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Anti Em Self-Made User	posted August 30, 2001 10:41 AM . . . a really good editor/writer? Alas, yesterday I fell victim to the ugliest of insults, company "right-sizing." Not "downsizing," because of course that's a completely different thing. No, laying off 60 people (out of 180) isn't reducing the actual size of the company employee roster, just making it "right" for everyone. Yeah. Pity the folks who are left to carry the load (they were told they would be expected to work at least 60 hours a week with no salary increases in the foreseeable future). Fortunately, the owner/CEO recently installed an extra jet in the fountain out front, had two enormous (roughly 12 x 4') fish tanks installed in the lobby, and is tearing up the parking lot to install a water line that goes directly to three new trees that he had planted in one of the parking lot islands last week, so I'm sure they can help the remaining employees pick up the slack. (Those hundreds of exotic fish will be especially helpful, I'm guessing.) :/ So anyway, I can edit the shit out of anything, and I'm a damned good writer, to boot. Spread the word, won't you? ----------- And darn it, folks just like me. IP: Logged
annenayne Self-Made User	posted August 30, 2001 12:38 PM Oh no! I'm so sorry. The CEO sounds like a big ol' moron. hugs Auntie Em IP: Logged
Lord Cavity Self-Made User	posted August 31, 2001 12:42 AM I suspect the trees will be too busy helping the CEO do his job. Judging by his actions, he's probably a lot less competent than they. I don't know of any openings for an editor, and even if I did, I suspect that Hull, England is a bit too far east for you. Hope you find something good quickly. IP: Logged
Hallam Cereal Subunit	posted August 31, 2001 01:27 AM Might possibly be able to help, or at least give you a lead. How knowledgeable are you about the California education system? IP: Logged
Stehvelo Self-Made User	posted August 31, 2001 02:20 AM I'm sorry, Anti em, you have my condolences. I really hope you get something a lot more to your liking very soon. ------------------ Looking out my window... IP: Logged
Treasure Self-Made User	posted August 31, 2001 03:23 AM ((((((((Anti Em)))))))) Ex bosses are b'stards. But just think about how much fun you can have gloating when you see them go up certain creek without certain implement because you were right & they were wrong! IP: Logged
Anti Em Self-Made User	posted August 31, 2001 06:47 AM Thanks everyone for your condolences... it's pretty sucky all around, but you know, other than the "no money coming in" thing, I LOVE not having to go to work! (I was built for leisure, there's no doubt.) quote: How knowledgeable are you about the California education system? --Hallam Well, I went through it (third grade through college) - does that help? Other than that, I know just what I hear on the news (that our school system is in pretty sad shape). But I'm a quick study! IP: Logged
Maimy Self-Made User	posted August 31, 2001 06:50 AM Feeds the snakeys Leans on Emmi's shoulder, starts to feed her too (creme brulee' or Peppermint Patties, whichever you prefer, my baby) Commisserates, but quietly Man. Call me for vodka or venting, any time (). :-( (No, seriously. I've got an 800 number at work, and my boss is gone all the time. Just hit my email linky, and we can bitch the mountains down if'n ya wanna, woman.) IP: Logged
Angel Fish Self-Made User	posted August 31, 2001 07:05 AM I can pay in kinder eggs if you fancy proof-reading a 15000 word MSc dissertation....hey everyone, did I mention yet that I'm writing a thesis and it's really hard! I think I might not have pointed this out 97 times in every thread yet.... IP: Logged
nebulous menace Self-Made User	posted August 31, 2001 07:43 AM skritches the snakes- carefully, carefully Sorry to hear it. May the karmic vengeance be spectacular and repeated on the news, so that you can tape it. IP: Logged
Anti Em Self-Made User	posted September 01, 2001 06:26 AM Aww, you guys are the BEST (the snakes agree!). People say (I don't know which people, but they do, you know) "It's only the Internet," as though the people behind the posts don't exist and the friendships that develop are somehow cheapened or less real because they're online. I disagree LOUDLY. Just because we've never shared a laugh over a 'rita or taken a road trip together, doesn't change the fact that we give something of ourselves to each other through this mass of plastic and wires. In good times or in bad, this is a community of folks who DO care for one another and the benefits of such friendships are very real and much appreciated. getting misty Well. That was a bit too serious, wasn't it? Ok, how about the kicker to the story? I found an investor-related news release about my (former) company's "restructuring" online, wherein it reports that the company president said: quote: "It is now time for us to shift our focus to sales and marketing as well as content acquisition. We are reallocating our resources to reflect where we are now as a company . . . Three guesses who got laid off? Right. All but one person in sales, all but four people in marketing and the entire content department. Excellent business plan, wot? I'll be waiting with the VCR revved up, for news that the company has folded. Won't be long now! [VEG] ------------ Do not, I repeat, DO NOT purchase products made by Vialta, Inc., or that contain chips made by ESS Technologies (parent company). Thank you. IP: Logged
Anti Em Self-Made User	posted September 20, 2001 08:46 AM [Brief update] I had an excellent interview for a tech writer job with the Ross Dress For Less folks last week, and an even better second interview this week. I'm very encouraged at their response to me and my work, however, they told me that they had seven others in the running for this job, so the competition is fierce. Still, I got a wink and a nod from the HR guy who told me "Don't worry, you're in there." They're interviewing the last of the candidates today, and will make a decision today or tomorrow. If you're of a mind, please send your "Hire Anti Em!" vibes their/my way. Manny thanks! [/update] IP: Logged
Maverick Self-Made User	posted September 20, 2001 09:26 AM Sends vibes. Lots of them. All good. IP: Logged
nebulous menace Self-Made User	posted September 20, 2001 10:10 AM The wave generator is operating. Please stand by. IP: Logged
Mara's Revenge Self-Made User	posted September 20, 2001 06:43 PM HIRE ANTI EM HIRE ANTI EM HIRE ANTI EM HIRE ANTI EM HIRE ANTI EM HIRE ANTI EM HIRE ANTI EM Well? Thought waves are invisible... ------------------ Revenge is a dish best served at room temperature with a side of onion rings. IP: Logged
PurpleCrackwhore Self-Made User	posted September 21, 2001 10:07 AM HIRE ANTI EM!!! HIRE ANTI EM!!! HIRE ANTI EM!!! IP: Logged
That Darn Hippopotamus Self-Made User	posted September 21, 2001 11:05 AM Good Luck, Anti Em Good Luck, Anti Em Good Luck, Anti Em Good Luck, Anti Em May the tendrils of luck brush eerily against you. May the shiny beacon of good fortune cause you to lower the blinds of celebration to shield the eyes of your, um, face. Edited for another metaphor [This message has been edited by That Darn Hippopotamus (edited September 21, 2001).] IP: Logged
annenayne Self-Made User	posted September 21, 2001 11:19 AM HIRE ANTI EM! I'm not known for subtlety. IP: Logged
Anti Em Self-Made User	posted September 21, 2001 05:41 PM [rant] ARG! They're not making a decision till Monday!! *#@%!$^ !%@+(&#!!!** [/rant] No doubt your vibes have been, and will continue to work on them over the weekend, so by Monday morning we should have them completely brainwashed! snicker Thanks again, everyone! IP: Logged
Ashkara Self-Made User	posted September 21, 2001 06:02 PM sends lotsa vibes in that direction I'd light a candle for ya but.... I can't light candles. However, to give yourself good luck I suggest wearing a lot of green and thinking about prosperity in general over the weekend. ------------------ Of course, it all comes crashing down in sulfur and brimstone if you fuck just one sheep. - Spanielmander Elsewhere\|Musings IP: Logged
nebulous menace Self-Made User	posted September 21, 2001 07:24 PM EMmmmmmmmmmmmmmm EMmmmmmmmmmmmmmm and other such meditation. (ashk: why can't you light candles? Did I miss something crucial about you ? Lack of thumbs or something?) IP: Logged
Mara's Revenge Self-Made User	posted September 22, 2001 11:50 AM Prolly lives in an apartment. I can't either. IP: Logged
Y2Karen Cereal Subunit	posted September 22, 2001 06:18 PM Oh no! I'm sorry to hear about this. Stupid bastards. {{{{{{{ hire anti em {{{{{{{ hire anti em {{{{{{{ hire anti em {{{{{{{ hire anti em {{{{{{{ hire anti em {{{{{{{ hire anti em (Heh. That looks like Aquaman's telekinetic power to the fishies.) IP: Logged
annenayne Self-Made User	posted September 23, 2001 12:45 AM Desperately seeking Wonder Twin to activate powers. IP: Logged
Angel Fish Self-Made User	posted September 24, 2001 03:05 AM swims past hears Y2K's aquaman-like calls blows a 'hire Anti Em' bubble swims away IP: Logged
Anti Em Self-Made User	posted September 28, 2001 02:22 PM Well crap crap crappity-crap CRAP. They didn't hire me. Honestly, tho, that's not quite as bad as being bullshitted . . . I called the HR guy Tuesday afternoon to ask if they'd made a decision. He said not yet, they were still finishing up reference calls and background checks. Today, I get a "so sorry" letter from him, DATED TUESDAY. Butthead. IP: Logged
Y2Karen Cereal Subunit	posted September 28, 2001 04:38 PM Crap, Anti Em/Tyler. I'm sorry. Well, you don't want to be with them anyway. I think it's a wonderful thing that you can fall back on being a secretary. I didn't have that ability (or willpower, actually). I say go into secretarying and temping ... and use all down time to apply for writing and editing jobs. I'm sure you'll find something soon. And if you don't you can surely complain with me ... and Hallam. Boo, hiss. ------------------ America, America, God shed different words for different things on thee. ::: Michelle Marie IP: Logged
annenayne Self-Made User	posted September 29, 2001 12:10 PM ... aand me. I'm also job hunting. Blah. Sorry to hear it, Anti Em. I once got fired from my part time job via Fed Ex. Get this. I worked on Tuesday until 5:00. On Wednesday I got a Fed Ex package from work including my pay check and a letter from my supervisor saying that because work had slowed down, they didn't need my services anymore. She wrote "I'm sorry I couldn't tell you while you were here, but the decision was made after you left." The woman who cut paychecks left every day at 3:00. The final Fed Ex pickup was at 4:00. I left at 5:00. Do the math and you will see that she was just too chicken to tell me to my face. I didn't even go back to get my stuff, I was so insulted. How stupid did she think I was? grumblegrumblegrumble IP: Logged
Sarcasma Self-Made User	posted September 29, 2001 09:34 PM anne: that... is LAME. objects to the lameness IP: Logged
Y2Karen Cereal Subunit	posted September 30, 2001 02:14 AM hugs anne with one arm and smacks her supervisor with the other WHAT IS WRONG WITH PEOPLE?! IP: Logged
Kaligus Scrappy Doo	posted September 30, 2001 04:02 AM My condolences, and a wish for better soon! My former employer just recently did the same thing to me (and friends), and while they haven't gone under yet the writing is carved pretty deep in the concrete... toss all your best sailors off the ship and then wonder why you go round in circles as you get flushed down the proverbial drain! CEO tpes are just tryin to keep their boats and 'hanky panky apartments' while the good among us get the shovel ------------------ What kind of cerial was that again? [This message has been edited by Kaligus (edited September 30, 2001).] IP: Logged
Treasure Self-Made User	posted September 30, 2001 05:33 AM Perhaps all of us who've lost their jobs for whatever reason recently should get together & set up a business doing, well, whatever it is we all do best. Bagsy me thinking pretty thoughts & drinking vodka. IP: Logged
Kaligus Scrappy Doo	posted September 30, 2001 09:43 PM I can do computer stuff and drink Scotch (hold the water please) or any decent coffee! The only thing we dont need is BOSSES! we do need a product or service that BOSSES need though 'cause they have all the money to make a smooth start! ------------------ What kind of cerial was that again? IP: Logged
RedTwo Self-Made User	posted October 01, 2001 11:38 AM This scrappy, I like. Scotch neat and black coffee, indeed. (Psst... "Kaligus" because "Anli" just doesn't flow, right?) ------------------ Lore> I want to go to the Jehovah's Witness paradise, 'cause you get to pet baby pandas. babybabble IP: Logged

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