"Double Dip Delight" 09.27.2008 - Chapter 5!

[Magic3forme]

My new cruise apparently has not heard of Patron either.

I thought it was just you guys...

But because of you we all know what PATRON is now.

 

[ntheory]

OH MAN! I think we are all going to celebrate when he finally gets to go! How frustrating, keep us posted hun! And I hope you dont have to move the cruise!

YES!! I think everyone is going to be so glad that they don't have to hear me fuss about it anymore. LOL!!

I have so many ideas bouncing around in my head...if I could get them down on paper and start submiting them to publications, I'd be set! LOL!

I hope you don't have to change your trip...that would really stink!

You should get started!!!


Thanks. Yes, it really would. We've gotten attached to the people we're sailing with, and it would be hard to change.

My mom told me today she is retiring in two weeks. From the post office anyway. She is going back to teaching, but she is going to teach online. The school district over there offers high school classes online for students who need remedial classes or for those working ahead. So she is getting a good salary on top of her pension and benefits too, plus extras like a $135/month stipend for internet access (!) and another allowance for VIOP. Nice! Wish I could get a gig like that.... I guess I am just getting restless. The working at night thing sucks and I shudder to think of 22 years more of it. (Remind me that it is my salary that provides all of our extras like WDW, cruises and the like...LOL!)

Gosh Shell I hope all that mess with Jared gets cleared up soon and it doesn't affect your cruise!

WOW. That's a great set up!!!

Thanks, Jen. I hope not, too, but if it happens, I know there's a reason.

A

Shell: that you may have to cancel your cruise.

Well we are in the countdown mode to move... I cant believe it is in 10 days! I called and got final read dates for our utilities and now I am just waiting for our new phone number in GA.

My to do list keeps getting longer by the day!!

I did 6 loads of laundry alone today.. love when dh is gone for a week. ( John liked Japan and Taiwan.) did he bring us back anything??? nope.. just dirty laundry

Woohoo!!!! You'll be a Georgia girl in no time at alL! I can't believe it's gone so fast. I hope you get settled in quickly.

My new cruise apparently has not heard of Patron either.

I thought it was just you guys...

Wow. You hang out with a lot of really uneducated people. Please, please, oh wise one, forgive our ignorance.....





Hopefully, Jared will hear something today. His Gunnery Sgt has been in SC since last week and is back. I'm hoping he will have some news for all of those recruits waiting to leave.

 

[pit303]

My new cruise apparently has not heard of Patron either.

I thought it was just you guys...

When is your next cruise??

 

[anewmac]

My new cruise apparently has not heard of Patron either.

I thought it was just you guys...

OH I know about Patron... its the DEVIL lol.. btw my room steward is still pulling the trashcan out of the wall, thanks to patron LMAO

 

[TheDisneyGirl02]

But because of you we all know what PATRON is now.

LOL! I had no idea what PATRON was before FatCat!

So I get to work this morning and I get an email from my boss. I am supposed to leave for vacation with my family on the 4th of July. My boss knew this and told me that he was most likely canceling his vacation due to an injury his son sustained while working out. Basically he won't be 'back' until the 6th of July. Anyway, I get an email that tells me that either I find somebody to work that day for me or I can't have off. So there are three other people who can supervise on the weekends so I email them. Two of the three can't do it I'm down to one person and sadly I'm not holding out much hope that she will be able to help me out. So basically now I'm going to lose a day of vacation and I'm going to end up working 6 days that week.

I'm just really frustrated. Nobody from the full time staff will help me out because nobody wants to work on a Saturday plus it is the 4th of July.

I feel so horrible for my family because they already booked a hotel room for that night. Now because of me, we may lose the money for that hotel. We can't extend our vacation by a day because my dad has to teach summer school the Monday that we return.

So basically I was really quiet at work today and fought back tears all day.

Did I mention that since I thought I had a vacation day, I offered to work at the Disney Store that morning? Yeah so I call in today (I was on call this evening) and my manager tells me I don't have to work, but she was planning on using me for the morning of the 4th of July. So I end up in tears on the phone with her explaining to her what is going on. I just feel like I'm letting everybody down.

Sorry for the long vent...

 

[beachbratt]

LOL! I had no idea what PATRON was before FatCat!

So I get to work this morning and I get an email from my boss. I am supposed to leave for vacation with my family on the 4th of July. My boss knew this and told me that he was most likely canceling his vacation due to an injury his son sustained while working out. Basically he won't be 'back' until the 6th of July. Anyway, I get an email that tells me that either I find somebody to work that day for me or I can't have off. So there are three other people who can supervise on the weekends so I email them. Two of the three can't do it I'm down to one person and sadly I'm not holding out much hope that she will be able to help me out. So basically now I'm going to lose a day of vacation and I'm going to end up working 6 days that week.

I'm just really frustrated. Nobody from the full time staff will help me out because nobody wants to work on a Saturday plus it is the 4th of July.

I feel so horrible for my family because they already booked a hotel room for that night. Now because of me, we may lose the money for that hotel. We can't extend our vacation by a day because my dad has to teach summer school the Monday that we return.

So basically I was really quiet at work today and fought back tears all day.

Did I mention that since I thought I had a vacation day, I offered to work at the Disney Store that morning? Yeah so I call in today (I was on call this evening) and my manager tells me I don't have to work, but she was planning on using me for the morning of the 4th of July. So I end up in tears on the phone with her explaining to her what is going on. I just feel like I'm letting everybody down.

Sorry for the long vent...

if you put in for your vacation and it was approved then its your Boss who needs to find someone to work not you...hope it all works out for you....

 

[MagicMe]

LOL! I had no idea what PATRON was before FatCat!

So I get to work this morning and I get an email from my boss. I am supposed to leave for vacation with my family on the 4th of July. My boss knew this and told me that he was most likely canceling his vacation due to an injury his son sustained while working out. Basically he won't be 'back' until the 6th of July. Anyway, I get an email that tells me that either I find somebody to work that day for me or I can't have off. So there are three other people who can supervise on the weekends so I email them. Two of the three can't do it I'm down to one person and sadly I'm not holding out much hope that she will be able to help me out. So basically now I'm going to lose a day of vacation and I'm going to end up working 6 days that week.

I'm just really frustrated. Nobody from the full time staff will help me out because nobody wants to work on a Saturday plus it is the 4th of July.

I feel so horrible for my family because they already booked a hotel room for that night. Now because of me, we may lose the money for that hotel. We can't extend our vacation by a day because my dad has to teach summer school the Monday that we return.

So basically I was really quiet at work today and fought back tears all day.

Did I mention that since I thought I had a vacation day, I offered to work at the Disney Store that morning? Yeah so I call in today (I was on call this evening) and my manager tells me I don't have to work, but she was planning on using me for the morning of the 4th of July. So I end up in tears on the phone with her explaining to her what is going on. I just feel like I'm letting everybody down.

Sorry for the long vent...

OKAY - first things first - BREATHE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I know it's disappointing but your parents know what the people are like that you work with and although they are also probably a bit disappointed, I'm sure they do not blame you for any of this.

There's a couple of weeks between now and then and I think you should be able to adjust the hotel easily without being penalized. Usually you only have a problem if it's somekind of package deal (like Disney!! - and even they will often work with you).

I hope the Disney store was accommodating. She probably didn't know what to do when you unloaded.

Everything will work out - seriously! You have to STOP taking everything (blame) on yourself. These things do happen. Remember that some of your reaction is due to stress!!

 

[nenner1]

Aww Amy, I hope you guys can work that out!

That kind of thing used to always happen to me. I'm so sorry!! I reallly hope someone comes through for you!

 

[TheDisneyGirl02]

if you put in for your vacation and it was approved then its your Boss who needs to find someone to work not you...hope it all works out for you....

OKAY - first things first - BREATHE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I know it's disappointing but your parents know what the people are like that you work with and although they are also probably a bit disappointed, I'm sure they do not blame you for any of this.

There's a couple of weeks between now and then and I think you should be able to adjust the hotel easily without being penalized. Usually you only have a problem if it's somekind of package deal (like Disney!! - and even they will often work with you).

I hope the Disney store was accommodating. She probably didn't know what to do when you unloaded.

Everything will work out - seriously! You have to STOP taking everything (blame) on yourself. These things do happen. Remember that some of your reaction is due to stress!!

Aww Amy, I hope you guys can work that out!

That kind of thing used to always happen to me. I'm so sorry!! I reallly hope someone comes through for you!

Thank you for your kind words.

Thankfully the last person who I emailed is going to be able to work for me. I called the Disney Store and told them that if they needed me, I could still work that morning. It was so relieved. I was so stressed out last night that I was up crying until 1:30am. I feel better today, thankfully.

However, I have made a big decision - I'm going to start looking for another job. I'm not 100% in love with what I do and it's getting harder and harder to go to work everyday. I will not leave this job until I have another one though. I can't be scared to do it, I just have to go if the opportunity comes up. Another big reason is because I need to earn more money. I can't survive (or even think about bringing children into this world) without getting better pay. It doesn't have to be a lot, but even $5,000 would help. We'll see what happens.

Thank you again for your support.

 

[anewmac]

OH Amy you poor thing.. your boss is a Jerk, but im sure you already thought that too. I used to work for one like that. I would cry everyday going to and from work, on my breaks etc. E at one point told me to just quit and we would be ok until I found something else, BUT Im not a quiter until I know there is something else better waiting for me. YA KNOW. and this was 4yrs ago, so I can fully understand how you feel. Start looking and something better will come that you love and who appriciate you and what you do. And treat you right. Hugs hun!

 

[MagicMe]

Amy - good for you. I found that it's always easier to look and interview when you currently have a job. You know that regardless of what happens in the interview, you still do at least have something to hold you over until you find the right thing! STAND up for yourself - you're definitely worth it!!!!

 

[Magic3forme]

Amy: sorry that your boss is a jerk. I was going to say call off and be done with it. hopefully you will find a new job soon.

 

[FatCat]

So .... I may (but REALLY hope not) have to change our cruise date. Apparently, the Marines are having issues. They are backlogged with recruits that need to go to boot. We have no idea at all when Jared will go now. We do know that he will go no later than Nov. 3 since that's when he swore into the DEP (can only be in there 365 days before going to boot). I'm so frustrated with all of this. As much as I don't want my kid to leave, I'm going to celebrate when he finally gets to go because it's been such a struggle for us.

This mean you may be sailing with the FATCAT!!!

 

[Magic3forme]

how about my hometown winning yet another championship??
The Stanley cup!!!
Pittsburgh Penguins!!! I just wish we had been in town for the win last night..... the town went crazy last night. it is too bad we arent going on a cruise this year... it would be a tough decision.. Steeler jerseys or penguin jerseys. ( hint hint.. guess what will be on our Xmas card this year???)

off to a going away party at the neighbors. in 7 days we will be in Georgia!!! ( and then you all wont have to read about it anymore )

 

[TheDisneyGirl02]

Just wanted to say hi to everyone and give us a bump up!

Believe it or not, the wedding is 4 months from tomorrow!!!!! Can you believe it!!!! There's a lot to do, but I'm loving the planning!!!!

 

[ntheory]

This mean you may be sailing with the FATCAT!!!

Unfortunately, I don't think we'll move the date to an earlier one.

off to a going away party at the neighbors. in 7 days we will be in Georgia!!! ( and then you all wont have to read about it anymore )

Not much longer, Val!!!! And you'll have to change your 'location' on here.

Just wanted to say hi to everyone and give us a bump up!

Believe it or not, the wedding is 4 months from tomorrow!!!!! Can you believe it!!!! There's a lot to do, but I'm loving the planning!!!!

Wow. The time is just flying by, isn't it???????

 

[Magic3forme]

Shell: my location has been changed!! it is Day 3 of loading, my house is boxes, boxes, boxes. There is a wall of boxes blocking the kitchen into the family room.. the kids are complaining they cant see the tv from the kitchen


Gabbys friends had a surprise going away party for her. very cute and kind of sad.

 

[ntheory]

Shell: my location has been changed!! it is Day 3 of loading, my house is boxes, boxes, boxes. There is a wall of boxes blocking the kitchen into the family room.. the kids are complaining they cant see the tv from the kitchen


Gabbys friends had a surprise going away party for her. very cute and kind of sad.

Ahhhhhhh .... MUCH better.

I know that you will be glad to have it all over!!! (and so will the kids!)


Oh, how sweet. What great memories for her.

 

[TheDisneyGirl02]

Gabbys friends had a surprise going away party for her. very cute and kind of sad.

Awwww...that is very nice of them! At least they can still stay in contact via email and IMs - hopefully that will help!

 

[FatCat]

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