Work. Identity Theft. Professional Counselling.

A few weeks ago I went to my boss emotionally upset (thanks Elizabeth Singleton) to explain my frustrations about my work load and its lack there of.

Being emotional seemed to have worked this time! In the past I'd go into her office, with ambitions of taking on more responsibilities etc, and would end up with less... every time.

This time, it didn't work against me. Granted the amount of work I'm gaining is still very small, but coming to me in more frequent intervals. I'll take it!

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Currently searching for a counsellor to chat with on a regular basis.  I thought I had one near my house, however it seems, NO ONE works Fridays. NO ONE!  I guess if I'm serious about seeking professional counselling, I'll make it work. Though I'll exhaust all my options (mostly distance from work and home, and if they work Friday's or not).  If all else fails, I'll chose someone from my neighbourhood. At least that way when I'm done, it's a 3 minute walk home, not an hour bus ride etc.

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Random.
We're most likely going to be moving with a new coffee vendor at work. Most of the office seems to like the new stuff. However there is always one person in the mix, that even though she doesn't even drink the coffee, will continue to influence others that SHE thinks it's a waste of time and money etc.

Funny. Since I wrote the proposal and only the Controller, VP and CFO are aware of the new (btw considerably cheaper) prices.

I spoke with her about it today. She voiced her opinion, "I don't care, I don't drink it, but I think it's a waste of money, and the container it comes in, can't be healthy." What is healthy for us these days? I simply told her "Don't drink it, or concern yourself with it then.... "  I'll make note of it, but let others make their own opinions as there are a lot of people in the building who happen to like it, so far.

Sidenote: what you need to know about this person. She's a sweet person, I'm sure. But lives in a little bubble where her opinion is the only opinion. Which is often given with a scoffed tone. I look forward to the day when she has babies, has a child in school, has fund raisers, works for another company etc and her little bubble about life, the world, fund raisers for kids/schools, and other random things life throws at you, is abruptly busted. 

We have 60-70 people in the office and really, in the end, only TWO opinions matter when it comes to whether we switch or not. The Prez and VP. Period.

I'm slightly annoyed that I put this work into the costing etc, on request from several people, and with one very influential person, it can be undermined with a quick, flippant opinion. Just like that. In reality, it's probably not a big deal. I'm proud about the work I did on it, considering it was my first proposal of any sort.

We'll see in a few days I guess. 
But seriously, stop telling people the new coffee is shit when you don't drink it.

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Random.
If I say this out loud, again, it will come.
I haven't had my period this month. It's now officially 10 days late.
That should do it. It should arrive any day now... :)

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Some possible identity fraud has been attempted recently under my name.
Someone applied for a credit card, online, for a card I already have. Prompted to answer some "trick questions", they got a few wrong. This thankfully flagged my credit card company and a bureau to contact me.

I've cancelled my cards, changing my bank accounts/cheques etc. Called all the gov't dept I had to call regarding my SIN #, Birth Cert, Care Card, the police etc.
Everything with my name attached has been flagged with a "fraud alert".

Thankfully, my credit is still building and not good enough for anyone to really make any progress on stealing my identity, as far as my credit is concerned. But it makes me look like a credit chaser. An investigation from the financial bureau that monitors our credit scores etc, has been opened. Once they're able to prove I did not apply for a card I already have, they will reverse the ding against my credit.

It's a lengthy process from what I've been told. *sigh*. So easy to take my identity and yet it's a race against time and whomever is trying to be me, to prove I am who I say I am. Needless to say, it was a long 24 hours.

Now that I've done everything I possibly can. I received a notice that my new card will also have a new limit!. YAY ME! Credit is-a-building.

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That is all.