I had my review at work today...rather informal, so at least it wasn't too stressful. I can't complain...I got some praise for some things where I did work really hard, but I'm the first to admit that I could have worked harder on other projects too. I didn't really expect a promotion offer or a big raise. (Hell, I spent half the year begging to be demoted, so I'm not exactly known as Miss Motivated.)
Anyway, after the 5-minute chat with my boss I pulled up the IRS web page and figured out my new withholdings. Take home, I'll be making an extra $12.75 every other Friday.
Party time!
*Full disclosure...one reason the take home is so low is that I'm bumping up my retirement plan contribution. If I kept that money, we could get pizza and beer, and probably some hot wings.
And I'm not bitching. Too many friends have been laid off or work for companies with no raises, and while my job may drive me nuts/piss me off on alternate days, I'm still glad to be working close to home, for a laid-back boss, in a field that interests me, and where I don't have to wear heels.
Posted by Nic at August 3, 2004 06:07 PM