tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1612802090292830580.post3631551738895125029..comments2023-11-03T05:35:17.675-07:00Comments on Roccie Road: Patient #367781, we will see you nowRocciehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16240177887229400836noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1612802090292830580.post-50599079045561330782011-10-05T21:59:18.840-07:002011-10-05T21:59:18.840-07:00Ugh. That last one was from me. Having commenting ...Ugh. That last one was from me. Having commenting issues...StacieThttp://www.stacie-lifeasiknowit.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1612802090292830580.post-72256728282077413102011-10-05T21:58:18.843-07:002011-10-05T21:58:18.843-07:00Clearly your awesomeness is underappreciated. You ...Clearly your awesomeness is underappreciated. You are far from average, my dear. Many hugs.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1612802090292830580.post-7250976370526539702011-10-03T23:08:12.366-07:002011-10-03T23:08:12.366-07:00Yep I've pulled the same ultimatum at my work ...Yep I've pulled the same ultimatum at my work recently and had the same response. You expect them to at least negotiate but get the "Meh, ok then see you later"<br />Gah all I wanted was a little begging and a raise ;)Suzyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10979257233557088253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1612802090292830580.post-70892862964689539722011-10-03T17:05:27.934-07:002011-10-03T17:05:27.934-07:00Roccie = average? I think not my dear!
I reall...Roccie = average? I think not my dear! <br /><br />I really hope you can swing it and stay at home for a while. You've worked so hard to get here ... its only fair damnit!Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11463487922237508682noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1612802090292830580.post-65743950929542477902011-10-03T04:52:41.329-07:002011-10-03T04:52:41.329-07:00You are far from average, my dear. You're defi...You are far from average, my dear. You're definitely in my top 10% and I'd give a lot to have you living nearby! Smart, funny, and you totally get it. (Why isn't there an Infertile Mommies Group in every town?)<br /><br />And you know what? It really isn't worth it to work when daycare fees would eat up your entire income. We figured out that we're actually $550 / month ahead by having me work 27 hours a week but not needing daycare as opposed to working 40. Do overnight shifts somewhere on the weekend and make Rocco do those nights at home, and you can probably increase your functional income and still be at home all day long every day with the kids.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1612802090292830580.post-54651696414071521842011-09-29T20:23:35.345-07:002011-09-29T20:23:35.345-07:00Delurking here for a moment to say I wish there we...Delurking here for a moment to say I wish there were more people like you out there.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1612802090292830580.post-34782457306207191132011-09-29T14:01:40.986-07:002011-09-29T14:01:40.986-07:00They OBVIOUSLY don't read your blog. If they d...They OBVIOUSLY don't read your blog. If they did, they'd know you're FAR from average : )Luluhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00130176487682547558noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1612802090292830580.post-19665947129799402972011-09-29T12:59:00.818-07:002011-09-29T12:59:00.818-07:00Work, how lovely!Work, how lovely!Lut C.https://www.blogger.com/profile/03893061829410958985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1612802090292830580.post-2833765189465265052011-09-29T11:24:21.709-07:002011-09-29T11:24:21.709-07:00I agree -- your employer is clearly the average gu...I agree -- your employer is clearly the average guest at this mediocre party. I say you get out of there immediately and start sharing your adventures in SAHM-hood.Good Egg Hatchedhttp://goodegghatched.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1612802090292830580.post-3199420470850049752011-09-29T08:47:29.566-07:002011-09-29T08:47:29.566-07:00HR sucks a**! to hell wit em if they can't see...HR sucks a**! to hell wit em if they can't see what wonderful talent they have. Staying home rocks, except for the constant nursery songs going around in your head.nurslouisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15749921400852799303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1612802090292830580.post-25027674899498280892011-09-29T08:10:11.932-07:002011-09-29T08:10:11.932-07:00It burns to give your all and not be valued for it...It burns to give your all and not be valued for it, and it's hard not to say I'm going to RUN AWAY and THEN YOU'LL BE SORRY. At least, it's hard for ME. And maybe this WILL turn out to be the time for a transition. If so, I know you'll land on your feet. You are far too utterly-not-average for it to be otherwise.bunnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07197167351148883584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1612802090292830580.post-34844534430678274242011-09-29T07:37:40.900-07:002011-09-29T07:37:40.900-07:00Sounds like the only thing average is your employe...Sounds like the only thing average is your employer (and the HR powers that be). Actually, I'd say sub-par. It's clear that you've given a lot to that job, more than other people would have. It's one thing for people not to recognize that in a patting-you-on-the-back kind of way. It's vastly different for them not to recognize it through recognition of an impending life event. Or through moola. That's the unforgivable bit.<br /><br />Those conversations around money are very tough ones. There have been a few in the Delinquent Household, as well. Balancing the needs of now with the demands of later. And, yeah. This economy. I'd love to say that in a year or two things will be vastly different but...the indicators just aren't there. At the SAME time, human happiness should rank pretty high on the scale in terms of decisions. And it sounds to me like you work at Schmuckville Central. <br /><br />No easy answers.Adelehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06955659206478903815noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1612802090292830580.post-33591864384707948102011-09-29T07:31:34.023-07:002011-09-29T07:31:34.023-07:00I agree with all,I seriously doubt you are just av...I agree with all,I seriously doubt you are just average.Nhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06248293979879390754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1612802090292830580.post-38654409479705946052011-09-28T22:29:03.394-07:002011-09-28T22:29:03.394-07:00What Augusta said. Average? Harumph. I have great ...What Augusta said. Average? Harumph. I have great hopes for a money tree. I have planted a row of pennies in your honor and will keep you informed on the progress.Mrs. Misfitshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12245258330689439524noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1612802090292830580.post-44350001139504491152011-09-28T19:13:00.484-07:002011-09-28T19:13:00.484-07:00Reading this makes me want to yell, but instead yo...Reading this makes me want to yell, but instead you are going to be stuck with my prayers. There's a whole lot of advice and encouragement I could offer, but it would probably ring hollow because my objectivity would be suspect. Please keep your focus and know whatever the shit that is going on, it will pass, and you will land on your feet ready to kick ass another day. The cash will come, and so will a future, better job--at your same company, or another, working for someone who appreciates your greatness. Good news is I've found company org charts can change quite a bit over the course of a maternity leave!Colleennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1612802090292830580.post-53365440619030599082011-09-28T19:00:29.901-07:002011-09-28T19:00:29.901-07:00If you can swing it, stay home a while. If I hadn&...If you can swing it, stay home a while. If I hadn't done that, I'd be a holy wreck by now. And jobs ARE totally like underwear. Sometimes they crawl right up your ass and stink.JBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17493045268452808663noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1612802090292830580.post-36256824384401449302011-09-28T18:30:41.294-07:002011-09-28T18:30:41.294-07:00If you are Average dahlin', we are all very, v...If you are Average dahlin', we are all very, very deficient (said in my best Augusta, Georgia accent). Those people at work don't know what's good for them clearly. But being home with baby might be nice for a while. And I always say jobs are like underwear, they come and go, and sometimes the fit is great and sometimes not. (i'm making no sense, but you'll forgive me because you are kind). <br />Oh, and f*&k Dr. Evil.Augustahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01257478728772841767noreply@blogger.com