I really don't like the HR head around here. She is just a talking head.

Depending what is easiest for her/the company, I'm treated like a contractor or a permanent employee. She is not consistent. I've been denied certain benefits because she called me a contractor. And the whole reduction in pay and hours...I was asked by her (and pressured) because she called me "pretty much a permanent employee."

My position is a contractor here; however, I am supposed to get all the benefits that a permanent employee gets. I am basically a full-time employee with an expiry date.

I needed some clarification about the reduced hours/pay. I talked to my boss yesterday who then talked to his boss about my situation, i.e., whether I am eligible to participate in the reduced workhours/pay thing. Turns out my boss' boss and the HR woman had ALREADY DISCUSSED my situation when he was in town LAST WEEK. They had AGREED that I would not participate for the rest of my contract. So yesterday, she turns around and pressures me to opt in?

Anyhow, if/when my contract gets renewed, there will be definitely a change in the salary rate; however, I'm not sure about the hours. I would prefer reduced work hours if I'm getting the reduced pay.

On one hand, I'm relieved that I'm not losing any pay, but on the other hand, I was looking forward to a couple of extra days! However, I have decided that I am going to stop with the organic food for while except for meat. I'll probably stop the naturopath visits for now, too.

Oh, and I just found out that I have to pay a year's worth of my net income to cover my dad's taxes. One last gift from dad. I knew I was going to have to pay taxes. I'm not sure why I didn't mentally budget for it. This will put a damper on my next home purchase!