I am so upset I could cry!

[cassi06403]

Why is it assumed that A.) her sister's kids won't appreciate the trip as much and B.) that everything is handed to them (or her sister for that matter) on a silver platter?

I do assume too much.. it is a rotten fault of mine. Sorry for any bad feelings!

I think you pegged it! I used to like my job, a lot! But in the last year my workload has tripled and from what it looks like it will keep tripling every year. I do not get anything more for it but headaches and indigestion. I think I do need a new job but I haven't done anything about it. (Maybe I should!)

I had a job like that once! I loved it in the beginning, but the work load started to grow... and grow... and grow.. and no one seemed to care but me! And then when I met DH in CT (I was in NY).. it just made it even more unbearable!

I'm MUCH happier with my job now, and I feel the difference every day!!

--Cassi

 

[C.Ann]

Are you still going to be able to go on either trip? If so, just put a big smile on your face , start singing some Disney songs, and think about how much fun you're going to have in the "happiest place on earth"...

I've been trying to get back to Disney since Sept. of 2001.. We were there for 9/11 and I have to tell you, I came back feeling very sad and guilty for trying to enjoy ourselves and have a good time knowing that so very many people were experiencing such horrendous pain..

Anyhow - I have planned several trips since then and for various reasons have had to cancel them.. I now have a trip planned for Nov. 30th thru Dec. 7th.. At first it was just going to be me - and a friend that lives in Florida now.. Then all of a sudden a whole group of us were going (DD, her DH, my granddaughter, etc.) and now it looks like one of more of those people may possibly have to drop out.. Makes me sad, but come heck or high water, I will make this trip and not cancel it short of a terrible tragedy..

Having said that, I was one of the "lucky" ones to get not only the $49 airfare, but the $49 room at the Pop Century as well.. I've never stayed on Disney property before and hadn't even considered it, but when that post card came along and the airfare was so incredibly low I decided to go for it.. Yes - it's a value resort - and yes, my spending funds will be limited - but I could care less.. ALL that matters is that I'm finally going to get back to Disney again and anything above and beyond that is "window dressing"..

Take your trip - enjoy your room at the value resort - savor your peanut butter and jelly sandwiches - and have the time of your life!! It's not about "where" you're staying, "what" you're eating, or "how much money" you have to spend - it's about spending time with your family and enjoying the fruits of your labor..

You're going to have a GREAT time - honest!!!!!

 

[kasar]

My DH is one who gets all kinds of "perks" through his company - sold out concerts/games (front row usually) as well as all kinds of trips. But these certainly aren't handed to him. He works incredibly hard, long hours and makes lots of sacrifices (at the expense of our family vacations). They are a way to say "thanks" for all the hard work.

We have fun (you bet we take them up on every offer) but, if it were up to me, I'd give these perks up in a minute if it meant DH would have a more normal schedule. Please don't begrudge your sister her good fortune - who knows what's behind the gesture.

 

[Feralpeg]

My sister and I worked for the same company. She worked there 34 years. I worked there 30 years. She was the assistant to the CEO. I worked as an IT manager. Over the years, I can't even tell you how many late nights and weekends I worked. I also had to travel even though I was a single mom. My sister very rarely put in any overtime and didn't travel. Don't get me wrong. She worked very hard at her job and kept the CEO happy.

We both retired a few months ago. The company threw a hugh party for my sister. Catered food, open bar, fresh flowers, etc. The company gave her a beautiful opal and diamond ring. The CEO personally gave my sister $10,000. They even did a writeup about my sister in the company quarterly newsletter.

Some of my co-workers threw a small party for me in one of the conference rooms. The company gave me nothing.

Was I mad? No. That's just the way it is. She worked in a high profile position for a very wealthy man. I'm happy she got what she did. Sure, it hurts a little, but life isn't always fair.

Let it go!

 

[coliebird]

My cousin and I go to Disney every year together. We went in December. I left my daughter (17 mos. at the time) home with my husband. I decided that I could never leave her again, it was too hard. This year I cannot go due to finances. My cousin is going over Thanksgiving. I am waiting another year and we are all going (me, husband, daughter, cousin and my sister and her family).

Do I wish I was going in November? Heck yeah, I would be lying if I said I wasn't envious. Do I begrudge my cousin taking the trip without me? No, she has the means and the time off of work. I am glad she is going. I am helping her with her planning so I can still feel like I am a part of it and in the meantime will happily plan my October 2005 trip. I realize that I am lucky I can go at all as I know there are many people who cannot.

Count your blessings that you can go at all and be happy for your sister.

 

[KarlaG4Kids]

It is ok to feel jealous at times. It is human nature. SIL & BIL seem to have everything handed to them...yes they work hard, but they still fall into things right and left. They are good people and generous. But GEE! DH and I have worked our tushes off for years. The good things are: 1) Our kids have grown up learning if you want something, work hard for it. They are now very responsible hard working adults. 2) It isn't that others don't appreciate things, but I think when you have to work to earn it, you enjoy and appreciate it even more. 3) Everything is not always as it seems on the outside, others may be missing out on something that are so wonderful and important to you. Have a few minutes of a pity party and get on with earning and planning your next trip.

 

[Jasminesmommy]

My sister in law had a job like that. She would get like $25,000 in bonuses a year that were not taxed. She worked in a law firm

 

[purplebelle]

Just a note to add: I am the "little sister" who has the same vision as in the Brady Bunch - Marsha! Marsha! Marsha! she gets everything handed to her on a silver platter! Most of the time I am fine with it, I get stuff too but this time it just hit me the wrong way and I had to vent. [/B]

I'm the middle sister. Baby gets everything/spoiled; oldest does everything first which parents go nuts over. What's left for the middle? (I'm just being silly, of course)

Older sisters get jealous of younger sisters too...so I'm sure there have been many times your sister envied you.

Don't worry. You'll have moments when your sister thinks "wow, she's lucky." (or "she deserves it" etc.)

 

[Aimeedyan]

I think it's normal and okay to be upset and jealous, just as long as you can process those emotions without taking it out on your sister and move on. You know? Those are normal, if you dont entertain them a bit, then you dont work through them and move on - you just build resentment.

It seems like we all know someone who gets these great gifts all the time doesn't it? Eventually something wonderful will come along for you, too.

And btw - I think those that stay at the GF enjoy WDW just as much as those staying at the All Star. It's all in the attitude and perspective. And there ain't NO SHAME in sandwiches in the room. Its the memories that live on, not the food you intake or the hotel you stay in. Memories are what you make them

 

[goin2disneyagain]

Originally posted by Bob Slydell
Are they hiring?

That's what I want to know. I need a job with perks like that.