Friday, March 16, 2007
Mixed Feelings
There you go. My new toy.
(From left to right) The soft cover with lanyard, 4GB stick, the silver console, transparent hard cover and USB cable and a pair of ear phones.
Unable to show the last item I have.
Gerrie was really sweet when she persisted to pay for the console. But I don't want to trouble her, as she has her own credit card bills to settle, as well as to save up for our coming trip. Anyway, congrats to her for getting her bonus this year. She's of a different scheme, unlike most of us, where even perms have to 'fight' for bonuses.
Talking about ka-chings, I'm really disappointed.
Last year, I missed out $9000 payout.
This year, they said since I am contracted on a different scheme, I would miss out the variable bonus. Which amounts to $6000. I thought I could use that sum to pay for the PSP, next school term, road tax and insurance. Oh well.
Most of us, who are on this scheme, rallied together to console ourselves. Jon was upset he did not take my advice the other time to join one of the local banks. But no matter what we say or do, the HR stood by its verdict. I would just have to wait till the contract is up before I would know the entire lump sum of ka-chings I will be getting.
On the other hand, I'm really proud the B@nk did well. The payouts were fantastic.
My Friday evening is spoilt due to my miscalculation and one of my bosses decided to absorb the charges. I couldn't thank her enough.
Tomorrow's a work day for me. Having training on Autoloan. Good also lah. After handling credit card and loan enquiries, I am more aware of how loans can kill. If time permits, I may meet a wealth manager to talk about some investments.
At least I get to spend more time with Gerrie over the weekends. Probably have to complete my report as well.
Dad's operation is drawing near. God bless.
