Nicola63 - it is horrible isn't it. You want to be happy for them, but just can't help thinking why you, why not me? I don't think it is mean spirited, just perfectly normal.
Sorry Cece, I knew you meant that you were working today, I just meant that as it was sunny, it would be easier to smile about things at work! I also hope it is good weather next Wednesday for the move! I’m in a much brighter mood this morning – even put my contact lenses in!!
Not been brave enough to hand my notice in today though – DH wants to discuss tactics when he’s home on Fri/Sat. I also have the added problem in that my boss is also my closest friend at work (we used to be peers, but she was promoted to manager when I went off to another job in the company, only to return to this job after 2 years as it is more “child-friendly”). There has never been any problem with taking days off because DD is sick and I think she was one of the more supportive people during the MC time. Which was good as I kept crying for no reason! Anyway, I know how over worked the department is (there are only 3 of us) and I know how much she is pushing for more support for us the whole time, that I would be dropping her in it. Also, her grandmother has just died and she has to go to the funeral on Monday, so I feel I ought to at least let her get through that before I land this on her desk. My problem is I’m too nice – I have to be selfish for once and think of myself and DD.
Anyway, gone on a bit long – fingers-crossed for the redundancy, Rubles. We are probably taking over another company later this year and so there is always the chance of redundancy or forced relocation, but I can’t hang on for that. My sister helpfully said I should get pg quickly and then they’d have to recompense me more, if there were redundancies or relocation. Eh!! – doesn’t she realise I’d give anything to be pg! Well, she does actually, I think she was just trying to be helpful.
Anyway, try to keep 
ing everyone! Must get on with some work now!!