Today kicks off Pride month. I’ve never been to a pride event. This year I see that being different has turned political again and it seems that the LGBTQ community is under attack. That is part of my reasoning behind not going to an event. However, if I had an invite and someone to go with I would be inclined to go. I hope it’s a great month and the message of pride doesn’t get lost in the politics.
That aside I get my review today. I noticed something that I know my boss won’t have an answer for but it will be fun to put him on the hot seat. We get an overall score determined by our managers of how we did. In the past 3 years my score has gone down, not by much and the comments changed this year to occasional exceeds expectations from the past 2 years where I exceeded expectations. I am producing the same caliber of work so I don’t get why things would change. I know the explanation I get will be some double talk corporate bullshit excuse but it honestly bothers me. I throw my heart & soul into my work. I find this very disconcerting and it’s like a slap in the face. Sure I am respected but I’m not there for respect I am there for the money. You can’t tell me that the overall score doesn’t have an impact on how much of a pay raise one gets. Otherwise, what is the purpose of scoring? My reviews aren’t bad but they seem to me to be less glowing as the years pass. I guess I should put in less effort so it matches with the decline in score I was given.
I made it home yesterday afternoon with a little bit of clean up work and a surprise waiting for me at my front door. The HOA raised our rates. They say that the membership approved it but this is the first I have heard of it. I know there was a vote last year and I voted no but they say that 51% of people approved it. They also cited the fact the cost to cut the grass has gone up. They are using the highest priced firm in the area. They wanted $96 per week to cut my grass and I have never ever paid anyone near that. I’ve got a small lot that isn’t worth more than $45 tops per week. They are paying almost $200 per week for common ground to be mowed. Don’t get me wrong the expensive firm does to the very best job but it’s just not worth it to me. They are all up in arms about the insurance and are seeking a new carrier but they have no qualms about paying so much for the grass to be mowed. They also want us regular common folks to reach out and start to bug our neighbors to pay their dues and/or back dues. It’s a spineless HOA they have the power to place liens and go after people but they don’t have the balls to follow through, it’s all just empty threats. I honestly don’t want to pay but considering they have the power to foreclose on your house I’d rather give them their money to have peace of mind. I don’t agree with HOA’s and I never ever will. If I should ever wind up moving I will be sure it will be to a place where I don’t have to pay any dues to an HOA or similar organization. This is an average middle class community but they act like we all have money and are the upper crust of society, when that is so far from the truth. Houses still turn over rapidly here because people move in, think they can afford it and then wind up drowning in debt and have to move out or are kicked out.
Yeah I am a little upset today but it’s not for no reason at all. I hate it when other people try to take my money. You start messing with money and it gets personal really quick.
Last night I am not sure how I did it but I managed to spill some tomato sauce on my shirt. I never knew it was there. Morea came over and sat in my lap and then started licking my shirt. I let her clean it up. This morning when I woke up I had a mess to clean up. I realized after she ate it cats shouldn’t really have anything acidic. Plus it doesn’t help they got brushed last night. That always means they do extra grooming.
Rudy was by my head most of the night and just counting the hours until morning. He loves the morning and waking up. He always greets me with such enthusiasm and knows how to make me smile. He’s still not great with being spot on time but this morning I just gave in. I had a bad night with a headache and I never get them. Not sure what was going on. I feel fine now. Had some strange dreams and it was difficult to go back to sleep.
Looking forward to what I hope is a quiet day. I’ve got the feeling that I am going to get a mess dropped in my lap by my co-worker. He’s got today and tomorrow to complete a task, then he goes on vacation. If it’s not done by then to save us I will have to take care of it but I am hopeful that his drug filled pea brain remembers and does the work.
Speaking of which I should get back. Hope that it’s a great day for all. Take care and be well.
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