Another Pink Slip

[Crookshanks]

i called. they said they weren't really closing the fort worth office.

Wow - really? That's a huge surprise for the 150+ people who've already received their severance packages and the HR people who are trying to figure out how to conduct 100+ exit interviews all in the same day.

So can I sue them for lying to me - and putting it in writing?

[balli]

This is not a thread for you and I to argue.

It really makes ya wish there was some sort of a private messaging feature on these here internets. Too bad.

[Crookshanks]

It really makes ya wish there was some sort of a private messaging feature on these here internets. Too bad.

Nah - why deny all these fine people the entertainment we're providing?!

[mrsmaalox]

nobody posts in the political forum anymore except whottt and boutons

Would that be Boutons-une, or Boutons-deux? I don't believe there is a Boutons-trois.

[Big P]

Best thing that could happen, the sooner you got out of that disgusting excuse for a non-profit, the better. Best of luck in the search.

[DarkReign]

Seriously, good luck with the Teach for America gig...my son did that between college and law school and really liked it.

Back-handed compliment of the day winner right there, folks.

[ashbeeigh]

Back-handed compliment of the day winner right there, folks.

It was. Too bad HR e-mailed me last nigh and said I didn't make it through to the second round. I over prepared for the interview. I stumbled a lot. Oh well.

[CosmicCowboy]

Back-handed compliment of the day winner right there, folks.

It ain't braggin if you are stating facts.

[Horn Tooter]

It ain't braggin if you are stating facts.

That's what I tell my son when he calls from Europe while on break from medical school.

[ashbeeigh]

It ain't braggin if you are stating facts.

Geez. Now I can see why people get so upset here.

You were just saying, oh btw, my son did TFA and it was a good program. I never said anything other then "I had an interview with them." And now this has been turned in to "My son is better than ashbeeigh" thing..just like CrookShank's was "glad I was fired because i worked for ACORN."

I wasn't too stoked about TFA anyway. I asked how many applicants they had for the particular position i interviewed for and she said there were 200. It was iffy if I got a second interview. Whatever. On to the next one...where I can stay in San Antonio.

[mrsmaalox]

Well Ash you have to take into consideration that we're all jonesing like a bunch junkies for the game tonight! Tomorrow this place will be back to pure love and fuzzy kittens!

[ashbeeigh]

Well Ash you have to take into consideration that we're all jonesing like a bunch junkies for the game tonight! Tomorrow this place will be back to pure love and fuzzy kittens!

Ahh. As am I. I cannot wait!

[CuckingFunt]

You should see the PMs I get... you'd probably report someone(s) to the authorities. ing men.

I don't get those anymore.

It's a relief, to be sure, but I'd by lying if I claimed my inner attention wasn't a bit bruised by it.

[tlongII]

You should see the PMs I get... you'd probably report someone(s) to the authorities. ing men.

Now Katy you know I have never sent you a PM!

[lil'mo]

Just happened over the phone.

You all know I work for ACORN Housing. And yes they're in a world of mess.

The position I hold is a full-time temporary grant funded position, but was temporary as long as we continued to have the grant (which was in the bag as far as ACORN Housing could tell for years to come...well until...). I was assured once all this went down that they would find something for me to do (that was early September). Well, yeah, so that's not too true.

My last day is Friday.


I have interviews for two positions at other local non-profits this coming week and am waiting to hear if I will be moving forward in the Teach For America process later this week. So, it wasn't like I didn't see this coming. But, if you all could please send some good vibes and prayers my way so this lay-off could be non-existent that would be absolutely fabulous. And I promise not to be a whiny baby about my job hunt like I was last time.

Thanks!

Next time your pink slips, let me know!

[DarkReign]

It ain't braggin if you are stating facts.

Yeah, well, your timing sucks. But you knew that when you wrote it. Which says more about you then it does your son or Ash.

[CosmicCowboy]

Yeah, well, your timing sucks. But you knew that when you wrote it. Which says more about you then it does your son or Ash.

My aren't we sensitive. She said she was trying to get on with TFA. I said my son had done a TFA gig and really liked it. I really don't see the big deal.

[DarkReign]

My aren't we sensitive.

Incorrect. More like just a drive-by comment, considering context and everything.

[ashbeeigh]

Send good vibes my way tomorrow around 1:30 y'all. I've got an interview with the SA AIDS Foundation.

[z0sa]

good vibes and AIDS should never go together

[ashbeeigh]

good vibes and AIDS should never go together

I get you. But you know what I meant.

[Jekka]

Send good vibes my way tomorrow around 1:30 y'all. I've got an interview with the SA AIDS Foundation.

Good luck! 3 of the 4 members of my family are currently looking for a job. It's tough out there, but an interview is a really good step

[ashbeeigh]

Good luck! 3 of the 4 members of my family are currently looking for a job. It's tough out there, but an interview is a really good step

Oh my goodness, Jekka! I'll send some good vibes their way too. Thanks!

[Melmart1]

Send good vibes my way tomorrow around 1:30 y'all. I've got an interview with the SA AIDS Foundation.

Good luck! I used to volunteer at the NW version when I lived in Seattle. Some really great people there, hope the same is true here!

[stretch]

lol fired