Total Serious Happy Thread - Page 205

Disneyphile · 03-03-2011, 12:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Snowflake

Happy first day of work to you!

Thanks!

I rocked it today! Went in nervous as hell, but after lunch, jumped right into a project that they've had shelved for over a year and finished the design in 2 hours. My boss was amazed and congratulated me on a great first day.

This is taking much adjusting already. I'm so used to working from home without a set schedule. But, I shall manage.

Ghoulish Delight · 03-05-2011, 09:27 PM

Just bought a new bike!

My craigslist beater has served me well for 1800+ miles, but it's a 30 year old beast, everything is just a little off and, with the amount of riding I do, it requires constant tending to to keep things tight and aligned. It just isn't up to the task of a daily commuter.

So I decided it made sense to invest some money in something that I'm using so often. I ended up spending a little bit more than the pre-set budget I'd had in mind, but I think it was the right call. What I didn't want was the lowest end bike, which is where my budget was seeming to put me. And in the end I got a bike that's two steps up in quality at the price of one step up. It was by far the best bike I test rode today (and I rode a LOT of bikes) Can't wait to get it on the trail!

alphabassettgrrl · 03-05-2011, 09:47 PM

Very nice looking bike, GD! I'm sure you will be very happy with it!

Snowflake · 03-16-2011, 04:21 PM

Just got my review. Every bullet point was "exceeds" expectations. Comments were excellent and I've been told I will bet getting an increase. What or how much I have no idea, that info is coming from our Atlanta office at some point. Since my salary has not increased since 2006 I'm an optimist to think it will be something to make a difference and a realist enough to remember it probably won't.

It was nice to see all the nice comments on paper and get the back pat from my senior supervisor.

alphabassettgrrl · 03-16-2011, 04:36 PM

I'm impressed that an employer gave a good review! I was under the impression that most of the time they look for something to critique or they don't feel they're doing their job.

Good for you for getting a good review and a pending raise!!!

Ghoulish Delight · 03-16-2011, 04:36 PM

Cynthia · 03-16-2011, 09:03 PM

I scored a groovy new lounge for the sunroom

on sale and just in time for Friday

€uroMeinke · 03-16-2011, 09:08 PM

Awesome, add a compfy chair and you can tell me about your dreams

JWBear · 03-16-2011, 09:16 PM

Ooooooo..... Nice!

katiesue · 03-17-2011, 12:42 PM

Yay - tax refund is good. Now I can pay for better excursions on our Alaska cruise in June.

03-05-2011, 09:27 PM	#2042
Ghoulish Delight I Floop the Pig Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Alternative Swankstyle Posts: 19,348	Just bought a new bike! My craigslist beater has served me well for 1800+ miles, but it's a 30 year old beast, everything is just a little off and, with the amount of riding I do, it requires constant tending to to keep things tight and aligned. It just isn't up to the task of a daily commuter. So I decided it made sense to invest some money in something that I'm using so often. I ended up spending a little bit more than the pre-set budget I'd had in mind, but I think it was the right call. What I didn't want was the lowest end bike, which is where my budget was seeming to put me. And in the end I got a bike that's two steps up in quality at the price of one step up. It was by far the best bike I test rode today (and I rode a LOT of bikes) Can't wait to get it on the trail! __________________ 'He who receives an idea from me, receives instruction himself without lessening mine; as he who lights his taper at mine, receives light without darkening me.' -TJ
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03-05-2011, 09:47 PM	#2043
alphabassettgrrl Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 4,978	Very nice looking bike, GD! I'm sure you will be very happy with it! __________________ Why cycling? Anything [sport] that had to do with a ball, I wasn't very good at. -Lance Armstrong
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03-16-2011, 04:21 PM	#2044
Snowflake lost in the fog Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: San Francisco Posts: 7,831	Just got my review. Every bullet point was "exceeds" expectations. Comments were excellent and I've been told I will bet getting an increase. What or how much I have no idea, that info is coming from our Atlanta office at some point. Since my salary has not increased since 2006 I'm an optimist to think it will be something to make a difference and a realist enough to remember it probably won't. It was nice to see all the nice comments on paper and get the back pat from my senior supervisor. __________________ Be yourself; everyone else is already taken. - Oscar Wilde
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03-16-2011, 04:36 PM	#2045
alphabassettgrrl Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 4,978	I'm impressed that an employer gave a good review! I was under the impression that most of the time they look for something to critique or they don't feel they're doing their job. Good for you for getting a good review and a pending raise!!! __________________ Why cycling? Anything [sport] that had to do with a ball, I wasn't very good at. -Lance Armstrong
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03-16-2011, 04:36 PM	#2046
Ghoulish Delight I Floop the Pig Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Alternative Swankstyle Posts: 19,348	__________________ 'He who receives an idea from me, receives instruction himself without lessening mine; as he who lights his taper at mine, receives light without darkening me.' -TJ
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03-16-2011, 09:03 PM	#2047
Cynthia Thank you, that is all Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: just north of the magic Posts: 187	I scored a groovy new lounge for the sunroom on sale and just in time for Friday
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03-16-2011, 09:08 PM	#2048
€uroMeinke L'Hédoniste Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: A.S.C.O.T. Posts: 8,671	Awesome, add a compfy chair and you can tell me about your dreams __________________ I would believe only in a God that knows how to Dance. Friedrich Nietzsche
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JWBear Worn Romantic Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Long Beach California Posts: 8,435	Ooooooo..... Nice! __________________ Unrestrained frivolity will lead to the downfall of modern society.
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03-17-2011, 12:42 PM	#2050
katiesue Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: San Diego Posts: 4,678	Yay - tax refund is good. Now I can pay for better excursions on our Alaska cruise in June. __________________ My life is so exciting I can hardly stand it.
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