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blackjackdelta
01-08-2007, 10:20 AM
Last year I decided to change occupations since the body is getting long in the tooth(60 y.o.) and the previous career was getting too risky overseas. The new occupation is a bunch less money, but at least I stay at home.
The new boss gave me a bonus check at Christmas along with an envelope. I pitched the envelope in a desk drawer and forgot about it until this AM.
Well I opened the envelope this AM and there is a VISA and a thank you note.
I checked the balance on the card just a few minutes ago.... $5000.00. WOW What a shocker. The note said it was intended to be used to take the family to Disneyland this year. He is in India on vacation so I can not thank him until he gets back.(Kinda feel like a jerk by not opening sooner.)
I had written DL off this year because of the expense....DL and GC here we come in August 2007. This will definately help with the funding.

Still shocked,

Jackpirate:
CindyH
01-08-2007, 10:36 AM
Glad that worked out for you - how exciting! :goodvibes
MATTERHORN
01-08-2007, 11:06 AM
That is great!!! Wish my DH had a boss like that, they postponed our Christmas bonus until February !@&$(* and now I won't know till then if we can even go to WDW in May or not!

Have fun in August!!

Andrea
Albort
01-08-2007, 11:07 AM
Nice, you must have a really nice boss!
Lives4Disney
01-08-2007, 11:09 AM
How WONDERFUL!!:goodvibes I cannot imagine!!!! :goodvibes

Have a great time!!! :cool1:

Lives4Disney
Albort
01-08-2007, 11:23 AM
Its like a when dream comes true spreading out to everyone!!! :D
hlbtimes2
01-08-2007, 11:27 AM
How very nice and extremely generous! That should go a long way toward a great vacation!
eatmypixiedust
01-08-2007, 11:38 AM
That's awesome! I hope you have a wonderful trip and splurge! :cool1:
npealer
01-08-2007, 11:52 AM
That is way awesome! Sounds like you have a great boss!
TwingleMum
01-08-2007, 12:23 PM
WOW!!! What a nice Boss ! Enjoy the planning.
blackjackdelta
01-08-2007, 01:16 PM
I have to agree. Thanks for all the wishes. Since I started working here, his net income has risen about 40K/month. Glad he decided to share.

Jackpirate:
I Heart Disneyland!
01-08-2007, 05:21 PM
WOWWWWWWWWWWWWW! I work for a huge corporation that thinks giving you a 3 month bonus of $200 is a big deal. :rotfl2:

That is amazing!!!!!!!!! :yay:
Amy&Dan
01-08-2007, 05:57 PM
Wow, you don't hear stories like that too often! Thank goodness you hadn't lost that envelope! Congratulations have fun planning your trip and then takingit!
familydisney
01-08-2007, 10:54 PM
Christmas bonus? What's that? My only bonus was a very questionable loaf of some indetermined bread...I didn't dare investigate more! And that was from one of my students, not my boss. All of you other secondary teachers can empathize with me on this one...I'm not complaining about my job or my pay, mind you, but there's something so...predictable about it.

Congrats on the great gift. It shows there are many kind and caring people left in the world. I think one of them baked me some bread...
stampinshauna
01-09-2007, 09:51 AM
Wow! Have fun planning your trip.
MATTERHORN
01-09-2007, 10:18 AM
Do you have to go in August?? If you went during a season with the lowest prices, you could almost make 2 whole trips on that amount!!


Andrea
blackjackdelta
01-09-2007, 11:40 AM
Do you have to go in August?? If you went during a season with the lowest prices, you could almost make 2 whole trips on that amount!!


Andrea

Unfortunately, school is in the way. So August is my only choice at the present time. The 16 yo and 14 yo both take college classes along with their high school classes in a very structured advanced program which also includes summer school. The week of August 19th fits the bill...besides, since I did not have the money to start I feel the family should benefit..I am reserving a 2 bdr suite at GC so that can experience some of the finer things in life.
Thanks for the suggestions and have a great day.

Jackpirate:
MATTERHORN
01-09-2007, 11:44 AM
Very nice! They are very lucky to have you! Hope you have a great time!! Hopefully alot of the summer crowds will be gone by the time you go.


Andrea
tracer
01-09-2007, 01:05 PM
That's awesome! You must be one great employee! Hey are the hiring??!! j/k
You and your family will have one amazing trip...splurge like never before!!!! Enjoy, enjoy!!
poconoboatniks
01-09-2007, 06:44 PM
Sounds like your company has a Dream Squad too. Congrats on the bonus!
PrincessSitka
01-09-2007, 07:07 PM
Do you have any openings? Have a wonderful time
blackjackdelta
01-09-2007, 07:12 PM
Matter of fact we are. We are looking for a board certified Pulmonary Specialist, also boarded in Critical Care and Sleep Medicine. It is a great place to work, but long hours and the phone rings all night long.

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disneegrl4eva
01-09-2007, 07:25 PM
:banana: :yay: Im so glad for you Jack....I know you were bummed out thinking you couldnt go this year...what a NICE boss you have...psst...ask him if he has openings for an assistant :lmao:
blackjackdelta
01-09-2007, 07:52 PM
Just booked a suite at the GC for the 6 of us. Now to plan the rest of the trip. The girls are thinking about what they want done at the spa.

Jackpirate:
PrincessSitka
01-09-2007, 08:28 PM
I wish I could do that. I work for the fire department. And that phones does not stop ringing and when you go home it follows you
disneymom8589
01-09-2007, 09:06 PM
Have a fantastic trip and enjoy the GC. It's phenomenal!! :thumbsup2
JenDisneylandlver
01-09-2007, 10:41 PM
Wow that is some bonus! Congrats! :) Much better then what my husband got, a $25 gift card to a grocery store. Cheap company! LOL

Wonderful that you'll be able to go to DL in August now! :)
lkohawaii
01-10-2007, 12:31 AM
Christmas bonus? What's that? My only bonus was a very questionable loaf of some indetermined bread...I didn't dare investigate more! And that was from one of my students, not my boss. All of you other secondary teachers can empathize with me on this one...I'm not complaining about my job or my pay, mind you, but there's something so...predictable about it.

Congrats on the great gift. It shows there are many kind and caring people left in the world. I think one of them baked me some bread...


Hey, I hear you but it's not only secondary teacher it's elementary ones too. Was thinking of leaving teaching until a friend of mine had a job one day and company down sized the next day and he had no job. We may not get monetary bonuses...but we have job security.:wizard: Yes, it took a tragedy on a friends part for me to realize that.
blackjackdelta
01-10-2007, 09:49 AM
Hey, I hear you but it's not only secondary teacher it's elementary ones too. Was thinking of leaving teaching until a friend of mine had a job one day and company down sized the next day and he had no job. We may not get monetary bonuses...but we have job security.:wizard: Yes, it took a tragedy on a friends part for me to realize that.

I could have continued on with the other job, but for the last 3 years I have been working in Iraq and Afstan. When you get to be my age it is time to growup and realize I am not a kid anymore. I have worked in the medical field off and on for 30 years and have always kept my education and licensure up to date. We work 10-12 days every day of the week(except weekends) and on call when not in the office. I can understand job security, sometimes better to stay put if you can not afford to take the risks.
I am going to have the time of my life when I get back to DL..

I thank everyone for their comments..there still are many good people in this world.

Jack:mickeyjum