Very Pleasent Surprize

[blackjackdelta]

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,

Jack

 

[CindyH]

Glad that worked out for you - how exciting!

 

[MATTERHORN]

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]

Nice, you must have a really nice boss!

 

[Lives4Disney]

How WONDERFUL!! I cannot imagine!!!!

Have a great time!!!

Lives4Disney

 

[Albort]

Its like a when dream comes true spreading out to everyone!!!

 

[hlbtimes2]

How very nice and extremely generous! That should go a long way toward a great vacation!

 

[eatmypixiedust]

That's awesome! I hope you have a wonderful trip and splurge!

 

[npealer]

That is way awesome! Sounds like you have a great boss!

 

[TwingleMum]

WOW!!! What a nice Boss ! Enjoy the planning.

 

[blackjackdelta]

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.

Jack

 

[I Heart Disneyland!]

WOWWWWWWWWWWWWW! I work for a huge corporation that thinks giving you a 3 month bonus of $200 is a big deal.

That is amazing!!!!!!!!!

 

[Amy&Dan]

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]

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]

Wow! Have fun planning your trip.

 

[MATTERHORN]

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]

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.

Jack

 

[MATTERHORN]

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]

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]

Sounds like your company has a Dream Squad too. Congrats on the bonus!