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Longevity

October 1, 2008 By Carole

As of last week I’ve been at my current job for 9 years. My contract specifies that I receive a longevity payment every year on my anniversary. Due to the kindness of my employer and their recognition of my professional experience prior to my current job I am actually credited with an additional 5 years on the job. This means that this year I got a longevity check for the equivalent of 14 years of service. It’s still not a lot of money – this is public service, you know – but it’s a nice little bonus every year right around my birthday.

I have a rule that I use my longevity money each year for something that’s just for me. Years ago I used my check to buy my first sewing machine. Another year I bought myself a really beautiful winter coat. A few years ago I bought my first spinning wheel. You get the idea.

This year I bought myself something I’ve been longing for since last Christmas: a macro lens for my Canon Digital Rebel. It only arrived last night so I haven’t had much time to play with it yet and I’ve definitely got a learning curve to conquer but I think I’m going to love it.

I think you all will, too.

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  1. Julie says

    October 1, 2008 at 6:31 am

    A bonus? From a municipal job? I’m moving!

  2. Kirsten says

    October 1, 2008 at 7:03 am

    Oooooo! Lucky you! That lens sounds wonderful!! Have fun playing with it.

  3. Ruth says

    October 1, 2008 at 7:18 am

    I have camera/lens envy.

  4. Karen says

    October 1, 2008 at 7:27 am

    You are so lucky!! Imagine being appreciated for staying at your job.

  5. margene says

    October 1, 2008 at 7:36 am

    Wowzer! That’s so cool!

  6. Manise says

    October 1, 2008 at 8:05 am

    Cool lens. Lovely Halloweeny yarn. Julia’s?

  7. Kate says

    October 1, 2008 at 8:05 am

    ::jealous::

    I also think it’s pretty awesome that your job appreciates you like that. πŸ™‚

  8. LittleWit says

    October 1, 2008 at 8:07 am

    I can’t wait to see all the beautiful pictures you will be taking with your new lens. πŸ™‚

  9. Anne says

    October 1, 2008 at 8:19 am

    You deserve every penny of it – and now we’ll all benefit with lots and lots of photos!

  10. liz says

    October 1, 2008 at 8:28 am

    Lucky Ducky!

    Congratulations!

  11. Robin in VA says

    October 1, 2008 at 8:31 am

    Awesome!! Congratulations, you deserve it!

  12. Wool Winder says

    October 1, 2008 at 8:51 am

    That’s a great present to give yourself.

  13. Chris says

    October 1, 2008 at 9:12 am

    Congrats on your “longevity” and on the excellent new lens!

  14. Kat with a K says

    October 1, 2008 at 9:41 am

    Oooh, exciting new toy! And I’m way jealous of your bonus. Are you hiring? πŸ™‚ (Seriously, let me know if you hear about any area libraries hiring…)

  15. Joanne says

    October 1, 2008 at 10:43 am

    OH BOY!! Which one did you get? I have a Digital Rebel XTi and I’m lens shopping! I am so happy for you, that’s a really nice toy and now you can take nice macro pictures of bugs, raindrops, ribbing, kitchener stitch and flowers.

  16. Karen says

    October 1, 2008 at 11:00 am

    Congratulations! I bet that will be a lot of fun to learn and play with. Have fun!

  17. Kristi aka Fiber Fool says

    October 1, 2008 at 11:10 am

    /me is soooo jealous!

  18. elizabeth says

    October 1, 2008 at 11:33 am

    Very cool! I wish my office would adopt such a policy. Instead, they increase the workload of those who have been here the longest (almost everyone who’s been here 10+ years works for three attorneys). They don’t care if you quit because they can hire a replacement (untrained, inexperienced) for less, and if you leave, you lose your seniority. It’s a lose-lose situation.

  19. Dinah says

    October 1, 2008 at 12:24 pm

    Has it been that long? Where did the time go!

  20. Cheryl S. says

    October 1, 2008 at 12:24 pm

    Bonuses are a good thing!

  21. Teyani says

    October 1, 2008 at 12:41 pm

    whoa – awesome – congrats on your bonus.. and I love your way of thinking about it.
    You deserve special treats!

  22. Nora says

    October 1, 2008 at 2:42 pm

    Sweet! I’m so glad you use the bonus money that way – well deserved!

  23. Sarah says

    October 1, 2008 at 2:45 pm

    That’s very exciting! I’m getting a large bonus this week too! Yay!

  24. Kat says

    October 1, 2008 at 3:07 pm

    Fun!

  25. Danielle says

    October 1, 2008 at 3:11 pm

    Happy longevity!
    (Umm, that sounds kind of wrong, but you get what I mean!)

  26. claudia says

    October 1, 2008 at 3:16 pm

    I’m jealous. What did you get?

  27. Joy says

    October 1, 2008 at 3:52 pm

    Great – enjoy the new toy!

  28. vanessa says

    October 1, 2008 at 4:46 pm

    cool!

  29. Carol says

    October 1, 2008 at 5:01 pm

    Wow!!!! Love the idea and love the photo. Looking forward to the shots as you play around with the lens. Is that the Scout Swag Socktober? I checked the yarn online and yours seems a bit darker. I love the depth to the color!

  30. heather says

    October 1, 2008 at 5:27 pm

    wow. that looks like a fun toy πŸ™‚

  31. Laurie says

    October 1, 2008 at 6:20 pm

    I so agree with your philosophy. Can’t wait to see all the closeups. You have such a good eye.

  32. scoutj says

    October 1, 2008 at 6:28 pm

    which one did you get? I love my 105mm!!! Yay for you!

  33. jill says

    October 1, 2008 at 6:28 pm

    Good for you!

  34. JessaLu says

    October 1, 2008 at 8:05 pm

    Very cool!

  35. Leslie says

    October 1, 2008 at 8:54 pm

    Oh, I have lens envy. What a great purchase!

  36. Catie says

    October 1, 2008 at 9:05 pm

    So nice to be appreciated! I know you’re going to love your new lens. Good on ya!

  37. Hillary says

    October 2, 2008 at 2:13 pm

    Sooooo jealous!

  38. Norma says

    October 2, 2008 at 4:27 pm

    lucky ducky! I would love to have the patience to actually USE the camera correctly, but of course I don’t. Have fun with it — it’s a great present to yourself! And thanks for the shout out yesterday for the RSP fund drive!

  39. maryse says

    October 2, 2008 at 4:48 pm

    congratulations. a macro lens is on my wish list too.

  40. ~Kristie says

    October 14, 2008 at 2:11 am

    Congratulations! What a wonderful thing to buy something just for you. Although, with us getting to view your photos, it’s really a gift for all of us. πŸ™‚

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