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Just got back from “celebrating” our 19th wedding anniversary. It hardly seems like it could have been that long!
We went out for dinner and a movie. Dinner at Hong Kong Buffet. And the movie was Iron Man.
Today’s victories included spending some time after this morning’s Networking meeting encouraging a UCF student who’s working on an internship and worried about the job market and what Dad has to say about the company’s policy of having interns prove themselves without pay. (I reminded her that the way the marketplace normally works is: Do the work, then you’ll get paid. Do GOOD work, and then you might get a promotion. it’s NOT get them to pay you and then you work. Nor get them to give you a promotion, then you’ll do better (or more) work. Even Dad, who owns his own corporation, doesn’t treat his employees that way. They have to prove themselves first. Unfortunately, some companies abuse their employees, and may never give a raise or a promotion. But those are the companies that typically lose all the good workers – due to lack of rewards.)
Secondly, I met with someone from my exclusive referral group. I was hoping to get him started on a loan. But it turned out he just wanted to understand how the loan I was proposing would enable him to save money and pay off his home faster. He left saying he was going to talk it over with his wife. But at least I got an appointment. He showed for the appointment. And I was able to bless him with good (useful) information.
Not too bad, even if I do say so myself!
And Happy Anniversary, Joule!
