Hello!
Just to keep you all updated, a few days ago I had my first shift as a Supervisor at my work. It was quite enjoyable, pretty quiet for the most part. I have another supervisor shift coming up in a few more days, just before Christmas, then two or three more before we get too far into January. By that time, i should know for sure whether or not I got the position of Part-Time Afternoon-Shift supervisor.
Wednesday, December 19, 2007
Sunday, December 9, 2007
Work Issues
Well!
And hello to all my faithful readers, family and friends (and strangers?)!
So, I found out last night at work about my job-advancement opportunities. I had a meeting with my boss, wherein he appointed me to the On-Call Supervisor Position, starting December 17th.
As well, he told me he hopes I will apply for the Part-Time Evening Supervisor Position, which begins January 6th or 7th, as that is mine as well if I want it (which i do, and I told him I will be applying for it).
So...that makes me a Supervisor! Wow.
About 7 months ago, I was "a great Operator, but you have No Management Potential" , and today I am "hired!"
That is an amazing turnaround, and I have hard work to thank for it, as well as a gracious and good God.
As far as how this benefits me, besides getting a ton more of things to learn and be responsible for at my work, I also start at a higher wage when I am a Supervisor (about $1.35/hour higher), until my 6-months probation is over, and then I will get a Supervisor pay raise. Also, after probation ends, I get a slightly better benefits package.
Cool!
And hello to all my faithful readers, family and friends (and strangers?)!
So, I found out last night at work about my job-advancement opportunities. I had a meeting with my boss, wherein he appointed me to the On-Call Supervisor Position, starting December 17th.
As well, he told me he hopes I will apply for the Part-Time Evening Supervisor Position, which begins January 6th or 7th, as that is mine as well if I want it (which i do, and I told him I will be applying for it).
So...that makes me a Supervisor! Wow.
About 7 months ago, I was "a great Operator, but you have No Management Potential" , and today I am "hired!"
That is an amazing turnaround, and I have hard work to thank for it, as well as a gracious and good God.
As far as how this benefits me, besides getting a ton more of things to learn and be responsible for at my work, I also start at a higher wage when I am a Supervisor (about $1.35/hour higher), until my 6-months probation is over, and then I will get a Supervisor pay raise. Also, after probation ends, I get a slightly better benefits package.
Cool!
Friday, December 7, 2007
Quikk Notez
So, my Dad is out of the Emergency Room, now, and back at home, where Mom says he is slowly recovering.
If that wasn't enough excitement at this time of year, night before last my cat had a seizure on my lap, I thought she was dying. She is only 13 or so years old, not THAT old for a cat, but now in the last year she has had a seizure, and has stopped breathing at least once that I am aware of.
Makes you stop and wonder, sometimes. The absurdity of life...I mean, just how fragile we are, just a breath blowing in the wind...
On other notes, get to spend a few days with my inlaws, as they are blessing us with their company. Staying with us for two or three nights, for now.
Slainte!
If that wasn't enough excitement at this time of year, night before last my cat had a seizure on my lap, I thought she was dying. She is only 13 or so years old, not THAT old for a cat, but now in the last year she has had a seizure, and has stopped breathing at least once that I am aware of.
Makes you stop and wonder, sometimes. The absurdity of life...I mean, just how fragile we are, just a breath blowing in the wind...
On other notes, get to spend a few days with my inlaws, as they are blessing us with their company. Staying with us for two or three nights, for now.
Slainte!
Wednesday, December 5, 2007
New?
Hey there!
If you came here looking to find my latest posting, then you shouldn't be here, you should be here http://scripturalirishironing.blogspot.com/2007/12/listen.html instead!
However, that beng said, I should probably post something here, as well. I mean, you're here anyways, right?
Okay, so what is new with me?
Well, unfortunately, Dad has been in the hospital for a couple (?) days now. Mom has been keeping me updated via email as to how he is doing, and he is hoping to come home tomorrow (or today, I guess). It is strange, sometimes. I oftentimes forget that something that I take for granted can be deadly. The flu is a big inconvenience that nobody particularly likes, but when you are relatively young and in relatively good shape, you tend to forget that for those who are more advanced in years than you, something like a flu bug can be much much more than a mere inconvenience.
Anyways, it sounds like Dad will make a full recovery, and soon be back home.
At work, I recently applied for the soon-to-be-vacant position of On-Call Supervisor, and have reason to believe that I will be hired in that stead. This position begins December 17th. Also, I plan on applying for the position of Part-Time Afternoons/Evenings Supervisor, which is supposed to become available in early January. Again, I have been given reason to believe that when this position becomes available, I should be getting it. I am thankful that those at my work believe in my ability to perform in these roles, and I owe God everything for helping me to gain favour in my workplace. As for whether or not I truly do get either of these positions, only time will tell. "Don't count your chickens before they are hatched!" But I will keep you all informed!
Slainte!
If you came here looking to find my latest posting, then you shouldn't be here, you should be here http://scripturalirishironing.blogspot.com/2007/12/listen.html instead!
However, that beng said, I should probably post something here, as well. I mean, you're here anyways, right?
Okay, so what is new with me?
Well, unfortunately, Dad has been in the hospital for a couple (?) days now. Mom has been keeping me updated via email as to how he is doing, and he is hoping to come home tomorrow (or today, I guess). It is strange, sometimes. I oftentimes forget that something that I take for granted can be deadly. The flu is a big inconvenience that nobody particularly likes, but when you are relatively young and in relatively good shape, you tend to forget that for those who are more advanced in years than you, something like a flu bug can be much much more than a mere inconvenience.
Anyways, it sounds like Dad will make a full recovery, and soon be back home.
At work, I recently applied for the soon-to-be-vacant position of On-Call Supervisor, and have reason to believe that I will be hired in that stead. This position begins December 17th. Also, I plan on applying for the position of Part-Time Afternoons/Evenings Supervisor, which is supposed to become available in early January. Again, I have been given reason to believe that when this position becomes available, I should be getting it. I am thankful that those at my work believe in my ability to perform in these roles, and I owe God everything for helping me to gain favour in my workplace. As for whether or not I truly do get either of these positions, only time will tell. "Don't count your chickens before they are hatched!" But I will keep you all informed!
Slainte!
Saturday, December 1, 2007
WEATHER...
1. OUR Weather…
I just walked home from work. It is 12:23am Saturday morning/Friday night. It is minus 10 degrees outside. Cold walk, but invigorating.
I was listening to the weather tonight. The experts are all predicting the worst/harshest winter we will have seen in 15 years or so (Gee…how does that work, what with this Global Warming we have been hearing so much about?). Locally, Saturday night is expected to see 10 centimetres of snow, with more snow falling on Sunday. Monday morning the temperature will start to go up, with freezing rain and nasty driving conditions expected, and Tuesday will be even warmer with more rain. This is supposed to be the worst storm of the season, and it is coming right for us. Expect all the passes through the mountains to be closed up tight!
2. THE Weather…
I was also listening tonight to the weather forecast on CTV News, Canada-wide. They had on a man who was a Historical Meteorologist. Basically put, he looks at weather in the context of history. He stated that there is no Global Warming happening. This fellow says (sorry, I missed his name) that the Southern Hemisphere has been cooling for over 20 years, and the Northern Hemisphere has been steadily cooling since 1998 (I think he forgot to mention that the 1998 “facts” about high temperatures were actually “made up” fallacies, not fact at all). He basically went on to say that Global Warming isn’t really happening, and that a large number (and growing) of scientists know this for a fact, and that we here in Canada should be far more concerned with Global Cooling – we live in a Northern Country, and even a one degree rise in Earth’s temperatures would mean that we would no longer be able to grow enough food here to feed ourselves.
Hmph. So much for the Warming then. If you haven't figured it out by now, people, the Global Warming doesn't exist, it is a lie. Global Warming is NOT about the weather, it is about a bully (the UN) working hand in hand with unscrupulous companies to take your freedoms away from you and to enslave you forever.
I just walked home from work. It is 12:23am Saturday morning/Friday night. It is minus 10 degrees outside. Cold walk, but invigorating.
I was listening to the weather tonight. The experts are all predicting the worst/harshest winter we will have seen in 15 years or so (Gee…how does that work, what with this Global Warming we have been hearing so much about?). Locally, Saturday night is expected to see 10 centimetres of snow, with more snow falling on Sunday. Monday morning the temperature will start to go up, with freezing rain and nasty driving conditions expected, and Tuesday will be even warmer with more rain. This is supposed to be the worst storm of the season, and it is coming right for us. Expect all the passes through the mountains to be closed up tight!
2. THE Weather…
I was also listening tonight to the weather forecast on CTV News, Canada-wide. They had on a man who was a Historical Meteorologist. Basically put, he looks at weather in the context of history. He stated that there is no Global Warming happening. This fellow says (sorry, I missed his name) that the Southern Hemisphere has been cooling for over 20 years, and the Northern Hemisphere has been steadily cooling since 1998 (I think he forgot to mention that the 1998 “facts” about high temperatures were actually “made up” fallacies, not fact at all). He basically went on to say that Global Warming isn’t really happening, and that a large number (and growing) of scientists know this for a fact, and that we here in Canada should be far more concerned with Global Cooling – we live in a Northern Country, and even a one degree rise in Earth’s temperatures would mean that we would no longer be able to grow enough food here to feed ourselves.
Hmph. So much for the Warming then. If you haven't figured it out by now, people, the Global Warming doesn't exist, it is a lie. Global Warming is NOT about the weather, it is about a bully (the UN) working hand in hand with unscrupulous companies to take your freedoms away from you and to enslave you forever.
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