TheAnvil 0 #26 May 19, 2005 Not quite destitute (yet) - just dumb. Does that give me a DMF#? Ha! I'm somebody's FAVORITE anvil! And some folks said I'd never amount to anything but a tequila guzzling lawn gnome.... Vinny the Anvil Post Traumatic Didn't Make The Lakers Syndrome is REAL JACKASS POWER!!!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lindsey 0 #27 May 19, 2005 The last time I thought I was having a "come to Jesus" meeting, I got a raise!!! Good luck! linz Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
goose491 0 #28 May 19, 2005 Good luck Kel. I've been thinking of you. In sync, I will be having mine very shortly too. My Karma ran over my Dogma!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 37 #29 May 19, 2005 After reading this thread, I'm starting to think working for my dad isn't so bad. If he threatens to fire me, all I have to say is,"if you fire me, the kids and I will have to come live with you and Mom" and he'll probably reconsider. She is Da Man, and you better not mess with Da Man, because she will lay some keepdown on you faster than, well, really fast. ~Billvon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kelel01 1 #30 May 19, 2005 Ok, so . . . My boss told me that they'll work with me and move me downstairs to be in closer proximity to other people who do my job (for other producers). They told me to let them know if a) I want to do that, or b) I want to leave the company. Soooooo . . . it's my choice. I want to leave, but I can't put myself in that financial position. So I guess downstairs I go. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bolas 5 #31 May 19, 2005 Did that come with a pay cut? Stupidity if left untreated is self-correcting If ya can't be good, look good, if that fails, make 'em laugh. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Keith 0 #32 May 19, 2005 Ya know, that could work for a raise too. "Uh, Dad, I just can't seem to make the mortgage payments anymore. Can I have a raise or should the kids and I just move in with you and Mom?" Keith Don't Fuck with me Keith - J. Mandeville Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ashtanga 0 #33 May 19, 2005 Are they putting you down in the basement by yourself and your swingline stapeler? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kelel01 1 #34 May 19, 2005 No, no pay cut. They're being very generous. But all the generosity in the world doesn't help the fact that I hate my job. They basically said, "Quit now, or quit never. We're coming up on a busy time of year". Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yardhippie 0 #35 May 19, 2005 you can quit anytime you want... thats what makes this country so great. so start you a job hunt. Quietly. Or just up and leave. I found some of my best jobs by accident (after months of looking ) good luck girlie! and dont let them bioches push you around!Goddam dirty hippies piss me off! ~GFD "What do I get for closing your rig?" ~ me "Anything you want." ~ female skydiver Mohoso Rodriguez #865 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bolas 5 #36 May 19, 2005 Peace-lovin' hippie's have a busy time? Unless you sign a contract you can walk anytime. If you hate your job, take this new one and look for a new one. Don't quit until you have a new job.Stupidity if left untreated is self-correcting If ya can't be good, look good, if that fails, make 'em laugh. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Keith 0 #37 May 19, 2005 They seem to want you to vacate your position, but don't want, or possibly don't have cause, to fire you. Tell them you'll be happy to quit, but you'll need a severance package so you can search for another job. It would be a win win.Keith Don't Fuck with me Keith - J. Mandeville Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kelel01 1 #38 May 19, 2005 That's actually probably a good assessment. Maybe I'll try that tomorrow. I told them I had to think about it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Keith 0 #39 May 19, 2005 If you request a severance package, be prepared to be very specific in what you want/need. Good Luck Keith Don't Fuck with me Keith - J. Mandeville Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spizzzarko 0 #40 May 19, 2005 Maybe you should enlist. Then you could quit your job! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhreeZone 20 #41 May 19, 2005 I was Jobless from Valentines day - April (Dublin was jobless vacation #1 ). I LOVE the hell out of my new job. get the resume out there now, it takes about 3-4 weeks for employeers to get to new resumes and to think of interviewing them. If you get it out now while you are still employeed its just that much faster till you can get interviewed for something you'd like a lot better. And be very specific on a severence package if you go that route. Plan ahead and ask for things that you need like X numbers of weeks pay (usually 1 week per year of employment is average), medical coverage for X weeks, and anything else that you currently have that you need covered till you feel is a fair time limit.Yesterday is history And tomorrow is a mystery Parachutemanuals.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ACMESkydiver 0 #42 May 19, 2005 QuoteI'll be "Destitute Mother Fucker #1", and you can be "Destitute Mother Fucker #2". Anybody else need a DMF #? VA has forgotten to pay me. I got laid off in August (laid OFF, not laid...) and hmmm....OH YEAH! The bills have started turning 'pink' in the mail! (And anyone that doesn't understand what 'pink' bills are, get outta my face!)~Jaye Do not believe that possibly you can escape the reward of your action. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumpergirl 0 #43 May 20, 2005 Oh Kelly... I made you an offer. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kelel01 1 #44 May 20, 2005 I'm considering it. Unless you're talking about our little venture on the side. I'm sold on that one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumpergirl 0 #45 May 20, 2005 You're going to make people talk about us ya know. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kelel01 1 #46 May 20, 2005 Just because we've decided to open a brothel is no reaon for people to talk. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumpergirl 0 #47 May 20, 2005 Dammit!! Now you've ruined the surprise!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
happythoughts 0 #48 May 20, 2005 Quote I took a new position a few months ago that I thought played to my talents Drinking, swearing, and fighting... So you're a professional English soccer player? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Keith 0 #49 May 20, 2005 If you're going to ask for severance, I'd consider how long it will take to find another comparable job. Then tell them you want a severance period longer than you think you'll need. For example, if you think it'll take you 2 months to find a job, tell them you want 3 months severance. Get them to continue your medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401K, flixible spending etc. during the severance period. Basically, you want to make sure your butt is covered while you search for another job. These are the basics, and not out of line for many companies. If they really are fair people, they'll do it. edited to add: Oh, and get Everything in writing. Every little detail.Keith Don't Fuck with me Keith - J. Mandeville Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kelel01 1 #50 May 20, 2005 Thanks for the info, Keith! And Bill, kiss my ass. I'm gonna go have a fuckin' beer and kick some scrawny bitch's ass. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
