May 1, 1991: The day I called Flunk Day. In the morning the air was crisp and the sun was shining. Where it went from there I can't remember... I have successfully blocked all memories after 8AM.
May 1, 2011: My boss called to ask if there was anything the college could do to keep me. Specifically, would a raise in my salary be enough? I said I didn't know because I hadn't thought about it.
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In my life I have been a lifeguard, sold electronics, managed weather offices, taught, worked in a bookstore and detassled corn. I enjoyed all but the last job. Each job was taken as matter of economic necessity: I had little choice but take the job. I'm just lucky I liked them.
It is a completely new experience to have a job I love and consider moving to a different job. To have my current employer offer higher pay to keep me? Wow, I feel all warm and tingly.
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