Post #30,731
3/4/02 6:01:33 PM
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Arg. Back on the market.
Got fired.
It was a good thing - the exessive hours and stress were damaging my family, and I was too tired to realize it. And now I get to go with my daughter on her 6th grade camp trip. On the other hand, the money is all gone, so things are a bit scary.
Maybe I'll post details when I'm a bit less bitter and depressed. I was trying so damned hard to make it work.
Boss has offered to call me in as a consultant from time to time, at a higher rate than before, with a $100 trip charge. I've accepted, subject to availability.
Unemployement office has been called, job hunt resumed. The fabric store where my wife works has offered to hire me, but only as regular cheap help. I'll take it if I have to.
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United we stand
Divided we dominate the planet without really trying
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Post #30,733
3/4/02 6:06:29 PM
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Oh, that suxx, man!
Tell us all, when you feel up to it -- our collective shoulders oughta be broad enough to cry out on...
Christian R. Conrad
Of course, who am I to point fingers? I'm in the "Information Technology" business, prima facia evidence that there's bats in the bell tower. -- [link|http://z.iwethey.org/forums/render/content/show?contentid=27764|Andrew Grygus]
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Post #30,735
3/4/02 6:11:44 PM
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You do what you gotta do...
...sounds like the wife's place is a pretty understanding lot...every little bit helps.
Better days ahead, my friend.
You were born...and so you're free...so Happy Birthday! Laurie Anderson
[link|mailto:bepatient@aol.com|BePatient]
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Post #30,752
3/4/02 7:37:13 PM
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Better hunting this time, Mike!
Alex
"Of course, you realize this means war." -B. Bunny
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Post #30,771
3/4/02 8:57:27 PM
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Maybe a culture clash?
(It's always best to blame it on Froggishness ;-)
Ah well, at least you already found out you can do other kinds of things - and not freak. Valuable, that.
Cheers,
Ashton
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Post #30,965
3/6/02 12:12:39 AM
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Heh
Mom asked "So, did you say 'ribbit' under your breath as you turned to leave?"
"Nah. Waited 'till I was in the truck."
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United we stand
Divided we dominate the planet without really trying
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Post #30,978
3/6/02 5:26:44 AM
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Missed yer chance to leave with,
Apr\ufffds moi.. le deluge
Cackle-ois.. Cackle-ois..
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Post #31,403
3/8/02 5:13:09 PM
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I figured it was assumed
He did offer me $40 an hour and a $100 trip charge to come back and bail.
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United we stand
Divided we dominate the planet without really trying
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Post #30,778
3/4/02 10:44:40 PM
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Is it just me???
Or do I notice the "iwethey" crowd just doesn't get along???
I know I have the affliction...
Well anyway Mike, no time like the present to get caught up on the family matters.
We do have an opening to be posted soon here in Grand Rapids, MI.
Dunno if anyone wants it though.
greg, curley95@attbi.com -- REMEMBER ED CURRY!!!
In 2002, everyone will discover that everyone else is using linux. ** Linux: Good, fast AND cheap. ** Failure is not an option: It comes bundled with Windows. ** "Two rules to success in life: 1. Don't tell people everything you know." - Sassan Tat
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Post #30,798
3/5/02 9:27:59 AM
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know that feeling never sure day to day, bon chance!
There is no difference between a "settler," "soldier," "secular," or "Chassidic Jew." The target is the JEW.
\ufffd Harvey Tannenbaum
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Post #30,799
3/5/02 9:36:13 AM
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Sorry to hear it.
Chin up old man, everything I'm hearing lately is more promising for the job scene.
Luck to ya.
With this much manure around, there must be a pony somewhere.
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Post #30,806
3/5/02 9:57:01 AM
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Enjoy the time with the family
It's why I don't mind the unexpected time off I had all that much.
I can't be a Democrat because I like to spend the money I make.
I can't be a Republican because I like to spend the money I make on drugs and whores.
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Post #30,819
3/5/02 10:26:00 AM
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I am sorry to hear that
A friend of mine got fired because his alcaholsim and depression interfered with his work, but then later they let him work as a contractor. But they worked him really hard and he was under a lot of stress. They knew about his conditions, and like one of my former employers, they didn't care about it and kept piling on the work. In May 1999 he eventually killed himself. He had other issues too, but I think his employment issue was a major factor. So be careful, and take it easy. If you end up like I did, or my friend did, seek help right away before something happens. My friend shut out almost everyone until it was too late for help.
Good luck, I hope that you find something else out there.
"Will code Visual BASIC for cash."
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Post #30,825
3/5/02 10:34:55 AM
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We'll have openings soon if you want to relocate
[link|http://z.iwethey.org/forums/render/content/show?contentid=27754|post]
It's not leading edge, but it's kept me alive for the past 9 months.
BConnors
"Prepare for metamorphosis. Ready, Kafka?"
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Post #30,826
3/5/02 10:36:30 AM
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Sorry to hear....
Sending positive thoughts your way....
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Post #30,846
3/5/02 11:54:31 AM
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Good luck
"... I couldn't see how anyone could be educated by this self-propagating system in which people pass exams, teach others to pass exams, but nobody knows anything."
--Richard Feynman
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Post #30,944
3/5/02 7:16:18 PM
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Bummer, but... you're in Milwaukee, WI area, right?
Unless things have changed during the week I've been in Austin, my employer is looking for application support type people. Definitely first level, and possibly second level support. I just fired off an email asking about openings.
We're a smallish software company. Smallish means there are opportunities (if wanted) to wear many hats. I do programming, 3rd level support (aka, programmer with some free time!), documentation, QA. Plus whatever else my boss dreams up. Never a dull moment.
I'll post more details here when I get them.
Good luck
Brian Bronson
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Post #30,964
3/6/02 12:10:29 AM
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Yes, I am
mike at art milwaukee dot com, in case you are wondering.
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United we stand
Divided we dominate the planet without really trying
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Post #31,684
3/11/02 3:39:53 PM
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Did you get the email I sent this weekend?
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Post #31,769
3/11/02 11:29:07 PM
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Sure did - I'll be responding tomorrow
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United we stand
Divided we dominate the planet without really trying
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Post #31,025
3/6/02 11:58:38 AM
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Good luck, man...
...hope you have better luck than me. :P
"He who fights with monsters might take care lest he thereby become a monster. And if you gaze for long into an abyss, the abyss gazes also into you." - Friedrich Nietzsche
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