Boss's Day

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Re: Boss's Day

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I didn't get myself anything, but then again I saved money on a gift.

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I have a very nice boss and had I remembered today was Boss' Day I would have brought in bagels for breakfast. I'm taking him to lunch Friday instead.

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I sent my boss an ecard that said:

"Thanks for overlooking my excessive tardiness, two-hour lunches and untreated alcoholism."

A picture of a bright balloon saying "You're #1."

A link to the "Dutch Idol" performance of "Simply The Best"

and

A link to the Karate Kid montage of "You're The Best Around."

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planet p wrote:
Jocephus wrote:i got a new job and this is my 3rd day. i contributed to boss's day. card, cookies, movie tickets.
Eww, bad sign.

But congrats on your new job! I know your old job was getting you down.

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thanks! kinda a long story but we didn't decide to do anything until about..2pm yesterday so it was kinda quick planning. also the woman who suggested it also came from fin aid and she's the type to do that/think of it. i think we are the only group out of this dept that got something for their direct supervisor.

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JL21 wrote:My boss is on vacation overseas for 2 weeks and I hope he falls into the ocean.
That's a shame, because then you couldn't use him to film Weekend at Bernie's 4.

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It is perhaps the most unnecessary holiday in the history of holidays.

Our firm does it the right way though. We bring in a bunch of donuts, bagels, kolaches, fruit, and casseroles and have a good old fashioned breakfast gorging. No gifts or cards needed - just butter and lard.

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Jocephus wrote:i got a new job and this is my 3rd day. i contributed to boss's day. card, cookies, movie tickets.
What's the new gig?

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heyzeus wrote:It is perhaps the most unnecessary holiday in the history of holidays.
Correct. They make way more money than their employees. That is their reward.

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This is what happens when you let women in to the workforce....

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stlouie_lipp wrote:
Jocephus wrote:i got a new job and this is my 3rd day. i contributed to boss's day. card, cookies, movie tickets.
What's the new gig?
im still at WSU but now in the admissions office (was in fin aid). my title is "data and systems coordinator". still learning exactly what im doing but basically in charge of most of the data files for the office (recruitment info, where we should be hitting recruitment, what previous years resulted in admitted students, etc). any sort of past data that recruiters/managers can use to help pinpoint traits/observations they will ask me to create it. also in charge of producing the mass letters/emails that go out. this is all much more relevant to my degrees (in sociology) than my previous position and this position will utilize SPSS which i used in grad school...AND...i get to work with my former graduate adviser who created/manages the current database system for the university...and well, finally...it does pay more. im actually excited about my job for once! plus i feel like this has a much better future potential for me...and ive even thought that maybe, just maybe in say, 10 years i might be able to get in a front office...though i doubt thats a possibility id like keep that dream alive a bit longer.

i actually applied and interviewed for the position last year when it was open but they went with someone else. but it became open again and i got it. feel very fortunate. i do hate being the "new" guy though...and learning those subtleties of an office you just dont know in the beginning.

and for what its worth, i do like my direct supervisor. he's fairly laid back, not aggressive and he is a cards fan, though i think because of his wife?...not sure but he is rooting for them...though i dont think hes up my/our level of dedication and certainly doesnt know my love affair with GRB

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