It occurred to me that I forgot to post over the weekend. I got caught up in life and it simply fell by the wayside. Things are moving along okay, sorry if I scared or alarmed you.
A friend of mine called me on Sunday to let me know that he got an email to report to the office on Monday for an organizational change meeting. It was very vague and he asked my opinion. I told him I think your getting fired. Turns out I was right, his employer gave him plenty of advance notice it doesn’t take effect until late January. He is just beside himself, life has been one thing after another he lost his wife. He was thinking of moving but I am so glad that he decided to stay, otherwise this news would have had a worse impact on him financially.
Speaking of jobs, we have had a little blood letting where I work. The hatchet lady is in our office today and I’m just waiting to see if anything happens here or if this was just a social call. I suspect they aren’t done. We just completed a big merger and while it usually doesn’t happen this fast, people do tend to lose their jobs as a result, which is tragic. It’s bad enough for me to hear about it because I process those types of events but when it’s someone you know and work with it’s much worse.. Fingers crossed that they are done.
As for me, I am told that my promotion is on track for Jan 1. Time will tell. I should be hearing more on this as we get closer. I am also making an effort to work as much overtime as I can now, might as well get the last drop while I can.
Ye old vehicle is doing okay, gas mileage seems to be a little worse since the new tires were put on. I’m giving it a bit of time to adjust and hopefully it will bounce back. A long trip would help things but there isn’t any money for that.
I’m still waiting to hear how things are going for the hospital bill that I might be on the hook for. I hope that is a non-issue and is covered like it should be. Life is just one big waiting game, which I dislike very much.
I was browsing on social media last week and learned that a former co-worker passed away. He was a young guy but he put his body through hell with drinking. I have no idea what else he did. It was just a complete shock and there are no services. I would have went if there were services but his family is likely strapped for cash, he was a paycheck to paycheck person, like most of us are. Just sad that he passed.
I opted to get the mail last night, which is not my norm. I was greeted with a bill for Ruth’s cremation. I was not happy at all and that was the focus of my evening. I wrote a letter to the funeral home I used and expressed my confusion asking them to provide some clarity. I wrote the funeral home that sent me the bill (a 3rd party) and explained the situation to them. I didn’t come out and say it but if they don’t get their money I will pay up. All I have is a verbal promise, no witnesses and that would prove difficult to enforce. I gave the appearance that I was willing to litigate but it’s much easier and cost effective to part with my money and file a complaint with a regulatory agency. It is a losing battle. I’m hoping that the guy who made the promise comes through but once again it’s a waiting game.
The children (cats) are all doing okay. Momma has her bursts of energy but otherwise appears normal. She is so thin and I am trying to fatten her up but it’s not working. I suspect her thyroid is at play here.
Hey elections are over with. I am so happy for that. Now the junk mail, phone calls and political ads will all stop if only for a short period of time. I can’t say that I am happy with all local results, but I did vote and at the end of the day that is what matters. I hope that things improve in the US overall, but again it’s about waiting. See the theme for this post?
Well I am at work so I guess I should shift gears, even though I am all caught up. I am sure that will only last for a short time, which has been the case all this week. I like lulls but it does make for a long day.
I hope your all warm, safe and well. Talk with you again soon. Take care!
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