Number 1 This is actually de-motivating for me to stay. They recognize my performance, but they want another two years of value out of me before they reward me? It�s kind of patronizing. I�m a valued employee, but yet, not smart enough to realize that some other employer might also consider me to be more valuable? Or, in my case, why would I be allowing them to profit from my value when I could be profiting from it, myself? So, yeah, it actually makes me feel better about my decision. Yes, it�s scary and risky, etc., but it�s another reminder that I can be exceptionally competent sometimes. Number 2 The fact that this surprises me every time makes me glad to see that I�ve still managed to not become jaded and cynical, despite everything. Also, like I said before, I am so happy to have moved on to find friends who are positive, supportive and kindred spirits. It�s amazing how contrast against something ugly can really bring out the beauty in something else. I�m getting verklempt. Number 3 While a death is always sad, I am warmed to hear about all the joy he had brought into people�s lives. I know, it�s inexplicable to anyone who was never a tween girl or can�t remember being one. There�s hardly much else in the world that is a recipe for pure joy, such as that. Is it any wonder that tween girls get so crazy? Even as our crushes age, and we age, we never lose that special place in our hearts for certain boys. I�m so grateful to have had that experience. |
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