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Morrigoon · 04-30-2008, 11:24 AM

Lemme know if there's anything good!

Disneyphile · 04-30-2008, 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Morrigoon

Lemme know if there's anything good!

There won't be after we get done there.

Kevy Baby · 04-30-2008, 11:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Disneyphile

I'm about to go shopping at Company D with GusGus.

You are?!? Oh crap.

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There won't be after we get done there.

Well, that's okay. I didn't want to eat anyways.

Disneyphile · 04-30-2008, 11:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Kevy Baby

You are?!? Oh crap.

Well, that's okay. I didn't want to eat anyways.

You can blame me. I invited her.

But, hey, it's getting us both out in the sunshine which is a good thing!

mousepod · 04-30-2008, 11:40 AM

I've lived here for 8 months and still haven't been to Company D.

Kevy Baby · 04-30-2008, 11:43 AM

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I've lived here for 8 months and still haven't been to Company D.

I would be more than happy to let you take GusGus's place. Just say the word and I will make the arrangements.

Alex · 04-30-2008, 11:48 AM

Ah ****. I've unintentially started a bidding war for me. Financially, not a bad thing at all but the two bidders are too closely affiliated which means that at least one bridge is likely to be charred (and regardless I'll still work closely with the loser) and in this situation there is a small non-zero chance of somehow seeing them both burned.

Or worse, I'll be kept where I am not through negotiation but by some manager playing the "you're too valuable where you are to let you move to a new position" at which point I'll have to consider finding a new job outside this company on principal*.

Damn, damn, damn. The fact that it wasn't a simple "yeah, sure; best wishes and good luck" means there are some political currents I'm not aware of. I know it is odd to be bothered by a situation that will fatten the wallet but I feel like I just found out that I'm playing poker and completely misread the hands of the other players. I'll probably still win but I really wasn't looking for any excitement.

*In my opinion the worst thing a corporate cog can ever do is submit to the "you're too valuable where you are" response to a promotion request. If that happens, you pretty much must leave.

cirquelover · 04-30-2008, 11:57 AM

I agree. Gary was put in that position and that meant to us it was time to get a new job. Especially since they are basically trying to "hold you back", not really helping you to further yourself or your career.

And in other news...... I think I just broke my foot but I really don't want to go to the hospital for a broken foot Arghhhh!

Kevy Baby · 04-30-2008, 12:12 PM

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And in other news...... I think I just broke my foot but I really don't want to go to the hospital for a broken foot Arghhhh!

Well why the heck not? Broken toe I can understand, but for a possible broken foot, get thee to a doctor!

Prudence · 04-30-2008, 01:19 PM

Most people end up thinking my real name *is* Prudence. (Not just here.) Oddly, this doesn't happen places where I use Ethelberga. Actually, I tend to think of myself as Pru or Ethel more than I do my actual name.

04-30-2008, 11:24 AM	#20531
Morrigoon I throw stones at houses Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Location: Location Posts: 9,534	Lemme know if there's anything good! __________________ http://bash.org/?top "It is useless for sheep to pass a resolution in favor of vegetarianism while wolves remain of a different opinion." -- William Randolph Inge
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04-30-2008, 11:40 AM	#20535
mousepod You broke your Ramadar! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 4,635	I've lived here for 8 months and still haven't been to Company D. __________________ "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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04-30-2008, 11:48 AM	#20537
Alex . Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 13,354	Ah ***. I've unintentially started a bidding war for me. Financially, not a bad thing at all but the two bidders are too closely affiliated which means that at least one bridge is likely to be charred (and regardless I'll still work closely with the loser) and in this situation there is a small non-zero chance of somehow seeing them both burned. Or worse, I'll be kept where I am not through negotiation but by some manager playing the "you're too valuable where you are to let you move to a new position" at which point I'll have to consider finding a new job outside this company on principal. Damn, damn, damn. The fact that it wasn't a simple "yeah, sure; best wishes and good luck" means there are some political currents I'm not aware of. I know it is odd to be bothered by a situation that will fatten the wallet but I feel like I just found out that I'm playing poker and completely misread the hands of the other players. I'll probably still win but I really wasn't looking for any excitement. *In my opinion the worst thing a corporate cog can ever do is submit to the "you're too valuable where you are" response to a promotion request. If that happens, you pretty much must leave.
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04-30-2008, 11:57 AM	#20538
cirquelover Cruising around in my automobile... Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Oregon Posts: 2,617	I agree. Gary was put in that position and that meant to us it was time to get a new job. Especially since they are basically trying to "hold you back", not really helping you to further yourself or your career. And in other news...... I think I just broke my foot but I really don't want to go to the hospital for a broken foot Arghhhh!
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04-30-2008, 01:19 PM	#20540
Prudence Beelzeboobs, Esq. Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Gavel - I haz it Posts: 6,287	Most people end up thinking my real name is Prudence. (Not just here.) Oddly, this doesn't happen places where I use Ethelberga. Actually, I tend to think of myself as Pru or Ethel more than I do my actual name. __________________ traguna macoities tracorum satis de
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