I should be working (yes, even at this hour), but I took a break to check out my favorite scrapbook site (lifetimemoments.com). There is lots of chatter about the big November crop. I want to go and DH is okay with that (I missed last year's so I really want to go), but I'm freaking out about money. We just don't have any extra with his job change and my potential cut in income.
I decided to depress myself by calculating my bonuses and pay increases for the past ten years. Of course, during the internet boom years, everyone did well, no matter where you worked. But now? Well, with the company deciding to go with a new employee evaluation system that I can't figure out, plus the current US business model of do more with less, it looks like I will have to work harder than ever to not make as much money. Do you know how depressing it is to work the hardest you've ever had at a job and know that you might make less money per year? We haven't had any reorganizations in my department, nor RIFs (reduction in force), but we have had two people move on and only one of them has been replaced (so far). Add to that someone out on long-term leave and we're all under a bit of stress.
So now the big dilemma. Spend the money or not? It isn't a matter of saving up for the trip. Those of you who know me well, know that saving $ isn't a problem. I always live within my means. But should I spent the $ on something as frivious as scrapbooking or should I replenish my savings? Sigh, sometimes I wish I wasn't so darn practical.
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