Yippee! I got a raise!
@ElusiveButterfly (45941)
United States
September 27, 2007 6:02pm CST
When I checked my mail bin this afternoon there was a letter from my supervisor. It stated that I will be getting a raise in my next paycheck. I was thrilled. The many years I worked for my former employer, we received cost of living increases and sometimes not even that. The raise won't make me rich anytime soon, but it will help with the finances.
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@reinydawn (11642)
• United States
28 Sep 07
oh cool!! I haven't been around much lately so I kinda lost track of things. Congrats on the job too!
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@ElusiveButterfly (45941)
• United States
28 Sep 07
Hello! Welcome back! I thought I saw you earlier last night in another discussion. How the heck are you?
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@reinydawn (11642)
• United States
28 Sep 07
Thanks - it's great to "be back"!
Now that summer is over, things are calming down a bit. For someone who has no life, I sure was busy!!!!
See ya around!
@Thoroughrob (11742)
• United States
28 Sep 07
I am happy for you. I am sure you deserve it. It is nice to get surprises like that.
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@ElusiveButterfly (45941)
• United States
28 Sep 07
She had told me that the raises are usually given at the end of the year so this totally through me off!
@GardenGerty (169477)
• United States
28 Sep 07
Not only will it help with your finances, I know it feels like a commendation. Someone thinks you are doing a good job. It is a concrete form of appreciation.
@ElusiveButterfly (45941)
• United States
28 Sep 07
I did feel that I was being given a pat on the back, even if it was a tap in my wallet!
@whiteheather39 (24403)
• United States
28 Sep 07
Congratulations! That just proves you are doing a good job and you are appreciated! I am so happy you got recognized. You must really have impressed your supervisor that time she came and checked out your work.
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@ElusiveButterfly (45941)
• United States
28 Sep 07
I almost forgot to tell my husband about the raise! It wasn't until after dinner when we were having our coffee.
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@Grandmaof2 (7578)
• Canada
28 Sep 07
Good for you and congraduations. The raise may not make you rich I know BUT at least you can and should credit yourself for a job well done over the years. You darn well earned it or face it you would not have received it. Good job my friend, I am truly happy for you!!! Take Care
@ElusiveButterfly (45941)
• United States
28 Sep 07
I do put my all into the work I do. I am happy to receive recognition for it.
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@Zelmarq (12607)
• Cebu City, Philippines
28 Sep 07
Congratulations!
Thats a good news that I have recieved today. Its a good news to start the day with. Its good that you will be able to enjoy the hard earned money and all your efforts already gained something for you.
This calls for a celebration.
Have a nice day!
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@ElusiveButterfly (45941)
• United States
28 Sep 07
I have to save some money for the repairs to my car. But, we are going to dinner sometime this weekend.
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@lightningMD (5931)
• United States
28 Sep 07
Congrats on the raise thats awesome. Every little bit helps these days. My job was just cut from 40 hours a week down to 28 hours for the winter months. This really hurts or budget alot. Next week I need to go job hunting.
@ElusiveButterfly (45941)
• United States
28 Sep 07
Ouch. My hubby will be laid off from work at the end of next month. We will need the extra to help with the costs of running the household.
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@worldwise1 (14885)
• United States
28 Sep 07
I'm so happy for you, Elusive! It is times like these that make us feel truly appreciated for all the hard work we do. I know that you put a lot of effort into your job and also care about your clients. I cannot think of anyone who is more deserving.(:
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@writersedge (22563)
• United States
28 Sep 07
Congratulations!
I wish I was getting a raise. Surprised your boss didn't call and tell you. Glad you will be getting a raise. Your new employer sounds much better than your old employer. Wish it was me. Take care
@ElusiveButterfly (45941)
• United States
28 Sep 07
I was surprised that the boss didn't call me into her office to tell me. But, just the same, I am happy to get it.
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@thefortunes (2367)
• Netherlands
28 Sep 07
This is some great news Elusive :) and even if it doesn't make you rich as you are pointing, it's always nice to feel appreciated by the once you work for, and of course it will help your finances too. :) Such news is always nice to get :)
TheFortunes
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@ElusiveButterfly (45941)
• United States
28 Sep 07
The extra will definately come in handy. I have car repairs to get done before winter.
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@BayleighGray (4334)
• United States
28 Sep 07
Congratulations on your raise Elusive!! Thats something to be excited about.
It was that surprise evaluation you had a few weeks ago....Im really happy for you.
Bay xx
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@KrauseHome (36445)
• United States
31 Oct 07
That must have been exciting News for sure. I would Love to have this happen with my job but unless I get promoted or they raise everyone in the Company some, this will not happen for me until next yr. on my Anniversary date.
Continued success and Good things with your job.
@suspenseful (40192)
• Canada
1 Nov 07
Good for you. I guess your supervisor noticed how good you were with your clients. Just getting cost of living increases do not help as they do not take in account, that you want to raise your standard of living, but a raise! That must make you very happy. I guess that means that some of your bills are going to get paid quicker and maybe you can go out more often for suppper.
@anniepa (27955)
• United States
28 Sep 07
Good for you! Every little bit sure helps these days, doesn't it? Now I hope everything you buy or have to pay for doesn't jump up too all at once to cancel out your raise! That usually seems to be how it goes for us. My mom always says that with her SS and pension checks, she gets a little increase in the beginning of each year but her deductions always go up by more than her checks do. Enjoy it.
Annie
@anniepa (27955)
• United States
28 Sep 07
OMIGOSH, Elusive, I had to write back to yell at myself! I didn't mean to come off so negative but that sounded terrible after I read it over. Also, I didn't realize it was a new job for you and I didn't know about the surprise evaluation. That's great, hon, in my experience surprise evaluations usually meant they were trying to catch you doing something wrong, but then again I worked for the idiotic postal service not for a human being...lol Anyway, here's another stab at what I'd intended to start with...congrats and enjoy!!
Annie
@izathewzia (5134)
• Philippines
18 Oct 07
Congratulations! Earning a salary increase nowadays is very hard to atain. Knowing the economic condition that greatly affects all private companies. Good thing it will help you somehow to augments your financial needs.
