Tuesday

[joelies]

Still catching up but hi from Calgary. It's pretty much done but it was freaking SNOWING not long ago. Grrrr. HOWEVER I will say that this trip has started off on a far more positive note. As soon as he saw me, my manager brought me downstairs to talk with one of our top guys (he and the CEO - and no one else - are getting MD roles with the buyout). Anyhow he basically tells me that there will be an announcement tomorrow that our entire company is getting a one-time stock grant from our new company since our 2019 compensation was always supposed to include a grant. We're just getting it now in MS stock versus in September in our legacy stock. Apparently that should be the usual 5% of base salary, so that's nice. BUT then he tells me to keep this confidential but they identified about 60-70 staff that they are giving retention grants to in order to keep us post-close. It vests 2 years from the close date (tomorrow) and it's worth well over 50% of my annual salary before taxes. I mean, the money is awesome and should certainly calm DH's concerns over me not being compensated for my contributions - that's a huge part of why he hates the travel so much. But to me, I'm more pleased to know that maybe they actually DO realize how much they need me.

Anyhow I wanted to share my good news with you ladies, especially you wedding, after our rooftop conversation.

Also side note: any conversation is better on a rooftop.

[joelies]

Great news lfig!

Conrgats lahdeedah!

Still catching up, dying to hear how chrisy01's chat went today.

[wedding]

Work was predictably crazy today. We went through the audit report with the chief and auditor. Something I did was mentioned but it was more that I wasn’t clear on something so it was a little gray so no big deal. The rest of the day was playing catch-up.

Dh found out he didn’t get the job he interviewed for. He’s taking it kind of hard. All other jobs he’s had he was recruited for so he’s never been through the application process nor ever been rejected. Hopefully he will keep working on applying to more.

I took C to get his haircut tonight and the stylist opened the drawer where the lollipops were and C went over excited and then said “I’m actually not going to take one because there are not many left and someone else might want one more”. And yesterday he gave a friend a prize he won at the school carnival because the friend was upset that he didn’t go. 💗he’s turned into such a sweet kid.

[wedding]

That’s awesome joelies! I’m so happy they are recognizing your hard work!

[joelies]

Apr 30, 2019 16:28:38 GMT -6 jewels said:

You guys are not going to believe this shit

MH is sick and hasn’t got out of bed all day. So I picked up the kids, fed them dinner, and am dealing with them while he hides out upstairs.

As if the last 3 months of doing this wasn’t enough

I refuse to like this. You need to Moonstruck him in the face. SNAP OUT OF IT, Mr. jewels!

[joelies]

wedding - That is so cute! I want him to meet Col and maybe rub off on him a bit.

[snoopmommymom]

Congrats joelies that’s great news.

Are you so excited lahdeedah!!! Can’t wait for you to get settled.

chrisy01 So what happened in the convo?

wedding I’m still playing catch up at work. We only missed 2 days!

[klong11]

My kid used the word translucent today. She asked me if it would be cool if Oreos were translucent. I asked her what translucent meant and she was actually able to tell me. 🤯

[kim22]

Well, old lady me without a filter just sent a flat out email asking why there are 2 new hires. I’m either going to get what I want or get the worst job ever.

[guster]

joelies, I didn’t understand half of that but I know it’s good so I’m super happy for you.
wedding, what a sweetie!!

[chrisy01]

Conversation didn’t happen. He was in a horrible mood. I will talk with him tomorrow no matter what. I need out

[jewels]

Thanks girls. I knew you’d all understand. I am pissed but honestly he’s completely miserable and very sick so I can’t really be mad at him.

joelies that’s great news!

wedding how unbelievably sweet!

[mwhip]

@lahdeehad congrats on the house!
kim22 I'm glad you sent an email asking, I'd have done the same. If you dont stand up for yourself, no one else is.

[Sunny41]

I just strained my pectoral muscle getting in the pool. Pretty sure pole dancing had something to do with it.

[kim22]

Apr 30, 2019 18:39:03 GMT -6 mwhip said:

@lahdeehad congrats on the house!
kim22 I'm glad you sent an email asking, I'd have done the same. If you dont stand up for yourself, no one else is.

Thanks, I spent most of my life letting people walk all over me. I’m done with that.

[Sunny41]

Congrats joelies! Rooftop talks are great and so is $

[kim22]

jewels I’m so sorry. That is the worst.

[Sunny41]

lahdeedah congrats on the house! And fx about the job

[lahdeedah]

Apr 30, 2019 17:57:19 GMT -6 kim22 said:

Well, old lady me without a filter just sent a flat out email asking why there are 2 new hires. I’m either going to get what I want or get the worst job ever.

Good for you. You deserve answers.

[lahdeedah]

That’s awesome! joelies

wedding Such a kind boy. I love him.

[cagoldi]

Apr 30, 2019 18:56:38 GMT -6 Sunny41 said:

I just strained my pectoral muscle getting in the pool. Pretty sure pole dancing had something to do with it.

I’m sorry that happened!

[cagoldi]

Wow, joelies! That’s fantastic. You deserve it.

What a little doll he is, wedding.

I’m sorry your H is sick, jewels. What a crappy streak of luck.

[peachsmama]

We got bad news about my grandma today. We're doubtful that she'll get to meet baby girl at this point. No need for hair pats, I'm okay. I'm sad, obviously. But she was holding on to meet Jack when she was diagnosed and hes almost 4. We know we've been on borrowed time.. unfortunately my mom is not taking it well.

[vino]

Welcome to the land of snow joelies, Calgary is getting way more than me and I was going to say something earlier but just couldn’t bring myself to write the word ‘snow’ on April 30th. Get that money, girl. Congratulations!

Hopefully it’s a quick illness jewels and he can parent soon!

[inthekitty]

jewels I hope your husband discovers the healing powers of taking care of your kids.

Oof @sunny. Feel better soon.

Good for you kim22. I know where you're coming from. It feels good to quit taking shit from others.

[tgrimes]

I’m sorry to hear about your grandmother peachsmama.

[chrisy01]

I’m sorry peachsmama. Big hugs.

[vino]

I’m sorry peachsmama, sending love

[cheeksmum]

I’m sorry peachsmama, while it may be expected it’s still sad and never easy. Hugs.

[trtlcrzy]

I’m sorry peachsmama. I know you’ve been expecting it for a while but it’s still hard.