I won a prize!
#127088 - 12/02/04 02:11 PM
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cailin
Reged: 08/12/04
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Loc: Dublin, Ireland
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Good news!
We have this reward programme at work where staff from the whole organisation nominate a colleague to win a "recognition award" for excellent service, being dependable and engaging and generally representing all that is good about our company. I have been nominated twice before but didn't win the award for our department- well this quarter I WON!
I got a voucher for €200 ($265!) that can be spent at hundreds of shops all around the country. I am thinking of getting some jewellery- something I would never have bought for myself otherwise, rather than the suits for work that i need!
Needless to say I was delighted, and am going shopping Saturday with my Mum and sisters so can get them to help me choose, Was thinking of getting a necklet and asking for the matching earrings for Christmas....waht do you guys think?
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S.
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I think that's a fabulous idea.  And congratulations! It's always good to be recognized for a job well done... it's even better to actually get something for it.  Tee hee! Have fun shopping!!
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Yay!! Congratulations Sinead!! I'm sure you completely deserve it - you seem like you're the go-to gal at your work You should definately be proud of yourself!
Hmm ... I think jewelry definately sounds like a plan! If you've got a pretty necklace, who cares if your suit isn't quite up-to-date, right?? tee-hee! Have a great time shopping
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~*Amber*~
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NICE!
#127094 - 12/02/04 02:22 PM
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Stephie
Reged: 03/10/04
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That's excellent! I totally think you should spend it on stuff you _want_ rather than stuff you _need_ - that's what a prize should be for!
Let us know all the pretty stuff you buy!
--Steph
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~~I'm not crazy, I'm just a little unwell-I know right now you can't tell~~Matchbox 20
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Well done sinead how fab....what a lovely surprise just before xmas aswell!! I think jewelery is a very good idea...a girl can never have enough of the stuff and with jewelery it never goes out of fashion....post some pics of whatever you get, would love to see!
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 Natalie
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Michelle
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Blow It -- Good!
#127117 - 12/02/04 03:27 PM
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Bevvy
Reged: 11/04/03
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Loc: Northwest Washington State
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Hi Sinead!
I don't know you, but I know about sudden windfalls like you just had. I've had a few in my lifetime, and two of them stand out in my memory. In both instances, I "blew" the money on something I had been wanting AND NEEDING a long time. The first time was in 1969; it was a Christmas bonus from the first company I worked for. I "splurged" on a washing machine that my husband refused to buy me. That washer lasted me 33 years. The second time I had a windfall, I splurged and bought myself a car. At the time, I needed a car; I didn't have one. Do you know, to this day, I still have that car -- and it's only got 17,000 miles on it! It'll last me the rest of my life.
I'm doing a poor job of telling you to get something REAL special for yourself, something you would never otherwise buy, because it'll always be a constant reminder of a very lucky time in your life. Whatever you do, don't spend it on anything practical, like paying bills or groceries. This is a one-time shot.
That "necklet" (necklace I assume?) and matching earrings sound fabulous! Goferit, Girlfriend!
Bev
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buy work clothes with that!!!!! You better spoil yourself!!!! I think Jewles is a great idea!!!! Congrats and good for you Girl!!!!!
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Heather7476
Edited by heather7476 (12/02/04 03:29 PM)
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And I agree with everyone else, prizes are for indulging, paychecks are for stuff you need!
let us know what you treat yourself to!
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-Sheri
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lefty..rings
#127420 - 12/03/04 03:51 PM
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cailin
Reged: 08/12/04
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Thanks lefty was thinking of that ....will have to convince BF to get me one for my left 
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Thanks everyone, I haven't been given my vouchers yet so it'll be next week before I get to spend them. Will probably choose what I am going to buy this weekend though..this is fun!
I had another bit of good luck today, I made a separate post about it.
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S.
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Get a big one for your right and the left is sure to be better!
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hope his budget is bigger though if he wants to hang on to me!
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S.
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If you keep winning money he might not be able to keep up with you!!
Take care!
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Oooh! That sounds like fun!!! I've never bought really nice jewelry for myself either. Let us know what you buy! And post a pic too of course! heehee
Oh yah - congrats too!
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