tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341308729189935273.post5863857553496093131..comments2023-09-10T06:49:28.959-04:00Comments on The Unbearable Banishment: "Can you step into my office for a minute?"The Unbearable Banishmenthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05704208968630911021noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341308729189935273.post-44159170413530632542012-10-01T16:28:27.192-04:002012-10-01T16:28:27.192-04:00Fabulous. She'll get some good karma some day...Fabulous. She'll get some good karma some day.Elliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09130776138284979286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341308729189935273.post-86142090601412418172012-10-01T14:07:49.089-04:002012-10-01T14:07:49.089-04:00Carlae: It couldn't have been a bigger shock t...Carlae: It couldn't have been a bigger shock to my system. Lord. Who expects a salary increase in this economic climate?! I'm accustomed to the opposite!<br /><br />Scarlet: Honestly, I think it's mostly my bride's doing. I'm away a work mostly and she's home cracking the whip. I'm too soft. Those girls would walk all over me if I were in charge.<br /><br />Pat: That WAS a rather long post! I usually try to keep them brief, but I got a bit carried away. I forgot about the golden rule of good writing: edit! edit! edit!The Unbearable Banishmenthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05704208968630911021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341308729189935273.post-26978396500773741292012-10-01T11:13:35.516-04:002012-10-01T11:13:35.516-04:00Smashing post but don't start a fashion for lo...Smashing post but don't start a fashion for long posts- I can't keep up.<br />Always spread good news - nothing but downers takes its toll.<br />What a graceful daughter. She will do well in the rollercoaster of life.<br />So pleased for you.Pathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01529798893653033970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341308729189935273.post-52719655987399069052012-10-01T08:20:23.914-04:002012-10-01T08:20:23.914-04:00Tsk. You deserve CONGRATULATIONS!!!
For work, and ...Tsk. You deserve CONGRATULATIONS!!!<br />For work, and for raising a smart daughter.<br />SxMs Scarlethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00449626572478125088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341308729189935273.post-7286452508226852892012-09-29T10:08:13.836-04:002012-09-29T10:08:13.836-04:00I LOVE it when there is a random unexpected raise ...I LOVE it when there is a random unexpected raise involved....that goes a long way not only materially, but it's good for the mental state.<br /><br />Glad to know that grace is being executed on a young person level.<br /><br />WWII statue, I say leave it wrappedcarlaehttp://blahgolicious.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341308729189935273.post-33135890898662277562012-09-29T09:17:43.893-04:002012-09-29T09:17:43.893-04:00Sharon: 100% correct on the statue. But don't ...Sharon: 100% correct on the statue. But don't you think it's a hell of a lot more interesting wrapped in this cocoon? <br /><br />Ponita: I didn't want to come off as bragging about a pay raise, but it HAS been a while. Re: the tiger. My biggest fear was they were going to blame the tiger and put him down. But they didn't thank god. You can't punish a tiger for being a tiger. <br /><br />HIF: Ironically, we were just discussing a spring trip over breakfast. (Is that an irony or a coincidence?) We can afford something extra this year, but I think castles and pubs will have to wait. The Caribbean beacons. The Unbearable Banishmenthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05704208968630911021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341308729189935273.post-63384559215262155792012-09-29T08:17:25.305-04:002012-09-29T08:17:25.305-04:00Why not plan a trip with some of the extra $$? You...Why not plan a trip with some of the extra $$? You know there are castles and abbeys and ruins and pubs calling you!Here In Franklinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04249969885696185864noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341308729189935273.post-54617017052563122612012-09-28T18:32:24.521-04:002012-09-28T18:32:24.521-04:00Excellent news on your salary jump, and I think a ...Excellent news on your salary jump, and I think a congratulations is in order for both you (for being worth it) and your manager (for wringing it out of HR)!<br /><br />Huge kudoes to your daughter for having a very well developed sense of good sportsmanship. I am sure she will support her friend at every game and revel in their success as if she was still on the team.<br /><br />The tiger should have eaten the guy... then he really would "be one" with the tiger... on the inside! What a maroon.<br /><br />That little video could give one seizures, if one was so inclined! ;-)Ponita in Real Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06886875733169389887noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341308729189935273.post-30486098971910437082012-09-28T13:58:27.356-04:002012-09-28T13:58:27.356-04:00I believe the statue under the wrapping is the ico...I believe the statue under the wrapping is the iconic sailor and nurse kissing in Times Square when the end of WWII was announced.<br /><br />Congrats on the raise - good news in hard times.<br /><br />Your daughters are awesome human beings. You and Mrs. Wife are doing something right.<br /><br />SJFhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03937836189978908532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341308729189935273.post-87658483566842335762012-09-27T16:44:15.163-04:002012-09-27T16:44:15.163-04:00kono: Gloating is nice and I like being appreciate...kono: Gloating is nice and I like being appreciated, but the real satisfaction is in my budget at the end of the month. It helps a lot. I hope nobody takes advantage of my daughter's good nature. There are some who equate kindness with weakness. <br /><br />SF: Welcome back. Hope you had a nice vacation. Tell your boss to go...oh...yes. Well, never mind that. Blogging is nice but sometimes, not blogging is even nicer. <br /><br />TSB: It would cost the company I work for a HELL of a lot more money to have me on staff than it does to award me this increase -- as generous as it was. Staff expenses -- especially healthcare -- slaughter companies. The Unbearable Banishmenthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05704208968630911021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341308729189935273.post-71911864203526868562012-09-27T13:26:27.726-04:002012-09-27T13:26:27.726-04:00Beats me how your manager managed to get HR to agr...Beats me how your manager managed to get HR to agree to an increase yet couldn't get them to take you onto staff. Well done though.<br /><br />I'm just sorry the Tiger didn't finish that idiot off completely.<br /><br />As RA Heinlein wrote: <br /><br /><i>“Stupidity cannot be cured. Stupidity is the only universal capital crime; the sentence is death. There is no appeal, and execution is carried out automatically and without pity.”</i> Twisted Scottish Bastardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06825025524038296192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341308729189935273.post-10040873333531030272012-09-27T10:51:01.276-04:002012-09-27T10:51:01.276-04:00I like to give my boss the high hard one! but bein...I like to give my boss the high hard one! but being self employed makes it difficult.<br />Thank you for the e-mail, I have been lost in translation for a while and blogging had to be placed on the back burner but like a wicked groin rash I am back with a fury. talk soon<br />Cheers, Sausage...<br />Sausagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14563985186537460358noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341308729189935273.post-88940725399718971702012-09-27T10:04:34.733-04:002012-09-27T10:04:34.733-04:00You are allowed to gloat and a pat on the back, yo...You are allowed to gloat and a pat on the back, you got it because you are good at what you do and deserved it, modesty is over-rated my friend... <br /><br />and your daughter has learned something very valuable, she tried and she failed and she will be fine and better for it, it's good to learn those lessons young when we are more resilient, there are always other teams and there is always next year, and don't forget that a story about a certain guy who got cut from the varsity in <br />10th grade and went on to win a national title and six NBA championships... and her grace speaks volumes for her character, maybe her old mans as well.Konohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13865029570865495659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341308729189935273.post-7755295712034036182012-09-27T07:43:46.738-04:002012-09-27T07:43:46.738-04:00looby: I don't know where that kid gets her re...looby: I don't know where that kid gets her resolve from. Probably her mother. I'd have tantrumed and been traumatized for weeks. And, no, there was no dramatic build-up. She launched right into my salary discussion without toying with me, as I did you dear readers.The Unbearable Banishmenthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05704208968630911021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341308729189935273.post-65921666748792806022012-09-27T07:35:40.163-04:002012-09-27T07:35:40.163-04:00That's lovely of your daughter--that's the...That's lovely of your daughter--that's the proper spirit of sport. It's a meritocracy (or should be) and dealing with that when you're not in the top flight is a test of moral fibre. Well done her.<br /><br />And don't spend that money all at once! Well done. Do you think she was toying with you ever so slightly by starting with a choice of words that made it sound as though something terrible was about to be pronounced?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341308729189935273.post-36044002501937117392012-09-27T07:08:27.922-04:002012-09-27T07:08:27.922-04:00SW: In the mathematics of hiring, it is affordable...SW: In the mathematics of hiring, it is affordable to award a salary increase, However, the amount they'd pay for my medical/dental benefits, vacation days, sick days and countless other benefits far exceeds even this generous bump.<br /><br />sav: I love the flash of bright white light at the end. Like I become a supernova. <br /><br />Chef: The coach insulted my little girl's abilities. That would call for some retribution, don't you think? I do.<br /><br />Nutty + Furtheron: You're correct that I didn't ask for any congrats but do you know what? They're nice to hear, just the same. Thank you.The Unbearable Banishmenthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05704208968630911021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341308729189935273.post-4895911480662153032012-09-27T05:31:53.364-04:002012-09-27T05:31:53.364-04:00As per the others I know you weren't after con...As per the others I know you weren't after congrats but have some anywayFurtheronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11903753972242964410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341308729189935273.post-25477924958800437682012-09-27T03:25:15.943-04:002012-09-27T03:25:15.943-04:00I know you weren't asking for congratulations ...I know you weren't asking for congratulations but dammit, you're going to get them anyway!<br /><br />nuttycowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10404690160646306404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341308729189935273.post-335622961965155452012-09-27T00:13:03.246-04:002012-09-27T00:13:03.246-04:00May I suggest leaving the coach inside the freezer...May I suggest leaving the coach inside the freezer cabinet next time you 'bump into him'? Let's call it a cooling off period, give him time to think things through.<br /><br />As for the statue, my money is on that famous Edith Shain moment, but will you give me 100 - 1 on it being the humanist and the tiger in drag?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13871866841906377841noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341308729189935273.post-31572317522294383362012-09-26T23:36:17.478-04:002012-09-26T23:36:17.478-04:00*cheers*
:~D xoxoxoxo
re the video - almost scar...*cheers*<br /><br />:~D xoxoxoxo<br /><br />re the video - almost scary, don't ask me why, but it was. ok, menacing is really the better word.<br />well done.savannahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04310843901371718758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341308729189935273.post-17050368960338894332012-09-26T22:57:33.278-04:002012-09-26T22:57:33.278-04:00Congratulations! I'm baffled as to how they co...Congratulations! I'm baffled as to how they couldn't afford to more you, but they could afford to give you a 25% payrise? Oh well, it sounds good.<br /><br />Your daughter sounds like an A+ miniature human.Sprinkled Words (former Miss Milk)https://www.blogger.com/profile/10490666010640657826noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341308729189935273.post-60803365130258577532012-09-26T21:33:12.443-04:002012-09-26T21:33:12.443-04:00paulo + map: I no longer have an ego about my appe...paulo + map: I no longer have an ego about my appearance. I was quite hung up on it in my 20s but have been liberated for many a year now.The Unbearable Banishmenthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05704208968630911021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341308729189935273.post-39247865264451441012012-09-26T20:46:37.749-04:002012-09-26T20:46:37.749-04:00I. Congrats mister.
2. Congrats mister again. (On...I. Congrats mister.<br /><br />2. Congrats mister again. (On raising a cool kid!)<br /><br />3. NEVER film yourself from below.<br /><br />:¬)mapstewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07159592046833798019noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341308729189935273.post-86819910372814018052012-09-26T20:44:23.229-04:002012-09-26T20:44:23.229-04:00Do I see a hint of Herman Munster in your "se...Do I see a hint of Herman Munster in your "self portrait"?paulo1noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341308729189935273.post-150078576354894072012-09-26T19:08:03.876-04:002012-09-26T19:08:03.876-04:00dinah: Sometimes I get lucky with my sentences. Ot...dinah: Sometimes I get lucky with my sentences. Other times I'll massage it over and over and nothing works. Correct on the statue guess!<br /><br />Eryl: She's one of the nicest people I've ever had the pleasure to work for. Don't tell her but she didn't need to give me a raise. I don't want to work anywhere else.<br /><br />GB: That is SO FUNNY! Do you know to celebrate, Mrs. Wife and had dinner at an expensive steak house! Not kidding! You got the Addams Family down there?<br /><br />daisy: I only WISH I could beam myself! If I could, I wouldn't spend half my life going back and forth on a fucking bus.The Unbearable Banishmenthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05704208968630911021noreply@blogger.com