When Your Reputation Precedes You
I haven’t been in the office since December 18th but good ish is abound in my absence. Apparently the deal I settled is still a hot topic around the water cooler. Real talk. Received a call from a work buddy and the weird conversation went a lil something like this:
::ring ring::
SM: I know you’re not blowing up my private line. This better be good.
Her: *laughing* No, this is serious.
SM: *a lil concerned* What’s wrong?
Her: So how much was it?
SM: What?
Her: How much was IT?
SM: How much was WHAT?
Her: Oh, you haven’t received it yet?
SM: Received what?
Her: Is your BB on?
SM: *feeling like the 3 Stooges* I’m about to hang up on you. You’re asking more questions than you’re answering!
Her: Check your BB and call me back.
After wading through all the crap waiting for me next week, this is what I found…
[from my boss' boss]
[dated Dec 21st]
[subject line: "Season's Greetings"]Hi [insert my gub'ment name]: I didn’t get an opportunity to see you in person over these last hectic weeks. However, I didn’t want to wait any longer to let you know how appreciative I am of the hard work you’ve done at the [insert name of organization], particularly with the [insert reference to politically sensitive project]. I have a letter of appreciation from [insert head of organization] and on-the-spot cash award for you, that I’d hoped to present in person. I’ll be happy to pass it along the next time we see each other…but the money should show up very soon (the good stuff).
Thanks for your valuable contributions.
Enjoy the season.
Regards,
[insert corp. sig.]
Well dang! I knew it was big, but I didn’t know it was THAT big. Too bad I won’t be in the office until the 7th. Things will probably have settled down by then. I’ll miss out on the real kudos, but it’s nice to know they think I’m the ish. LOL!
Still haven’t seen any of “the good stuff” though. :-(
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Congratulations! That really does feel good. Constructive praise!
Awesome! What a way to start of the new year!
SET.THE.WORLD.ON.FIRE.SINGLE.MA!
Blazing! Girl you rock!
you go girl. that letter “the other folks” wrote could come in really handy down the line.
Congratulations!!!! You know it’s that acknowledgement that I love – sometimes even more than the money! I think that’s why I enjoy doing volunteer work. It just does something for me!
Congratulations again!
Congratulations! Your employer knows how to show appreciation for great performance. At the rate your career is going you’ll hit your 6 figure net worth much sooner than your estimate.
@ nofear – Yes, it does feel good. Makes all those 10-12 hr days worth it.
@ chitown – Sure is. That cash award would have been a nice Christmas present though.
@ msjayy – They aint ready! LOL
@ aly cat – Ye’en know!
@ cyn – If I had to choose, I’d rather have the cash. Ha!
@ c2a – I’ve had a 6 fig NW since April ‘07. Where you been?
You are fierce! When you gonna write ya book?
Congrats!
as my mom would say, SHOW ME THE MONEY!!!
thats what you should tell them, minus the nakedness in a locker room :)
Single Ma is on Fiyahhhhhh!!
Keep doing your thing
Woot! And you won’t get taxed on it this year, hehe.
I should have written 7 figure net worth. I was referring to your 12 year net worth goal. Sadly math is not my best subject but it seems certain that you will attain that 7 figure # before year 12.
Did you walk aroudn the office singing “This is why I’m hot?” LMAO! Congrats!
CONGRATULATIONS MA!!!! Singing Can’t Stop Won’t Stop.. *ok my bad.. I saw perfect holiday yesterday* LOL..
Congratulations! You know what it say: All things work for the good of those who love Him. You’re just filled with love and a old fashioned work-yo-azz-off ethic. Stay blessed!
oh that’s just awesome!
Nice, but now no more whining about us forcing you to brunch! The tab is on you next time! LOL!