Nesting Instinct
So I have been watching Holmes on Homes a really good series about a contractor that fixes mistakes other contractors have made. Which has led me to start picking out things for my future home. Like what kind of water heater I want, how I want the plumbing done, what type/style of tiles etc. My friends father would architect new houses as a hobby and I can really see the appeal of that now as I sit here and doodle.
Today was fun EMC took us out for a retreat and some corporate sales pitches good food and nifty swag + no work = YAY! Also in the good news front I finished my taxes and found out I getting a huge refund this year. I didn't catch it but I guess I never put any deductions down at the new job so I was way overpaying. Taking into account the costs for the move for the new job and Donna's education didn't hurt at all either. So I am not sure what we are going to do but it feels nice that a windfall is on the way.
On the not so good news front (blah news front?) found out the DHL/DWPN is planning on outsourcing their IT services to HP. Since DHL is owned by the same company as us we might get caught up in the transition. Thankfully I am not worried for my job most likely if it all went through I would be just working for HP; same office, same job, just a different name on my check. Things are still in the planning stages so it will be probably a year before any changes happen.
On a lighter note the president of DWPN the company who owns us and is one of the largest German companies was evading taxes and got arrested.
Today was fun EMC took us out for a retreat and some corporate sales pitches good food and nifty swag + no work = YAY! Also in the good news front I finished my taxes and found out I getting a huge refund this year. I didn't catch it but I guess I never put any deductions down at the new job so I was way overpaying. Taking into account the costs for the move for the new job and Donna's education didn't hurt at all either. So I am not sure what we are going to do but it feels nice that a windfall is on the way.
On the not so good news front (blah news front?) found out the DHL/DWPN is planning on outsourcing their IT services to HP. Since DHL is owned by the same company as us we might get caught up in the transition. Thankfully I am not worried for my job most likely if it all went through I would be just working for HP; same office, same job, just a different name on my check. Things are still in the planning stages so it will be probably a year before any changes happen.
On a lighter note the president of DWPN the company who owns us and is one of the largest German companies was evading taxes and got arrested.