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Elphaba
#0This day will suck
Posted: 5/19/06 at 8:59am

Steve just left for the airport to fly to Denver for his nephews graduation from law school. Everyone will be there but me.

I have a 7AM meeting I will barely be awake for, AND......

out of the blue, my bosses boss, the western regional field sales manager calls and asks would I like to have breakfest with him today....in MY city.

Now he's in San Diego interviewing, so WHY would he drive 2 hrs here and 2 hrs bacj just to have breakfest? ARRGH.

I've had knots in my stomach all night.......

think good thoughts for me.....


It is ridiculous to set a detective story in New York City. New York City is itself a detective story... AGATHA CHRISTIE, Life magazine, May 14, 1956
Updated On: 5/19/06 at 08:59 AM

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SonofMammaMiaSam
#1re: This day will suck
Posted: 5/19/06 at 9:01am

Perhaps a promotion is in the works.

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wonderwaiter
#2re: This day will suck
Posted: 5/19/06 at 9:04am

re: This day will suck

Taking comfort in food is always a healthy response.


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Bluemoon
#3re: This day will suck
Posted: 5/19/06 at 9:05am

Yes, what SOMMS said. In my experience, the top boss never delivers bad news - that's what he has middle management for.

But he does promote.......

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Rathnait62
#4re: This day will suck
Posted: 5/19/06 at 9:09am

Haven't you recently told us that you've had the highest sales figures for your company ever or something like that? What's to be worried about?


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NYadgal
#5re: This day will suck
Posted: 5/19/06 at 9:29am

Congratulations to Steve's nephew! That sounds like a special celebration for the family!

What a wonderful opportunity for you to have face time with someone so senior in the company! It sounds like wonderful career advancement to me.

And, even if it's not, it's still a great chance to connect with someone who can be helpful to you in the future...

Good luck with the meetings. Just envision the success you know you'll have!

Keep us posted!

I think those sucky lemons could be delicious lemonade. re: This day will suck


"Two drifters off to see the world. There's such a lot of world to see. . ."
Updated On: 5/19/06 at 09:29 AM

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doodlenyc
#6re: This day will suck
Posted: 5/19/06 at 9:34am

Sounds promising to me, too!

Best of luck, Elphie!


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Elphaba
#7re: This day will suck
Posted: 5/19/06 at 10:00am

rath, because while I was salesman of the year last year, that 1.5 mil I brought in from LAUSD was one-time money, with no hope of it being available again this year.......so this year my sales will suck.......and do.
A promotion is possible........but somehow doubtful...they know I want to stay here.......

I'm not really worried, just surprised, and uncomfortable. The last time this happened was in 1991, and I was flown back to Michigan......and I knew that was it, and turns out they had a ceremony for me as I was salesman of the year that year.......so who knows.......frankly I've found that my job these days makes me very angry........and I don't like that, so whatever it is, I'd be ok.


It is ridiculous to set a detective story in New York City. New York City is itself a detective story... AGATHA CHRISTIE, Life magazine, May 14, 1956

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NYadgal
#8re: This day will suck
Posted: 5/19/06 at 10:02am

Remember: when a door closes another window is opened.

Which is not what you want to hear right now, but consider the possibilities.

Sending you encouragement and hugs.


"Two drifters off to see the world. There's such a lot of world to see. . ."

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Elphaba
#9re: This day will suck
Posted: 5/19/06 at 10:10am

and that's the beauty of life, Addy....thank you for reminding me of that!


It is ridiculous to set a detective story in New York City. New York City is itself a detective story... AGATHA CHRISTIE, Life magazine, May 14, 1956

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NYadgal
#10re: This day will suck
Posted: 5/19/06 at 10:15am

But, you feel how you feel.

Just try to find the opportunity in the situation! And, know that I'm wishing you ALL the best!


"Two drifters off to see the world. There's such a lot of world to see. . ."

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Patronus
#11re: This day will suck
Posted: 5/19/06 at 10:33am

Sending good thoughts your way, Elphaba.

Although, I do agree with the others that it's probably nothing to worry about.

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DayDreamer
#12re: This day will suck
Posted: 5/19/06 at 11:27am

Can't wait to hear how this breakfast went, Elphaba.


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SueleenGay
#13re: This day will suck
Posted: 5/19/06 at 11:36am

Boyfriend out of town, Big boss coming to see you? Sounds like a perfect opportunity to "move up" by going down, if you know what I'm sayin'. re: This day will suck

Good luck. I am on the good news side of this fence.


PEACE.

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SonofMammaMiaSam
#14re: This day will suck
Posted: 5/19/06 at 11:39am

He did say that this day would suck, Sueleen.

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papalovesmambo
#15this day will suck
Posted: 5/19/06 at 11:40am

elphaba, while i tend to be on the good news side of the fence i also think you should err on the side of caution. kill the boss and dispose of the body...immediately. and make sure you call his cell repeatedly asking where he is. do you have a chain saw?


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SonofMammaMiaSam
#16this day will suck
Posted: 5/19/06 at 11:42am

Note to self: Don't order the Scrapple for Breakfast tomorrow
at Denny's

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JerseyGirl2
#17this day will suck
Posted: 5/19/06 at 12:42pm

I am sending good and very positive thoughts you way, Elphaba. this day will suck


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Elphaba
#18this day will suck
Posted: 5/19/06 at 12:47pm

sueleen, when this boss was hired I assumed he was gay, and trust me I wanted to welcome him to the company in my own private way.....I was sure he was cruising me back then. Turns out he had heard so much about me that I guess he just wanted to meet me......

anyway all went well, was just filling me in on the field rep interviews, and my concerns about my goal and the compensation plan. I'm still not thrilled with it, but it is what it is.

The things I have to remember are:

1. I am the only remote worker in the company. (that says volumes)
2. my goal is $2 million less than last year (although I have no hope of finding an extra 1.5 mil I need)
3. I have 16 years of service.
4. AND....they like me, they really like me.

thank you all for the kind thoughts...

and papa, sometimes I'd like to!


It is ridiculous to set a detective story in New York City. New York City is itself a detective story... AGATHA CHRISTIE, Life magazine, May 14, 1956
Updated On: 5/19/06 at 12:47 PM

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YouWantitWhen????
#19this day will suck
Posted: 5/19/06 at 1:18pm

I am glad all went well.

Kiss The Pea.

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DayDreamer
#20this day will suck
Posted: 5/19/06 at 1:23pm

*phew*

Crisis averted.

You know, every year at review time I'm certain I'm getting fired. this day will suck


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Elphaba
#21this day will suck
Posted: 5/19/06 at 1:46pm

you want, I am sending you the pea....his howling is becoming ridiculous.

day, I got the most amazing review for 2005........usually I ignore them, but that one was the best ever.......nice raise too, well...nice for the current economic climate.


It is ridiculous to set a detective story in New York City. New York City is itself a detective story... AGATHA CHRISTIE, Life magazine, May 14, 1956

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RobbO
#22this day will suck
Posted: 5/19/06 at 1:51pm

elfie, after your behavior at the christmas party, i thought for sure they were gonna can ya!


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Updated On: 5/19/06 at 01:51 PM

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Elphaba
#23this day will suck
Posted: 5/19/06 at 1:55pm

OH ROBB, you swore that would remain between us.......I swear I had no idea he was THAT age........


It is ridiculous to set a detective story in New York City. New York City is itself a detective story... AGATHA CHRISTIE, Life magazine, May 14, 1956

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YouWantitWhen????
#24this day will suck
Posted: 5/19/06 at 2:28pm

Elphaba,

Now I need my sleep as well, and I live in a densely populated area. So, I think you may just have to keep The Pea.

Stoli's braying is about all I can handle anyway. Maybe I will send him to you?


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