Here's To Good Health, Bitches!
Last weekend, I went to get a physical done. Since that included blood work, I brought a quick breakfast to snack on after the tests were done, since you have to fast. And I was hungry as hell, too.
I got my results back a couple of days ago, and they were better than even I thought. My cholesterol is good, and my blood sugar is great. The only low point is that my HDL (good cholesterol) is low; however, that's hereditary. I also was able to get the doctor to write a note recommending Alli so I can claim it against my FSA.
I just tried Alli for the first time tonight. They are absolutely right that you should not take it when eating a fatty meal. The crapper and I have become real close. Oh well, I had to waste some FSA money or lose it.
Anyway, I had some job interviews this week. One was last-minute and just down the street; however, I think it was the best. I'll know more next week.
Right now, I'm watching LSU beat the shit out of Mississippi State, and I also watched the Saints beat the Dolphins. It's gonna be a good year for football, I think.
Well, it's Labor Day weekend. I'm gonna kick back and relax. I'm also designing a website for a radio station contest. It's not my best, and I don't know if it'll win, but the source material is very limited; hell, it's worth a shot.
So, here's to health, and happiness (when I get out of this job).
Posted 8.30.2007 - 0 Comments
I Got 894'd!
Back in March, I was on the way to work. I passed a police car who was holding up the left lane. I guess he was pissed that he got passed by a Saturn, as he threw on the lights and pulled me over. He gave me a ticket for going 80 in a 70; yet, I swore my speedometer said I was going 76 at the time. But I digress.
Today was my court date, after successfully having it put off three months. At 8:30, they had us say whether we wanted to plead guilty or go to trial. The officer was there, so I chose to plead. He actually left after that, so I probably should have gone to trial. However, he probably would have stayed had I chose trial.
Therefore, I was able to plead guilty under good ol' Article 894. You pay the fine, and as long as you're a good boy for a while, they drop the ticket from your record, like it never happened. It's worth it if you need it. And I don't need the insurance going up.
Because of that, I only had to take half a day away from work, instead of the full day I had planned. That's good, as I can use the other half to go to Baton Rouge for a couple of interviews. It seems it'll be easier to get a job since I already have one; it's definitely harder if you don't. Plus, I need to ration what little time off I have for the rest of the year.
Well, my wallet's a little lighter now, but I bet it'll be much fuller later.
Posted 8.21.2007 - 0 Comments
1 Year At My Job... But How Much Longer?
As of yesterday, I have made one year of service at work. However, I feel like I will not be there much longer. Let me back up and tell you why.
Last Friday, I received my performance review. It said that I am fuckin' awesome at what I do. I found out how much my raise was. It was 10%. I was disappointed as hell.
Now you say, "back that ass up, BigTymer. 10% is damn good!" Well, before this, I was 33% below fair market value. Now, I'm 21% below fair market value.
I had a talk with the boss, who had a talk with the higher ups. I presented numbers to back up why I should get the raise I sought. Well, he basically stopped short of saying my numbers were way off. He also said that everyone at the company gets paid on the low end of the scale. Gee, quite a contradiction from the employee manual which says they pay competitive rates in the area, huh?
Needless to say, barring a miracle, I have decided to look for employment elsewhere.
They say I'm a valuable employee and that they don't want to lose me; however, words don't pay my bills or fatten my wallet.
I've updated my resume, and I've gotten a couple of small bites. Of course, since I just started looking, I haven't hooked a real big fish yet. I do feel it'll be easier than the last time I did a job search.
Right now, I am just so disillusioned at work. I put on a happy face and do what is asked. In reality, I feel insulted. I know the guy I replaced left to make more bank. I guess they didn't get the message. Will they do so now?
Posted 8.10.2007 - 0 Comments
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