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February 18, 2007
Pup Demo, Ikea, Ace, Throbbin, CJRough, and more
So to catch up on my weekend so far, Friday at work they announced that the measely 1 week vacation and 3 sick days they give us, would now become 8 sick days and no vacation to appease the law that went into effect on 2/5/07. I wasnt happy about it and decided to speak up. Good thing retaliation is against the law lol.
They figure since they already allow us to use sick time as vacation (PTO), and the law does say that if they offer comparable sick leave, then they dont have to give any additional days. Im not so much complaining that I didnt get additional sick time as I am the fact I feel as if I dont get vacation time now.
I also had told them that the benefits they have arent comparable to most places and for a doctors office, its kind of sad that there isnt more sick time. I mean, we see sick people all the time and are more apt to get sick than any other type of office. Ive had 2 colds in the 5 months Ive been there and I dont usually get sick all that often.
Im sure they werent happy with me speaking out but someone has to be the voice. I believe I did it in a tactful way by letting them know that I do understand above everything its a business, they are there to make (and save) money, and I can understand their decision from a business perspective which is also why I can understand the other side since I am on the other side. Needless to say, I also told them Ill probably be looking for another job.
Friday night was Alternations dance party at 525 Harrison. The K9 Unit here in SF was asked a few months ago to do a demo and there turned out to 3 Handlers and 4 pups participating. For those who know me, I always enjoy being on stage and being on display. John acted as my handler, and Daddy Richard MC'd. The other pups were sukk, taz, and spike. Duke acted as handler for taz and MasterDS of course would be sukks.
I dont remember a lot being in pup space but hear from others that I did great on stage. I remember bits and pieces and mostly remember hearing "champ" yelled out from the audience. I remember seeing flash bulbs from cameras going off too. Mostly I enjoyed playing tug-o-war, fetch, sukk eating cake from his bowl, and the dog bowl of beer at the end. I do remember John throwing a towel over my head which I deparately tried to get off but couldnt. Overall it was a great turn out.
Saturday John was nice enough to take me to Target and Ikea and Josh met us there. I bought a microwave, sofa, rug, small bakers rack, coffee table, and dresser to replace the stuff Steve took while he's moving out.
Last night I then met up with Mark, and Clayfor dinner. John also joined us. Clay is in town visiting from Calgary so Mark had taken him all over the city during the day site seeing. We went to China town for dinner and ate at the Empress of China. It was my first time eating there and have to say, I can see why it really is a nice place to eat. The wait staff was great, the food was great, and the view of the city from the 6th floor was amazing. I wasnt expecting to spend $40 on dinner (I was mostly thinking we were going for "something to eat"), but definitely happy with the outcome. I really enjoyed hanging out with Mark, John, and getting to know Clay
So today... On to beer bust later. YAY!
Posted by Des at February 18, 2007 07:38 AM
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