Climbing That Corporate Ladder

My boss called me into his office yesterday and closed the door behind me (I hate when they do that.... I get so nervous and feel as though I've done something wrong). He said, "Now I feel silly doing this with how the timing worked out....." at this point he pulls out a letter and says "......but corporate saw fit to give you a raise. Effective this Monday." He smiled a sort of "can you believe it?" smile and I have to say I was dumbfounded. Let me break it down for you... it basically means that I will be getting paid at a higher rate for the last three weeks before I'm gone for good... oh, the timing!

We both had a good laugh and agreed that we supposed it was better than missing the raise, even if I only reap the benefits for 3 weeks. He also told me that it was a sign that they were happy with my performance and if at any time after Micah is born I wish to return, that he would make a spot for me no matter what. That's always reassuring to hear :) Nate got a good laugh out of the whole thing and I thought it was pretty funny that they got my letter of resignation 3 weeks before giving me a raise... further proof that with large corporations, the right hand almost never knows what the left is doing :P