The Ax Man Cometh

[Gemini Cricket]

I got laid off today at work.

It happened about an hour ago.

I had a feeling it was coming.

Stupid f*cking writers.

I'm bummed but I'm also relieved in a way. 20 clients are a lot to take care of. There are a couple of winners that I am going to truly miss. Others... not so much.

My former boss: "If there's anything you need... feel free to use me as a reference... this is hard for me to do... [tears - that was a nice touch]..."


I'm okay, though.
I'm going to make some calls.
Something good is coming next. I can feel it.
:)

[Not Afraid]

GAH! Well, it wasn't a surprise at least and, who knows, if the writers' strike ever gets resolved, maybe the company will come back to full strength soon. Meanwhile, you've got some great experience in your field of choice that will do you a lot of good. Hand in there.

[mousepod]

I'm sorry to hear that, GC. I know you were doing a great job and that your talent was recognized - was it a "last in, first out" situation?

Blah. I don't know what else to say. Hang in there.

[Gemini Cricket]

I guess that's it, mousepod. But I must admit, I couldn't give the best customer service spread so thin. I think it was a combination of both. I don't think my former boss knew how much I was doing.

[BarTopDancer]

Ugh GC. Sorry to hear it.

[alphabassettgrrl]

Bah. Bring on the next good thing! So who will be lucky enough to have you as an employee next? :)

[CoasterMatt]

I think GC should do something with bacon.

[Bornieo: Fully Loaded]

All Cricket's always land on their feet.

[DreadPirateRoberts]

I'm sorry.

[scaeagles]

Bummer.

[innerSpaceman]

BAH. And the strike is going to end in a couple of weeks. Bah and double bah.


Except for, of course, if this is what happened ... then something better is coming for you.


In the meanwhile, feel free to lean on me for anything. :iSm:

[Ghoulish Delight]

Sucks. I imagine they had to do what they had to do, but they'll probably be scrambling to gear back up when the strike resolves itself (I'm still betting it'll happen before the Oscars).

Good luck in whatever the next step turns out to be.

[LSPoorEeyorick]

I'm sorry to hear this, but I KNOW that the next terrific thing is coming for you - the "doors and windows" adage may be trite but it always seems so true. Plus, this door may not be fully closed. The company valued you, and when it gets back on its feet, it will need you again. (That is, if somebody hasn't already filled up your dance card.)

[madmonkeygirl]

Sorry to hear that GC. Keep your chin up. One door closes another one opens.

[Mousey Girl]

I know getting fired was one of the best things that has happened to me recently.

((hugs))

[Kevy Baby]

Pisser

[Gemini Cricket]

So....
Is that Disneyland place open tomorrow?
:)

[Not Afraid]

No, it's closed. But Thurston's house is open. ;)

[Gemini Cricket]

No, it's closed. But Thurston's house is open. ;)
Thurston!
:)
Me needs some puppy lovin'.

[Kevy Baby]

So....
Is that Disneyland place open tomorrow?
:)Yep: 10:00 - 8:00

Walt Disney's Parade of Dreams (http://disneyland.disney.go.com/disneyland/en_US/parks/entertainment/detail?name=ParadeofDreamsEntertainmentPage) is at 7:00, Billy Hill & the Hillbillies (http://disneyland.disney.go.com/disneyland/en_US/parks/entertainment/detail?name=BillyHillAndHillbilliesEntertainmentPa ge) has shows at 11:15 am, 1:00 pm, 2:35 pm, 4:00 pm, and 5:15 pm. The Disney Princess Fantasy Faire (http://disneyland.disney.go.com/disneyland/en_US/parks/entertainment/detail?name=DisneyPrincessFantasyFaireEntertainmen tPage) is at 10:30 and Jedi Training Academy (http://disneyland.disney.go.com/disneyland/en_US/parks/entertainment/detail?name=JediTrainingAcademyEntertainmentPage) shows are at 10:30 am, 11:35 am, 12:40 pm, 2:25 pm, 3:30 pm, and 4:35 pm.

[Jazzman]

I'm so sorry GC. How lame. Stupid writers indeed.

Well, at least this is a good excuse to go throw back some serious martinis. Or wine. Or both. :)

[Not Afraid]

Thurston!
:)
Me needs some puppy lovin'.

I have to walk Marley at 9 and then have the day of until 5 when I have to make the long trek next door for Tito and Oliver. That's it. Tuesdays are usually my days off.

[JWBear]

That sucks, Brad! <hugs>

[wendybeth]

So....
Is that Disneyland place open tomorrow?
:)
One of the many things I love about you is your ability to see beyond the suckiness of now and the knowledge that better things are always ahead. It usually works out too, doesn't it? And it will for you, of that I have no doubt. In the meanwhile, go to DL and have fun!:cheers:

[Snowflake]

Well, one doors closed (or partially so it may sound) another will open. Does nto change the immediate suckage {hugs} to your Brad. Keep the chin up and go to Disneyland and pay a visit to Thurston!

[RStar]

GC, I'm so sorry to hear this. But I know you will bounce back. And like you said, something even better will come along.

[Cadaverous Pallor]

I'm so sorry, Brad! :( Best of luck in your next endeavor.

[blueerica]

I suck at getting to these threads while there's something new and interesting, or at least less redundant to say. (I'm sure most of us feel this way)

So, I will quote one of my favorite playwrights...

I'm sorry to hear this, but I KNOW that the next terrific thing is coming for you - the "doors and windows" adage may be trite but it always seems so true. Plus, this door may not be fully closed. The company valued you, and when it gets back on its feet, it will need you again. (That is, if somebody hasn't already filled up your dance card.)


I do agree that it sucks that the writer's strike will soon end. It seems premature and really foolish of your company to do what it's doing.

And say hi to Thurston for me....

[katiesue]

OH GC - that just bites eggs. Hopefully it just means a better opportunity is coming your way.

[madmonkeygirl]

GC go to Disneyland and have fun and visit Thurston. But don't make it a habit when you're unemployeed....once and awhile ya...gonna make CM stay home this weekend and WORK around the house...he seems to have alot of fun lately which is good...but come April is MY TURN...

[Strangler Lewis]

Buck up. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r5xbghkX4Jw)

[Tom]

I'm so sorry, GC. If there is anything we can do to help out, you know you need only call.

[Kevy Baby]

GC go to Disneyland and have fun and visit Thurston.Cool: Thurston is hanging out at Disneyland now. New reason to go!

[Eliza Hodgkins 1812]

Ah, kiddo. This f*!king sucks. Let me know if a box full of QAF vids will help to cheer you up this weekend.

[€uroMeinke]

I ran into GC with Coaster Matt & Borneo - they had one of their million dreams fulfilled and get to stay and extra hour after park closing (I think to actually ride ride and not just shop). Here's to an open for better days.

[Gemini Cricket]

I have made a decision to not let this get me down.
I have been in this position before and lived.
I'm going to survive.
I have a supportive family, great friends and the will to press on.

I'm not licked.

:)


Thanks for all the support, y'all. I feel like the luckiest guy on the planet to have such good friends as you.

Oh, and Strangler Lewis: isn't that a great song? Love it.

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No one is ever gonna bring me down!

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b268/braddoc310/wicked-defy6a.jpg

[mollywog]

:( Here's hoping that you find a new job that you'll totally love and will pay you what you're worth!!

[Gemini Cricket]

:( Here's hoping that you find a new job that you'll totally love and will pay you what you're worth!!
:)
Thanks.

I submitted my resumes to a few places today. Here's to hopin'.
:cheers:

[cirquelover]

Good luck GC. I'm sure an even better opotunity will present itself soon, hang in there!

[Gemini Cricket]

Mwahahahaha!
:evil:

So, seeing that I wasn't rehired at this stupid place, I just came to grips (months ago) with the fact that they had fired me and used the Writer's Strike as an excuse.

So, today I ran into someone I used to work with. She says that everyone misses me and that they have hired 3 people in a row to take my position and none of them have worked out. All three said it was too stressful and that they thought they were being overworked.

Now, 7 months later, the position remains empty and all of my former clients are not so happy.

This may be sour grapes, but it sure feels good that they shot themselves in the foot by laying me off. And by not hiring me back, they pretty much f*cked themselves.

I usually don't gloat like this but... Gloat! Gloat! Gloat!
:D

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[BarTopDancer]

That is a good feeling. My position at my old job was eliminated because they automated what I did. Except the automation process needed human intervention to prevent it from failing. As of a few months ago, it's completely automated, and it's still failing.

[cirquelover]

That's what they get for not seeing the great person in front of them, that was already filling the bill. At least you don't have the stress and tribulation anymore!

[lashbear]

Go to Drinks and Ride Thurston while drinking lots of Disneylands !!!


...er, was that right?

[Betty]

I believe the respone you're looking for is:

Neener Neener Neener! ;)

[3894]

I'm sorry you lost your job.

If you feel like reading a good book, The Door in the Wall by Marguerite deAngeli is one of those children's books that has a great point of view for moments like this.

[Snowflake]

Yay for Gloating Crickets!

Bastard (the person who axed you) deserves all the headache and trouble. Oh, and of course you co-workers miss you, feel bad for them, but yay for you!

[mousepod]

Their loss is our gain. Sorry you were axed - really happy you found something to pass the time.

[Cadaverous Pallor]

I'm sorry you lost your job.

If you feel like reading a good book, The Door in the Wall by Marguerite deAngeli is one of those children's books that has a great point of view for moments like this.I think you missed the dates involved....the OP was from January...