Yesterday I received word that I will be granted an additional 450 units of restricted stock options in mid-April. At today's price, that could be a net gain of almost $5000 even after half of the gross value goes to a tax deduction (if/when I exercise and sell them).
No word yet on the vesting schedule.
Update, April 12:
The vesting schedule for this grant is 25% per year over 4 years from the date of grant.
Friday, April 8, 2011
Wednesday, April 6, 2011
Down with the ship
I tried to call in sick on Monday. My mind is still very active, but my body wasn't working quite right. I was due back at the hospital for an insulin pump adjustment, and I had to leave a sick child at home alone to attend it. One thing I have noticed recently is that stress and fatigue serve to sharpen my judgement, rather than cloud or obscure it.
The Blackberry kept buzzing. So I overrode my better judgement and went into the office on Tuesday, and sent the child back to school. I was on my way back home by 1 pm. I booked myself a massage appointment. Work insurance pays for it. That, and paid sick days, are just two of many compelling reasons to stay employed there.
The Blackberry had other ideas, and by 1 pm, I had the laptop back on, and I could not get to my appointment. Work is really challenging these days. While the company itself appears healthy, the work problems I am facing are hard to solve on a good day. We are understaffed, and creative solutions can only stretch my team so far, resulting in a lot of anger, disappointment, passive aggression, and blatant resentment. I am torn. It pays well.
The Blackberry kept buzzing. So I overrode my better judgement and went into the office on Tuesday, and sent the child back to school. I was on my way back home by 1 pm. I booked myself a massage appointment. Work insurance pays for it. That, and paid sick days, are just two of many compelling reasons to stay employed there.
The Blackberry had other ideas, and by 1 pm, I had the laptop back on, and I could not get to my appointment. Work is really challenging these days. While the company itself appears healthy, the work problems I am facing are hard to solve on a good day. We are understaffed, and creative solutions can only stretch my team so far, resulting in a lot of anger, disappointment, passive aggression, and blatant resentment. I am torn. It pays well.
Sunday, April 3, 2011
Pattern recognition
Expenses I am incurring over the next few weeks will appear on my May 2011 Visa statement. I've just registered for the Army Run. Running alone (without the children) and registering early lowers the event cost. Fewer campground bookings will appear this year. The Bluesfest expense is coming due soon. The figure retells my 2010 Visa saga.
Saturday, April 2, 2011
Breaking my own rules
I caved and booked two camping weekends at Ontario provincial parks today. I should have checked my calendar more closely first. The weekend that I booked (this morning) for Murphy's Point overlaps with Bluesfest! This happened to me last year too.
My hope in writing it down here is that I won't do the same thing again next year! The cost of cancelling the booking (this evening) was $16. It's become our annual family tradition to head up to Round Lake when school breaks in June. I kept that weekend booked.
My hope in writing it down here is that I won't do the same thing again next year! The cost of cancelling the booking (this evening) was $16. It's become our annual family tradition to head up to Round Lake when school breaks in June. I kept that weekend booked.
Friday, April 1, 2011
First pass
I just received a draft of my tax return from the accountant. It suggests a refund of $5500. It seemed lower than I was expecting so I checked his math. I have just challenged him (by email) on Line 214 (child care). I've never done that before. If I'm right, it increases the amount of my refund by approximately $2000 and empowers me to clear the credit line.
Looking forward to his response... Seriously!
Update, April 3:
There's a cap based upon the ages of my chidren; it's not an error.
Update, April 4:
The length of time it takes the Canada Revenue Agency to process your income tax return and refund depends on how and when you file your return. Refunds for returns filed electronically before April 15 (as mine just was) are usually processed within two weeks.
Update, April 14:
My tax refund is sitting in my chequing account. Credit line, your days are numbered!
Looking forward to his response... Seriously!
Update, April 3:
There's a cap based upon the ages of my chidren; it's not an error.
Update, April 4:
The length of time it takes the Canada Revenue Agency to process your income tax return and refund depends on how and when you file your return. Refunds for returns filed electronically before April 15 (as mine just was) are usually processed within two weeks.
Update, April 14:
My tax refund is sitting in my chequing account. Credit line, your days are numbered!
Change purse as metaphor
I started my new job in October 2009. My new boss sent me a change purse as a holiday gift a few months later, by overnight courier from San Francisco. I was very touched by the gesture. I kept the purse and started to use it, even though I'd not had need for one before.
From the card, which I kept:
We're so glad that you're here! I know it has been a big change, and that there's a lot of change here all the time. I thought I should send you a little something you can use to keep all that change in. :)
From the card, which I kept:
We're so glad that you're here! I know it has been a big change, and that there's a lot of change here all the time. I thought I should send you a little something you can use to keep all that change in. :)
Today's horoscope for Leo
"You should keep your wallet where it belongs -- locked away in a safe deposit box -- at least until this current wave of weird financial energy passes; you'll see a sign."
I can't make this stuff up. There's 21 cents left in there, and that's my lucky number.
I can't make this stuff up. There's 21 cents left in there, and that's my lucky number.
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