Anne_in_VA
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Post by Anne_in_VA on Dec 18, 2013 13:12:44 GMT -5
My company was bought out a year ago and some were kept on although many were put into new positions. I was one of those put into a somewhat new position but doing many of the same things I did before.
There was a job posted for a position and my new boss asked me to post out for it. I found out today that I got the job and a big raise (about 25% more than I was making!). I'm just doing a jig right about now.
I'm probably going to work another few years (I'm 67 and plan to work until I'm 70 or so since DH is 10 years younger than me). The extra money will probably go into retirement savings.
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Post by shanendoah on Dec 18, 2013 13:18:41 GMT -5
Congratulations Anne! What great news to start the holidays with. 
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Post by Deleted on Dec 18, 2013 13:20:31 GMT -5
CONGRATULATIONS!!!  |
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Post by zibazinski on Dec 18, 2013 13:20:58 GMT -5
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Post by Wisconsin Beth on Dec 18, 2013 13:24:33 GMT -5
Way to go!
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Post by Deleted on Dec 18, 2013 13:29:31 GMT -5
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Anne_in_VA
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Post by Anne_in_VA on Dec 18, 2013 13:38:04 GMT -5
Thanks everyone! I'll be doing the same job I've been doing - it's a manager position, but I don't have to supervise anyone.
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Post by tskeeter on Dec 18, 2013 13:47:16 GMT -5
My company was bought out a year ago and some were kept on although many were put into new positions. I was one of those put into a somewhat new position but doing many of the same things I did before.
There was a job posted for a position and my new boss asked me to post out for it. I found out today that I got the job and a big raise (about 25% more than I was making!). I'm just doing a jig right about now.
I'm probably going to work another few years (I'm 67 and plan to work until I'm 70 or so since DH is 10 years younger than me). The extra money will probably go into retirement savings.
Yippee! Stand up. Raise right arm above head. Bend arm at elbow. Pat back! Vigorously! |
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Anne_in_VA
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Post by Anne_in_VA on Dec 18, 2013 13:49:41 GMT -5
Thanks t! I'll do that!
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Post by Phoenix84 on Dec 18, 2013 14:35:08 GMT -5
I guess we'll start calling you Ms. Moneybags.  |
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Post by kittensaver on Dec 18, 2013 14:40:43 GMT -5
Thanks everyone! I'll be doing the same job I've been doing - it's a manager position, but I don't have to supervise anyone. I have a job like this. Yep, it's the best!  I manage grants and contracts, but no people. Big Congrats! |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 18, 2013 16:37:56 GMT -5
What excellent news CONGRATS Anne.
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Post by sarcasticgirl on Dec 18, 2013 16:53:30 GMT -5
SWEET!!!! congrats!!
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Post by alabamagal on Dec 18, 2013 16:56:53 GMT -5
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Post by Deleted on Dec 19, 2013 1:56:32 GMT -5
WoW!! How exciting! Congrats!! And not having to manage "people" is the best!! Re: your 'younger' dh....mine's 7 yrs. younger and I wait (patiently & excitedly) for him to retire...have a ways to go yet, but hopefully in about 5 more years.. |
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Post by Jaguar on Dec 19, 2013 2:31:33 GMT -5
This is such wonderful news and I'm so happy for you Ann. 
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Post by raeoflyte on Dec 19, 2013 8:25:08 GMT -5
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Post by movingforward on Dec 19, 2013 12:25:33 GMT -5
That is wonderful . Nice holiday gift for you! |
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Post by cronewitch on Dec 20, 2013 3:11:59 GMT -5
I want a boy toy  . ISO is 10 months older but will never have money to retire. He is impressed that I can retire but when you are ready you don't need to wait for the boy toy to be ready. I would keep working if I didn't have anything better to do and wasn't tired of working so I can see working longer until the boy toy can retire with you so he isn't jealous when you are sleeping in while he is going to work. |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 20, 2013 11:14:47 GMT -5
Congrats!!!!!
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Anne_in_VA
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Post by Anne_in_VA on Dec 20, 2013 11:56:51 GMT -5
Crone - Since I don't drive, I want to keep working as long as possible. My boss is amenable to me working part time in a few years, boy toy will just have to adjust!
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Post by Works4me on Dec 20, 2013 13:32:31 GMT -5
Anne - Love this type of good news - congratulations!
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