You''re a cutie LPDate: 9/2/2009 12:05:27 PM
Author: ladypirate
Date: 9/2/2009 11:37:16 AM
Author: Bia
LOLDate: 9/1/2009 4:36:13 PM
Author: elledizzy5
Date: 9/1/2009 4:35:12 PM
Author: sunnyd
Hello? Hello? Hello?
Echo! Echo! Echo!
I guess September is not conducive to small talk?
We''re falling off ladies. Must spice up the ST!
eta: elle, still no e-pics? teasers? anything?
I have some dried chiles, would that help spice it up?
Yeah, I know. ARGH.Date: 9/2/2009 12:04:51 PM
Author: ladypirate
Date: 9/2/2009 11:53:10 AM
Author: elledizzy5
Date: 9/2/2009 11:49:25 AM
Author: Bia
Did the job sound any more enticing? If they offer it to you, put a number out there and if you get it, great, if not, no biggie.
I hope you get those pics soon!!! How long in Vegas?
Here''s the thing about the job: It''s not what I want to do. I WOULD do it if it offered more money, and I''d probably like it better than what I''m doing now. The company is really laid back ( I currently work at a stuffy law firm) so I''d like that a lot more. I could wear jeans to work!
However... I think I''d still continue to look for jobs while I was there. Or if they offer tuition reimbursement of any kind, maybe get some school in.
I am trying to decide how much they''d need to offer to make it worth my while. I think I COULD get 2000 more a year than I make now, but I''d really like 3. I''m not sure if 3 would happen.
Vegas from Friday morning to Monday afternoon. Rock.
Good luck, Elle--even if it''s not what you''d love to do, it might be more tolerable than what you''re doing now in the meantime, you know?
What are your Vegas plans?
Date: 9/2/2009 12:11:29 PM
Author: elledizzy5
Date: 9/2/2009 12:04:51 PM
Author: ladypirate
Date: 9/2/2009 11:53:10 AM
Author: elledizzy5
Date: 9/2/2009 11:49:25 AM
Author: Bia
Did the job sound any more enticing? If they offer it to you, put a number out there and if you get it, great, if not, no biggie.
I hope you get those pics soon!!! How long in Vegas?
Here''s the thing about the job: It''s not what I want to do. I WOULD do it if it offered more money, and I''d probably like it better than what I''m doing now. The company is really laid back ( I currently work at a stuffy law firm) so I''d like that a lot more. I could wear jeans to work!
However... I think I''d still continue to look for jobs while I was there. Or if they offer tuition reimbursement of any kind, maybe get some school in.
I am trying to decide how much they''d need to offer to make it worth my while. I think I COULD get 2000 more a year than I make now, but I''d really like 3. I''m not sure if 3 would happen.
Vegas from Friday morning to Monday afternoon. Rock.
Good luck, Elle--even if it''s not what you''d love to do, it might be more tolerable than what you''re doing now in the meantime, you know?
What are your Vegas plans?
Yeah, I know. ARGH.
The benefit of not caring about whether or not you get the job is that you do awesome in the interview.
Although, If I do get an offer... I have to drop the ''Oh, by the way... I''m gettingmarriedandtakingoff8daysfromworkkthxbai'' bomb on them.
Vegas: Shopping, Sunning, Swimming, and going to see LOVE for a second time.
Doing 30 day shred again tonight, LP?
try to get two weeks paid!!!! imagine???Date: 9/2/2009 12:11:29 PM
Author: elledizzy5
Yeah, I know. ARGH.
The benefit of not caring about whether or not you get the job is that you do awesome in the interview.
Although, If I do get an offer... I have to drop the ''Oh, by the way... I''m gettingmarriedandtakingoff8daysfromworkkthxbai'' bomb on them.
Vegas: Shopping, Sunning, Swimming, and going to see LOVE for a second time.
Doing 30 day shred again tonight, LP?
To be honest, the amount of paid vacation/sick time I get there could make/break my decision.Date: 9/2/2009 12:28:59 PM
Author: Bia
try to get two weeks paid!!!! imagine???Date: 9/2/2009 12:11:29 PM
Author: elledizzy5
Yeah, I know. ARGH.
The benefit of not caring about whether or not you get the job is that you do awesome in the interview.
Although, If I do get an offer... I have to drop the ''Oh, by the way... I''m gettingmarriedandtakingoff8daysfromworkkthxbai'' bomb on them.
Vegas: Shopping, Sunning, Swimming, and going to see LOVE for a second time.
Doing 30 day shred again tonight, LP?
Hey, stranger!Date: 9/2/2009 12:44:34 PM
Author: TheBigT
Hi Ladies!! I miss my small-talkin'' buddies! I love today because I don''t have class until 4 and I don''t start my internship until next week so it''s my last free weekday morning!
Elle -- Sometimes it''s worth taking a different job just for the change in scenery (to a happier place!), especially if you''ve been at your current place for awhile and you don''t have a series of short-term positions on your resume. I think you should take it if they offer it to you and are willing to pay you more than you''re making now. And if you tell them you need time off for the wedding/honeymoon but they aren''t okay with that -- your decision become a lot easier!
LP -- good luck with the Shred! I''ve totally abandoned that sadist Jillian, but I definitely got stronger after subjecting myself to her torture for a few weeks!
Bia - how''s life?
Who else is around??
Pilates is evil. SO MUCH AB WORK. Its tough, and my abs are weak. Ok. I''m weak.Date: 9/2/2009 12:15:13 PM
Author: ladypirate
Sounds like a blast!
I''m thinking I might do some pilates today--maybe a 30 day shred as well. I''m trying to convince FI to do it with me, but he does not like the idea. I think the man is allergic to exercise.
No, I mean try to get two weeks for your wedding! For the year, I would try for four, but at the very LEAST you should get three.Date: 9/2/2009 12:41:04 PM
Author: elledizzy5
To be honest, the amount of paid vacation/sick time I get there could make/break my decision.Date: 9/2/2009 12:28:59 PM
Author: Bia
try to get two weeks paid!!!! imagine???Date: 9/2/2009 12:11:29 PM
Author: elledizzy5
Yeah, I know. ARGH.
The benefit of not caring about whether or not you get the job is that you do awesome in the interview.
Although, If I do get an offer... I have to drop the ''Oh, by the way... I''m gettingmarriedandtakingoff8daysfromworkkthxbai'' bomb on them.
Vegas: Shopping, Sunning, Swimming, and going to see LOVE for a second time.
Doing 30 day shred again tonight, LP?
My job now has 2 weeks paid vaca, 8 personal days (for sick or otherwise). My previous job was FOUR weeks paid vaca, and unilimted sick.
If I could get more paid vaca... well.. I might just take it.
That old job sounds like a dream, time-off wise. I''m currently sitting here, feeling lousy because I need to save my time off for next year since we don''t distinguish between sick days and vacation days. Argh. Thank goodness we''re at the point in the year where we actually *get* the holidays, instead of having to work while the rest of the office is gone. BUT in December I get a week to go to Holland and see my family, and hopefully in June I''ll get to go again for my brother''s graduation.Date: 9/2/2009 12:41:04 PM
Author: elledizzy5
To be honest, the amount of paid vacation/sick time I get there could make/break my decision.Date: 9/2/2009 12:28:59 PM
Author: Bia
try to get two weeks paid!!!! imagine???Date: 9/2/2009 12:11:29 PM
Author: elledizzy5
Yeah, I know. ARGH.
The benefit of not caring about whether or not you get the job is that you do awesome in the interview.
Although, If I do get an offer... I have to drop the ''Oh, by the way... I''m gettingmarriedandtakingoff8daysfromworkkthxbai'' bomb on them.
Vegas: Shopping, Sunning, Swimming, and going to see LOVE for a second time.
Doing 30 day shred again tonight, LP?
My job now has 2 weeks paid vaca, 8 personal days (for sick or otherwise). My previous job was FOUR weeks paid vaca, and unilimted sick.
If I could get more paid vaca... well.. I might just take it.
Date: 9/2/2009 12:47:25 PM
Author: elledizzy5
Hey, stranger!
Enjoy your last free weekday morning. I would KILL for one!They''re so nice!!
Agreed with the change-of-scenery. It would really be nice to do something new for a year. What do you consider ''short term''... I have been at my current job for 2 1/2 years, 2 years for a job before that, and 5 years before that. Is that decent?
How excited/nervous are you for your internship??
Hey Big! I''m doing okay. Still looking for my dream job.Date: 9/2/2009 12:44:34 PM
Author: TheBigT
Hi Ladies!! I miss my small-talkin'' buddies! I love today because I don''t have class until 4 and I don''t start my internship until next week so it''s my last free weekday morning!
Elle -- Sometimes it''s worth taking a different job just for the change in scenery (to a happier place!), especially if you''ve been at your current place for awhile and you don''t have a series of short-term positions on your resume. I think you should take it if they offer it to you and are willing to pay you more than you''re making now. And if you tell them you need time off for the wedding/honeymoon but they aren''t okay with that -- your decision become a lot easier!
LP -- good luck with the Shred! I''ve totally abandoned that sadist Jillian, but I definitely got stronger after subjecting myself to her torture for a few weeks!
Bia - how''s life?
Who else is around??
It was, princesss. It was a european based company, and you know how they are with work... much more leisurely pace. Well.. at least the french.Date: 9/2/2009 12:53:39 PM
Author: princesss
That old job sounds like a dream, time-off wise. I''m currently sitting here, feeling lousy because I need to save my time off for next year since we don''t distinguish between sick days and vacation days. Argh. Thank goodness we''re at the point in the year where we actually *get* the holidays, instead of having to work while the rest of the office is gone. BUT in December I get a week to go to Holland and see my family, and hopefully in June I''ll get to go again for my brother''s graduation.Date: 9/2/2009 12:41:04 PM
Author: elledizzy5
To be honest, the amount of paid vacation/sick time I get there could make/break my decision.Date: 9/2/2009 12:28:59 PM
Author: Bia
try to get two weeks paid!!!! imagine???Date: 9/2/2009 12:11:29 PM
Author: elledizzy5
Yeah, I know. ARGH.
The benefit of not caring about whether or not you get the job is that you do awesome in the interview.
Although, If I do get an offer... I have to drop the ''Oh, by the way... I''m gettingmarriedandtakingoff8daysfromworkkthxbai'' bomb on them.
Vegas: Shopping, Sunning, Swimming, and going to see LOVE for a second time.
Doing 30 day shred again tonight, LP?
My job now has 2 weeks paid vaca, 8 personal days (for sick or otherwise). My previous job was FOUR weeks paid vaca, and unilimted sick.
If I could get more paid vaca... well.. I might just take it.
That makes me feel better!Date: 9/2/2009 12:54:59 PM
Author: TheBigT
Date: 9/2/2009 12:47:25 PM
Author: elledizzy5
Hey, stranger!
Enjoy your last free weekday morning. I would KILL for one!They''re so nice!!
Agreed with the change-of-scenery. It would really be nice to do something new for a year. What do you consider ''short term''... I have been at my current job for 2 1/2 years, 2 years for a job before that, and 5 years before that. Is that decent?
How excited/nervous are you for your internship??
Hi!!!
I think your work history is more than decent! I would consider ''short term'' to be less than a year -- if a person has had a bunch of jobs that she only stayed at for a few months, sometimes employers are hesitant to hire her (depending on the industry, of course!) because they don''t want to invest in someone who will leave very soon. But you look like you''re in great shape!
I''m very excited for the internship, and a little nervous. I''m sure I''ll be more nervous as it gets closer! I hope I can do a good job, and that nothing''s too far above my head. And that the people like me...
Date: 9/2/2009 12:56:41 PM
Author: Bia
Hey Big! I'm doing okay. Still looking for my dream job.
Unfortunately things with FI are still weird. I don't know what's up but things are just off. We've talked about it and said that we need to change it up a bit, but it's still a little weird. I'm not sure what to do about it.
I asked him if he was getting cold feet (trying to figure out if I'm getting cold feet) and he said no way. But he agreed that we're not communicating. It's like we're not engaging one another, we're just living together. When we had a change of scenery, it was great (Martha's Vineyard was a blast) but then, week-to-week it's the same again. I'm a little worried, to be honest.
I have to get it off my chest because honestly, I can't talk to anyone else about it. That's the only thing about getting engaged. It puts the pressure on BIG TIME.
Awww B... I''m sorry hun.Date: 9/2/2009 12:56:41 PM
Author: Bia
Hey Big! I''m doing okay. Still looking for my dream job.Date: 9/2/2009 12:44:34 PM
Author: TheBigT
Hi Ladies!! I miss my small-talkin'' buddies! I love today because I don''t have class until 4 and I don''t start my internship until next week so it''s my last free weekday morning!
Elle -- Sometimes it''s worth taking a different job just for the change in scenery (to a happier place!), especially if you''ve been at your current place for awhile and you don''t have a series of short-term positions on your resume. I think you should take it if they offer it to you and are willing to pay you more than you''re making now. And if you tell them you need time off for the wedding/honeymoon but they aren''t okay with that -- your decision become a lot easier!
LP -- good luck with the Shred! I''ve totally abandoned that sadist Jillian, but I definitely got stronger after subjecting myself to her torture for a few weeks!
Bia - how''s life?
Who else is around??
Unfortunately things with FI are still weird. I don''t know what''s up but things are just off. We''ve talked about it and said that we need to change it up a bit, but it''s still a little weird. I''m not sure what to do about it.
I asked him if he was getting cold feet (trying to figure out if I''m getting cold feet) and he said no way. But he agreed that we''re not communicating. It''s like we''re not engaging one another, we''re just living together. When we had a change of scenery, it was great (Martha''s Vineyard was a blast) but then, week-to-week it''s the same again. I''m a little worried, to be honest.
I have to get it off my chest because honestly, I can''t talk to anyone else about it. That''s the only thing about getting engaged. It puts the pressure on BIG TIME.
3 weeks PTO, 11 holidays. Not terrible, but not dream-worthy.Date: 9/2/2009 1:04:22 PM
Author: elledizzy5
It was, princesss. It was a european based company, and you know how they are with work... much more leisurely pace. Well.. at least the french.Date: 9/2/2009 12:53:39 PM
Author: princesss
That old job sounds like a dream, time-off wise. I''m currently sitting here, feeling lousy because I need to save my time off for next year since we don''t distinguish between sick days and vacation days. Argh. Thank goodness we''re at the point in the year where we actually *get* the holidays, instead of having to work while the rest of the office is gone. BUT in December I get a week to go to Holland and see my family, and hopefully in June I''ll get to go again for my brother''s graduation.Date: 9/2/2009 12:41:04 PM
Author: elledizzy5
To be honest, the amount of paid vacation/sick time I get there could make/break my decision.Date: 9/2/2009 12:28:59 PM
Author: Bia
try to get two weeks paid!!!! imagine???Date: 9/2/2009 12:11:29 PM
Author: elledizzy5
Yeah, I know. ARGH.
The benefit of not caring about whether or not you get the job is that you do awesome in the interview.
Although, If I do get an offer... I have to drop the ''Oh, by the way... I''m gettingmarriedandtakingoff8daysfromworkkthxbai'' bomb on them.
Vegas: Shopping, Sunning, Swimming, and going to see LOVE for a second time.
Doing 30 day shred again tonight, LP?
My job now has 2 weeks paid vaca, 8 personal days (for sick or otherwise). My previous job was FOUR weeks paid vaca, and unilimted sick.
If I could get more paid vaca... well.. I might just take it.
How many days do you get altogether, Princesss? That sucks that there is no sick/vaca. Unless they give you like 4 weeks of just ''PTO''
How excited are you to go to Holland?
Sounds like you''ve got a good attitude about this.Date: 9/2/2009 1:52:22 PM
Author: Bia
Thanks girls.
I don''t know. If I didn''t love my FI so much, I''d just say, okay it''s not working, time to move on. But he''s everything to me. It''s definitely good to know I''m not alone and that most couples go through rough patches. When it''s happening to you, it''s different, you know? I don''t want to get married if we''re not really ready, but I don''t want to marry anyone else...
I''m not going to stop trying though...he means too much to me. I just want that honeymoon period to come back. It''s more fun!
I think the class thing is a good idea! Are you keeping up on your own individual hobbies too, Bia? Start a new one if necessary. Keeping yourself happy keeps your relationship happy!
I agree. I talked to him about maybe taking a class together and he was down. As for individual hobbies...LOL The answer is no. I think we need to spend time apart doing constructive things. I''ve been so lazy after work, but I think I''m going to start working out again. We were running together for a long time and then the last few months, we stopped going regularly. Now we''re vegging again. Not good. So yea, the relationship calls for a little spice. He called me this afternoon and suggested we go for a run since it''s so nice out.Date: 9/2/2009 2:44:22 PM
Author: elledizzy5
I think the class thing is a good idea! Are you keeping up on your own individual hobbies too, Bia? Start a new one if necessary. Keeping yourself happy keeps your relationship happy!
If you''re anything like me, I''d advise against cooking together.I''m a control freak and get angry every time FI doesn''t follow recipe directions. I have to leave the room when he cooks.
The poor guy is a saint for marrying me.
You''ll be fine, B. Happens to the best of us!Date: 9/2/2009 3:13:00 PM
Author: Bia
I agree. I talked to him about maybe taking a class together and he was down. As for individual hobbies...LOL The answer is no. I think we need to spend time apart doing constructive things. I''ve been so lazy after work, but I think I''m going to start working out again. We were running together for a long time and then the last few months, we stopped going regularly. Now we''re vegging again. Not good. So yea, the relationship calls for a little spice. He called me this afternoon and suggested we go for a run since it''s so nice out.Date: 9/2/2009 2:44:22 PM
Author: elledizzy5
I think the class thing is a good idea! Are you keeping up on your own individual hobbies too, Bia? Start a new one if necessary. Keeping yourself happy keeps your relationship happy!
If you''re anything like me, I''d advise against cooking together.I''m a control freak and get angry every time FI doesn''t follow recipe directions. I have to leave the room when he cooks.
The poor guy is a saint for marrying me.
Plain and simple, we''re in a rut. I just hope we can pull eachother out of it. I''ll keep you all posted.
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