Yesterday, I was excited that L had gotten a new job offer and she was going to be able to leave the Nigerians and go to work at a more stable, (i.e., legal) business.
Well, guess who decided to throw a monkey wrench into the mix. They (i.e., Kamalla and her minions) presented L with a letter, re-instating her to full time, effective monday. On top of that, Kamalla announced that she has decided to retire at the end of the year and she had every intention of training L to take over her role at the firm.
What is wrong with this picture? L could do her job blindfolded right now. The woman can't speak english properly (it is her second or third language after all) and she writes like a third grader with ADD. She is constantly skirting the edge of illegality when it comes to labor law violations and there is pretty strong circumstancial evidence that she has violated immigration laws by falsly sponsoring others from the homeland to come over here under the guise of having a job and legitimate need for their skills, even though they couldn't find their asses with both hads if they had too.
So bottom line, L is in a quandry, she can accept the new position, which is further from home along the major interstate highway, nee traffic jams and bullshit; or she could stay at Tribal Industries, and keep doing her job, with the hope of some day moving into a more responsible role.
The money is a wash at this point.
Benefits are better at the other place in the short term.
Advancement potential is probably better where she is at now, provided the bastards aren't lying through there teeth again.
Work is more challenging and to her liking at the current place. At the new place she will be basically an accounting clerk.
My advice to her is ask for more money at the new place (likely less than a dollar more an hour). All they can do is say no.
Regardless of which job she takes, she does have one trump card up her sleeve. She has at least 2 other headhunters that are actively seeking an opportunity as an executive secretary for her (she has done this in the past), and both have said that she is at the top of their placement list. Now, if you can believe a headhunter, (much like you can believe the Nigerians), then if the right job comes along, she can tell either place to pound sand and accept what is behind Door #3.
Guess what we get to do all weekend? Stew about this situation and decide what to do come Monday morning. Who will win and who will lose? Stay tuned for another exciting episode of "Whats L's New Job?
Friday, May 29, 2009
Thursday, May 28, 2009
Thankful Thursday
YIPPEE, HURRAH, Abso-freaking-lutley AWESOME.
L got a job offer today and is going to accept.
No more working with the Nigerian con men.
No more worrying about whether the stupid asses will make payroll on time or whether they check will even clear the bank when it is deposited.
No more sleepless nights, and crabby mornings, dreading the thought of having to go into to a job where she is unappreciated, under-utilized, and discriminated against because she is not from "mother africa".. What a load of shit.
Now the challenge becomes, how will they try to screw her over when she resigns. Me thinks a trip to the U. S. Attorney's office might be in order.
L got a job offer today and is going to accept.
No more working with the Nigerian con men.
No more worrying about whether the stupid asses will make payroll on time or whether they check will even clear the bank when it is deposited.
No more sleepless nights, and crabby mornings, dreading the thought of having to go into to a job where she is unappreciated, under-utilized, and discriminated against because she is not from "mother africa".. What a load of shit.
Now the challenge becomes, how will they try to screw her over when she resigns. Me thinks a trip to the U. S. Attorney's office might be in order.
Wednesday, May 27, 2009
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
TMI Tuesdays
I see alot of the bloggers that i follow using this feature, so I decided to unceremoniously plagerize their idea and use it too.
Enjoy.....
1. Before the industrial revolution, most people never traveled more than 30 miles from their home. How far from your birth place do you now live?
I currently live about 120 miles from where I was born and about 100 miles from where I grew up. Even though the two towns are about 80 miles apart from each other.
2. What is the farthest distance from home you have you have ever had sex or an orgasm? What is there farthest distance you have traveled from your home to have a sexual encounter?
I think the furthest I have traveled and had sex is probably Germany, during one of my trips to Russia to adopt my children. Hey, it was a hotel room, and you have to take advantage of it. Only reason I can not say Russia is that when traveling there, we were traveling with another couple and quartered in a very small 2 bedroom apartment.
The furthest I have traveled from home for a sexual encounter would have to be about 250 miles.
3. How many states (or Canadian Provences or your country's geopolitical division) and counties have you had sex and/or an orgasms in?
To many to count. I have been to nearly all 50 states, canada, and europe.
4. Have you ever had sex in a vehicle? While the vehicle was moving?
I've had sex in a motor home! But it wasn't moving. I have also had sex in a car while it was not moving. I am still waiting for the moving part. L keeps promising, but hasn't come across yet....LOL
5. Do you have any travel related fantasy? If so, share, please.
L and I want to go to Hawaii and make love on the beach. Other than that, there are a few more that we haven't really discussed yet, but may someday soon.
Enjoy.....
1. Before the industrial revolution, most people never traveled more than 30 miles from their home. How far from your birth place do you now live?
I currently live about 120 miles from where I was born and about 100 miles from where I grew up. Even though the two towns are about 80 miles apart from each other.
2. What is the farthest distance from home you have you have ever had sex or an orgasm? What is there farthest distance you have traveled from your home to have a sexual encounter?
I think the furthest I have traveled and had sex is probably Germany, during one of my trips to Russia to adopt my children. Hey, it was a hotel room, and you have to take advantage of it. Only reason I can not say Russia is that when traveling there, we were traveling with another couple and quartered in a very small 2 bedroom apartment.
The furthest I have traveled from home for a sexual encounter would have to be about 250 miles.
3. How many states (or Canadian Provences or your country's geopolitical division) and counties have you had sex and/or an orgasms in?
To many to count. I have been to nearly all 50 states, canada, and europe.
4. Have you ever had sex in a vehicle? While the vehicle was moving?
I've had sex in a motor home! But it wasn't moving. I have also had sex in a car while it was not moving. I am still waiting for the moving part. L keeps promising, but hasn't come across yet....LOL
5. Do you have any travel related fantasy? If so, share, please.
L and I want to go to Hawaii and make love on the beach. Other than that, there are a few more that we haven't really discussed yet, but may someday soon.
Friday, May 22, 2009
TFGIF
It is officially the beginning of summer. All the pundents and talking head on TV say so because it is Memorial Day Weekend. Not that I put too much stock into what any of these asshats have to say, but for once, I will go along with the teeming millions and agree.
So how do I spend the official first weekend of summer?
Golf, Beer, BBQ, Beer, Baseball, Beer, and generally being a slug and sitting around enjoying the weekend. We have friends coming to visit from Iowa, so we will show them the Big City, amongst all the beer drinking and other festivities.
Going to the Cards game on Sunday to see them whoop ass on the Royals (sorry Samsmomma, I had to get a dig in.)
I sincerely hope you all have a great weekend, buckle up, be safe, use the designated driver (even for the golf cart), and enjoy.
So how do I spend the official first weekend of summer?
Golf, Beer, BBQ, Beer, Baseball, Beer, and generally being a slug and sitting around enjoying the weekend. We have friends coming to visit from Iowa, so we will show them the Big City, amongst all the beer drinking and other festivities.
Going to the Cards game on Sunday to see them whoop ass on the Royals (sorry Samsmomma, I had to get a dig in.)
I sincerely hope you all have a great weekend, buckle up, be safe, use the designated driver (even for the golf cart), and enjoy.
Tuesday, May 19, 2009
8 things about me
Several weeks ago I was tagged by the Vixen Kitten. Now I am pretty new to this blogging stuff, so it is with some trepidation that I do this. So here is my take on the list of 8's.
8 things I am looking forward to:
1. THe holiday weekend.
2. Seeing old friends.
3. THe smell of L when she hugs and nuzzles my neck.
4. SPending time with my kids, even though they drive me crazy.
5. Bottleing my most recent batch of homebrew (Blackberry Wheat. It is an experiment that could go horribly wrong or be fantastic.
6. Harvesting veggies from the garden.
7. making love to L.
8. A quiet weekend at home without any commmittments or unexpected issues.
8 things I did yesterday:
1. worked.
2. Fought with L.
3. Helped clean the kitchen.
4. Made up with L.
5. RCame to an understanding about my own insecurities and fears.
6. Took a walk for my own health and well being.
7. It was a slow day for me.
8 things I wish I could do:
1. Not worry about finances so much.
2. Change someones job, so they didn't have to put up with some much BS.
3. GO on a long vacation with L and without being bothered by irresponsible adult children.
4. Never have to worry about my kids being safe and healthy.
5. Go back to Russia with my children and show them where they were adopted.
6. Be more understanding and tolerant.
7. Win Powerball
8. Have the luxary of helpling those who need it the most, especially family, without it being a strain on us.
8 shows I watch: NCIS, ER, Food Network, Discovery CHannel, DIY network, History CHannel, Weather, MOvies.
8 People I'm tagging:
1. VK
2. Samsmomma
3. Southern Vixen
4. Frank
Sorry I dont have a lot of friends.....LOL
8 things I am looking forward to:
1. THe holiday weekend.
2. Seeing old friends.
3. THe smell of L when she hugs and nuzzles my neck.
4. SPending time with my kids, even though they drive me crazy.
5. Bottleing my most recent batch of homebrew (Blackberry Wheat. It is an experiment that could go horribly wrong or be fantastic.
6. Harvesting veggies from the garden.
7. making love to L.
8. A quiet weekend at home without any commmittments or unexpected issues.
8 things I did yesterday:
1. worked.
2. Fought with L.
3. Helped clean the kitchen.
4. Made up with L.
5. RCame to an understanding about my own insecurities and fears.
6. Took a walk for my own health and well being.
7. It was a slow day for me.
8 things I wish I could do:
1. Not worry about finances so much.
2. Change someones job, so they didn't have to put up with some much BS.
3. GO on a long vacation with L and without being bothered by irresponsible adult children.
4. Never have to worry about my kids being safe and healthy.
5. Go back to Russia with my children and show them where they were adopted.
6. Be more understanding and tolerant.
7. Win Powerball
8. Have the luxary of helpling those who need it the most, especially family, without it being a strain on us.
8 shows I watch: NCIS, ER, Food Network, Discovery CHannel, DIY network, History CHannel, Weather, MOvies.
8 People I'm tagging:
1. VK
2. Samsmomma
3. Southern Vixen
4. Frank
Sorry I dont have a lot of friends.....LOL
Monday, May 18, 2009
Voyeuristic Tendancies
I admit it, I am a voyeur. I love to watch, read, talk, and observe the human nature. Increasingly, I find myself surfing the blogosphere in search of interesting and revealing stories and accounts from others.
Part of my fascination is the whole, wanting to know how the other half lives thing. Part of is is wanting to imagine myself in their shoes; and part of it is me just being nosy. I suppose all true voyeurs are nosy people. Why else would they be that way. They want to see how others react to a situation. What they say and talk about.
The frustrating part of my voyeuristic tendencies is that I am a scientist. I have an analytical mind, which always gets me into trouble. It is always asking questions. Always seeking answers. This is a good and bad thing for a voyeur.
Example..... Blog XYZ discusses the most recent sexual adventures of a couple. They routinely travel to other cities to participate in adventures with "friends with benefits". Sometimes together, sometimes separate. While the discussion and review of their adventures is interesting and satisfies some of the voyeuristic tendencies, it also raises questions.
How did they originally meet?
How long have they known one another?
What was the initial attraction, other than the obvious?
How do they explain their adventures to other "white bread" friends?
What is the whole process for deciding to travel to another city, somewhere across the country for a meeting?
Don't get me wrong, I am not being judgemental at all. I am just trying to understand. I think of myself as a pretty open and honest person. Able to talk at length on most any subject, not afraid to shy away from controversial subjects, and I am willing to freely disclose personal information, if I am sure that I can trust the person with the information.
But having said that, I am also very private with strangers. I will withhold certain information from people if I don't feel they need to know. Once I am more comfortable with them, then i might share.
So my question to you, dear readers is this:
Am I asking for too much information? Should I just be happy and content knowing what I know and accept the fact that I won't or don't get to know the whole story?
Comments.
Part of my fascination is the whole, wanting to know how the other half lives thing. Part of is is wanting to imagine myself in their shoes; and part of it is me just being nosy. I suppose all true voyeurs are nosy people. Why else would they be that way. They want to see how others react to a situation. What they say and talk about.
The frustrating part of my voyeuristic tendencies is that I am a scientist. I have an analytical mind, which always gets me into trouble. It is always asking questions. Always seeking answers. This is a good and bad thing for a voyeur.
Example..... Blog XYZ discusses the most recent sexual adventures of a couple. They routinely travel to other cities to participate in adventures with "friends with benefits". Sometimes together, sometimes separate. While the discussion and review of their adventures is interesting and satisfies some of the voyeuristic tendencies, it also raises questions.
How did they originally meet?
How long have they known one another?
What was the initial attraction, other than the obvious?
How do they explain their adventures to other "white bread" friends?
What is the whole process for deciding to travel to another city, somewhere across the country for a meeting?
Don't get me wrong, I am not being judgemental at all. I am just trying to understand. I think of myself as a pretty open and honest person. Able to talk at length on most any subject, not afraid to shy away from controversial subjects, and I am willing to freely disclose personal information, if I am sure that I can trust the person with the information.
But having said that, I am also very private with strangers. I will withhold certain information from people if I don't feel they need to know. Once I am more comfortable with them, then i might share.
So my question to you, dear readers is this:
Am I asking for too much information? Should I just be happy and content knowing what I know and accept the fact that I won't or don't get to know the whole story?
Comments.
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