The truth hurts

18 03 2008

I’m usually a smurfy fan of my employeer … toeing the line, and some days helping to paint it.

That is why I helped spread the message that the change from a retirement plan to a self-funded 401k model was a “good move” for us young generation and that we would be “about equal” in corporate contributions.

That said, it’s a bit of a slap in the face to read on page 7 of the latest annual report the fifth driver to achieving their 2010 growth plan, “Retirement-related savings: We expect to achieve retirement-related cost saving over the next several years, driven in part by Plan redesigns.”

Now, it’s likely I don’t know enough and this savings comes from people being free enough to make other choices with their money … but really, it feels a little like looking behind the curtain in Oz.





Trashy TV … a learning opportunity?

18 03 2008

Ok … not that I’m going to admit to recently watching The Real Housewives of NYC, but if my friend watched the show, and if she learned a new word, and it was a good one, would that be all wrong?

Word: “like, a total Polyglot

Context: Rich NYC housewife on why it’s important her NYC kids have a French nanny and learn to speak a second language. “… because they will be traveling around the world, and like, even their home country, is, like, a total polyglot.”

Me: I’m sorry, what!? Is that even a word? Oh, snap. It is. And it’s a good one. Wow.
Me <– I mean, my “friend” <– surprised and sheepish





Welcome Shatz n friends

18 03 2008

Kevin and Jerusha are about to start blogging (oh, and they’re having twins … so they should have plenty of time for it). Congrats you two, can’t wait to hear / see all about the new journey.

Much love!

- B & C








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