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Number 1: I think it's safe to say, finally - as my official start date was yesterday - that I've been made full time at the job where I've been a "temporary" employee for over four years. Adequate pay! Benefits! Sick days! AND THERE WAS MUCH REJOICING. \o/ For the past four years, there's been a constant weight on my shoulders. Will they ever make me full time? Will I ever make the money I deserve, and have benefits, and not have to struggle to pay bills every time I'm sick or take a vacation day? Should I try to find a new job that will support me better, even though I'm content enough in this one? Now I no longer have to worry about that, and it's such a relief.

Number 2, and more important: Two of the most beautiful, creative, inspiring, all-around incredible women I know are getting legally married in September. Sarah, the author I recommended in a post a while back, and Jenn had their first wedding just a few weeks before [livejournal.com profile] caitirin and I did, and now their home state, New York, has legalized same-sex marriage and they're having their legal wedding. Their wedding budget is small in the scheme of things, but they support themselves with one income and their writing and Etsy shops. Please visit Operation Sparkle Wedding to see how you can help them reach their goal and make their dream real, even if it's just by spreading the word. <3

Date: 2011-08-31 03:12 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] templarwolf.livejournal.com
Congrats on being full time. I remember dealing with that feeling while at Liberty Mutual...

Date: 2011-08-31 11:22 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] elaby.livejournal.com
Thank you! I bet it was a similar situation. Liberty Mutual is where a lot of my coworkers came from.

Date: 2011-08-31 12:05 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] avocado-wish.livejournal.com
Congratulations on the job!

Date: 2011-08-31 11:41 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] elaby.livejournal.com
:D Thank you!

Date: 2011-08-31 12:35 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] svenskakj.livejournal.com
Woo-hoo! On both counts.

Date: 2011-08-31 11:41 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] elaby.livejournal.com
Yes indeed! Thank you :)

Date: 2011-08-31 12:37 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] willow-cabin.livejournal.com
Congratulations on your job! :) And thank you so much for mentioning our wedding. ♥

Date: 2011-08-31 11:41 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] elaby.livejournal.com
Thank you! And absolutely, it's my pleasure :)

Date: 2011-08-31 01:12 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] mermaiden.livejournal.com
*LOVE* You're wonderful, sweetheart--congratulations and thank you~ <33333333

Date: 2011-08-31 11:42 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] elaby.livejournal.com
Thank you so much! And you're entirely welcome <3

Date: 2011-09-01 03:26 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] coastal-spirit.livejournal.com
We're so proud of you for hanging in there, and finally getting the reward you deserve! *lovesglomps*

Your friends' wedding sounds absolutely charming. :)

Date: 2011-09-01 10:44 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] elaby.livejournal.com
Thank you n______n I'm happy too. And their wedding is going to be the sparkliest thing ever! I'm so excited!

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