Fantastic Day

darththorn

Shared on Wed, 03/07/2007 - 17:19
Man days like this just don't come by often enough, but if they did you wouldn't appreciate them. 
 
I had my 30 day review today at work, I’ve never heard of a 30 day review, a 90 day, yes, but a 30 day, never. Anyway, they ask me if I can stay over for my review because things have really been busy lately as we approach our first ship date. I said that I have to call my wife so she can pick up the kids, but after that yes I can stay. While on the phone with the wife, she says that UPS came by today to drop off a package, I have no idea what this could be as I haven’t ordered anything in months. She says that it was from Symmetry Fitness, which is the company I work for, I was slightly confused at this point. She said that it was a gift for Madison, the new baby. Never have I worked for a company that cared for their employees this much. It wasn’t a cheap gift either, it was a play center which easily would cost 40-50 dollars. So that meant more to me than the awesome review I was about to receive.
 
The review went extremely well, I was worried yesterday when I was told that it was my review time. For some strange reason I thought I was going to lose my job, I suppose when you really care about your job you worry a little more than you should, it’s been a long time since I have cared about my job other than looking at it as just a paycheck. Anyway, I scored well in all areas, and I was told that they have been really impressed with my knowledge and performance in the past 30 days. So I received a substantial pay increase, which just blew me away, as I was already pleased with what they started me at.
 
Then to ice the cake, I went by EB Games to pick up my copy of GRAW 2, so things are good. Man days like this just don't come by often enough, but if they did you wouldn't appreciate them.

Comments

Space_Byrd's picture
Submitted by Space_Byrd on Wed, 03/14/2007 - 08:31
That's awesome man. It's not just your employer - they must see something in you. But you're right, shit like that doesn't happen every day.
OldManRiver48's picture
Submitted by OldManRiver48 on Thu, 03/08/2007 - 13:43
Congrats on the great news, too aften we here the darker side-thanks for sharing. Spread some of your mojo to those here in the unemployed section! And leave the play center alone.........you have enough toys. :)
JediJames117's picture
Submitted by JediJames117 on Wed, 03/07/2007 - 17:24
good times man
Go_Aachmed's picture
Submitted by Go_Aachmed on Wed, 03/07/2007 - 17:31
Excellent! So you get to bring home a fatter paycheck to the wife who's at home with the new kid and great gift with GRAW2 in your pocket, Sounds like the Thornwalds are doing just fine. BTW, how come you messin around on here instead of playing Graw? Oh yeah... I got it too :wink:
darththorn's picture
Submitted by darththorn on Wed, 03/07/2007 - 17:33
I have a daily routine, I can't mess with that. I may through my mojo, which is really high right now.
DrPlague's picture
Submitted by DrPlague on Wed, 03/07/2007 - 18:36
That is a solid day and you are lucky to work for any company that looks at you more then a pack mule. GO THORN GO!
darththorn's picture
Submitted by darththorn on Thu, 03/08/2007 - 19:42
LOL, thanks Old. I'll do my best to spread my mojo around.

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