FINALLY COMPLETE! 10/3/2010- But Why is the Rum Gone? Disneyween 2007

[ArielSRL]

Still no other values available (bleh!), but I did ask her to check moderates for Nov 1 & 2 for me, and was able to get POR at an AP rate, plus the free $50 dining card! Hooray! (The AP rate was $139.50 including tax- which if you subtract the free food card, is really only $114.50/night! I miss the days of getting moderates for $89/nt,though!)

We got POR for $118/night includ. tax (AP rate) but we are going in December, which is value season, so it runs a bit cheaper. still not 89/nt though.

 

[WDW Poly Princess]

I mentioned that things have been interesting here- I should probably give you an update!

I had to call in sick to work last week- I'd been sick most of the night, and as a result, couldn't sleep at all, no matter how many times I tried. Before I knew it, it was 1pm, I still hadn't slept, and I was supposed to work from 3-11. I text-messaged my boss, asking if I could come in around 5 instead- if I could just get an hour or two of sleep, I knew I could make it through the night, but I needed at least a little sleep.

Well, as things tend to go- my second time calling in sick in almost 3 years at this job (and technically I was calling in late, not sick) happened to be the same day my boss was planning on going out of town for the weekend. And of course, she was the only one who could cover for me. So, the response to my "Can I come in at 5? Am sick!" text was "I'm getting ready to go out of town, so if you can't work this weekend, I need to know right now."

This weekend? I'm just wanting a couple of hours! So, basically, the gist was that if I didn't come in at the normal time, I would be missing 3 days of work. That made me grumpy- I have a Disney trip to save for, here! But I was so tired and icky-feeling that I just didn't care, so I sent back "I can either come in at 5, or you can replace me."

She told me not to come in.

I realized later that my sentence was pretty open-ended- did I mean she could replace me for the day, the weekend, or for good?

I generally only work Fri/Sat/Sun, so the next Thursday, I sent her a message asking if I worked on Friday. In the mean time, I logged in to myspace, and saw that she was no longer on my friends list. Hummm, I don't think that's a good sign!

Several hours later, I got a response that no, she didn't need me Friday, but she would call me.

So I went and applied at the bank down the street that's hiring.

The thing is, I live half an hour from work, so I've been wanting something closer for a while. Especially since I've been dealing with this ear problem all year, which makes traveling across the hills awful. I was starting to think that calling in sick had been a really, really good choice.

So, my boss finally called me late on Friday, and we came to a mutual decision that I don't really work there anymore. That sounds funny, but it was actually a friendly conclusion. And I found out that it was her boyfriend who had taken me off her myspace friends- he was upset that she had to miss the show his band was playing the weekend I called in sick. Mature, huh?

So, here we are! 39 days from the trip, waiting to hear back from a couple of places I applied, having missed 6 days of work already this month, and still $300 short for my trip! AND Kelly has had some financial issues, and is worried she won't be able to go.

All I'm saying is- The Show Must Go On! I am getting our butts to Florida one way or another! After the year I've had, I NEED this trip, bigtime. Hopefully Tinkerbell has some of that pixie dust up her sleeve, and everything will come together! Somehow, I know it will.

 

[Hedy]

Good luck!

 

[tinkkkloveee13]

sending some pixieee dust yr way!!

 

[Lifelong_Dreamer]

How stressful. I know how difficult the job market can be. I too am trying to find another job so I can get out of the one I am in. I hope that you find something quickly!

 

[KatGarcia]

Wow you have had a pretty lousy week! Things can only get better tho! DH had a similar situation at his last job and in the end leaving was the best thing for him, he now works around the corner from our house and gets to sleep about an hour later everyday and he is so much better for it! So I wish you much luck and pixie dust for sure! This trip will be even sweeter one you get all this mess ironed out!

 

[marivaid]

Sorry to hear about your job Some "friend". All you asked for was a couple hours to sleep.Geesh!!

I'm kind of in the same situation since I was supposed to start working in September and won't until January. Well I decided to go to FL for a couple months - the way I see it, it's either now or when I retire.

By the way, I read that you wanted to move to FL for a few months a year. Did you look into Tampa and St Petersburg ? I know it's a little farther from the mouse that you'd want, but rent's cheap and a zillion places hire in the winter when the "snow birds" come.

 

[tinkerbell87512]

Sending Pixiedust your way Crystal. Sorry to hear about the rough time you are going though.

Oh and thats real mature about the myspace thing. What is he like 10?! I just don't get some people.

 

[yearbook50]

I hope everything works out for you.

 

[SwansLoveDisney]

Wow! That's a whole lot of craziness.

I can not believe that your job ended over wanting to come in 2 hours late. I am sure that it will lead to a better situation in the end, but it's just bad timing, huh?

I hope Kelly can get her financial situation figured out so she can go with you!

 

[PrincessV]

Oh Crystal! It sounds like it will all work out for the best in the end, but I imagine it's got to be pretty stressful right now. Hang in there!

 

[Philadisney]

oh Crystal, I'm sorry to hear you've had such a rough couple of weeks! Good luck with the bank interview and the job searching. That can be so stressful. I really hope this doesn't cause any troubles for your trip!

 

[keahgirl8]

I'm sorry to hear about all of your job stress! I know how it feels to be unemployed! Good luck with everything!

 

[zweihund]

Crystal, I will join the ranks and say I am sorry to hear about the job situation.....but as you say, the show MUST go on, and I know you will find a way. Lots of pixie dust to you!

 

[LouDisney]

Good luck, everything will work out and I am sending good vibes your way.

 

[DancinDaisyDuck]

It's your 1-1-1 day! 1 month 1 week 1 day until your trip!!!!!

I hope everything will work out for you soon!

 

[TheDISneyFamily]

Sending LARGE amounts of Pixie Dust!

It's going to work out! This is just one of those forks in the road. We all have them. Life is change. It's up to you to make it a good change! Please keep us posted on the job situation. Here's some extra dust, just for good measure!

Take care,
Michelle

 

[Disneygrl36]

Cyrstal,
& coming your way.
Changing jobs is always a hard choice, but things always happen for a reason. I left a job after 12 years & thought I would never leave, but I am so much happier in the job I have now....less stressed & just feel better in general.

Disneyween is right around the corner.

 

[tiggerbell]

HOLY COW!!! Wishing you all the best on the bank job!

 

[Tink-ing]

Crystal ~

I spent most of yesterday reading your pre-trippie. I've read most of your other TRs and am a fan.

First off, I have to say best of luck in the 'career replacement arena'. I'm a big believer in the 'everything for a reason' way of thought, especially when it comes to jobs. Been there, done that.

I'm going to use this smilie for pixie dust instead of this one . I think we sould be better 'DISfriends' before I start blowing myself up for you.

Secondly, we totally have so much planned Disney trip stuff in common! Only...a year off. And I'm not flying in from Missouri. And I've never been to the AC. (A sin, I know. Hopefully to be rectified on our upcoming trip.)

A good friend and I are going next September and plan on hitting up MNSSHP as pirates. Our whole trip is Jack Sparrow driven...er...captained...themed. You get my drift. We, too, will be looking for the rum. At the AKL. We have a little Capn' Jack figure and a Capn' Jack LEGO man so far. And I'm planning on getting us one of those ADORABLE mini-Jacks off of e-Bay. Like yours.

I'm going to try to live vicariously through your pre-trippie. And then your trippie. I'm dying to start my own pre-trip now. I'd have plenty to write about. I just don't know that the mods would appreciate moderating a pre-trip report for 11 months, 4 weeks and 1 day.

Anywho, just wanted to let you know I'm on board. And I'm also saying a little prayer for good karma for your job hunt.

Thanks for sharing all of this with us!