My boss just informed me that I am loosing my job

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  • mammasan
    mammasan Posts: 5,656
    John Budge wrote:
    I meant that it wasn't a jab. It was more of a suggestion to "look on the bright side of things". I mean who wouldn't want to pass off their kid(s) every now and then so that they can get their party on?

    While it is nice to have some free time I would prefer to spend the time with my kids. Since I only have them every other weekend and one night during the week I like to spend as much time with them as possible.
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  • John Budge
    John Budge Posts: 259
    blackredyellow wrote:
    You really have a hard-on for him, huh?
    I'm not gay, bro. But, we Jammers will certainly lend you some moral support if you'd like to reveal something to us today.
  • John Budge
    John Budge Posts: 259
    mammasan wrote:
    While it is nice to have some free time I would prefer to spend the time with my kids. Since I only have them every other weekend and one night during the week I like to spend as much time with them as possible.
    Awesome. They're lucky to at least have you since their mother obviously doesn't give a rat's patootie about their welfare. Best of luck with your job search. Get ready for all of the spam that comes along with posting your stuff on monster or careerbuilder.
  • blackredyellow
    blackredyellow Posts: 5,889
    John Budge wrote:
    I'm not gay, bro. But, we Jammers will certainly lend you some moral support if you'd like to reveal something to us today.

    Perhaps you misconstrued what I said... I didn't intend to question your sexuality, or really care if you are gay or not.
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  • decides2dream
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    what a total bummer, i am so sorry. :( as others have said tho, keep your chin up, it may lead to better/brighter things for you. good luck! :)
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  • chiquimonkey
    chiquimonkey Posts: 9,337
    i'm sorry :( good luck on finding something though!
  • intodeep
    intodeep Posts: 7,249
    THat sucks. If you can afford it take a little time with your family around the holidays and then use this as a lightening rod to get a great job in 08 and be even happier then you were before.

    Best of luck.
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  • John Budge
    John Budge Posts: 259
    blackredyellow wrote:
    Perhaps you misconstrued what I said... I didn't intend to question your sexuality, or really care if you are gay or not.
    Oh, good, because that would've been a little creepy. Perhaps you should've replaced "a hard-on for" with "an obsession with". That way, we leave the crude, sophomoric language out of this discussion. Either way, your post was far from necessary.
  • colorsblend
    colorsblend Posts: 173
    mammasan wrote:
    meme NYC is a good place to look for work if you are in the advertising business but this time of the year sucks. Most agencies have their budgets done and staffing done for the start of the 2008 fiscal year. I may be able to find freelancing assignments to get by on till I can find steady employment.

    I work for an ad agency, we have openings in print and strategic... not sure about creative. What do you do?
  • RolandTD20Kdrummer
    RolandTD20Kdrummer Posts: 13,066
    Your boss sucks ass...

    blow up his house...er... I mean...make sure to send him a loverly Christmas card.
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  • Urban Hiker
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    mammasan wrote:
    Thanks everyone for the psoitive vibes. I have spent the better part of my day updating my resume and scouring the agency for samples of my work to add to my portfolio. Should have everything updated and ready to go within another day or two. I will be spending my afternoon hitting up monster.com, hotjobs.com, careerbuilder.com, and other employment sights. I have also placed calls with all my headhunters and staffing agencies. After the initial shock has passed I'm not too worried. I have money put away and I will still be getting a pay check for the next 5 weeks. Hopefully I will be able to drum up some freelance work to keep money coming in while I am looking for a steady gig.

    Way to be on top of it! That's awesome.

    I think it's super shitty your employer chose the holiday season as the time to lay you off. I'll never understand that timing. Fiscal year typically ends with September, so they should know what they are doing with the coming year by October one.

    Maybe someone who was hired by some other company in the fall is totally fucking up and will soon be fired, thereby creating an opening for you. :D There's always hope. ;)

    Good Luck!
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  • Heineken Helen
    Heineken Helen Posts: 18,095
    meme wrote:
    You'll do it. You have made it through so much lately. You are tough and ready for this new challenge, I can tell :)
    absolutely... with everything else you've been through at least you're getting all the shit stuff over with at once. I bet next year will be an EXCELLENT year for ya :)
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  • mammasan
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    colorsblend wrote:
    I work for an ad agency, we have openings in print and strategic... not sure about creative. What do you do?

    I am an Art Director but have worked as a Print Production Artist in the past. Basically I can take any job from concept to mechanical to pre-press. I am shying away from a creative position as they are becoming to hard to find and to complex. Most agencies want someone who has the creative abilities of an art director but can also do web site programming, which I have no experience in. Print Poduction seems to be more stable but less artistic but that is fine with me. What agency do you work for, PM me if you don't want to reveal that info on the board.
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  • meme
    meme Posts: 4,695
    At next MSG show Eddie may be able to say not only that people get married through the fan club, but also that they find jobs. Hope this works out :)
    ... and the will to show I will always be better than before.
  • mammasan
    mammasan Posts: 5,656
    meme wrote:
    At next MSG show Eddie may be able to say not only that people get married through the fan club, but also that they find jobs. Hope this works out :)


    Maybe Kat and Sea could help me get some work with Ames Bros :)

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  • Blanche
    Blanche Posts: 247
    mammasan, you've had a hell of a year.
    I'm sure things will work out for you and that 2008 will be excellent for you and your boys.

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