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Sorry for your loss TMS. Our pets become so much more than the word 'pet' can convey. They are part of the family and trusted friends and companions. It broke my heart when I lost my dog Argy 5yrs ago, so I know how you must be feeling. *big hugs* to you.

i am so sorry tms :(

All my thoughts go to you right now, TMS. And what LeaveMeBe said.

That is a beautiful tribute, TMS. Ahhh, I can't quit crying. I'm sorry for your heartache, but I'm glad you had such a good friend and that she had you. It is better to have loved and lost than never loved...*hugs*

*hugs*

Oh TMS, I'm so sorry. I know how much it hurts to lose a friend like that. Just know what a difference you made in her life. I'm sure she appreciated & returned all the love you sent her way.
I'm sad for you.

Adorable. I'm sorry.

I'm sorry... it's never easy to say goodbye no matter how prepared we think we might be for it...

It sounds like as long as you do what you do best you won't. The world is your oyster and your shucking it baby!

Penn Station smells like bum piss :)

Congrats TMS on all the good work you did to get you to this point...and for all the great work you will do in the future!!

buy an out of state newspaper, or a trash-rag, to read on the train. it will give you something to do and you can now afford it! and bring snacks! you never know what could happen. you need peanuts and jerky!....maybe a payday bar.....

Originally Posted by The Diabolical Mr. Lieman

Lol. Can they read these?

EDIT: I would have posted nothing if I didn't mean it. They already know I love working there and for them. Its not like I said anything bad about them I need to make up for.

Shush, Lieman. Enthusiasm for your job is a good thing:P
Yay for survival of week one! Looks like you didn't need me to bring out the pom-poms after all!

[quote]I will be so disappointed in myself if I let them down.[/quote]

Lol. Can they read these?

I want to say something encouraging... but I can't think of anything that isn't cliched, so I'm going to go whole hog with it...

Go get em tiger!

(Note: I do not mean like tiger woods... no collecting whores)

Originally Posted by Coyote

You know what you’re doing and you won’t let them down. Revel in your laurels; it’s your time!

Thanks, I needed that!

You know what you’re doing and you won’t let them down. Revel in your laurels; it’s your time!

Originally Posted by mommacrazy30

congrats TMS! it sounds as though this might really work! you deserve to have your moment! kick ass and awesome!

You have no idea how much your support on my blog has meant.

Originally Posted by Lizard

I had to think about this a little, but TMS, through no fault of your own, your posts have PISSED ME OFF. 12 hours of workday (including travel)? That gives you how much personal time? Yeah, pretty much just the weekends, if you're not so fucking exhausted that you just lie on the couch and flip the channels.

Yes, you SHOULD nail down whether you are hourly or whatever and THEN get something in writing that you don't have to do this crazy-ass commuting every damn day.

Lizard, thank you so much for this. You are a wonderful person for expressing exactly what I was thinking as I started this insanity. There is not a single person I know IRL who wouldn't have kicked my ass if I had said "no" to taking this opportunity.
Believe me, I am shocked that I am not burnt out. I am now consulting for my old boss so I get to go in there tomorrow (but only for a couple hours). The thing is, even now I would do anything for this company. This is how strongly I believe in the road they are on and our ability to do great things.
Having an AVM at 33 meant I basically lost my 30's. Even two years ago, I wouldn't have been able to do this. The timing is eerily perfect.
With so many people hurting for work and money, I am almost ashamed at myself for having this happen. I feel guilt - but not quite - I don't know what to call it.
I hope what is happening to me is inspiring to some. I pray it doesn't make anyone feel bad if they are in a tough situation. I want all of them to know that I have been right there with them by being undervalued, underpaid, and overworked my entire adult life. Yes, I have been "let go" before.
I love what you said but the bottom line is: This job is hourly until it is salary and I am going to treat it as such and be grateful.