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I have PTO time built up, in the last 2 weeks I've called in hooky 4 times, using it in order to get paid for it.
Pre layoff notice I had a job that I absolutely loved, people that I like working with...motivated to come to work.
Shit changes...fast.
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rc26
- The Devil's Banana
- Location: Va.
Fuck you boss man...
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"I reject your reality and substitute my own" - Stole it.
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guitargeek
- Master Metric Necromancer
- Location: East Goatfuck, Oklahoma
- Contact:
Fuck 'em twice!
Elitist, arrogant, intolerant, self-absorbed.
Midliferider wrote:Wish I could wipe this shit off my shoes but it's everywhere I walk. Dang.
Pattio wrote:Never forget, as you enjoy the high road of tolerance, that it is those of us doing the hard work of intolerance who make it possible for you to shine.
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motorpsycho67
- Double-dip Diogenes
- Location: City of Angels
I hope you don't need a reference from your boss.
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rc26
- The Devil's Banana
- Location: Va.
motorpsycho67 wrote:I hope you don't need a reference from your boss
Those of us who are being laid off were asked not to say anything until our president made an announcement, well...that was 2 weeks ago. Our COO finally held a quick all hands meeting this am.
He went onto let everyone know what's going on, mentioned that the 4 of us who are being let go, he's sorry it happened, blah, blah, blah. All because of a consolidation thing...and that we "didn't hit our numbers" for the first quarter. Now we are back on our numbers and he doesn't see why we have to go.
The company that bought us is planning to hire more developers and other staff positions.
They say that we are not hitting numbers, then we are profitable again....will be hiring developers, increasing our staff from 55 to 75 by the end of the year.
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Bigshankhank
- Fully Autonomous Cock-Puncher
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Fuck em in their goat ass I say. I was laid off on a wednesday, told my last day was the following Monday, then my boss handed me my severance check along with a letter stating the conditions of my unemployment (i.e. what compensation I had for PTO and such). Once my boss left the jobsite I packed my office, shook hands with my coworkers and never saw any of them again. If you've got your money and walking papers, tell them you are going to the beach, and they are welcome to come with you so they can pack sand in their ass. Offer to provide the hammer.
It's time for Humankind to ditch the imaginary friends of our species' childhood and grow the fuck up.
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"Lasse mich deine Seele dem Herrscher der Finsternis opfern"
Let me sacrifice your soul to the ruler of darkness
Always carry a bottle of whiskey when you travel in case of a snakebite. Futhermore, always carry a small snake.
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rc26
- The Devil's Banana
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Not a bad idea...Bigshankhank wrote:Fuck em in their goat ass I say. I was laid off on a wednesday, told my last day was the following Monday, then my boss handed me my severance check along with a letter stating the conditions of my unemployment (i.e. what compensation I had for PTO and such). Once my boss left the jobsite I packed my office, shook hands with my coworkers and never saw any of them again. If you've got your money and walking papers, tell them you are going to the beach, and they are welcome to come with you so they can pack sand in their ass. Offer to provide the hammer.
It just yanks my chain to hear about the 20 developers they'll be hiring in the next 6 months. I really can see the consolidation thing...acctg...HR...IT.
Part of what today is all about...gotta get over it I guess.
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tucko
- Maltov Rattlecan
- Location: whittier, ca
Well, I got laid off at 8:00 this morning. I've been at this sheet metal shop for a little over 4 years, and have been wanting to leave for the last year at least. But.....It was 3 miles from my house. In L.A, that's a BIG plus, so I sucked it up and continued to work there. I've had a few other offers over the last few months, but I stuck it out.rolly wrote:Fuck em!
This afternoon, one of my other offers called, and he wants me to start work on Monday. This guy is an old friend of mine who decided to open up his own Sheet metal shop, and I'll basically be his #1 Journeyman. Although it's quite a ways from home, I'll hopefully be looking at a company truck, etc and a chance to be a part of a new up-and-coming company.
Why do so many companies downsize by getting rid of key people and keeping all the losers, flakes, and ex cons? It seems like a business plan in reverse.....O well. Fuck em.
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monstergirl
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Wow. Well, it certainly says something that you have another offer immediately. Good on ya.
I'm going through similar shit, except that my managers are bending over backwards to keep me and my coworker around. I'm also fighting it via our union. My position is not eliminated, but I'm getting bumped by someone more senior, but less experienced and talented. Some guy bumps me and I can bump my coworker. Sucky since we are kinda friends and have worked in the same group for the last two years. Our group spent last Friday on his boat. So I'm super uncomfortable bumping him, but he knows I have to cause I've got a mortgage to pay, as does he. Managers are finding grant money to keep my coworker around, but it's still all sucky.
I hope you enjoy your new job, even with the crappy commute.
Good luck!
I'm going through similar shit, except that my managers are bending over backwards to keep me and my coworker around. I'm also fighting it via our union. My position is not eliminated, but I'm getting bumped by someone more senior, but less experienced and talented. Some guy bumps me and I can bump my coworker. Sucky since we are kinda friends and have worked in the same group for the last two years. Our group spent last Friday on his boat. So I'm super uncomfortable bumping him, but he knows I have to cause I've got a mortgage to pay, as does he. Managers are finding grant money to keep my coworker around, but it's still all sucky.
I hope you enjoy your new job, even with the crappy commute.
Good luck!
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Sisyphus
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I'm working for a subcontractor at the moment on a big job; the Boss Man (for whom we're subbing) was showing some reps around the "project" and pointed out to them that my boss did all of the stuff that I fucking did. And he knows I made all of that stuff with my own two hands. Just because I'm working for someone doesn't mean I'm just some dude schlepping away for a paycheck. I picked up all my tools and left.
I hate that shit. It's one thing not to be acknowleged for your work but to have the credit given to someone else is over the top.
I hate that shit. It's one thing not to be acknowleged for your work but to have the credit given to someone else is over the top.
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rc26
- The Devil's Banana
- Location: Va.
Others in the same boat as me. Given the times, it seems to be the norm.
Good deal on getting the new job right away. I'd like to get a couple of weeks of screwing off in, then back into a job making $.
I had a hell of a time getting myself motivated to come in this morning. I'm finding that it's getting harder as my last day approaches. My lack of attention to detail for the job has gone out the window too. Maintain...maintain...it'll be over soon.
Good deal on getting the new job right away. I'd like to get a couple of weeks of screwing off in, then back into a job making $.
I had a hell of a time getting myself motivated to come in this morning. I'm finding that it's getting harder as my last day approaches. My lack of attention to detail for the job has gone out the window too. Maintain...maintain...it'll be over soon.
"I reject your reality and substitute my own" - Stole it.