Downer Day

So today I had my annual review at work. Nevermind it is mid-April and the review should have happened in Jan. They told me they like to save the best for last. Overall, I did exactly how I thought I would. Great when it comes to organization, teamwork and professionalism but need to work on more big picture things like reports. This was the year I finally decided to ask for more of a raise than they offered. I did my research and had a list of what I have accomplished in my position. They offered 4%. I hate tooting my own horn so asking for more is really hard. I brought up my research, my accomplishments and my salary goal. After all that they raised it 1% to 5% total with a larger year end bonus. A raise is a raise so I am grateful but I am so pissed at myself for not being able to get more. I am still about $4,000 away from my goal, which is at the low end of the pay scale for my position. I should be celebrating a good review and a raise but can't help thinking about my lack of negotiating skills.

I was looking forward to my Knitpicks delivery to ease the tension. According to the tracker it should be here today but it didn't arrive. I guess a glass of wine and a little Dancing with the Stars might so the trick. Why did the cheerfullness/cheesiest of Steve Guttenburg have to be kicked off so soon?