Well, after the car breakdown on Wednesday, my coworkers and managers couldn't stop talking about what happened. I think they felt bad because although I was working through my lunch & leaving early yesterday, my manager insisted we go out to lunch to Bertuccis.
I got my favorite meal & drank water, and when it came time to pay the bill, my managers paid for me. It was really unexpected and appreciated. Then my manager sent me home at 1 instead of my waiting until 2 when I was already set to leave.
In addition, I was told not to worry about making up the missing hours (I am an exempt employee).
Several coworkers called and offered to give me rides too and from work & just to make sure I was doing ok.
Really, it was very sweet. I'm off work today & they gave us a casual day for Monday. I had 2 different coworkers text me to let me know. I really do work in a nice place.
As for the car - its done for. No real trade in value either because the engine is blown 
More on that later.
My Bosses & Coworkers Are Pretty Cool!
July 2nd, 2010 at 09:25 pm
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July 2nd, 2010 at 09:51 pm 1278103869
I blew the engine on my first car, but it was about 20 years old. Typically - my dad thought I should just replace the engine.
IT seems like this was pretty unexpected (just trying to glimpse from your blog if you were saving for a car, etc.). BUT, that's life, and you will figure out something! In the meantime, yay for great coworkers.
July 2nd, 2010 at 10:04 pm 1278104646
Best of luck with the car shopping...fun,fun.