Yeah, it might get to 70 here tomorrow. Which is ridiculous!! Mostly I don't want to shave my legs, but luckily, I have ita in my head telling me that 60s is very clearly tights weather.
Riley: Oh, yeah. Sorry 'bout last time. Heard I missed out on some fun. Xander: Oh yeah, fun was had. Also frolic, merriment and near-death hijinks.
'Never Leave Me'
Natter 74: Ready or Not
Off-topic discussion. Wanna talk about corsets, duct tape, butt kicking, or physics? This is the place. Detailed discussion of any current-season TV must be whitefonted.
Jesse - Dec 23, 2015 5:30:44 am PST #12008 of 30003
Sometimes I trip on how happy we could be.
-t - Dec 23, 2015 5:35:01 am PST #12009 of 30003
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration
It's supposed to be a high in the mid-50s here, with another storm coming through tonight so who knows what tomorrow will be like.
Matt the Bruins fan - Dec 23, 2015 6:03:03 am PST #12010 of 30003
"I remember when they eventually introduced that drug kingpin who murdered people and smuggled drugs inside snakes and I was like 'Finally. A normal person.'” —RahvinDragand
Today's already shaping up to be a great day. I got paid, got a Christmas bonus, and the cat hair-hiding sofa slipcovers I've been waiting forever for finally showed up as in stock!
Zenkitty - Dec 23, 2015 6:23:09 am PST #12011 of 30003
Every now and then, I think I might actually be a little odd.
We don't get Christmas bonuses. We get a "Happy Holidays" email from our boss that reminds us to monitor our email while we're out of the office.
Laura - Dec 23, 2015 6:25:24 am PST #12012 of 30003
Our wings are not tired.
I apologize for laughing, Zen. So not funny.
Zenkitty - Dec 23, 2015 6:31:58 am PST #12013 of 30003
Every now and then, I think I might actually be a little odd.
My job would be great if everyone weren't insane.
-t - Dec 23, 2015 7:03:21 am PST #12014 of 30003
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration
We get product leftover from the outlet sale. This year, a three-piece serveware set for everyone. Last year, asparagus steamer. Whatever there's a lot of. It's more a gift from the Department Director than a bonus, but that's about as close as it gets.
The only place I've gotten something called a Christmas bonus was Adventure Sports where the owner liked to personally hand us a check on Christmas Eve. Which was a little odd for me just because it isn't something I'm used to, but kinda felt right because it was retail and we all worked really hard in December.
Zenkitty - Dec 23, 2015 7:14:19 am PST #12015 of 30003
Every now and then, I think I might actually be a little odd.
We get our little bonuses in April, after the big meeting where they tell us how great the company's doing. We've got millions of dollars! Here, have somewhat less than your mortgage payment! Great job, you're our most important asset, whatever your name is, there. Remember we could fire you and replace you with a twenty-something at less than half your salary. Here's some more work. Smile!
P.M. Marc - Dec 23, 2015 7:36:57 am PST #12016 of 30003
So come, my friends, be not afraid/We are so lightly here/It is in love that we are made; In love we disappear
I miss bonuses. And sick days. And paid time off. And decent benefits.
The thing is, when I was last contracting (at the Empire), I at least had a few holidays that were paid (if I worked the day before), and there was some sort of half-assed vacation money earning thing (that amounted to being able to at least take a day or two off without losing money).
This? Nothing. Occasional furlough days, though! Whee!
Yes, I'm having a Career Funk period where I'm resigned to being underemployed forever at this point.
Lee - Dec 23, 2015 7:38:26 am PST #12017 of 30003
The feeling you get when your brain finally lets your heart get in its pants.
My first request today involved a bad cite to the Federalist papers, and now I feel the need to listen to Hamilton.
Luckily I can do that.