[pegasus]

As some of you know I started a new job a while back.

I don't want to sound like I am bragging, this post isn't meant to be. It's just so shocking.

Also I must explain for those who don't know, I recently lost my T of six years. He died suddenly and he meant everything to me.

Anyway, I got my first pay check last month which was very nice to look at. But I got my second pay check going in the bank tomorrow. I thought I would ring the bank to find out how much is going into the bank. This month's pay has all the enhancements on it for the long hours I do and the extra work I have taken on board.

Well, I was so shocked! I have never seen this sort of money in all my life! And to think I will be getting this every month from now on! Just wow! If you knew where I'd come from you'd understand better, heck it's totally unreal.

I'm really not bragging, not trying to make anyone feel bad, just sharing good stuff that I never knew I could achieve. I'm going to rush out to the shops and buy my children a TV each and clothes and stuff we have never been able to afford. Is this really happening to me and my family? Someone pinch me! lol!

And there are tears, tears of sadness that my T never saw this. He never knew. He doesn't know because he isn't here anymore. He's with me but not if you see what I mean. T! Look!

Thanks for reading this ramble!

[Cthomas]

Hey peg,

I know EXACTLY what you are talking about...Nice isnt it???

Im just here....hanging around......

Take care!
Colleen

[marjan]

I'm so happy for you....I don't know about your life at all....but having a well paid job is great....just don't waste it....and always think about poors and help them....
I got laid off in March, but I was so lucky to find another job within two weeks of my lay off....God is everywhere and works as a mystery....I like the new job better, but the money is kinda same....
Sorry for your loss....I lost my dad just recently, and now, I know how it feels to loss a loved one....It's so difficult to take it....

God with you
Marjan

[Elysium]

Pegasus ~

I'm very happy for you. This is a well timed and WELL DESERVED breath of fresh air for you.

You have every right to enjoy this moment of realizing that financially, life is going to be a bit easier for you and your family.

Just remember to take it slow with extra spending. Indulge....but slowly. When I reached a point like this, I went way to fast and it ultimately ended being that the more I made the more people there were that wanted it.

So take your time...and save some if you can!!

Congratulations for all your good, hard work!!

[gimmeice]

(((((((((((( pegasus )))))))))))))))))

That's great news.

[Trying & Caring]

Oh my! How wonderful. Congrats. Believe in yourself; you obviously are a conscientious & hard worker & TALENTED. BRAVO!! Thanks for telling us about it. It encouraged me.

[AAAAA]

That's awesome Peg! You worked hard and you've earned it, you've a right to crow!

[VickiesPath]

((((((((( Pegasus ))))))))))

Your T knows.

[sabby]

My dear (((((((((((( pegs ))))))))))))))))

People probably get tired of hearing this from me but I'll say it again anyways

"We always get what we need"

And Vickie is so right......T does know...as a matter of fact, T was up there rooting for you and giving you all those little shoves to apply for the job

Sweetheart....you and your family more than deserve what this job pays. You have all struggled, like myself and so many others to keep your heads above water. I'm so glad you can begin to take a breath and know that the bills will be paid, the roof is still over your head, there will be food to be eaten and all the little extras you've all longed for but couldn't get for yourselves.

Congrats my friend......I'm so proud of you and happy for you as well!

[Hunny]

I know when this happens for us our T will be estatic for us all.

You and your children deserve this well earned work and pay.

Thanks for sharing your joy.

Hunny












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[ECHOES]

Peg you are sharing your good news and celebration! I am very happy for you. I hope you do something really nice just for you, just because you want to.

[Luce]

Smiling for you.
Thanks so much for sharing your good news.

Originally Posted by pegasus

Well, I was so shocked! I have never seen this sort of money in all my life! And to think I will be getting this every month from now on! Just wow! If you knew where I'd come from you'd understand better, heck it's totally unreal.

And there are tears, tears of sadness that my T never saw this.

I love reading about long time rags to riches stories. And I hear solid gold gratefullness.

One of the few times I was archive digging last winter I happened upon a post of your's by accident about three years old where you were lookig for work and how concerned you were.
I never got to congradulate you when I heard the news of your new job. I was thinking it at the time if that counts.

I'm so sorry to hear about your T and that he can not share in your hard won joy.many of our T's never get to know what happens to us and they are still living.

Kind of an odd thought huh..



Patricia

[Rmdctc]

I am so glad you are able to be happy and enjoy yourself. I wish you continued sucess and happness.

[pegasus]

Thank you everyone for the encouragement and wonderful replies.

Originally Posted by _sabby_

And Vickie is so right......T does know...as a matter of fact, T was up there rooting for you and giving you all those little shoves to apply for the job

Ah, I spent so long trying to get into the NHS (National Health Service) it never occured to me that Social Services might need me! And that job was one last ditch effort, at the time I thought, this job is way above me but I'll apply anyway.

Yes, I think you are right Sabby! Thank you for your post it brought tears to my eyes.

(And thank you T)

[Sabrina]

That is bittersweet. I am happy for you Pegasus!!!

[nothemama8]

Peg, don't know if you get the show " Touched by an Angel" or not, but please remember he knows , he sees, he's proud of you , he's your gaurdian angel now
Angie

[miray]

Congratulations Peg!! Be very proud, it is an awesome thing for you, and I agree....your t knows

[Rhiannonsmoon]

This is wonderful news Peg and much worth sharing. Your enthusiasm and gratittude has put a broad smile on m face which wasn't there before I read your post.

So please understand that by sharing you've allowed us to feel happiness for you. This is the best news I've had all day and it doesn't have to be for me in order for it to make me happy,

Congratulations and enjoy, Just remember to stash a cushion full of an emergency fund...that is vital...money does disappear quickly...

Rhi

[Junerain]

(((pegs)))

Good things come to those who deserve themI am going to be having my 1st big paycheck soon, too

[Zen888]

Congratulations Peg!!

So happy for you and your family!!

[eskielover]

((((((((Pegs)))))))),

Thank you for sharing such wonderful news.....I know the feeling......I came from a lower middle class (or maybe upper lower class) family here in the USA....money to get by each month of the good months or when the union wasn't out on strike.......God always provided though.....but had to save up to get anything that was wanted.

I went to college....got my BS in accounting & computer science.....had 3 job offers before graduation & ended up with an awesome paying aerospace engineering job......I had married a guy I met in college in one of my computer classes & he had finally got an engineering job several years before I graduated......looking at good money for income.

Only problem.....he liked to buy on credit.....I threw all my values away that I had learned about money when I was a child because it looked like I was doing so well, I would never have to worry. I got caught up in his thinking (he was already in debt before we got married & his parents paid off his credit card for our wedding present). I had to fight to get him to save & invest any money & before buying our second home, I took over the finances & got us out of debt (took several years) & that was on a 2 engineer salary.

When I lost my career & went into a huge depression, he took over the finances......he had learned NOTHING from what I had taught him & spending went right back to his style......went through all the 401k's we had stashed away....hospital bills started accruing & spending on things we didn't need to be spending on because he had no idea how to control himself.....& by that time I didn't care anymore about him or anything else.......right now, there is so much debt in collection, I have no idea but well over any amount possible to pay let alone pay on......so it sits there over our head. I finally left him & am getting by on what I have from disability......which just gets me by each month with nothing extra to save or put away for emergencies.

It is very important to save for emergencies as they will surly come....it is important NEVER buy on credit....even if it's on sale, you will end up spending more than the original price if you buy on credit no matter how much you save. These are all the things I knew but didn't practice when I had the money & now I regret being foolish with what I had.......budget no matter how much it looks good & stick to it. Buy the things you want to splurge on, but do it gradually as you can afford it & whatever you do....DO NOT get into the habit of sending.....it can actually be rather addicting & it is NOT a good thing.

Enjoy what you have & definitely be grateful without being fearful either about pinching pennys.......but do everything in moderation & wisely.......if something feels foolish from your past esperience....LISTEN to that feeling & don't do it.......live wisely with your new level of income & you will be fine in the future.....take it from my experience.....looking back at the regrets in spending is painful.

I know you are wise & will not fall into the foolishness that I did, but it's a trap waiting there to snare us when we have money we never were used to & it looks like it's so much at the time.

Take care & enjoy.....just don't overindulge,

Debbie

[birdcrazy]

YAY!!! I love hearing stuff like this! Heheh!