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But I need my Choices!
03.10.09 (9:18 am)   [edit]

So the cast is in town getting to ready to start filming the next Twilight movie. The guy who plays Jacob has been grocery shopping...at Choices!!!!! I shop there often, but I just don't know which he has been going to. I was also trying to identify where Robert Pattinson has been hanging out by looking at the photos he's in. But I'm not obsessed, really. BWAHAHA Just a mere curiosity.

But I should be avoiding shopping for anything organic, I guess...or only buy hormone-free meat.

It looks like I might be taking a 10% paycut. We got an email from our CEO last night. There's going to be a meeting in about 25 minutes discussing the latest news. 10% less income is still more than what I was making last year, so I guess that is not too bad. But if I want to keep up my current lifestyle, I am going to have to find a way to supplement my income. Otherwise, it's back to being a little more frugal. And then all those extra healthy things I have been doing will have to take a backseat!

Oh, with the paycut, we'd be working 9 days out of 10. It'd be nice to have that extra day of time, but it's also an opportunity to make some money! I need to see when we get that 10th day.

They say this paycut is voluntary, but seriously...I think you'd be the first to get cut with the next round of cuts if you didn't take it!

When my colleague was still working here (before he got cut during the last round), the company told him that he would have to take a paycut if he did not want a particular duty added to his job description. He said anyone's pay can be cut anytime without permission. I guess that makes sense since you're never asked if you want a raise??

 


posted by: Ladyg (reply)
post date: 03.10.09 (10:38 am)

To bad rosie, tough economic times all over. It's good now to just have a job.



posted by: themarina (reply)
post date: 03.10.09 (11:02 am)

Yeah, that is sad to hear but like Ladyg said, at least we still have work!

Apparently the crew's been hanging around Robson St. (how totally cliche). That said, you find out anything, be sure to let me know!

I'll keep you posted if I get any scoops.



posted by: rosietulips (reply)
post date: 03.10.09 (11:47 am)

Reply to: Ladyg
My current job is not permanent. My contract ends at the end of June even though talks of having it renewed until the end of 2009 have been promising.



posted by: rosietulips (reply)
post date: 03.10.09 (11:49 am)

Reply to: themarina
I don't think the reduction is that bad. In Canada, it turns out that people's work contracts can be changed without consent if the changes are minor.
There are some good updates at the Confessions of a TwiCrack Addict blog, too. My friend was able to point out that Jacob was shopping at the Yaletown Choices, and Edward was walking by the Sheraton Wall Centre -- just by looking at the photos!




posted by: auntconi (reply)
post date: 03.10.09 (11:57 am)

As others stated, "too bad" but like you said "more money than you were making last year" ~ now you will have to make better 'choices' as to how you spend your 10% less money! Have fun making your choices!!!



posted by: bawdy (reply)
post date: 03.10.09 (1:01 pm)

This economic downfall really sucks.



posted by: twitchy67 (reply)
post date: 03.10.09 (2:21 pm)

Vices and entertainment are recession proof...so learn to gamble, sell drugs, or build a still in your bathroom. Or get a voice acting gig. I'm not gonna suggest prostitution, cuz that'd be dumb.



posted by: rosietulips (reply)
post date: 03.11.09 (10:39 am)

Reply to: auntconi
I guess I should be making better money choices anyway. I have been a little less frugal than I should lately...



posted by: rosietulips (reply)
post date: 03.11.09 (10:40 am)

Reply to: bawdy
People need to start mining again!



posted by: rosietulips (reply)
post date: 03.11.09 (10:40 am)

Reply to: twitchy67
I joked about prostitution to Mr. Nick. He was not amused.




posted by: sweetvampiress (reply)
post date: 03.11.09 (8:19 pm)

oooooooh can't wait for new moon to come out.



posted by: rosietulips (reply)
post date: 03.13.09 (11:26 am)

Reply to: sweetvampiress
I keep looking for signs that they're filming whenever I am out and about. This morning I saw a sign for filming of "NPM". I was like, "could it be New Moon"???? I can't wait for it to come out either!

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