and I've been living in a cone of silence since I accepted it. I wanted to talk about it, boy... did I EVER... but I couldn't until, well, until I could.
But now I can.
Basically I'm going to be running my department. I did that once before, years ago, but there was a "restructuring" of the department and it was "decided" that they didn't need a manager anymore. Bull Puckey, I said. That was several years ago. I've been wooed a couple of times since then when it was decided that yes, we did indeed need a manager in there. And now that's me. Again.
I'm thrilled that my company has agreed to work with my unique schedule needs until December when I finish up school. I'll assume the full role then and will slowly integrate myself in the days leading to my graduation.
The negotiations for my promotion were intense. I asked for a company car and a parking space. I was told to go pound sand. I insisted on a coffee cup. Again, no dice. That coffee cup was almost the deal breaker, I tell you. I will, however, get a Blackberry. I was hoping for an iPhone with one of those cool but pointless lighter applications but was turned down flat. I didn't want to be an elitist anyway. ;)
10.02.2008
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WOW! YOU'RE GREAT!STEP BY STEP YOU HAVE DO A GAIN !IT 'S A BIG SATISFACTION EVERYTIME THAT U DRINK THAT COFFEE ( WITH A SMART SMILE INSIDE OF YOU!..I CAN IMAGE YOU!U'RE FANTASTIC) ! GO AGAIN!GO GO GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
BACI!
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I'm very happy for you E.
Hopefully they give you more money, vacation, and other perks to keep you from going to another company. :o)
Couldn't happen to a nicer person. And now that you're to be the one in charge - you'll obviously have more time to do the really inportant and serious stuff - like keeping your blog fully populated with important posts and and you'll be making pithy and meaningful comments everywhere.
I am incensed for you. You should get a spa day a week on them, a car, and blogging time, what are they thinking? They are smart enough to promote you so I think there is hope for them. Congratulations.
Congratulations to you! That is just wonderful. I am sorry it has been a while since I have come for a visit but I have had a hard time keeping up with the virtual world of late.
Congrats, at least you'll be able to enjoy your morning coffee with a little twinge of satisfaction.
I followed you from Lou's blog, Your comment said you like Kick Ass girls. A blog novel I follow is right up your ally. http://thesenatorsdaughter.blogspot.com/
Wooo, congratulations!
One has to be demanding during during negotiations. :)
A knee upgrade would have been nice.
Well done, I'm excited for ya. Don't forget about us, your minions... heh heh.
Woohoo! Congratulations on the promotion. (Obviously I am very VERY behind in my blog reader)...I hope your new position is fantastic!
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