So I'll share some good news...

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So I'll share some good news...

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I thought 2007 was going to go down as "the year everything went wrong" - but things just really turned around for us :grin:

Mike was laid off in 2001 from a job/company he *loved*. He has changed industries/jobs a few times - but never has been as happy as he was the 9 years he worked there...Well they called him 2 weeks ago to interview for a position, and today he received a FABULOUS offer :grin: :grin: They have restructured, and are much more stable - in fact they haven't had a layoff since he was let go....

He mentioned to the HR lady concerns about me being in the middle of reconstruction and switching medical plans and having to start over w/meeting a new deductible etc...Well, she negotiated a signing bonus in the amount of the maximum deductible/out-of-pocket costs for the entire family, so it won't cost us a thing to start over!!! She also verified I could "seamlessly" switch mid-process, and that my surgeon is on the preferred list (it's a PPO plan). WOW! Plus their coverage is much better (we used to have it), so we can make some headway on the bills we've been stuck with due to our current lame-o plan...

There is a hefty raise, some other perks, and he'll be working with some people he already knows and considers friends...

This will be SUCH a great thing for us!

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Yippee! It's not good news, it's great news!
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Yea! Great news kiddo!

:grin: :grin: :grin: :grin:

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Post by Peggy »

Ex-cell-ent!!!!!

I'm so very happy for you and the family Mary.

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That news could not have come at a better time for you. I'm sure that is boosting your moral. I'd look at 2007 as a very lucky year (heck, a lot of people don't catch cancer early enough....).

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Post by barbaranoela »

Mary--terrific news for the family---and especially Mike's well deserved position---

Im so happy that good things are bunching up for all of U---

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WOW Mary! Congratulations to Mike - what a wonderful thing to happen to him and your family!

You deserve some good news this year - celebrate in style!

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Post by starfire »

This is my second post. The other is lost (because I don't know how to get there) wherever they go when you hit "save as draft" by mistake. HaHa

Anyway, I am grinning ear to ear about your great news and that the news has a big impact on "quality of life". I'm really happy for you and your husband.

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Congratulations and thanks for sharing.

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Shirley,

I posted a "News Block" on the index page, that explains how to find those elusive drafts, so that you'll know what to do, in case that ever happens again.

I'm guessing that you're not the only one who has had posts disappear that way.

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Congratulations Mary and it is nice to see you getting some happy news.

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