I have to tell this ...

Posted By: Nunniemus on 2009-05-19
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I have worked at the same company for 10 years, IC, no benefits, nada. I don't mind working like a horse day in and day out, sometimes 7 days a week w/o shift differential, I need the money, all 7 cpl of it. Basic 4, clinic notes, ESL, I do it all.

I have watched the company grow and grow and know that this past year the revenue was $3 million. I know the bosses and owners live in big home with acres and take nice vacations. I still don't mind, I get by, and enjoy my little house and garden and can cut back when necessary to pay my bills, rent, utilities, groceries, etc.

Anyhooo today I received a card in the mail that said happy MT day, we appreciate all you've done for the company, your contribution is appreciated, etc. And a gift card from Wal-mart.

My heart picked up the beat a little. I thought, maybe it's $50 bucks and I can have a nice Memorial day bar-b-que this weekend with ribs along with those burgers and hotdogs.

So I scratch off the silver on the back and call the 888 number to see what the gift amount is. It is $5.00!!!! I called 3 times to make sure I was hearing this correctly.

Am I right to feel like I've been slapped in the face? $5 !?

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I have to tell this ... - Nunniemus
- GIFT CARD - MT Advocate
  - The should've just saved the stamp as it would have been less insulting to receive - nothing at all...nm
- yes, and i'm feeling empathy pains. - nm
- How do you think they afford their mansions and - sm
  - Greed is an addiction too. sm - Ella (retired)
- Thanks to those who understand ...sm - Nunniemus
  - I think you and I share the same sm - Lorie R.
- At least you got 5 bucks. - Unanimously Anonymous
  - Geez, here we go! nm - KyMT
  - Awesome. There will be someone on shortly to tell you.. - ndmt
- we have to compete for our prize for MT week - noname
  - Sounds like - anon
  - With our contest, all completing the task does is - put your name in a hat for a drawing.
- want to trade? -- sm - ks
- I guess be thankful. It's more than I got. nm - Sharon
- Normally I'm a big believer in, "It's the thought that - counts," and being grateful. -(sm)- Topaz
  - don't pee in my cup and tell me it's Kool-aid - steady eddie
- I think I would expect after 10 yr to make more than that and move on... nm - wise1
- I think you have a right to feel that way...sm - ndmt
- I will give you my take, if you want to read it. - my view
- I don�t get it when people are complaining about - Sally
  - I don't think you should give a gift that makes someone feel little either... - ndmt
    - Hate to break the news to you but - Sally
      - Let me follow this up by saying - Sally
        This really isn't about your husband. I am sure he is great. - ndmt
        I was taught by my mother that - Sally
        I realize this is going nowhere, but saying thanks - ndmt
  - PLEEEES ! - just me
    - I have a life and compared to my years in this - Sally
      - You said, "A single mom to me means nothing more than 1 person working"...cont'd - KyMT
        To throw a statement out such as a - Sally
        This isn't about symantecs...sm - KyMT
        What I do not understand is why only a - Sally
      - Bitter - just me
        Not nice to say someone cannot read - Sally
        To everyone bickering! - Becky
        She asked, I answered and my answer - Sally
        I am all for variety - Becky
        Then stopping trying to negate her feelings - AnnuderMT
        I agree 110%, but doubt that I could have articulated it as beautifully as you did! nm - KyMT
        I agree with AnnuderMT because of the history....sm - Ella (retired)

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