Thursday, January 28, 2010

Doing the right thing.

So I go one to my bank account to see what my last paycheck was. I took one look at the amount deposited, and thought WOW there has been a mistake. So I pulled up the online paystub, and easily found the mistake. One the previous check I was only paid $10 an hour for my 32 hours of PTO instead of $13, so they were fixing this. The way they did makes sense, but made one tine mistake. See to correct it they paid me for 32 hours of PTO at $13, then put in a -32 hours at $10. For some reason, the -32 hours turned into a +$320. So on the paycheck the $ read $416 + $320 (+the rest of my check which was correct). I instantly called the Payroll depart (a number I happened to have on hand has I had to call to get the 2 holidays put on my check, like they should have been (and fix the $ amount I was paid for my PTO). So I called, and not only got NO answer, but I got a message telling me that this voice mail box is not receiving messages at the time. Frustrating. So I had to call my old manager and explain the issue. I think she was surprised that I called to tell her I was over paid $320. After we hung up I was trying to estimate how much I should have received. It still didn't look right, that is when I realized that I was actually over paid $320 twice (1. the actual line item and 2. the $320 that wasn't subtracted from the $416). So I called Claudia (and when she didn't answer texted) to tell her that was over paid $640. She texted back to say thank you, and that is the last I have heard. I tried calling AGAIN, same message, to I called back and chose a different agent to see if I could get the message to her that way. No luck. Doing the right thing should NOT be this hard. With all the success I am having getting in touch with the company, you would think They had shorted me $640 not the other way!!!

Seriously, people. I don't even know if I dare take out my rent, or even put gas in my car incase they reverse the full amount of the debit, and then re-debit, to fix the issue. I won't touch their money, I know better and who not feel right about it; but some of that money in there is MINE. I earned it, but I don't want to be charged an NSF (I have talked to my bank, and they promised to reverse any that may apply due to this issue, but I don't want to hassle). What to do!!!!!!

Oh, well, at least I can look the girl in the mirror in the eyes! I guess that is what really matters. I would have been so easy to let them figure out (if they did) that they over paid me. That money could pay my rent, rather then having to 'borrow' rent money from the church welfare for rent. But I would feel aweful, just thinking it feels aweful! I am glad to see it go, because it is not mine; but at the same time part of me wishes it were mine. Is that wrong? I don't covet it, I just could really use it! Oh well, If I am faithful, the Lord will provide. In His own time the Lord will provide, is it wrong to wish we were on the same page about the 'own time' thing? This has been a very humbling week! I Hate to ask for help even from my parents, to have had to ask for help from my Bishop was REALLY hard for me! But I suppose it is a lesson the Lord felt I needed for his own cause. And I am sure that His cause is better then my cause. He knows best, I KNOW that. I just need to be better at remembering it.

Had some fun with my camera the other day! I am even wearing makeup! I know, don't die of shock at that one!!!

* All content copyrighted to Reb Sumner Photos

Saturday, January 23, 2010

My website!!!!

Ok I know it isn't WOW, but the fact that it not only has something on it (and the fact that I did it) is pretty amazing to me! Please, offer me your suggestions to improve it (or just for photo names)! I am loving that my website is no longer such the embarrassment that it has been for over a year!!!!

Now for SLEEP (I know Janet, who needs sleep), as I was up all night working on this website! I am really not an insomniac, I got sick. Between the medicines and the symptoms, I was in and out a good portion of yesterday. I can't lay down, my head is too stuffy, and I just don't always sleep so well sitting up so I end up taking Lots of naps! Sadly, being sick and lack the lack of sleep issue, I will have to miss the Music workshop I was going to go to this morning!

Anyway! Please still remember me in your prayers! I have one week left in which to find a job, or I have to move!!!!! And I really wanna stay where I am, it just feels right!

www.rebsumner.com

Thursday, January 7, 2010

Remember me in you Prayers! PLEASE!!!!

I hate job hunting! OK, so everyone does! I need everyone to pray for me! I need to find a job by the end of this month or I will have to move. I like living in St George! I feel that this is where the Lord wants me. Please help me pray for my miracle, to be able to stay here. I need to work hard to be able to stay here. I need to stay here. Thank you for your love and support in this difficult time of mine!

Your friend,
Reb (Rebecca, Becca) Sumner

Friday, January 1, 2010

Happy New Year!!! Welcome 2010!!!!

Ok, while I am not quite as inspired as my sister Janet, I do have a couple resolutions for this upcoming year!

1. Finish my Quilt that I started at Snow College! I admit it has taken a long time, but that is mostly because I stop working on it for LONG periods of time! No More!!! I actually hope to finish it before July when It will be REALLY hot in St George!


2. Start making money off my Photography! Not at some studio owned by some companybut what I take with MY Personal Camera! My framed pictures, or just prints.


 3. To Stay in St George!!!!!! I know that I am where the Lord wants me, and I PLAN to stay!

2009 has been an interesting year. I spent the first 6 months looking for employment, and the last 6 working at a job that is set up to fail. I now know that the Studio Manager of the St George Sears Portrait Studio, cannot succeed until the company recognizes that St George is NOT your normal small town America! It is very unique, just ask those who live there. However going through 6 Studio Managers in 3 years, clearly is not the fault of the company's expectations. They just weren't the right people for the job. It is obviously easier to keep replacing the Studio Manager, then to re-evaluate the studio and it's demographics (and current economic situation). But to be honest, after the last 2 months, I am glad to be done with the company! I am tired of being in a situation where everything I do (even if I am doing EXACTLY what the District and Area Managers have told me to do) is wrong. I am tired of employees that feel the need to relate any failing in me (sadly I am HUMAN and therefore have failings) to the District Manager, but never the good that I do. I am tired of the stress! I am tired of spending a good portion of my days off work, on my personal phone (that I pay for) helping those same employees that turn around and tell the District Manager that I NEVER help them. I am glad to be done with this job!!!!

But I really did have a good 2009!!!! Luckily I have a talent for looking back and only remembering the good things and forgetting the bad!