Twelve Months of Training and Travel

[KatMark]

I say let fate decide. You have submitted your resume, and if you don't get the job it was just not meant to be. Everything happens for a reason, just gotta believe it!

I agree completely with Katie, Ann.

And not to change the subject, but we were gone for four days. What happened with your FP selection. Did you ever get the Mine Ride?

 

[eandesmom]

So what has me all discombobulated? Well at our meeting this week, my manager's boss also attended and before the meeting started had a talk with me.

What about? Well, they would like me to apply for a management position. There are all sorts of reasons why I feel like this may not be a good idea. Top of that list is my trips. I would just barely be getting my feet wet in the position when I would be leaving. Next is the MMO (which is my boss's boss) He is a bit challenging. I would be forced to work long days with him. Which leads me to my next challenge. I am currently hourly, but it is based on tasks. So my work week can vary between 25 hours and 40 hours and how long that takes me can vary as well. This would be full time and I know that the area in question has a hard time keeping reps. The AM (area manager) has to make sure that all stores are covered one way or another and it falls to them to complete should they not be able to get a rep in to complete the tasks. So full time could end up actually being more than 40 hours and they could involve me driving a lot. However there is some serious benefits to this job. First, it would mean I would make more than double what I do now. Second, AMs are given a new vehicle every couple years with insurance and gas covered. Third, there is paid vacation time. A ridiculous amount. I want to say my AM gets 6 to 8 weeks a year. I would assume new I would start with less - but still vacation time?! I get no vacation time now!

I have a dear friend who is currently under the AM that is about to leave. Prior to his hire, she applied and was not promoted. I know what they put her through in the process though and it wasn't fun. I don't really like the thought of the entire process. The job itself wouldn't bother me... but getting hired and then trained... it could be just a pain. AND this friend I don't speak with much any more because of how busy we both are. I would HATE to get this position and be her manager when she was turned down previously.

Sooooo



I guess I will submit my resume and see what happens. Worst case they don't consider my application. or I guess worst case is they do and I spend the next month or so jumping through their hoops only to have them decide on someone else.


Thing is I am quite happy with my current position. Sure it would be nice to be promoted...make more... have better benies... but I don't NEED them. I almost feel like that is pathetic of me to be content with my current standing. Is it? Should I really want this... like would give my eye teeth for it? I just don't feel like that about it. I DO feel extremely happy that they asked me to apply and both have followed up with me. I feel quite honored. I know I could do the job... but I just am not 100% sure I want to. I like my schedule enough now... I am not sure if I want to be "on call" 24/7.

So, did you submit your resume or are you still thinking about it? I guess I am in the camp of not submitting unless you are sure really you want it. Or really sure that while you do want it, you are ok jumping through hoops and not getting it. My take is why just through hoops if you aren't sold on the idea, you have outlined some valid concerns. Two, I would be concerned that the companies management style may not be the way you'd want to manage and that could lead to some real frustration, not to mention the upper level manager who is "challenging". Does not applying hurt you at all?

Go with your gut versus doing something someone else thinks you should, or wants you to. The only right answer or path is what feels right to you.

 

[annmarieda]

I have no idea what I will hit by the end of the year, have not even looked at it! If I do exactly what I did last year, looks like it will be about 600. Nothing earth shattering there for sure, but an average of 50 a month is about right for me I think

I am still hoping, but I am going to allow myself to not hit my goal. I am going to just take more of a "we will see" sort of attitude. 600 nothing to shake a stick at! 50 a month is more than a lot of people accomplish.

Well, for the run it was more about the fact that I didn't eat well during the day, didn't hydrate well, so then ate a greek yogurt about 1.5 hours before so I at least had some protein in me. That in the heat was less than ideal. And my feet bugged me, didn't do the cushions and probably should have. Was it so hot I couldn't run? No. But did I "quit" at the 3 mile mark and say screw it to the last mile? Yep. Bad attitude for sure. Felt I would need to take that last mile slower or my feet would regret it and at 9:30mm in the heat with a little bit of a gut bomb was slower than I'd have liked anyways. Still, 3 crappy miles is better than no miles, right? Bleh.

It is!!!

I know what you mean by that, with the misrepresentation. It would be really nice if sizes could be consistent. I don't need my ego fluffed, or confused by being one size in one brand and a different one in another.

Yeah, it makes it hard to predict what you are going to need.

no idea, I order a pack of extra small ones from amazon. LOL! We lose them all the time and the extra smalls work for me and the boys. Any bigger and they pop out.

I had to order some new small ones... I think my one of my cats stole one of my ear pieces.

The problem is...I'm not a Tink fan. Like at all. I think she is a brat. LOL!

For some reason, I kinda figured she wasn't your favorite. I have been a fan though... hate me?

It's a cute outfit, it's just not Disney ish at all. I have the purple flower knickers as well, and a grey/soft black tank that would work but that top worked so well on the 12 miler I am leaning that (green) way. It should be hot sunday, I will probably try the green outfit for this 13 miler and then maybe the skirt for the 14. I am pretty hung up on the pocket issue though.

Well, I know you pretty much decided but I think the green works great!

So....I may actually make a custom headband. We will see.

With the head band it is even more awesome a race outfit!

I definitely want to hit their booth at the expo

Agreed!

YAY for getting tickets!

And yep, we plan to hit the expo first (well we plan to check in and then either hit expo or lunch first...depending on the state of our bellies I imagine).

Yup! Agree on this too.

About to head to bed and just saw this and yeah. Same exact thing happened to me. One opening on a day that didn't work...as we will be on a plane.

Sigh.

It was very frustrating!

Yeah, we had very few times available for the mine train for October 3rd for prior to the MNSSHP.

I couldn't get certain times I wanted at all which I've never had issues getting what I wanted even day of for FP+ before.

Hope you got it all worked out!

I was able to snag a couple for the SDMT.... not on days we wanted. In fact, one is on our departure day that we were not even planning to go into the park.

wait - what? I'm gonna be so mad! What's your arrival date? Ours is Oct 3. I'm not sure when our FP+ window opens, but I can't even get on the site right now.

Did you get it worked out? I know we chatted about it, but I never heard back from you if you got what you wanted or not.

There is something going on with the websites. I was trying to buy my hotel reservations for Disneyland & the site won't let me past the add guest names page.

The Disney site is so bad. I have some insight as to why since dh works in that field and the tech department is up here... and well, they constantly let the entire department go and then start over again. They recently did that so I imagine it will take some time for all the new hires to come up to speed.

First off, way to go on all your running this past month! Don't sweat the 1000 miles. Even if you finish at 900 that is still 900 more than most people will run all year!

Exactly! And this is why I have decided... 900 or 1000... I will be happy.

Love it! My sister has the same skirt! Very cute outfit for running!

Thanks. As for the shirt... I only traced over an image...no skills needed

Ah! I'm so far behind!

You and me both!

Weird about the RK distances. At least you know about it going forward.

I have kinda figured out what "sets it off". Mostly it is pretty spot on for me.

Sounds like good changes to your training plan! It's cool that you're to the point where 5-6 miles are your shorter runs of the week!

I know, right? Thursday I was feeling pretty sick and though "well, it is only 5 miles I will be home before I know it" (course it wasn't as quick as I would have liked and "before I knew it" was more like "oMG, can't I get in the house fast enough"

YAYAYAYAY for it almost being taper time!! The DLH is so close!!!!

I am kinda doing a mild taper now. I did 14 as my long run last week. 13 today. next weekend I will do a total of 12 (two 6 mile runs in the day because I have a 10k)

Gotta love having a race super close to home. If the transportation is easy that is such a load off of your mind! And HOORAY for a chipped and certified race! I feel like those are not as common anymore... And YAY for real pre-race bathrooms!! Even more of a rarity!

All of those things made it super nice!

OMG...I LOVE your new SparkleSkirt! I remember seeing that one on the website and not being a fan, but seeing it on you in the picture it looks so much better! Fabulous race outfit!

Thanks! I got it on clearance. Gotta love that! It is the slim cut. I thought I would prefer the slim cut to the swing, but I ended up not. However, I still really like this skirt.

Sounds like a pretty intense race for you and Steve...I'm glad neither of you ended up getting sick at the end! And that you beat "that person," of course. Great finish times for both of you, congratulations!!

It was just getting warm out... I had ran up hill and then sprinted at the end. I mostly tease about beating that person. Fact is... I sprint even if it is just me. Cause I am really trying to beat myself.

Good job on your July long runs. I'm hoping things will get easier for all of us in the coming weeks!!

Thank you and yes... please... cooler temps would be nice.

Great job painting that tech t-shirt! I am seriously impressed with your skills! And I love your final outfit...SUPER adorable. I have been eyeing that exact same SweatyBand you have for January. If you get the SparkleBottoms (I think that's what they are called?) I'll be really interested to hear how you like them. I bet they are awesome.

Thank you, but no skills. I just traced over an image and then used paint to go over those lines.

I remember you getting that band. I am a big ole copy cat. It is because I had seen it on your PTR that I knew it was the one I would want.

Super great that your running shoes are on sale! That is an awesome deal!

It was an awesome deal and so nice to not have to test them out. I love being able to buy shoes and not have to worry if they will be a good fit or not. Too bad they only had one pair. I would have bought more.

Frustrating about your SW credits expiring. I think that's going to happen with me too...about $60. I hate just letting that money go. But YAY for getting your DLR tickets and saving some cash!! That's gotta be a good feeling.

It is what it is with the credit. I am probably just going to loose it. It stinks...but what can I do?

But yes...great to finally get the tickets.

About your FP+ issues...I heard MyMagic+ was down recently so maybe that's why you were having trouble? I hope you were able to get everything sorted out!

I heard that too... sadly though I think by the time I got on things were just no longer available.

Well I did it. I booked a flight! I am coming to Cali! I arrive very late Thursday night and will probably hit up DL on Friday! Id love to meet up with you at some point! I will be solo on Friday most likely.

Definitely!

Oh that's hard! I can see how it would be a hard choice if you are truly content with where you are now. I guess my questions would be, do you think you will always be content? Do you think the new position would add anything positive to your life? It may be time for a pros and cons list for each position!

Between being sick and working and running I have not sat down to do that pro and con list. I seriously need to since my boss and her boss have both followed up with me.

This is definitely a rut that I understand. I was recently offered an interview in North Carolina, it was about 20K more than I make now and about 50% the cost of living.....I could sell my 2 BR condo and buy a 4 BR house and not have a mortgage.......I mulled back and forth, could I do the move? Is NC a place I would want to live? I don't know anyone there. I made a pro/con list and in the end decided to let fate handle it. Turns out I didn't get the job and all the worry was all for not. So I say let fate decide. You have submitted your resume, and if you don't get the job it was just not meant to be. Everything happens for a reason, just gotta believe it!

I have yet to submit my resume. I was just asked by my boss and her boss to do so. I do believe everything happens for a reason...so if it is meant to be it will happen.

I agree completely with Katie, Ann.

I know... if it is meant to be it will be. The tough part for me is just deciding if I even want it to be.

And not to change the subject, but we were gone for four days. What happened with your FP selection. Did you ever get the Mine Ride?

I was able to get a couple for days that we were not planning to go to MK. I am having to change some ADRs because of it... but I want that fast pass.

So, did you submit your resume or are you still thinking about it? I guess I am in the camp of not submitting unless you are sure really you want it. Or really sure that while you do want it, you are ok jumping through hoops and not getting it. My take is why just through hoops if you aren't sold on the idea, you have outlined some valid concerns.

I have yet to submit for exactly that. If I am not sold on it...why attempt it...why go through the hoops. Because...really, I kinda feel like if I want it..and go for it... I will get it....so I need to make sure it is what I want.

Two, I would be concerned that the companies management style may not be the way you'd want to manage and that could lead to some real frustration, not to mention the upper level manager who is "challenging".

Exactly! I think this sits at the top of my list. My manager 'bucks the system" I just am not sure I would be good at that. I follow "her" rules... because they make much more sense than the corporate ones. For example... all supplies are shipped to my house. This means I put my hands on the stuff before even arriving to the stores. I transport it... and bring it into the stores. Her take is that the clock and miles start the minute we are pulling out of our drive way. Corporate? They have a 30/30 rule. Meaning if the store or drive time goes beyond 30 miles or 30 minutes then we get to charge for it. That stinks because honestly I feel it is a way to cheat the employee. On any given day I drive 2 to 3 hours between stores. Most stores though are at most about 25 minutes apart. So my boss has formed a route for us that is the absolute most ridiculous in order to get our gas paid for. I know that the current manager that I would be replacing did not do this for his employees. This alone would have me uneasy. I would not feel comfortable with my employees not being given adequate gas reimbursement. The list goes on and on... and honestly it seems like more of a head ache then I am perhaps up for. Add in that I have a lot of training and travel over the next six months and I am just not sure it makes sense.

Does not applying hurt you at all?

I do not think so. In fact, I suspect that if I do not apply and my coworker does... and she gets it then I would end up having more responsibilities within our group and that would be fine with me.

Go with your gut versus doing something someone else thinks you should, or wants you to. The only right answer or path is what feels right to you.

Thank you. I am going to give is some more thought and come up with a decision probably tomorrow.

 

[ZellyB]

The 5K race sounds great and a little intense. But, sounds like you ran a really good time. And given that you had to go across gravel and up and down gravel STEPS (seriously? gravel steps on a race course???), that makes it even more impressive. Your skirt and shoes look great together!

I love your race outfit too. I think the shirt you painted is adorable! I'm not at all artistic, so no way could I do something like that. But, I do think you are probably smart to wear one without the paint. You don't want to end up too hot.

The job thing is tough. First though, it's great that they think so highly of you that they want to encourage you to seek promotion. That's a great compliment to the value they see in you. I can see though your hesitation to take on that much more responsibility especially if you don't feel the need to increase your pay. Although the added benefits sound nice. Either way, though, there's no harm in applying. You can always wait to see if you are offered the position and then decide if you want to take it or not.

 

[MEK]

I love your outfit. It is TOTALLY ADORABLE!!!!!!! I want one!

Yay for getting your tickets and saving $64.

Lastly, regarding the potential promotion. There comes a time in your career where other things take priority. It's not because you aren't a good employee and don't care about the quality of your work and the need for career advancement, its because you care about the balance and quality of your life. I agree that you go through the process of applying for the promotion, consider all the pros and cons, and decide if this is something you want in your life. It sounds like you have A LOT of flexibility right now to do your training and take your trips. If this interferes and makes you uncomfortable and potentially unhappy, its not the right decision!

 

[annmarieda]

The 5K race sounds great and a little intense. But, sounds like you ran a really good time. And given that you had to go across gravel and up and down gravel STEPS (seriously? gravel steps on a race course???), that makes it even more impressive.

So I thought I would take some pictures of the steps so you can fully appreciate how hard it was to maintain any pace on them.


Going off the road and up to them we trudged through this...



The face of the steps are railroad ties that somewhat support the graduated gravel. As you can see though... not all are in good shape.



Then after running along the trail you exit the same stairs... which are just too steep to take at full speed.


And last a close up of those bottom steps... where the railroad tie has broken apart.

Your skirt and shoes look great together!

Thank you. I really thought they matched well.

I love your race outfit too. I think the shirt you painted is adorable! I'm not at all artistic, so no way could I do something like that. But, I do think you are probably smart to wear one without the paint. You don't want to end up too hot.

I hardly think my outfit is unique. I bet there are probably quite a few people who will be wearing not only that same exact skirt, but the bow with it. As for the painted tank... not really an artistic endeavor. I just traced the lines over the image and then painted. It wasn't until I got those ears done though that I realized it was just going to be too thick and stiff to wear for the race.

The job thing is tough. First though, it's great that they think so highly of you that they want to encourage you to seek promotion. That's a great compliment to the value they see in you. I can see though your hesitation to take on that much more responsibility especially if you don't feel the need to increase your pay. Although the added benefits sound nice. Either way, though, there's no harm in applying. You can always wait to see if you are offered the position and then decide if you want to take it or not.

I just need to make sure I want it before going through the process. From what I remember when I friend did... it was months of tests and meetings and such before they finally cut her lose and said no. All the while she was still having to fulfill her normal duties. I just am not sure I want to go through all of that just in case I want it. I have to KNOW I want it and honestly I am starting to think the answer is no. That being sad though...I am still so honored that they thought that highly of me.

I love your outfit. It is TOTALLY ADORABLE!!!!!!! I want one!

Thank you. I really like it but as I said above it is far from unique. You should really take a peak at sparkle skirts... they are quite nice. They just don't ride up and there is storage for so many things. I could even carry a water bottle in my pocket if I wanted to.

Yay for getting your tickets and saving $64.

I will take any savings I can get.

Lastly, regarding the potential promotion. There comes a time in your career where other things take priority. It's not because you aren't a good employee and don't care about the quality of your work and the need for career advancement, its because you care about the balance and quality of your life. I agree that you go through the process of applying for the promotion, consider all the pros and cons, and decide if this is something you want in your life. It sounds like you have A LOT of flexibility right now to do your training and take your trips. If this interferes and makes you uncomfortable and potentially unhappy, its not the right decision!

This would actually give me a career rather than just a job. It would put me in a position that should something happen to Steve I would be ok to support Zoe and I. (and Alex would have to fend more for himself and get a job...he is almost 19 after all. ) Thing is though... it would potentially leave me with less flexible time. Right now I have one meeting a month where I do not control the time. I know that in the management position there would be many more that I would have no control over the time set. It would be a change from my "choose my own hours" routine. Add in some politics that I probably don't want to (not could not) deal with... it seems like maybe not a good fit.

 

[annmarieda]

So shall we do some planning? 19 days until I leave after all.

Cynthia and I did make some reservations and some dinning plans in general.

Here is what we have planned.

Friday 8/29:

Breakfast - Starbucks
Lunch - Earl of Sandwich or Jolly Holiday
Dinner - Trader Sam's or Uva

Saturday 8/30:

Breakfast - Pacific Warf
Lunch - Garden Grill
Dinner - Wine Country Trattoria (our first "ADR")

Sunday 8/31:

Breakfast - Steakhouse 55 (our second "ADR")
Lunch - This will depend on how we feel. Most likely a snack of some kind.
Dinner - Jolly Holiday or the Plaza Inn

Monday 9/1:

Breakfast - Ralph Brennan’s Jazz Kitchen Express
Lunch - Cafe' Orleans (our third "ADR")
Dinner - We will both be home for dinner

 

[Dis_Yoda]

Just looking at those steps makes my ankle cry!

Your ADRs look good for Disneyland! Trader Sam's excites me!

 

[Twoboysnmygirl]

Those stairs are CRAZY. I don't think I could WALK down them without injuring myself!

 

[annmarieda]

Just looking at those steps makes my ankle cry!

right?! It was such an odd part of the course

Your ADRs look good for Disneyland! Trader Sam's excites me!

I think we are going to have some nice meals for sure. I have never been to Trader Sams... I am pretty excited to give it a try.

Those stairs are CRAZY. I don't think I could WALK down them without injuring myself!

I am amazed that I didnt!

 

[annmarieda]

I know this is probably not exactly new news... but corral assignments came out.

Historically I have wondered and fretted and speculated about what corral I would be placed in. It was so nice to have someone else to really do the speculating for the dlh. Cynthia did a great job with numbers and past years break downs. She has some pretty good guesses as to where we would be placed. I think she was more sure we would be in a corral near each other if not the same corral than I was. I was certain that neither of us would be far back. Not at the very front but definitely not the far back.

First the waivers came out and we received our bib numbers. It is interesting now to see bib numbers because you can't just look at it like bibs 0 to 1000 are in corral a (I am just making up that number and corral) You have to figure in the challenge runners too and their bibs have higher numbers. So you might see some strange 25000 number in there. Still even with those odd challenge bibs once Cynthia and I were given our numbers it was pretty clear that we were not far back and not far from each other. (our bib numbers are less than 100 apart.)

Then it was time to wait again until the corral breakdowns were released. More speculating Would the cut off be one number ahead of mine. I really wondered if that might not be the case since my bib number was xx01.

Finally the corrals were released and we found that we BOTH were in corral C

So while the plan is still to break off from each other if needed we for sure will be starting together. I guess that may have been the plan regardless, but now that Cynthia doesn't have to drop back to start with me I will not feel guilty.

20 days till we run through a castle!!!

 

[MEK]

20 days till we run through a castle!!!

woo Hoo!

Love the ADRs!

Those stairs are CRAZY!!!!!! I would be flat on my face!

 

[Twoboysnmygirl]

WOOT for C and being in the same corral!

 

[Ariel484]

I know this is probably not exactly new news... but corral assignments came out.

Woohoo! Doesn't that make the race weekend seem that much closer?!

Historically I have wondered and fretted and speculated about what corral I would be placed in.

Me too...me too.

Would the cut off be one number ahead of mine. I really wondered if that might not be the case since my bib number was xx01.

AHHH how nerve-wracking!!

Finally the corrals were released and we found that we BOTH were in corral C

NICE! That is an awesome placement! You ladies are so speedy!

So while the plan is still to break off from each other if needed we for sure will be starting together. I guess that may have been the plan regardless, but now that Cynthia doesn't have to drop back to start with me I will not feel guilty.

That's great that you guys will be able to hang out in the corrals together...seems like that would be the best time not to be by yourselves.

20 days till we run through a castle!!!

It'll be here before you know it!

 

[Woth2982]

Yay! Glad to hear you are staring together! I started in C for Tinkerbell. I was shocked I was that close to the front, although pre-back injury that WAS the correct corall for me for that race. I think for Tink it was a 2:45 finish. You probably would have been A for that race. My sister doesn't know it yet, but I booked a hotel for Saturday night so I can go to the race on Sunday morning! Figure if I can't run it, I am going to watch it!

 

[annmarieda]

Love the ADRs!

I am pretty excited.

Those stairs are CRAZY!!!!!! I would be flat on my face!

Aren't they? I just was shocked when we had to not only run up them but back down them.

WOOT for C and being in the same corral!

I have been in C for all but one of the RD races I have ran. I think I am a C runner... hopefully always will be. It is a good place and I am so glad that Cynthia will be there to start along side me.

Woohoo! Doesn't that make the race weekend seem that much closer?!

It does! I can't believe that I have just 2 work weeks left now to get through until I leave

Me too...me too.

I am not at all sure why I do given I am almost always in C. Only for the donald was I in a different corral (E) I should just assume it will be C each time.

AHHH how nerve-wracking!!

It was kinda... even though I know that Cynthia was going to possible drop back... it was just the thought that I may have just barely missed the cut off. I figured that if we were in different corrals that would be what had happened.

NICE! That is an awesome placement! You ladies are so speedy!

I think Cynthia truly is. On race day I would not be surprised if she sub'd 2:00. I am not sure if it is the summer or my new work schedule or if I just am not pushing too hard, but my training runs have not been as fast as they were last year. I mentioned it on your PTR, but I don't tend to have a significant pace difference when I run a race. So I really think my pace will be over 10 min per mile come race day. I have a 10k this weekend though so maybe that will be telling.

That's great that you guys will be able to hang out in the corrals together...seems like that would be the best time not to be by yourselves.

Exactly. Since neither of us are big on the idea of stopping for pictures it isn't like we need another person on the course for that. However, before the race starts... that can get a bit lonely. I have only had someone with me once at a RD race . It was nice to have someone to share that time with.

It'll be here before you know it!

The next couple weeks are going to fly by! Then to be honest... I am a bit About a month a part there is the DLH then TOT then Avengers then I get a bit of a reprieve and the donald is not for almost 2 months And the time between the donald and the phm...

Yay! Glad to hear you are staring together! I started in C for Tinkerbell. I was shocked I was that close to the front, although pre-back injury that WAS the correct corall for me for that race. I think for Tink it was a 2:45 finish. You probably would have been A for that race.

They are definitely starting to break up the corrals a bit. Except for corral H... that one is HUGE. I know Cynthia has some figures probably...but off the top of my head I think it includes like 11 minute mile runners to nearly 15 minute mile runners.

My sister doesn't know it yet, but I booked a hotel for Saturday night so I can go to the race on Sunday morning! Figure if I can't run it, I am going to watch it!

Where are you staying? Does this mean we may get a chance to see you?

 

[annmarieda]

Just thought I would share that I decided to not submit for the promotion. Oddly enough what helped me to decide was when I had a conversation with some officials from a clients corporate office. I was in servicing a grocery store of mine and one approached me and began talking with me. Soon both who were there inspecting the store were talking to me. Talking to me like I was someone. I had to actually tell them that I do not have any control over what they were telling me. (they thought I would be someone to share some information with...and started rattling store numbers and such to me) We had a great conversation about how I was dong things in conjunction with their remodel. It really made me feel good about myself. So when my manager, not long after, got a hold of me and asked again if I had submitted I felt better about telling her that I wasn't going to. Add in that during our chat she confirmed some of my concerns and it was an easier decision. ("easier" but it was still not like a no brainer)

She and I had a great conversation though. I got the feeling that she was a a tad concerned that I (or the other gal in our group who was recommended) would be taking it. Both she and I are "anchors" to the area and I suspect losing either of us would be challenging.

She told me that I am the smartest person she knows. I honestly am not. I think she just thinks that because on a "get to know you more" team building exercise in response to "what is something no one knows about you that they might be surprised by" I answered that in college I studied nuclear science. Studied... was at the top of my class.. never graduated because I started having babies. Yup, I am so smart... s.m.r.t

She told me I was so sweet about everything and asked what I wanted for it. Steve told me I should have said a raise. I didn't even think of that...I suppose though I wouldn't be surprised if I randomly saw one come through for me. (my boss works like that... I will do something and all of a sudden realize that she bumped my pay ever so slightly )

Steve thinks I should send a formal letter to decline to my boss's boss. I am leaning toward not. He is on this weird rampage right now and so has been throwing little tantrums daily. He is such a nut My poor boss... Reason 101 why taking the promotion would be challenging. Why is he throwing tantrums? Well, materials that are scheduled to arrive to reps are not arriving and then reps are declaring that they can't do the work because supplies do not arrive on time. So he is outraged that reps are doing this and that the managers are allowing it.... Never mind if someone else... someWHERE else did their job correctly then all the reps could do their job correctly. Yeah... I think I will just leave that crazy bear alone and not poke it with a stick. If he asks me... I will tell him. Otherwise... I think it best to not.


Finally, reason 201 why I feel much better about not submitting for the promotion... the trips. Once the dlh trip hits... it will be one after another. It all seemed doable at the time I first began planning them but now I worry that I will not be able to keep up with with work in between them. (remember I get ZERO vacation time) Totally a first world problem and please please PLEASE, understand I am well aware of how blessed and fortunate I am to be able to go on these trips. It just will be easier to manage them without trying to figure out how to manage a new job in between them.

 

[Ariel484]

I didn't comment on the job stuff earlier but it sounds like you made the right decision! Honestly, when I was reading your post it sounded like you had sort of already decided against it anyway...you must be relieved!

And can I just say...I read this post before having coffee and when you were talking about the "he" that was on a rampage and having temper tantrums, I thought you were talking about Steve! Then I re-read and realized that the "he" you were talking about was your boss' boss...duh!!

And most importantly...your Disney trips are safe!! Woohoo!

 

[annmarieda]

I didn't comment on the job stuff earlier but it sounds like you made the right decision! Honestly, when I was reading your post it sounded like you had sort of already decided against it anyway...you must be relieved!

Yeah... to be honest I almost added to my update something like "as if this is a big surprise". I know I was leaning toward no right from the start. I just was so honored that they thought of recommending me for the position. Doubling what I make would have been nice... but it would have also included double the work... so not sure if that is a win over all.

And can I just say...I read this post before having coffee and when you were talking about the "he" that was on a rampage and having temper tantrums, I thought you were talking about Steve! Then I re-read and realized that the "he" you were talking about was your boss' boss...duh!!

That is funny! I guess I didn't write it all that clearly. It was late when I wrote it.

And most importantly...your Disney trips are safe!! Woohoo!

exactly!

 

[eandesmom]

Yeah for C!

And yeah for making a decision on the work front and moving on. It is never fun having those decisions outstanding and nice to have come to one and be able to move past it. It sounds like the right thing for you.

Last but most certainly not least, YAY for ADR's!

YUM

And for the record I will be shocked if I end up sub 2. I am not expecting that at all. I do hope for less than 2:15, or even 2:10 but I really really do think sub 2 is pushing it.

Unless the stars align and the heavenly chorus sings.