So. No promotion for me. Not what I would characterize as an unexpected development, but still a disappointing one. But, not to get all conspiracy theory on you, but there were some wranglings that I was made aware of. Ah, the politics of corporate life. On the bright side, my girl in North Carolina got a promotion (a different position) and I just called to congratulate her, and the sr. director was very complimentary during his little declination speech. Sigh.
I was super crabby this morning, with really no reason to be. I had a nice evening and a good night’s sleep … I guess with my spider sense knowing that I didn’t get the job, I wasn’t feeling too charitable. The treadmill helped make it all better, though.
Well, kinda. I’m still bummed about the job. The raise would have been nice but I honestly didn’t do it for the money. I applied because I knew I could do the job and immediately make an impact. But now I can go back to my writing and be all creative and shit. Speaking of being creative, we have this big team bonding thing where we have to “get to know” someone and buy them a $5-10 gift. So I got assigned a colleague that I’ve known for 4 years and we know each other pretty well. He writes short stories, which actually are pretty good, so I am going to buy him a book I saw online about writing by Stephen King. I think he’ll like it. I, on the other hand, may very well end up with a mini bottle of tequila. Not that that would be a bad thing. Not bad at all.
∗ Posted by Monique on 01.30.2007
∗ Annoyances, My life, Work
Promotion? b00ger needs corporate gossip update.
Get Zissou Spunk and Bite. I think I may have told you about it. Its good.
ps
I watched Demetri Martin’s special last night and it was so effing funny. Made me think of Chuck Norris because thats how hard I laughed. I couldn’t stop.
Comment by b00ger - January 30, 2007 9:15 pm
I’m sorry about the promotion…just remember you have dreams they can never take away (apparently I’m channeling my inner Dolly Parton for bad advice now…lol).
Comment by Izzy - January 30, 2007 9:39 pm
B00ger — I’ll send you an e-mail to fill you in. Took me a sec to get the Zissou reference. Oh man, Chuck Norris funny? Have to check that out.
Izzy — Indeed. They also use your mind and never give you credit. It’s enough to drive you crazy if you let it. On the bright side, I should be able to finneagle that trip to NYC in May now.
Comment by Monique - January 30, 2007 10:07 pm
Sorry about not getting the promo, although I can’t say they don’t know what they’ve got. Happy for the Koch-meister. Sorry for the other candidate, but these things happen, I guess. I’m sure he’ll like the book.
Sorry about not filling your box, it’s been a little crazy. I’ll be in touch soon, I promise.
Comment by Snarky Cool - January 31, 2007 12:20 am
Hahahahaha…I had to reread snarky cool’s comment three times before I realized that it might just be the fact that my dirty little mind has been kicked into overdrive…good god I need a new dumbass.
Comment by Izzy - January 31, 2007 10:10 pm
That Stephen King book is really good.
I thought that the promotion was in the bag. Now I have to go out there and whack someone.
Comment by Mr. Fabulous - February 1, 2007 6:31 am