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Have to brag . . .

LilacTree — Thu, 28 Aug 2014 18:49:24 GMT

Yesterday my youngest daughter was asked to become a permanent employee at a temp job she had, with a raise coming. She also was chosen for a huge freelance job she had bid that will keep her busy for two months at a very high hourly rate. She said "forget my social life" because she will be working full time during the day and at least four hours every night and all weekends on the freelance project. She had gone months without any opportunities coming her way. Now it's all at once!

Today, my middle daughter texted that she has been promoted a full grade and given an 8% raise. I didn't think they gave 8% raises anymore.

Yes, I am thrilled and very proud.

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terrier3 — Thu, 28 Aug 2014 18:50:44 GMT

Congratulations!

You have a lot to celebrate for Labor Day!!! Lots of good job news.

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Deb1010again — Thu, 28 Aug 2014 18:52:13 GMT

(((Ford))), that's GREAT news on both counts!! So good to hear and it'll give others hope. 8% these days is a big raise! Congrats!

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Preds — Thu, 28 Aug 2014 18:53:09 GMT

Congratulations to both daughters! Wonderful news! You deserve to be proud!

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LyndaGee — Thu, 28 Aug 2014 18:56:05 GMT

WOW, that IS great news about your daughters. Congrats to them!

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Love my grandkids — Thu, 28 Aug 2014 18:57:11 GMT

Good for them!!!

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Marienkaefer2 — Thu, 28 Aug 2014 18:59:27 GMT

Ford, your youngest daughter...is she the one that left her previous job awhile back? I remember your concern for her. I also remember reading what you wrote and thinking, her daughter will be ok. I'm SO glad for her, and you, and your other daughter as well! Continued best wishes!

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LilacTree — Thu, 28 Aug 2014 19:02:36 GMT

Thank you all. I am so thankful for my daughters, as well as this might be a good sign that the job market is improving.

Yes, 8% is a high raise these days. For my daughter, that's $400 a month

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LilacTree — Thu, 28 Aug 2014 19:06:21 GMT

On 8/28/2014 Marienkaefer2 said: Ford, your youngest daughter...is she the one that left her previous job awhile back? I remember your concern for her. I also remember reading what you wrote and thinking, her daughter will be ok. I'm SO glad for her, and you, and your other daughter as well! Continued best wishes!

Yes, my youngest daughter is the one who was unceremoniously fired because her supervisor was jealous of her talents and was working to get her out . . . and did. She was devastated and embarrassed. Prior to that, her department at a job she had for 16 years was abruptly closed. No warning, everybody out by the end of the week. So this is a huge boost for her.

Thank you for remembering, Marienkaefer2.

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Marienkaefer2 — Thu, 28 Aug 2014 19:10:52 GMT

On 8/28/2014 Ford1224 said:
On 8/28/2014 Marienkaefer2 said: Ford, your youngest daughter...is she the one that left her previous job awhile back? I remember your concern for her. I also remember reading what you wrote and thinking, her daughter will be ok. I'm SO glad for her, and you, and your other daughter as well! Continued best wishes!

Yes, my youngest daughter is the one who was unceremoniously fired because her supervisor was jealous of her talents and was working to get her out . . . and did. She was devastated and embarrassed. Prior to that, her department at a job she had for 16 years was abruptly closed. No warning, everybody out by the end of the week. So this is a huge boost for her.

Thank you for remembering, Marienkaefer2.

Ford I think if I knew you in real life, I'm probably could be friends with your daughters. We are in the same age group, and from how you write about your family, I can see commonalities. So, I'm really happy for you and I wish them continued good fortune. Many times in life we have to walk through the krap to get to the good part.

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dmod nj — Thu, 28 Aug 2014 19:16:40 GMT

YAY!!! Good news and congrats to your daughters!!!

Wonderful news to celebrate!!

Isn't it a gawjis day in Jersey, Ford? I wish it would stay this way!!

It is about 70 degrees and DRY!! Loving this day.

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Mama Mia — Thu, 28 Aug 2014 19:19:53 GMT

I am so very happy about the good news for your daughter's, and you too, of course. What a big relief for you all.

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HisElk — Thu, 28 Aug 2014 19:21:28 GMT

After how my day has been going, this thread gave me some great news. So happy for both of your daughters and I'm glad you shared the good news with us.

You have every right to be very proud of them.

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LilacTree — Thu, 28 Aug 2014 19:23:25 GMT

On 8/28/2014 Marienkaefer2 said:
On 8/28/2014 Ford1224 said:
On 8/28/2014 Marienkaefer2 said: Ford, your youngest daughter...is she the one that left her previous job awhile back? I remember your concern for her. I also remember reading what you wrote and thinking, her daughter will be ok. I'm SO glad for her, and you, and your other daughter as well! Continued best wishes!

Yes, my youngest daughter is the one who was unceremoniously fired because her supervisor was jealous of her talents and was working to get her out . . . and did. She was devastated and embarrassed. Prior to that, her department at a job she had for 16 years was abruptly closed. No warning, everybody out by the end of the week. So this is a huge boost for her.

Thank you for remembering, Marienkaefer2.

Ford I think if I knew you in real life, I'm probably could be friends with your daughters. We are in the same age group, and from how you write about your family, I can see commonalities. So, I'm really happy for you and I wish them continued good fortune. Many times in life we have to walk through the krap to get to the good part.

They are 48 and 49, and both of them have certainly had their share of misfortune and negativity in their lives. They put themselves through college, always paid their own way, both got married and divorced. My youngest has no children, my middle gal has two girls, 11 and 14. They are intelligent, talented and hard working women who support themselves and, in fact, supported their husbands as well when they were married.

I agree with you that you would all like each other. You've all had to pay your dues.

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LilacTree — Thu, 28 Aug 2014 19:26:06 GMT

On 8/28/2014 HisElk said:
After how my day has been going, this thread gave me some great news. So happy for both of your daughters and I'm glad you shared the good news with us.

You have every right to be very proud of them.

Thanks HisElk. I thought yesterday couldn't have been a better day . . . and then more good news today. I'm pretty overwhelmed and very happy.

So sorry to hear you are having a bad day.

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brewhaha — Thu, 28 Aug 2014 19:41:46 GMT

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Pqfan — Thu, 28 Aug 2014 19:51:07 GMT

Congratulations to your daughters Ford!

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hckynut — Thu, 28 Aug 2014 20:19:09 GMT

Always a delight to hear some uplifting stories. Congratulations to both of your daughters as I am sure they have both worked very hard to have gained these positions. To me this certainly reflects on the manner in which they were raised and the values they were taught that can make the difference in success or failure in many lives.

Congrats to you for a job well done ""Ford1224""

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------ — Thu, 28 Aug 2014 20:24:20 GMT

Awesome news Ford! Congrats to them

I've been thinking about you and your other thread and hope things will sort themselves out.

Have a wonderful Labor Day weekend!

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Lion — Thu, 28 Aug 2014 20:31:09 GMT

Great news! Sounds like a good reason to go out and celebrate together.