Gawain 0 #1 February 13, 2004 I got fired. Not laid off. Fired, no cause. Official term: "Discharged" Total ambush. California is "at will" so they were politely not very forthcoming. What I do know is that it was not a performance based decision. There were some "unique" elements which I knew about, but perhaps was deemed incompatible (not even politics ). I really liked it there. Too bad I won't find "closure" with it. Pretty weird. I've never been fired before. Anyway, there it is. I got home, fired up the computer and began to do some searching, then it hit me: What do I want to do? I mean, I like sales, but I'm in a pretty unique position here to consider anything. The only debt I have is my car note. My current lease is up at the end of March. Hmmm...So I try and I scream and I beg and I sigh Just to prove I'm alive, and it's alright 'Cause tonight there's a way I'll make light of my treacherous life Make light! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dzdiva 7 #2 February 13, 2004 That sucks! I'm sorry. Sounds like you're thinking of making a big change! Good luck in your new adventure, whatever it may be."It's not just a daydream if you choose to make it your life..." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
countryscrub 0 #3 February 13, 2004 QuoteI got fired. Not laid off. Fired, no cause. Official term: "Discharged" Total ambush. i feel you on that one me too ...i broke my back and my company let me go after 8 years with the co. California is "at will" so they were politely not very forthcoming. What I do know is that it was not a performance based decision. There were some "unique" elements which I knew about, but perhaps was deemed incompatible (not even politics ). I really liked it there. Too bad I won't find "closure" with it. Pretty weird. I've never been fired before. Anyway, there it is. I got home, fired up the computer and began to do some searching, then it hit me: What do I want to do? I mean, I like sales, but I'm in a pretty unique position here to consider anything. The only debt I have is my car note. My current lease is up at the end of March. Hmmm..._________________________________________ i used to do alot of things ....skydiving wont be one of them :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
countryscrub 0 #4 February 13, 2004 that was messy sorry_________________________________________ i used to do alot of things ....skydiving wont be one of them :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DeNReN 0 #5 February 13, 2004 Man......that sucks...you have had shit luck last couple of days......I'm not one to offer "vibes".....guess I'm still not...but {{{{{{{{{{{{{{best of luck}}}}}}}}}}}}}}} Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jmpnkramer 0 #6 February 13, 2004 QuoteWhat do I want to do? F-CALI pack up and move to FLORIDA. Maybe you could sell houses with SkyMama or go be a beach bum with SkyBytch. Who knows. Just a thought. Maybe it is time for a unique change. That blows though. Hopefully you get what you want on your next endeavor. Laters, .The REAL KRAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAMER! "HESITATION CAUSES DEATH!!!" "Be Slow to Fall into Friendship; but when Thou Art in, Continue Firm & Constant." - SOCRATES Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CrazyIvan 0 #7 February 13, 2004 Damn!!!, that really sucks, and I know how you feel, just hang in there, something will come up. I'm sending you VIBES my friend.__________________________________________ Blue Skies and May the Force be with you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gawain 0 #8 February 13, 2004 Thanks dude... QuoteF-CALI pack up and move to FLORIDA I already lived there in Florida...hated it. I'm not too hip on moving back east, but believe me, it's an option if I need it to be. I've not ruled anything out...that's part of the problem (albeit a high-class one). I'm almost too old to join the Army. Maybe school? That's part of the subject: phooey...I'm all for change... It's all a reminder that I am not in charge I guess (though I will be having a talk with Him tonight for sure ).So I try and I scream and I beg and I sigh Just to prove I'm alive, and it's alright 'Cause tonight there's a way I'll make light of my treacherous life Make light! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DJatLarge 0 #9 February 13, 2004 I'm on the edge of quitting or getting fired pretty much every day at work. Kinda mutual feeling, they are sick of me and I am sick of them. I've been looking for a new job in the television industry for so long now, I am tired of looking. If I end up suddenly unemployed (fired or quitting,) I'm gonna take a break, live on the credit for a while, Jump my ass off, then maybe join the real world when the credit runs out........LOL Good luck Dude!!! At least you dont work weekends!! Go get a few jumps in and clear your head! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dove 0 #10 February 13, 2004 Hey Max. So sorry to hear about your job. Then again..... CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!! Fall in dove. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 37 #11 February 13, 2004 What a shocker that must have been for you, Max. I'm sure you won't have any problem finding a new job though. Deciding what you want to do will be the hardest part! 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
bobsled92 0 #12 February 13, 2004 Look into any legal recourse. Any extra money helps! Hell, it's getting wierder and wierder here at the Co. I'm looking to make a safe change. Best of luck to you, sorry to hear you found emplyoment at another place that is also untrustworthy._______________________________ If I could be a Super Hero, I chose to be: "GRANT-A-CLAUS". and work 365 days a Year. http://www.hangout.no/speednews/ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VanillaSkyGirl 6 #13 February 13, 2004 QuoteThanks dude... QuoteF-CALI pack up and move to FLORIDA I already lived there in Florida...hated it.. Sorry Floridians, but I have heard that A LOT from people who have lived in both California and Florida. I'm so very sorry, Max. It could be a whole new world opening up for you...in a good way! Do you want to talk? You know my number... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
osuskydiver 0 #14 February 13, 2004 Join the Aaaaaaaarmy By the time you read this you have already read it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Muenkel 0 #15 February 13, 2004 Sorry to hear that Max. I hope you find something that you really like very soon. If not, you know Mount Snow is always hiring. Good luck buddy, Chris _________________________________________ Chris Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gawain 0 #16 February 13, 2004 QuoteIf not, you know Mount Snow is always hiring. You know, I don't think I'd make through Brattleboro...they'd sense my conservative slant and burn me at the stake... How's the head?So I try and I scream and I beg and I sigh Just to prove I'm alive, and it's alright 'Cause tonight there's a way I'll make light of my treacherous life Make light! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Muenkel 0 #17 February 13, 2004 QuoteYou know, I don't think I'd make through Brattleboro...they'd sense my conservative slant and burn me at the stake... How's the head? They haven't burned me in Brattleboro...yet. The head is still attached to my neck...which is a good thing. Chris _________________________________________ Chris Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shark 0 #18 February 13, 2004 Bummer. Take tomorrow off and Skydive! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gawain 0 #19 February 13, 2004 QuoteBummer. Take tomorrow off and Skydive! That's what I'm thinking. I have a new jumpsuit waiting for me at Ground Zero... So I try and I scream and I beg and I sigh Just to prove I'm alive, and it's alright 'Cause tonight there's a way I'll make light of my treacherous life Make light! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kramer 0 #20 February 13, 2004 Gawain, wow that sucks, I'm sorry, yada-yada... But think about it. You're free. You just got handed a free pass to do whatever you want. Start over, have fun, live life. Woohoo, tell us about it. Good luck bro. The FAKE KRAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAMER!!!!!!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KawiZX900 0 #21 February 13, 2004 get a bunch of bannana cream pies and walk them into that office and nail the fukers that fired you. Hell whats the worst that they could do? Have you arrested? My ass, the cops would laugh and you'd be way gone before they show up.. BANNANA CREAM PIES Mang! YOU KNOW THIS! Accelerate hard to get them looking, then slam on the fronts and rollright beside the car, hanging the back wheel at eye level for a few seconds. Guaranteed reaction- Dave Sonsky Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
harryskydives 0 #22 February 13, 2004 Hey Max Sorry to hear. But often a good deal in the long run. Now you can come to Oregon and make a few jumps this summer. Don't run out of altitude and experience at the same time... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
juanesky 0 #23 February 13, 2004 Sorry to hear that man, now it should be good time for you trying to get "elected". Think about the possibilities....spending all that soft money in gear and jumps Abstain from killin' kittens"According to some of the conservatives here, it sounds like it's fine to beat your wide - as long as she had it coming." -Billvon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ladyskydiver 0 #24 February 13, 2004 Sorry to hear, Max! However, that just means something better is around the corner. Enjoy the adventure. Life is short! Break the rules! Forgive quickly! Kiss slowly! Love truly, Laugh uncontrollably. And never regret anything that made you smile. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
juanesky 0 #25 February 13, 2004 Hey Cora! how u doing? how is kramer and Fl treating you?"According to some of the conservatives here, it sounds like it's fine to beat your wide - as long as she had it coming." -Billvon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
