Our company holiday luncheon was today. I should have stayed at the office. It was lackluster, boring and most people were just there to eat and move on. There was no entertainment, the décor was lacking and just plain boring. I think the lunch line in high school was more exciting! ha!
Maybe the reason for everyone's holiday spirit was lack of raises. I received a stellar performance review. I did not receive the raise I was expecting. After all, when you put in 150% everyday and OT when needed, you expect to be rewarded. It's not the economy. My company is making large sums of money. Just ask our VP's who are showing off their new expensive cars and vacation homes.
On the positive, I delivered many holiday treats and the recipients were thrilled. Make my day!
California had a huge lottery this evening. Going to check my ticket now. The above may be irrelevant tomorrow morning. Wish me luck! 
Holiday smoliday...
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It all depends on what's happening in the office (the years with pending lay-offs nad buy outs were terrible, or when star reporters were poached by Bloomberg, etc.).
Luckily, this year was a good one. Last year was a doozy.
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