....and the hacking continues

today, it sounds like there is an alien being lodged in her chest or caught in her esphogus - causing her to wheeze. this lady seriously has a problem. this is more than just a smoker's cough... this might be deadly. if it doesn't kill her, i might. just to stop the gross noises.

ok, so happy tuesday. my world was rocked yesterday, as i stepped into my side of the office and found that i had just been given some added responsibility. YAY for redhead being recognizd that she can handle more. BOO in that i had a hard time juggling my time yesterday. good thing is, i get my 3 year review today, and i'm hoping the added responsibilites = more moolah. we'll see. i have decided to post pone school a year, in hopes that one year from now, i can quit and go to school full time while my husband supports me. *grins* sounds fabulous to me. so, while i'm here... i might as well be making some more cash. i haven't been to excited about my review because i really didn't know if i'd be here to reap the benefits of the heavy 5% standard raise we get. well, those of us who are lucky. 5% is considered good here. ppffccct! my girlfriend works for an insurance company, and her yearly raise has averaged 14%. that sounds a lot better to me. if they don't offer me more than the standard 5%, i am going to ask for more. i ain't skeered.

i have a meeting at 11. then my review. i'll update this afternoon...

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*afternoon*

so, the meeting was productive. i rule at delegation. maybe not as much as timmy does, but i'm pretty good. after the meeting, i stepped into my supervisor's office. after being praised for a job well done, she says -- and here's your 5% raise. i grew some balls - right at that moment - and said, "i want more than that." i then listed responsibilities i have taken on in the last year, reminded her of the praise i had just received, showed numbers ..since that's what corporate wants to look at.... and pointed out that i am, and have been, number one in that area, too. she made a call, while i stepped out of the room, and VOI-LA! i have raised my 5% to 10%. granted, it's still not like i'm going to be a muti-millionaire anytime soon.... but hey. yay for me.