Been a while…
Well, it’s been a week or so since I’ve blogged. Lots going on. I’m still running, although shin-splints are KILLING me. Today I started my run and could only go for a couple of minutes before I had to stop b/c it hurt too much. So, I walked (limped) back to the house, got my bike out and rode for half-an-hour. Not quite the same workout, but I worked up a sweat and maybe tomorrow my shins will let me run.
Friday night we went out with Ravi and Sue. Tandoor…there’s a big surprise. That also started what would become a rather big issue with Maryellen and I regarding a car, my employment situation and lots of other stuff. This kind of blew up on Saturday. Oh well…I understand her concern, but I also don’t think constant negativity is the answer. I keep a positive attitude and if things don’t work out, so be it. She’d rather prepare for the worst, and then anything more than that is gravy.
So what’s going on with my employment situation? Nothing really. I’m on a 6 month contract through a temp agency. I have no benefits. I’ve been told by Glasstech that my position is budgeted for at least 2 years, but I’ve asked to become a permanent employee with benefits. Everyone there is in favor of it that I’ve talked to, it’s just semantics and the right people talking to other people before it happens.
Saturday we went to Crane Creek for a while. It was pretty nice. Then yesterday we went up to Catawba Island and hung out with Molters for the afternoon. We took a great boat ride around Catawba/Marblehead and back to the river in Port Clinton then back to Molter’s cottage. Got to see Nora for a little while, but she was busy with her friend Katie. It was a good day, I got sunburned, we got groceries, what more can you ask for?
1 comment July 14 2003 9:05 pm | Pepperguy | Grant
Best of luck with the work contract. I was in the same situation with Davis Bessie. All was in favor of wanting me to come on board. My initial contract was only 2 months or so. I managed to make that last for 1 1/2 years!!! Then still got booted over money 🙁 It really hurts right now, I was making good money, plus Alison working, this allowed us to make some big purchases. Those purchases are hunting me right now. After being with them for over a year, I didn’t think anything would happen.
It’s hard trying to set goals with todays working conditions. Just play it safe, I don’t want to see anyone go down the same path as me. Chances are I will not be able to recover since my future wages will be much less than I was making!