Got my raise - Page 3

wondergirl9847 · #31 04-07-2006, 04:37 PM

This is getting interesting.

Congrats to everyone who got raises! I don't get raises.

I get paid by how much work I do...so....but I love my job, so, it's all good. I don't have insurance, though, which is bad.

Retail sucks, MFM. I worked at the Dollar General for 4 days then quit, and NEVER went back to retail.

**mylittledemon** · #32 04-07-2006, 04:40 PM

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Originally Posted by SuzeQuze

Sorry for the self-congratulatory thread but many of you encouraged me to ask for a raise and I finally did and got it!

All I needed to do was open my mouth. Although I never thought I would just get it without having to fight but that is what happened. My boss got promoted and no longer heads up my department. So before she left I asked for a meeting and asked her how to go about asking for a raise. If I should go through her or the company I contract through. She said, "I'll put that in for you before I go." That was it. And she did it. It's about 4% which is pretty good. It's been 3 1/2 years but still, it's waaaaaay better than nothing!

Thanks y'all for pushing and supporting me.

Well done! I myself have been with best buy for 4 years as of today, 4/7/06. I am due a "yearly review" and usually the raise is about a buck, so I'm looking forward to that...if my lazy boss will get off his bum and do it that is. Last year, my review was 3 months late. It's ok, cause they give you backpay, but it'd be nice to have it on time for once.

tuigirl · #33 04-07-2006, 04:42 PM

hey Demon...when do you venture South? Massey Uni?

**mylittledemon** · #34 04-07-2006, 04:45 PM

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Originally Posted by tuigirl

hey Demon...when do you venture South? Massey Uni?

Oh Massey was being a bitch about letting me in. I had plenty of credits and all that, but they wanted a portfolio of work...which here in the states, your first 2 years is just basic courses...i have no portfolio on get into the program I want to. I could "fake" one...make up some drawings, etc...but I'd be cheating myself because I'd be that much behind all the other kids. They DO have an 8 week program to see where your skill level is at, and then you can gain admittance, and I am more likely to take that route.

But, to answer your question...leaving for New Zealand....in 8 weeks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I am so ready to get out of here. Its like the last few months of your senior year at school.

tuigirl · #35 04-07-2006, 04:47 PM

wow..how exciting! so you also have to hang about for 8 weeks in NZ while they look at your work?? thats a bit weird, I guess you could look at it as a bit of a holiday.

**mylittledemon** · #36 04-07-2006, 04:49 PM

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Originally Posted by tuigirl

wow..how exciting! so you also have to hang about for 8 weeks in NZ while they look at your work?? thats a bit weird, I guess you could look at it as a bit of a holiday.

Oh no, I'll be in NZ for 12 months...regardless of whether I get into school or not. I am hoping I either get a permanent work offer, or can get into school, because then I can apply for the appropriate extended visas and stay longer. Then again, I may not WANT to stay after 12 months...could get home sick, who knows? But I'm trying not to think about that, lest it ruin the experience for me.

wondergirl9847 · #37 04-07-2006, 04:51 PM

Good luck with everything, Brandon. Hope it all works out. I would love to go to New Zealand sometime. It's on my extremely long list of places I wanna see before I, you know...go.

tuigirl · #38 04-07-2006, 04:52 PM

oh right, got ya. Yep, best to go into it with an open mind and be positive, no point doing something and figuring you'll blow it before you start.Hope you'll keep us up to date when you get there.

tuigirl · #39 04-07-2006, 04:54 PM

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Originally Posted by wondergirl9847

Good luck with everything, Brandon. Hope it all works out. I would love to go to New Zealand sometime. It's on my extremely long list of places I wanna see before I, you know...go.

You'll have to be quick Christy, if the world ends in when is it 2012? haha.

tuigirl · #40 04-07-2006, 04:56 PM

Here you go Demon..a little something to look at while your'e waiting to go....

wondergirl9847 · #41 04-07-2006, 04:58 PM

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Originally Posted by tuigirl

You'll have to be quick Christy, if the world ends in when is it 2012? haha.

Who said that?

I got 6 good years left then, eh?

*runs off to Expedia to check rates*

tuigirl · #42 04-07-2006, 05:00 PM

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Originally Posted by wondergirl9847

Who said that?

I got 6 good years left then, eh?

*runs off to Expedia to check rates*

Thats the latest estimate, don't know where I heard that from.Spend all those raises you guys....

SuzeQuze · #43 04-07-2006, 05:10 PM

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Originally Posted by madformac

Can't we work out a compromise???

It might be easier if I was gay.. Then again, maybe not on this site!!!

I'm pulling the "it's my thread card". It's my thread, so in here you're mine!

madformac · #44 04-07-2006, 05:14 PM

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Originally Posted by SuzeQuze

I'm pulling the "it's my thread card". It's my thread, so in here you're mine!

I'll give you that one, especially since my semi-hijack.

amber · #45 04-07-2006, 05:16 PM

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Originally Posted by SuzeQuze

I'm pulling the "it's my thread card". It's my thread, so in here you're mine!

I'm pulling the "I can beat you up" card. And the "no cuts! I was here before you!" card. And the "you have won a beauty contest. Collect 10 dollars" card. And the Ace of Spades.