The Boss Audits Lex, And I Don't Care
I gave my salary "proposal" to The Boss. In (very, very ) summarized fashion - it went something like this:
Who knows. I'll gather the information he wants. Hopefully he will give me an answer before I give myself an ulcer. For all I know, The Boss will walk into my office tomorrow, and tell me "You're fired, arrogant bitch." But he may try to make it work somehow. I don't know.
And today, I don't care. I'm on top of the world.
Step-Son is coming. Boyfriend and Daughter left to go pick him up about an hour ago. He will be here for a week. A whole week. It's so much more than we ever expected when we made a visitation agreement with Boyfriend's Baby Mama (BBM). But she randomly said we could have him for a week and she didn't back out. Step-Son is coming. He is, literally, on his way here RIGHT NOW. In just a few minutes, I get to pick him up and hug him and love him and play Thomas the Tank Engine with him. Tonight, I get to give him a bath for the first time and watch him sleep. I've never seen Step-Son sleep.
I might lose my job.
I might have to work at BigLaw to get by.
I might find myself unemployed and freaking the fuck out.
But this week I don't care. Nothing can make me sad.
Step-Son is coming!!!!!!!
When I have my family, I get that feeling. The way I want to always feel. That calm happiness of being with the people you love more than anything.
I'm so happy.
Lex: Speech about all he has done for me and how terrible I feel asking for a raise. "I need a ridiculous amount of money."I briefly show The Boss a spreadsheet of my projected income needs. The Boss questions why I went about renegotiation by coming in, telling him I had an amount I absolutely have to make. Said it came off like an insulting ultimatum. The Boss thought I should have come to him, told him my situation, seen how much he would be willing to bump my salary, and attempt to figure out the rest by asking for advances or something. At the end of the hour and a half long talk - he returned to the loyalty issue. I said:
The Boss: Gets Lex to give him the bottom line salary. The Boss says "No" approximately six times.
**An hour of conversation follows, where I am questioned re: my desire to be a trial attorney, in our field, at his firm, for a good, solid, loyal, long-time, working my little blonde ass off BigLaw style. I do not make any comment about how Office Manager makes 85k+, and newly employed Republican Paralegal makes 72K - I've been sworn to secrecy on that information and, although it would be nice to mention that I'm the only other attorney in the office and, yet, make the lowest salary, I forego that argument as I also have loyalty to my co-workers who made me promise not to mention their salaries.**
Lex: Kisses mad ass, again showering The Boss with gratitude for all he has done, apologizing for asking for so much, and thanking him for giving me a job I am proud of with clients I care about. I really mean all I am saying. "I wouldn't ask for this much if I didn't need it."
Lex: "Listen, I know I could have come in here, done the back and forth and got the most I could out of you, then looked for another job behind your back. But to me, part of loyalty is honesty, and if I'm going to have to look for another position, you deserve the opportunity to start looking for a new associate. I didn't want to find a new job and then bail on you with two weeks notice. And I realize I might not find someone else to pay me what I need. I realize it could take months. I know that being up front could kill me in the end, because you could fire me and I'll be up the creek. I know this might not be the best strategy for me personally, but I didn't want to lie to you. For all you have done for me, you deserve better than that. "This all happened Wednesday. The Boss was out of the office getting CLE credits on Thursday. On Friday, The Boss enters my office, closes the door and says:
The Boss: Stunned perhaps? "I understand that, that makes sense. I can appreciate that."
The Boss: "Normally, I wouldn't do this, because it's none of my business. But I need a better idea of where your costs are coming from. You said you have a spreadsheet?"This time, I give The Boss a copy of the spreadsheet. The Boss looks at the spreadsheet. He asks for documentation of certain elements. He wants to know what the total balances on my student loan and credit card debt consolidation accounts are. The Boss wants to know the interest rates on these accounts. I have no idea why he wants this info. Is he going to cough up for the balance of some of the higher interest accounts, and then let me pay him back over time? Is he just making sure I'm not bullshitting when I say I need 85k from a solo-practitioner Plaintiff's attorney?
Who knows. I'll gather the information he wants. Hopefully he will give me an answer before I give myself an ulcer. For all I know, The Boss will walk into my office tomorrow, and tell me "You're fired, arrogant bitch." But he may try to make it work somehow. I don't know.
And today, I don't care. I'm on top of the world.
Step-Son is coming. Boyfriend and Daughter left to go pick him up about an hour ago. He will be here for a week. A whole week. It's so much more than we ever expected when we made a visitation agreement with Boyfriend's Baby Mama (BBM). But she randomly said we could have him for a week and she didn't back out. Step-Son is coming. He is, literally, on his way here RIGHT NOW. In just a few minutes, I get to pick him up and hug him and love him and play Thomas the Tank Engine with him. Tonight, I get to give him a bath for the first time and watch him sleep. I've never seen Step-Son sleep.
I might lose my job.
I might have to work at BigLaw to get by.
I might find myself unemployed and freaking the fuck out.
But this week I don't care. Nothing can make me sad.
Step-Son is coming!!!!!!!
When I have my family, I get that feeling. The way I want to always feel. That calm happiness of being with the people you love more than anything.
I'm so happy.
Labels: Work
posted by Lex Fori at
9:40 AM
23 Comments:
Sounds like a wonderful week for you :) Congrats!
On the raise/boss thingy...
I think Boss is going to try to make it all work! He may have consulted with someone else in the office, or outside, and realizes your worth, and the fact that others in the office, with less legal status, who are paid more, make his office financially off-balanced. He may have realized that the loyalty thing is a very strong arguement. Just think, if he doesn't come up with the dough, you will leave, and he will have to start all over again, with a new law school grad, waiting to see if they pass the bar. If he tried to replace you outright, right now, the salary you are asking for is the going price in that market, so, he may realize that he is stuck.
I think you did the right thing, he is just figuring this out now, and it will all fall into place shortly!
Hurray for Lex!
P.S. You have missed a really lame "debate" about God between the Nony's and me! I really could have used your comments!
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Crazy East Coast Uncle, at 3:20 PM
Stop calling that bastard your "step son." You have to be married to have someone be your step son. And last time I checked, you're just living with that loser that likes to spread his white trash sperm wherever possible, without thinking what kind of offspring is going to pop out. And by the way, if you have such money troubles, why isn't your "boyfriend" stepping up his part of the earning responsibilities? Maybe he could go hit a sperm bank, that seems to be his true talent--impregnating stupid women.
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Anonymous, at 4:36 PM
Nony,
If you give me your name and address, I'll be more than happy to come over there and kick your ass for calling Step-Son names.
See, there's this little thing called love. Pure, full, unconditional love. I think of him as a son honestly - but I respect the fact that he is his mother's child and she is completely involved in his life. Ergo, Step-Son.
As for Boyfriend, you, again, do not know the first thing about him. Two kids in 30 years and he's a sperm bank? Man, get laid idiot. Further, I like having a parent at home for Daughter because I work all the time.
If anyone is the retarded white trash, it's you. You don't have the first clue about what attorney's wages are, what it means to have a degree from a top ten school, and years of legal experience. It must take a stupid woman to do that. You come onto our blogs and talk mad shit, but the reality is likely that your life is laughable compared to mine. If not, then why do you invest time reading about me?
Stick around though, you might learn something about love, loyalty, and life.
Until then, fuck you. Insulting children (BABIES at that), is about the most childish, inappopriate, mean-spirited thing I've seen in a long, long time.
CECU - I know, I'm bummed I couldn't get in on the conversation. My godless ass has a lot to say on that topic (as you well know). I've just been ridiculous busy.
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Lex Fori, at 9:39 AM
Lex,
If Nony-(it) calls children basdards then (it) has no concept of Love, Loyalty and (it's) life must suck. I'm sure glad that I'm not (it)...
Congrats on the boss coming back on Fri and asking questions.. Keep my updated.
Loony Tunes Aunt
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Anonymous, at 11:24 AM
To anonymous: You must be a fuckin moron...oh, I am sorry, I didn't mean to offend morons like that! Your concept of family must be taking a real hit with Cheney's daughter being pregnant. Why don't you open up that pea brain and let some light in. In the mean time, you could take a few pointers from Boyfriend, at least, according to you, he has true talent, which is way more than can be said for your sorry talentless ass!
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Crazy East Coast Uncle, at 4:04 PM
Hey, Lex, glad to hear things are looking up at the moment. It looks like Boss is working something out for you.
Is that the anony from Brandon, Mississippi or do you have a different nony haunt you?
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Arbusto, at 1:54 PM
Nah,
I'm fairly certain it's Nony San Diego. Also fairly certain it's a she. She still checks in every now and again. She's likes me. I'm her knight in shining armor.
The Boss said (with a serious smile/nod) that we'll talk about my "stuff" on Thursday or Friday, after a huge deposition we have tomorrow.
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Lex Fori, at 4:15 PM
"ONLY" two kids in 30 years with two different sperm receptacles, and no marriage? Yes, I will call that white trash. I check your blog because I like to laugh. By the way, it's my taxes that are going to pay for the welfare your fucked up offspring will inevitably have to apply after they grow up and start acting out--so I'll say whatever I want. Unconditional love...I suppose your definition of that is bouncing illegitimate children in between chaotic parents who come from unstable family backgrounds. You're right, I don't know anything about unconditional love. And the only reason you're getting mad is because you know I'm right.
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Anonymous, at 6:44 PM
Holy Shit!!! Who the hell are you to say those things about someone you have no idea who they or what she's been through to get there. I find people who have had things handed to them (someone like yourself)have a high opinion of themselves and those around them. Usually its all determental (as yours is) to everyone who has had to grow up and work for what they have. You always sound so smug when you spout off about bastard children, welfare, your taxes, and such. I'm sorry for you and yours. You because you really don't have a clue and yours because you don't know how to give them a clue. If they ever get one you will probably disown them and then your taxes will have to pay their welfare because they will be too incompetent to hold a job. So it all comes full cycle. Have a nice day..
Lex your the greatest..
Loony tunes aunt
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Anonymous, at 9:14 AM
Nony,
The only reason I'm "getting mad" is because you are insulting children. A tiny, little person who can't even understand the concept of the hate you spew. Unconditional love doesn't require marriage dumbass. (e.g.: perfectly stable and happy gay couples). Not to mention, with the divorce rate being over 50% and all, I don't think that's a real strong indicator of family stability. And I'm pretty sure that children visiting both of their parents is a GOOD thing. What are you thinking? Seriously...
It truly is a shame that you have no idea what unconditional love is. Sad for you, I hope you find it someday. It is the most amazing feeling in the world. But I must warn - with an outlook like your's - chances are slim. Take a good, long look in the mirror and ask yourself why it is that you need to go to the sites of strangers, and make nasty comments about those people and their family? Do you really think you're contributing? Is part of the "laugh" that you get coming from leaving comments? If so, it takes a pretty ugly person to get a laugh out of taking cheap shots at innocent children.
And by the by, I don't get welfare or qualify for any type of assistance (although I fully support such programs and am glad to see taxes go to them). I pay plenty of taxes. Don't worry your pretty little head off about me taking from your golden pot sweetheart. Uncle Sam loves him some Lex.
In any event, glad to keep you entertained. Keep checkin' in. Just, please, at least TRY to demonstrate even a minimal level of intelligence.
*kisses*
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Lex Fori, at 9:15 AM
How do you know I'm a stranger? And to your dumb aunt: it's spelled "detrimental," and the correct phrase is "you're the greatest." Maybe all that coke Lex's dad did is affecting you too.
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Anonymous, at 1:21 PM
Nony,
I'm about positive you're a stranger. To me at least. I do leave room for the possibility that you may have developed a sense of connection to me seeing as you're a regular reader (endlessly flattering). You have made too many incorrect assumptions about my life to be someone who has had even the most minimal ammount of contact with me. And I would have zero motivation to interact with someone as mean-spirited as you. I prefer educated debate over 4th grade playground name-calling. But that's just me.
And if you DO know me - what does that say about you? You come to my blog, knowing me, talk shit, but you hide behind a blanket of anonymity? Yeah right.
I'm getting bored of you again Nony. Too predictable. No substance. Demonstrated ineptitude. You didn't answer any of my questions. Didn't respond to any of the arguments I shot back at you.
Same old, same old.
Yawn.
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Lex Fori, at 9:53 AM
Yeah, you have great arguments. Maybe you should spend less time blogging and more time with your daughter. She'll be swinging on a stripper pole in no time with the type of parenting you've given her. And your "step-son" will be robbing liquor stores. I can't wait for them to hit adulthood!
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Anonymous, at 3:23 PM
Lex, and all others, pardon my language, but, I don't mind throwing a few school yard names at this bitch nony.
Anonymous, you must be one ugly-cunt-faced skank. You don't have any children do you! Social Services must have taken your child away from you when your child was very young, obviously for the safety of the child. I can only hope that you didn't have more than one. If you ever really want to find out the father, you can go on "Maury" and hopefully, he can tell you what test tube reject impregnated you.
Anonymous Bitch, you are obviously deeply jealous of Lex and her life situation. She has her family and love, and is not getting public assistance as you like to refer to it. I would be willing to bet that it is you who is really on some sort of public assistance at the local state run mental hospital. Would it be Prozac, Xanax, or some other medication that you are under the influence of? Perhaps you could make a "Mental Health Cocktail," mix them all together, and, poof, you might learn to enjoy life! NAH...you would just learn to become addicted to the cocktail. Ah yes, addiction, another lovely trait of yours! Your worst addiction is hatred.
You see, Anonymous Bitch, we would prefer to have a interesting conversation with you, but, you have shown that you are not capable of such. You can only puke up hatred all of the time. If you could show more than that hatred, we could actaully have a conversation with you.
However, due to your history, you never respond to anything like this so, I figured this would be just as good a time to kick someone's ass online, and you happened to be a perfect target, so....HAHAHAHAHAHA
My apologies to Lex, if I have scared away this nony.
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Crazy East Coast Uncle, at 3:39 PM
Yes, I am really scared right now. It's funny that all the insults you directed at me actually apply to your skanky, mentally unstable niece that was knocked up at 16. And that's really the worst insult you can throw at a woman, isn't it? And all her relatives (I bet you too) were disgusting drug addicted losers who had a bunch of disgusting kids. I guess you got all those ideas from looking at your own family. I've never touched a drug in my life, you and your relatives are the ones that need Prozac. Lex's white trash loser "boyfriend" is the one who needs to get on Maury, with all his illegitimate offspring running around.
What were your parents like by the way? I mean the real ones, the ones that didn't want you. I bet they fit the description of insults you tried to throw at me.
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Anonymous, at 5:03 PM
"You see, Anonymous Bitch, we would prefer to have a interesting conversation with you, but, you have shown that you are not capable of such. You can only puke up hatred all of the time. If you could show more than that hatred, we could actaully have a conversation with you."
I agree.
Seriously Nony, it's old. Do you want to have serious, engaging conversations or what? What is your motivation for posting comments? They contain no substance.
Why are you so mean? Just out and out mean? Why can you 'not wait' for my daughter to be on a stripper pole while my step-son robs a liquor store? That's entertainment to you? That's sad. Really, really sad. If everything you think about me were correct, wouldn't you hope that the innocent children would grow up and have something better? That's sick that you wish bad things upon children.
I am beginning to feel very sorry for you. How can a person live life with an outlook of such judgmental negativity? You assume the worst and look for the worst. And then, surprise, surprise - you find the worst in everything.
I have a beautiful life, with a beautiful, loving family. I have stresses like everyone else but at the end of the day I am surrounded by love. I am Happy to be Alive.
See the good in the world Nony, It will bring you to a better place, with a better attitude. It's time to evolve. If you want to seriously talk about my life - weigh the pros and cons, discuss how it has affected me and mine, I'm all eyes. I get the impression you have probably lived a rather sheltered life, and you could learn about overcoming adversity ...
Let's try to do this in a more mature way.
I'll start:
Tell me about yourself Nony. Where do you come from? How was your childhood? What do you want to be when you grow up? Have you ever been in love? Are you mean all the time, or is this an outlet for you? If so, an outlet for what? What's going on with you? I truly would like to understand what happened in your life that made you the negative, hateful person you demonstrate here.
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Lex Fori, at 7:22 PM
Way to go Lex :) I should have known, love and compassion scarred her away!
WE LOVE YOU NONY!
Join us for our family picnic this year. When is your birthday, and we will send presents. We'll even come over during the holidays and bring gifts for you and yours! We will welcome you with open arms! We will even do the cooking and bring the meal.
And if I offended you yesterday, please accept my sincere apologies! :)
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Crazy East Coast Uncle, at 6:20 AM
By the way Nony, thanks for checking out my website. The more people who visit it, the better! Thanks again!
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Crazy East Coast Uncle, at 6:22 AM
Lex, CECU, the easiest way to end this is to ignore it. There's no point in continuing. You know nony is just sitting there laughing at CECU's attempts at insult. The best thing is to ignore. Nony just wants a response. CECU fell for it.
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Arbusto, at 12:24 PM
Arbusto, OK, so I fell for it. I was having a hectic day, and I just wanted to let off some steam. I was frustrated with the blogspot for forcing me to change to the new format, and we had had guest overstay, to the tune of three weeks. So, yes, I was grumpy, and was looking for someone to take it out on, and Nony just happened to come up on my radar! I have apologized to the nony.
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Crazy East Coast Uncle, at 7:04 AM
Lex, I can only think that good has come out of this post. It has been awhile since we have had the pleasure of a new post here. So, what did the boss give you? Inquiring minds want to know !!!
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Crazy East Coast Uncle, at 8:04 AM
Lex,
I'm a Boaltie, so a Good Nony. I visit your site every once in a while to check in and see how you're doing. I can't tell you how much it saddens me that you've been at the receiving end of such vitriol. Please don't let it turn you away from blogging. For every nasty nony, there are 10 of us who root for you and care about you. Don't let the bastards drag you down.
Sending love and good wishes....
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Anonymous, at 10:43 AM
"vitriol" - good word. Had to look it up. I approve.
All big words must be approved by Arbusto. I appreciate notice in the future.
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Arbusto, at 2:19 PM
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