I have been working at my current employment for 1.5 years without reviews, or a raise. I kept hearing how valuable I was to the company and it was really frustrating that it wasn't reflected in other areas, wages being one.

I was startled this week when the manager sat me down and said they were very embarrassed that I had I not received the raises 3, 6 months and yearly like they normally do. On top of that not compensated for my supplying my own laptop and design software. Working all that out now. I told him I understood, after all they had no income for over a year while rebuilding the plant after a fire in March, 2009.

Here is a link to my blog showing the damage at that time.
Work Fire Mar 2009

Being content with what you have especially after the recession in USA and Canada, it is a blessing to be employed during this time. I think we have times when we get frustrated and complain easily but sometimes we have to thankful for what we have.

SO - I am being paid out in January as to all hours I missed not getting raises. I may finally have a little extra money to purchase an Airforce Condor! I have put this off for a long time, 3 years, as money was tight and I started building my own rifles. I wanted to have at least 1 high power commercial airgun.


(cancelled) I am heading to Brandon, Manitoba Saturday to check out the gun show. Last year one gentleman had a both with airguns. Gun show is geared to firearms. I will bring a camera this time and take some pics!
Friend called tonight and cancelled I don't want to go alone as its 2 hours drive and -30 C (-22f)



Edited 3 time(s). Last edit at 12/11/2010 03:58AM by pedrog.

Pedrog,
That's great news! I'm happy your company has realized the poor situation and stepped up to do the right thing. Merry Christmas!

Good for you. I've been waiting for the same thing .... .... hahahh.

Put some in a sock too. Hey - make that Boss a desk toy or something. I'll bet he's never gotten one.

Gary