27-05-2004 02:29									#1
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Well, my luck has run its course.

I've been laid off for real this time.

I wasn't cutting it as a PDA specialist project lead thingy, aka, no management skills, didn't allocate my resources well, and wasted time chasing red herrings. I knew I was floundering, but I didn't expect this.

They decided they wanted to cut me while the project was still viable, and they still had a good impression of me (or that's what they said). They dangled the carrot of future employment if a web design position comes up.

At least this half week counts as my first week for unemployment, and I start collecting benefits on Monday.

meh

	27-05-2004 02:31									#2
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BUMMER!

Sorry to hear that che... I hope something else comes up quick.

	27-05-2004 02:31									#3
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sorry chegitz!

don't worry be happy!

	27-05-2004 02:37									#4
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Well, at least I have a paid vacation, courtesy of the State of Florida. Shame I can't go nowhere.

	27-05-2004 02:38									#5
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I desperately need management skills. Anyone got any recommendations?

	27-05-2004 02:43									#6
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They must have been digging and discovered your 'revolutionary credentials'

It's a crap, but you'll get there. Mainly because you've now had managerial experience. You've just got to word your CV correctly

	27-05-2004 02:46									#7
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quote: Originally posted by chegitz guevara I desperately need management skills. Anyone got any recommendations?

Delegate. Don't do any work yourself, just set the objectives and steal the honour when they're met.

Either how, good luck.

	27-05-2004 02:47									#8
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Come work for dad.

	27-05-2004 02:50									#9
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You can always sign up to go to Iraq as a civilian worker at $900+ a day.

	27-05-2004 02:56									#10
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I'm sorry to hear that. But the plus is that you do qualify for unemployment which will help a little while you get back on your feet.

Man that sucks.

	27-05-2004 03:02									#11
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That sucks. Hope you find work soon.

	27-05-2004 03:14									#12
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Che, how were you planning to 'lead the revolution of the masses' without management skills?

	27-05-2004 03:18									#13
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Evil Capitalist Pigs, REVOLOUTION!!!!

	27-05-2004 03:19									#14
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quote: Originally posted by chegitz guevara I desperately need management skills. Anyone got any recommendations?

mba?

try to get on as a manager at a fast food place or something?

Next time don't be afraid to ask for help here, I think you probably have questions that many of us would likewise be curious to know the answers of. (wow, that's a clumsy sentence)

Chin up!

	27-05-2004 03:21									#15
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Sorry to hear that che, perhapse for management skills you should start a cult...

	27-05-2004 03:22									#16
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I don't think management skills can really be taught. At least that's what I think based on the incompetent boobs with pieces of paper that I've worked for.

	27-05-2004 03:48									#17
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quote: Originally posted by Theben Come work for dad.

NOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

	27-05-2004 03:49									#18
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Welcome to the club Che

-Jam

	27-05-2004 03:49									#19
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Yeah, I wanna take a 50% paycut to work for dad, while having to move to Indianapolis.

	27-05-2004 03:52									#20
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Work from home, you definatelly seem to have managerial qualities/skills on Poly, AKA being a top notch jerk.

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Anyway, good luck man and enjoy the vacation

	27-05-2004 03:57									#21
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quote: Originally posted by Jamski Welcome to the club Che -Jam

Cool avatar, Jam.



You know, everythng seems more okay after spending an hour floating in the pool. I may be taking a 75% paycut to be unemployed, but at least I have a swimming pool in a beautiful setting to enjoy, as well as the beautiful setting.

I also have a vacation I've already paid for coming up in two weeks.

Bunnygrrl's probably heading back to Chicago for the summer. She has a $16+ an hour job waiting for her there. That will definately help, though I'll miss her.

I can hang out more with my friend who has the beach house (though no more swimming in murkey oceans--two people were bit by sharks on the day we were at the beach, one about ten miles north, another ten miles south).

I'm looking at this as an oppotunity. I have time to learn some new skills, get the apartment cleaned, update some websites, etc. I'm making lemonaide, folks.

	27-05-2004 04:25									#22
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Maybe I should teach English abroad.

	27-05-2004 04:33									#23
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quote: Originally posted by chegitz guevara Yeah, I wanna take a 50% paycut to work for dad, while having to move to Indianapolis.

If your unemployed that would mean he has offered to pay you half of nothing?

	27-05-2004 04:37									#24
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Not if you continue to spell it "lemonaide". Yech.

	27-05-2004 05:13									#25
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quote: Originally posted by GhengisFarb If your unemployed that would mean he has offered to pay you half of nothing?

Unemployment pays $275 a week in Florida for 26 weeks. I was getting $1200 a week, gross.

Let's put it this way. I don't want to work for my father. I don't want to work for Burger King. I don't want to move to Indianapolis. I'm a web designer and I want to stay in Florida if I can help it. Nor does unemployment require me to take a job that offers less than 80% of my former pay.

While it might make more sense in the short run to move north and work for BK, in the long run, I'm better off where I am.

	27-05-2004 05:19									#26
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Indianapolis

	27-05-2004 05:19									#27
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Sounds like you have a good plan there comrade.
Lemonade is good.

Enjoy your vacation, as always, I wish you the best.

	27-05-2004 05:58									#28
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quote: Originally posted by chegitz guevara Yeah, I wanna take a 50% paycut to work for dad, while having to move to Indianapolis.

I knew you were a commie, but a transplanted yankee, TOO?!? Although that does provide a better explanation for your heretical BBQ views.

Still, nobody should be made to live in Indy. Sorry to hear about that, che. If it's anything like my unemployed stint, you'll look back on it as a good thing.

	27-05-2004 06:09									#29
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Tumbema might hire you.

	27-05-2004 06:17									#30
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You could always sell drugs?

I'm looking for work too, like pretty much everyone these days, so don't feel too bad.