Tuesday, December 18, 2007

Just Exactly Who's the Duck Here?

It's not like I'm looking to be ticked off, really. I mean, I'm truly trying to have a cheerful and optimistic view on life in general. This is the holiday season, after all. But sometimes, it feels like there are outside forces working against me. (And before you even think it, let me point out that it's not paranoia if they really are out to get you!). As some of you already know, my husband is a member of the United States Air Force Reserves, a fact that I am extremely proud of. As a member of the reserves, Randey does 2 days of military duty a month. These days are referred to as "UTA's" and are usually performed the first weekend of every month. On average, pay for UTA's is received approximately 10 days after completion. Well. Let's do some math, shall we? The first weekend of this month was the 1st and 2nd. Today is the 18th. That's 16 days, am I right? And the UTA pay has yet to arrive. Normally, this would cause me only a tiny bit of annoyance. But this month is the month where all our money traditionally races out of our personal coffers and into that of every store within a 50 miles radius (we do so like to support our local economy during the holiday season). However, since someone, who will probably remain forever nameless to me (they will if they're lucky, anyway!), failed to do their job properly, the UTA timesheets were not processed correctly and therefore, we gots no UTA mon-nay. This is making me unhappy. Waaaaaaaay unhappy. Upon inquiry, Randey was told that he would probably receive payment the 24th. Woo-hoo! Just in time for the last-minute run to the store for black olives and a roasting pan! So I ask you...just who is the Scrooge McDuck here? Me, for wanting that UTA pay when it was supposed to be here? or Uncle Sam, for dragging his butt and thinking payment on the day before Christmas is, while late, quite effort enough? I'm going with Uncle Sam on this one. 'Cause yeah, missing 2 lousy days worth of pay can make my Christmas experience just that much less cheery. Luckily, I'm willing to put my best foot forward and press on. (Okay, so technically, I'm willing to put my best credit card forward, but you get my point, right?)
Merry Christmas, Ya'll!

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14 comments:

  1. You could call it a conspiracy based on the Congress failing to pass the spending bill that the Administration demands. All the paperwork was in place, they just didn't know if they would have the money in the bank. Just a big, gigantic government credit card.

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  2. I like Scrooge McDuck! Just watched it with Maddie the other day. So someone didn't do their job and I guess no one else cares enough to help either. Sounds about normal. Anyway, hope you are having a good day.

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  3. And look at all the money they'll be making in interest by having all that moolah in the bank!!! Way to bring that deficit down!!!

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  4. oh that would totally upset me too! I'm sorry someone didn't get the time sheets done on time or correctly! how frustrating!

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  5. Preach it sister!!

    Unbelievable! If it was their paycheck, you better believe they would have made sure it was done on time. You have every right to be upset.

    I'm waaaaay behind on my blog reading, so I'm playing "catch up" tonight. I've enjoyed reading all the post I missed while on my trip.

    Christmas hugs!
    Kat

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  6. Good on Randey for serving in the reserves...Now if we can just get Uncle Sam to support our troops,especially this time of year,that would be totally cool..

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  7. Sweetie you need to carve out some quiet time for yourself in front of the tree with some egg nog(or your comfort Christmas drink of choice) put some Bing on the stereo and breath. {{HUGS}}

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  8. Have you ever heard of Dave Ramsey? Since following his plan we have had stress free Christmas holidays. Very, very nice.

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  9. Oh Isn't that typical just before Christmas!! Thank goodness for credit cards Shame they never loose those bills isn't it!!

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  10. Sorry to hear that! Sometimes our system really, SUCKS!! Hope you get paid soon.

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  11. I hope they get it straightened out sooner and you get paid before the 24th!

    It's so discouraging when you don't get paid when you are supposed to!

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  12. 365 DAYS TIL CHRISTMAS?????


    Good God, I'd better get busy!!!

    Hope you had a good one this year.

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