So Here's The Thing...: We're in the money!

Tuesday, February 10, 2009

We're in the money!

I'm not really in the money...but I did get notice today that I got a pay raise based on my performance evaluation. It's not much but I am certainly pleased with it. As a social worker I am happy with whatever salary and increase I can get because money in this field is hard to come by. I was mostly pleased that my supervisors believe I deserve a raise. That makes me happy. I like people thinking I do a good job.

8 comments:

Emily said...: Congratulations! You totally deserve it!; February 10, 2009 at 2:37 PM
Barbara said...: Good for you!!! You're right, money is hard to come by in your profession and you're clearly doing a great jog. Keep it up.; February 10, 2009 at 7:12 PM
MaryAnn said...: Congrats! I always liked raises - even if they were small. It is nice to know you are doing a good job.; February 10, 2009 at 7:13 PM
Anonymous said...: You enjoy that raise. I recently got a whopping .47 cent cost of living...which I'm grateful for since I've heard nothing but talk about budget cuts and unpaid leave recently.; February 10, 2009 at 9:23 PM
Austin's Mommy said...: Congrats! I know the feeling - of not getting much money that is. :); February 10, 2009 at 9:28 PM
Grammyzanne said...: Congratulations. It's always good to know they like what you are doing.; February 10, 2009 at 9:52 PM
Lynda/Mom said...: Glad to have a job; blessed to get a raise!! Aunt Lynda; February 10, 2009 at 11:03 PM
The Smiths said...: Congrats, Sand! You're awesome!; February 15, 2009 at 7:39 PM

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