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Post by geordy on May 18, 2008 9:07:15 GMT -5
No,,,not my birthday, that is September, but one year ago today I joined this lovely forum!  I'll sign on again this afternoon with a glass of something to celebrate! A tad early now ...though a Bloody Mary may be in the mix in a bit as I continue downloading and printing a bunch of new job forms! Yes I start a new job on June 9th...finally a "real" job again..in my field and decent money and benefits! However the vacation part is not as great and I will definitely not have the 7 vacation days I will need for my September birthday trip! So....a couple years back when a storm threatened my Jan. departure for Paris I had many of you dancing, praying, and sending good karma my way...and it worked...but just barely...mine was probably one of the last flights out(for those of you not familiar this was the Jet Blue debacle storm!) That was some good karma!!! (dancing, praying, good thoughts, Paris loving spirit,etc.) So I need good karma again when I have the "Oh by the way I have a plane ticket to Paris...."chat with my new bosses!!! |
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Post by ouiparis on May 18, 2008 9:55:35 GMT -5
Geordy, I will pray to the travel gods for you!  Congratulations on your new job and your OPF anniversary! |
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Post by sistereurope on May 18, 2008 10:55:23 GMT -5
Congrats geordy! And don't worry - you have plenty of time to show the new boss how indespensible you are. Just remember to start sucking up right away!!! ;D
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Post by Anne on May 18, 2008 11:44:09 GMT -5
Just tell the boss that you are expected to be one of the most prominent US representatives in a high-flyers international gathering  . You simply CANNOT fail your French (America's new best friends) / Danish / Aussie colleagues  ! Hmmm, maybe you shouldn't tell him about the Saturday evening field trip ;D ... |
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Post by Shoesy on May 18, 2008 11:51:58 GMT -5
After reading your post, Geordy, I realized that my OPF anniversary was a few days ago. ;D As for that winter trip of yours, if I'm not mistaken, I was one of those dancers who influenced the weather so that you could travel. Therefore, I'll do everything in my power to make sure your boss practically begs you to take your September trip. Good luck on your new job!!!  |
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Post by Laura NY (aoi33) on May 18, 2008 12:38:50 GMT -5
Geordy,
Congratulations on both your anniversary and your new job. I am sure you are excited/relieved (aside from the vacation days, that is).
For what it is worth, the vacation dilemma often comes up with my clients when they start new jobs. I have them say is that this has been a long planned trip and would it be possible to work something out? Obviously I do not know the particulars of your new office, but I've never had a client's request turned down. If I can be of any help, PM me.
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Post by geordy on May 18, 2008 13:54:20 GMT -5
Thanks all! And yes Shoesy you were definately a dancer! And that is one of the lovely benefits of this forum,,since joining I've met Shoesy when she was in NYC and Sister Europe, Happygoin , and Valreid in Paris. Holger and I chatted on the phone in Paris. And. if you all get busy...I'll meet some more in September! And aoi33... do you get people jobs?  We have to have a NYC get together! |
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Post by Shoesy on May 18, 2008 15:36:06 GMT -5
Penny - Good for you for reminding everyone about Saturday! We wouldn't anyone to forget about such an important event. |
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Post by keylimejet on May 18, 2008 15:54:32 GMT -5
geordy & aoi - I don't live in NY, but will be there Dec 12 -14. If it's convenient, let's have a get-together! geordy - I exalted you to help boost your karma for September. I'll pray too! |
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Post by geordy on May 18, 2008 15:59:11 GMT -5
Thanks KLJ (your name is making me hungry for pie!),
Will look forward to Dec. ....after Mez in Nov.! perhaps!
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Post by mez on May 18, 2008 20:47:02 GMT -5
Congrats on the new job! I'm sure you'll do a splendid job that will offer to give you extra time off...Besides, you have to be there for 'our' Birthday, since I'm such a slacker in not being there myself.
KLJ - we were soooo close. I leave NY on 4th...or was it 5th of Dec heading for Boston. A big reunion would have been great.
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Post by Laura NY (aoi33) on May 18, 2008 21:37:48 GMT -5
No, Geordy, I don't get people jobs. I am a strategic coach for senior executives and while my clients don't change organizations often, when they do, I advise them on negotiating the best deal.
As to getting together, I would love it. When is good for you?
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Post by Shoesy on May 19, 2008 0:04:24 GMT -5
And if it works out that you girls get together when a certain Israeli poster is in New York this summer, then guess who wants to join you. ;D
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Post by framboiseetrose on May 19, 2008 16:02:13 GMT -5
Geordy,
I'll be dancing everyday for you until September - you absolutely MUST celebrate your birthday in Paris!
Lilia
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