My sister's birthday is coming up next week and I'm so excited for her to see my present: it's a pair of necklaces--one with her name in Greek as a memento of our trip together last year and another with her name in hieroglyphics looking forward to our proposed trip to Egypt in a few years.
But today I woke up to a text she'd sent me (just me, not on family chat) that her job seemed to be in jeopardy. She's already started looking, but she's at the very top (the next level is CEO) and thinks there aren't any openings. This makes me very worried for her (she loves what she does) and how it will affect her dynamic with her partner (I'm not a fan). And also, our parents are on her health insurance (it always boggles my mind that parents aren't considered family enough to be on your health insurance in the U.S.) etc. I'll certainly have to step up in many more ways if my sister's job disappears.
Also, what terrible timing! It's her birthday on Wednesday! I know corporations don't know or care that it's your birthday, but it doesn't keep my sadness or outrage away.
Pic: Today was another super long day, and it's still cold, with more snow on the way--but when I went out with Max and Huck after a few hours of work, the sun was coming up. I pulled my shoulders away from my ears, and pressed reset on the day.
15 comments:
Oh no! Your poor sister. That is terrible timing and such a stressful thing to deal with. I’m sending her all the good vibes that things will work out in her role or that she’ll find another great opportunity. But the health insurance aspect makes it extra stressful, especially with your parents on her policy. :(
It is just plain cold here with no snow on the way. Our high tomorrow is -1 and then it’s -5 on Monday. But the bitterly cold weather will make me feel a little bit less bad about all the loafing around I’m doing - not that I should feel bad about that when I’m recovering from a surgery.
Your gift sounds perfect and so very thoughtful. She's going to love it (especially if you have one, too)!
I'm sorry for her Troubles, especially at this time.
I take all my tension in my shoulders, too. It's led to constant inflammation there. I'm glad you're aware of your tendency now; maybe you can avoid the condition I have. Maybe having dogs would have saved me!
Take care
Oh no! Your poor sister. What a situation, I'm sorry she's going through it. I didn't realize what the health insurance was like in India. I wish it was more like Canada, honestly, then she wouldn't have to worry.
Your gift is so thoughtful and I know she'll love it!
I'm guessing your sister doesn't read your blog (or her birthday gift wouldn't be a surprise...) This is a worrying situation for your sister, and the whole family. Fingers crossed for her- keep us posted.
Thanks, Lisa...
And ooof, that's cold! Stay indoors and pamper yourself!
Thanks, Nance. I'm sorry about your inflammation. I will raid my brain for things that help and get in touch...
Thanks, Nicole. I think the Canadian (free) option exists in India, but is overcrowded. Private insurance in India is way more enlightened than in the U.S., fortunately.
Jenny--my sister kinda knowsthis blog exists somewhere, but she's not a very online person, so I think the surprise is safe on the internets :). Yup, her situation has a lot of ramifications for everyone... I will update. XO
Thank you.
I'm sorry about your sister's job insecurity. I hope it all works out for the best. Even though it's nice you can have your parents on your insurance in India (better than here), it's still wrong that insurance be tied to employment at all.
Thanks, Steph. And of course, I couldn't agree more about the insurance!!
UGH, I'm so sorry about your sister's job situation. That has to be SO STRESSFUL. We've been there, we know how hard it is, and now the added layer of your parents potentially losing their health insurance as well. I hope that if this does come to pass, she is able to find another job quickly. It's hard at that level, I know. (Not that I've ever been at that level, I have not.)
Shoulders down is a good one. Relax the skin of your forehead, relax your jaw, both help me too.
I am sorry. May whatever happens be tolerable, even if it's so not okay. Hugging you.
<3 Thank you, Daria.
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