The Ax Man Cometh

Gemini Cricket · 01-28-2008, 07:57 PM

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 · 01-28-2008, 08:03 PM

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 · 01-28-2008, 08:07 PM

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 · 01-28-2008, 08:11 PM

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 · 01-28-2008, 08:32 PM

Ugh GC. Sorry to hear it.

alphabassettgrrl · 01-28-2008, 08:35 PM

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

CoasterMatt · 01-28-2008, 08:38 PM

I think GC should do something with bacon.

Bornieo: Fully Loaded · 01-28-2008, 08:46 PM

All Cricket's always land on their feet.

DreadPirateRoberts · 01-28-2008, 08:48 PM

I'm sorry.

scaeagles · 01-28-2008, 08:52 PM

Bummer.

01-28-2008, 07:57 PM	#1
Gemini Cricket ... Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 13,244	The Ax Man Cometh 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.
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01-28-2008, 08:03 PM	#2
Not Afraid HI! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 17,108	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.
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01-28-2008, 08:07 PM	#3
mousepod You broke your Ramadar! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 4,635	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. __________________ "Give the public everything you can give them, keep the place as clean as you can keep it, keep it friendly" - Walt Disney
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01-28-2008, 08:11 PM	#4
Gemini Cricket ... Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 13,244	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.
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01-28-2008, 08:32 PM	#5
BarTopDancer Prepping... Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Here, there, everywhere Posts: 11,405	Ugh GC. Sorry to hear it. __________________ Spork is the new MacGyver Postcards From My Edge
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01-28-2008, 08:35 PM	#6
alphabassettgrrl Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 4,978	Bah. Bring on the next good thing! So who will be lucky enough to have you as an employee next? __________________ Why cycling? Anything [sport] that had to do with a ball, I wasn't very good at. -Lance Armstrong
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01-28-2008, 08:38 PM	#7
CoasterMatt BRAAAAAAAINS! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: One Step Beyond... Posts: 8,802	I think GC should do something with bacon. __________________ Do you like my photography? Visit photosbymatt.tumblr.com to purchase prints!
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01-28-2008, 08:46 PM	#8
Bornieo: Fully Loaded Lego Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Disneyland, USA Posts: 3,704	All Cricket's always land on their feet.
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01-28-2008, 08:48 PM	#9
DreadPirateRoberts Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 2,483	I'm sorry.
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01-28-2008, 08:52 PM	#10
scaeagles I LIKE! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 7,819	Bummer.
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