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Thu Sep-02-10 09:13 PM
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I'm so proud of my husband... |
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Edited on Thu Sep-02-10 09:14 PM by CoffeeCat
My husband works for a high-tech start up company that has endured three rounds of layoffs.
Last week, he was pulled into his boss's office--to discuss a recent merger at the company. My husband was very surprised when his boss unexpectedly gave him a bonus of a few thousand dollars.
My husband came home and told me about the bonus and we were both very happy. Then, my husband said, "The only bad thing is that my six employees do not get a bonus. They deserve one. So, I'm going to get them each $100 Visa Gift Cards and buy them lunch."
I'm ashamed to admit that I was against this. We just endured a flooded basement, and FEMA rejected our request for assistance, so we've got $7,000 worth of damage to repair. I reminded my husband of this.
My husband left to run an errand, and while he was gone I thought about what my husband had proposed. I felt so guilty and ashamed that I was so selfish. I also realized that I failed to appreciate what a kind-hearted, generous and amazing husband I have.
I just wanted to brag about my awesome husband, and let everyone know that there are some decent souls in the corporate world who really care about people.
:)
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Thu Sep-02-10 09:16 PM
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1. I think your reaction is a natural one... |
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After having been through those troubles of your own, especially...
And the good part is, you came to your senses!
I think it's fabulous that your husband is such a good man!
:hi:
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Thu Sep-02-10 09:18 PM
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Thu Sep-02-10 09:19 PM
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3. and I'll add ... were proud of him too! |
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Thu Sep-02-10 09:22 PM
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4. + 1. Good on your husband. Boo on FEMA. |
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FEMA - Fucking Everyday Middle-class Americans.
Heckuva Job, Brownie.
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Thu Sep-02-10 09:26 PM
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5. Give him a special hug |
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Thu Sep-02-10 09:28 PM
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6. Thanks for all of your nice comments... |
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...about my husband.
Makes me even more proud of him! :)
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Thu Sep-02-10 09:44 PM
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7. "awesome husband" indeed! |
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Edited on Thu Sep-02-10 09:45 PM by BadGimp
You're both very fortunate.
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Thu Sep-02-10 09:53 PM
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9. That is just adorable... |
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Thanks for your kind words.
That pic is too stinkin' cute!
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Thu Sep-02-10 09:46 PM
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8. And GOOD on you. It is a tough decision when you are guarding the |
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nest. In the words of another, YOU done good.
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Thu Sep-02-10 09:54 PM
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I feel like mama bear sometimes. But it's good to let that guard down and remember what is important and right.
I wouldn't have thought of it...so hubby gets all of the credit.
:)
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Thu Sep-02-10 09:53 PM
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I can empathize. That's an awful thing to deal with. :hug: My parents are going through the same thing (they won't get anything from FEMA either). Lost everything in the basement.
And you should brag about you husband. Sounds like a really good guy.
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Thu Sep-02-10 09:58 PM
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12. I'm sorry about your parents! |
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I hope they at least applied for FEMA aid. It is so easy and worth the try.
Damn record-year rainfall!
We're definitely getting flood insurance once the moratorium is lifted. Just spoke with our insurance agent. It's only an extra $10 a month, so well worth it. Your parents may want to look into that too if needed.
Take care! :)
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Thu Sep-02-10 10:06 PM
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14. Yeah, you hang in there too. |
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It's exhausting dealing with all that mess isn't it?
They filled out the FEMA stuff but don't expect anything. Retired teachers make too much money. :eyes:
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Thu Sep-02-10 10:11 PM
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15. You might be surprised... |
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I did a lot of reading about FEMA disaster relief and FEMA goes out of their way to say that this is not a welfare program and eligibility is not dependent on income. The stuff I read said that anyone who experiences a disaster deserves services, no matter what your income is.
The FEMA guy who came to our home, talked about all of the homes he'd been in and had some very interesting stories about people they helped...college professors, successful bankers, scientists.
If FEMA came out to their house and their damage was documented thoroughly, they just might get funds.
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Thu Sep-02-10 09:58 PM
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13. Yup. Your husband is a good egg. So are you. |
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Thu Sep-02-10 10:15 PM
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16. Tell your husband that those who do good |
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and help others will receive it in kind. Think of how we could all benefit from the simple act of "paying it forward."
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Thu Sep-02-10 10:49 PM
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Thu Sep-02-10 10:52 PM
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18. Your husband is one Hell of a guy. Give him an extra hug and |
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tell him we think he's awesome.
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Fri Sep-03-10 10:57 AM
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19. Just goes to show that the problem isn't people, it's the system itself. |
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Capitalism pits workers against one another and pit managers against workers because corporations are pitted against one another. But the truth is that most people don't want to live like that. Most of us want to work hard and be kind to one another. In fact, there's been a lot of studies lately that show that human beings tend to be happier giving than receiving.
Kudos to you and your husband.
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Fri Sep-03-10 11:51 AM
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20. He is a very special man, |
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you are right to be proud of him and his compassion for others.
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Fri Sep-03-10 01:20 PM
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21. Sounds like you both have good hearts. |
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Fri Sep-03-10 04:44 PM
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22. when that happened to me decades ago, I divied it evenly |
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Edited on Fri Sep-03-10 04:50 PM by Skittles
I divied my pay raise percentage too so other workers would get more
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Fri Sep-03-10 05:24 PM
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23. Stars to you and your husband - n/t |
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Fri Sep-03-10 07:01 PM
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24. Go give that man a giant hug. |
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Fri Sep-03-10 07:09 PM
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26. What a special person. |
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Fri Sep-03-10 07:41 PM
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27. I am not a believer... |
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in the supernatural, but good things happen to good people. This will come back to you one day.
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