Somebody took 2-3 steps yesterday!
I actually got to witness it too because I used Lois’ cold as an excuse to be with the boy all day. I brought him to the office to show him off in the a.m. and then brought a huge stack of work home to do at the kitchen table (which went untouched).
We were trying to get him to walk between the two of us as we sat 3 feet away from each other. At the last second, we would let go of him.
Of course, he didn’t know he did it and after a few attempts, he became Mr. Jellyman Legs and had no interest in trying any more. And we’re not going to push it!
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On another note, things are a little uneasy in the office lately. Many associates and support staff are frustrated with the lack of appreciation from the powers that be.
Everyone got their paychecks for the first real pay period in 2008 and saw what their annual raises were. Let’s just say they are a percentage increase that is well below 1/2 of what a cost of living increase would be.
My paycheck differential is $20 per month. I hate to be ungrateful, but why bother?
Other associates that I am friendly with are trying to balance giving up weekend days and late nights for work, missing their families, for a $20/month raise. People are very frustrated that the firm will spend more on a partner lunch than a raise for a valuable employee.
And there is such a high turnover for associates. I’m very surprised no one has thought about the cost of retaining versus having to constantly rehire.
I need to stick it out here but I think I’m going to see more of my friends depart in the months to come. Either that or there will be a major coup here.
Melissa said,
January 23, 2008 at 5:44 pm
YAY! On the steps. Boo, on the raise. I used to work for a company where it was just miserable to work because of the lack of appreciation and with that came unhappiness in employees which resulted in a mas exodus. I know how draining it can be just to find the energy to get out of the car to walk into the building. Hang in there!
Shannon said,
January 23, 2008 at 6:02 pm
Way to go Andrew!
Your employer sucks at raises. I don’t blame people for being mad about it.
inlocoparentis said,
January 23, 2008 at 6:56 pm
$20 a month? SERIOUSLY? That’s the craziest thing I’ve ever heard. Does everyone get the same raise?
merr said,
January 23, 2008 at 8:59 pm
Yay for taking steps! Not so yay for the crappy raise.
Stacey said,
January 23, 2008 at 9:23 pm
Congrats to Andrew on the first steps!
Sorry your employer sucks. I know what that’s like. Hopefully you can wait it out and find something better after #2 is born.
ELLIE said,
January 23, 2008 at 10:55 pm
I am so sorry about the lousy raise….that really does suck….I wish your situation that way could change…all that extra work for nothing – not good!!!!
now – it is definitely time to CELEBRATE Andrew walking – how cool is that! he is going to be taking off before you know it….hopefully you will be able to video tape it soon!!!
take care
Peace–Ellie
KJand the Kids said,
January 23, 2008 at 11:07 pm
WOO HOOO ANDREW !!
ha ha
You go little man ! are you sure you can’t just stick him in your suit case.
He wouldn’t be any trouble at ALLL in Ca. I’m certain of it PLUS…you know people take babies and dogs to old folks homes. It’s good for moral. you don’t have to bring the dog, but Andrew would do WONDERS for a sick man..I’m SURE of it
Sorry about the raise. that SUCKS !
Kyla said,
January 24, 2008 at 6:19 am
Very soon you will be blogging about how you are having to RUN after the boy.
Congratulations on the first steps!! Sorry about the raise and the morale – that’s not any fun.
Ivy said,
January 24, 2008 at 6:44 am
Raises and morale. That’s just two of the main reasons I’m a Union Steward at my workplace.
Somebody needs a union…
SassyFemme said,
January 24, 2008 at 12:58 pm
I need to send you something in email (not related to this post), but can’t find your email address. Would you drop me an email at sassyfemme@gmail.com?
Thanks!
Sara said,
January 24, 2008 at 3:23 pm
Holly – saw this in the NYTimes this morning, and thought you’d be interested:
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/01/24/fashion/24WORK.html?_r=1&th&emc=th&oref=slogin
Dee said,
January 24, 2008 at 6:29 pm
Yeah Andrew!!! Good luck Mommies!!!!!!!
So the rumor around my work today is that we’ll be receiving NO merit increases! What a bunch of crap! We met our EPS and made money yet they’re not giving merits. It could get ugly. So, I’m saying, I feel your pain.
meg said,
January 27, 2008 at 6:34 pm
Awesome on the walking!!!!
Sorry about the raises…. that just stinks!