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  1. 06-29-2009, 11:32 PM #1
    Michelle68
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    Default A nice surprise today...

    I went into the office first thing this morning for mandatory meeting to find that...I am the employee of the quarter for my company! That includes the hospital, home health and rehab departments. I received a plaque and a $250 gift card. Now the gift card can only be used at two malls in our city. Of course, they are the two "upscale" malls here, but hey--I'm not going to look a gift horse in the mouth. I figure I'll either keep it and use it during Christmas or will keep an eye out for some great sales. Anyway, just wanted to share my good news with y'all. It was a nice change from the typical Monday back to work.
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  2. 06-29-2009, 11:34 PM #2
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    How wonderful and deserving Michelle!! That must make you feel terrific!!
    Travel light. The baggage of the past can only hold you back.




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  3. 06-30-2009, 12:22 AM #3
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    Or u can keep for when i come to visit you and go see that movie..JK
    Congrats. That will make a nice dent your xmas spending this year.
    If you want to live a happy life, tie it to a goal. Not to
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    Good for you Michelle! I'd be doing the Happy Dance for a week

    Whatever you're doing, you're doing it right! Now forget about the gifts. Take some of it, and treat ~yourself~ to something nice. You deserve it!

    Congratulations!!

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    That is super! Happy Monday.....and money to boot!!! Can't beat that!
    Travel light. The baggage of the past can only hold you back.

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    Congrats! Way to go!!
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    Congratulations, that is a wonderful honor!

    A word of warning though, from experience. Your company will probably have to tax you for the gift card, the 40 prevent gift tax and you may see your next paycheck is smaller.

    Perhaps the gift card avoids this, but last year I received a 250 check from my company for my 5 years anniversary. I spent the money immediately paying off a cc bill only to discover my next paycheck was smaller because I had been gifted with the extra 250.

    I feel like such a meanie saying this, just a word of warning.
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  8. 06-30-2009, 06:25 AM #8
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    Wow!!! Congratulations! You've earned it!!!
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    Congratulations Michelle that is a great honor and enjoy that gift card in whatever way you would like, you have earned it. Keep up the good work.

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    Congrats Michelle!
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    Wow what a great surprise!! I am sure that money will come in handy. Congrats!!
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    Big congrats to you Michelle!
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    Brava! WTG
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    WTG!!! that is great u obviously deserved it. isnt recognition wonderful. saving it is great. but between us id splerge on myselef..wait for a sale and induldge in all ur hard work for free. enjoy the basking of ur hard work. see it really does pay off.
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    What a great surprise! Congratulations and I hope you enjoy something special just for you!
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