That would never fly in this place. They want their pound of flesh and would never dream of letting anyone go before they’ve finished working their notice period.
Flying Spaghetti Monsterism is inherently peaceful. His Noodly Magnificence would never condone serious violence. Wedgies, on the other hand, are another story.
Eish. Bastards! I’ll bet the directors get bonuses this year anyway.
My boss is a real bitch but she wouldn’t dare retrench me.
It helps that I work for myself.
Ag, no… this is awful news! Giving me a serious case of Déjà vu too! My retrenchment-and-retraction happened on a Wednesday. (Yeah, it was so traumatic, I’ll never forget it.) In those few horrible hours before the retraction I reached the conclusion that it sucks – no matter what day of the week it happens on! (And last week I even had a nightmare that it happened AGAIN! Which is why I’ve been working almost non-stop ever since.) I’ll be holding thumbs for you!!
sorry I’ve been lurking but I’ve got nothing for you..no words of wisdom, smart-ass remarks or general disparagement..too much stress in my own life right now looking for a new job for hubby since he decided to quit his old one..at least we can give a 4-6 month notice.
I will cross the fingers and hope for the best for you..what ever that may end up being.
the other side of the mountain 
One place I worked specialized in telling someone they were being let go and then escorting them and their belongings right out the door immediately.
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That would never fly in this place. They want their pound of flesh and would never dream of letting anyone go before they’ve finished working their notice period.
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when i hear people talking about dead wood it makes my bark crawl.
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Yeah. Makes me feel rotten.
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Wait one darn minute. They can’t sever you! The Flying Spaghetti monster will tear them to pieces.
Come to Philadelphia. The US wants you. We’re not insane and twisted enough. We want a little Kick. (Kyk?)
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Flying Spaghetti Monsterism is inherently peaceful. His Noodly Magnificence would never condone serious violence. Wedgies, on the other hand, are another story.
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Ahh, work . .
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Or work not. There is no cry.
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Ah, the elusive severance package. No matter how many times I’ve asked, it’s always, “Not for you.” I can’t win the lottery either.
To quote that cheeseball band Semi-Sonic, “Every new beginning comes from some other beginning’s end.” Always look on the bright side dude.
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While I still can, I think I’ll delegate that to people who are better suited to the task.
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I’ve never understood why both shoes can’t drop at the same time.
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Our esteemed leaders aren’t sufficiently ambidextrous to manage it.
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You said wood. Nhur hur hur.
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…and “package” nhur hur hur.
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You can borrow my rope when your jean pant starts to fall off. (it doesn’t have a noose on the end, don’t worry)
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Ag fanks. It doesn’t matter if it doesn’t have a noose – I’m good with knots.
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oh dear. here’s holding thumbs for you…
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Ta. It’s good thing I had the foresight to buy your birthday present early.
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Eish. Bastards! I’ll bet the directors get bonuses this year anyway.
My boss is a real bitch but she wouldn’t dare retrench me.
It helps that I work for myself.
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Well obviously that’s why they need to shitcan some of us – so they can afford the bonuses.
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Hope your job is safe (if you want to keep it that is). Our head office just made 10 people redundant too 😦
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Such a lovely word, isn’t it? Nothing quite like being compared to excess baggage to make one feel worthwhile.
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Shoes dropping, swords hovering, skies falling – it’s all about gravity and the loss of…
Oh, yeah, and compassion is suspended, too.
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Yeah. Everything’s up in the air.
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I was laid off twice in the last two years and both times it was on a Friday. Talk about the Bataan death march! Everybody stares.
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We’re all practising our Parthian shot.
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Let’s imagine for the sake of argument that you don’t get the axe. Wouldn’t you envy those who do, even just a little bit?
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I might envy their good looks and fashion sense.
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that blows.
people know that reductions are coming, does management expect a productive week?
Wanks. (oh, wait, that’s British…)
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Not sure. The boss definitely wasn’t expecting the doggy-do on his car door handle.
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♬ Everybody’s working for the weekend … or ’til they get laid off as the case may be … ♬
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It’ll be a weak end indeed.
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I’m wondering the same thing as Anne, above. I hope it works out well for you whatever way this goes.
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Of course it will. I always have starving in the gutter to fall back on
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Ag, no… this is awful news! Giving me a serious case of Déjà vu too! My retrenchment-and-retraction happened on a Wednesday. (Yeah, it was so traumatic, I’ll never forget it.) In those few horrible hours before the retraction I reached the conclusion that it sucks – no matter what day of the week it happens on! (And last week I even had a nightmare that it happened AGAIN! Which is why I’ve been working almost non-stop ever since.) I’ll be holding thumbs for you!!
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Keep it up employee #377215. Slavish devotion is the very least we expect. We may even pay you on time this month if you put in a few extra hours.
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sorry I’ve been lurking but I’ve got nothing for you..no words of wisdom, smart-ass remarks or general disparagement..too much stress in my own life right now looking for a new job for hubby since he decided to quit his old one..at least we can give a 4-6 month notice.
I will cross the fingers and hope for the best for you..what ever that may end up being.
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I’ll be fine. I’ve started stockpiling ramen noodles.
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Ramen Noodles..the food that never expires. The Boy loves beef ramens and would eat them all day if I let him.
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