
I’m NOT looking to start a political debate on healthcare so please don’t talk about government or politics.
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