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Things I've been up to
Feb. 7th, 2011 03:46 pmSo far loving all of the features of a paid account here on LJ. LOVING THEM. Mostly the extra icons. XD
Anyway, today I have another meeting for the KNRC fundraiser. I've had a meeting each week for the last three weeks. Two weeks ago was a KNRC fundraiser meeting, then last week was the TCLBA meeting, followed by another KNRC fundraiser meeting tonight (which means I need to quickly change out my shirt - I've been pretty good about looking professional at the KNRC fundraiser meetings). What's notable about the TCLBA meeting was that Representative Doc Hastings came in to discuss the future of the Tri-Cities after Hanford clean-up and shut down is complete. I don't want to get into the details of the meeting, but Doc was really candid about working across party lines when necessary, and especially when it came to doing what was best for our region.
I have a feeling that with my new job I'm going to learn at lot of interesting things.
What I'm not looking forward to with the new job is that I'm essentially set up as a "self-employed consultant." That means that I have to pay taxes quarterly based on what I earn each quarter in order to avoid paying penalties. I may need to pop into H&R Block since tax season is upon us and ask them what I am required to do. I've found a couple of tutorials online about how to file at the end of the year (especially since I don't get a W2 for this), but I need to know what the requirements are throughout the year.
Yes, I am grateful for employment - I just wish my taxes weren't such a pain in the ass.
Anyway, today I have another meeting for the KNRC fundraiser. I've had a meeting each week for the last three weeks. Two weeks ago was a KNRC fundraiser meeting, then last week was the TCLBA meeting, followed by another KNRC fundraiser meeting tonight (which means I need to quickly change out my shirt - I've been pretty good about looking professional at the KNRC fundraiser meetings). What's notable about the TCLBA meeting was that Representative Doc Hastings came in to discuss the future of the Tri-Cities after Hanford clean-up and shut down is complete. I don't want to get into the details of the meeting, but Doc was really candid about working across party lines when necessary, and especially when it came to doing what was best for our region.
I have a feeling that with my new job I'm going to learn at lot of interesting things.
What I'm not looking forward to with the new job is that I'm essentially set up as a "self-employed consultant." That means that I have to pay taxes quarterly based on what I earn each quarter in order to avoid paying penalties. I may need to pop into H&R Block since tax season is upon us and ask them what I am required to do. I've found a couple of tutorials online about how to file at the end of the year (especially since I don't get a W2 for this), but I need to know what the requirements are throughout the year.
Yes, I am grateful for employment - I just wish my taxes weren't such a pain in the ass.
