I just drove 100 miles to get terminated. Ask me anything!

[bluesbassman]

I told the regional manager I really appreciated having to drive to his office to get the news.:grr:

[skygazer]

1. Did he look like our governor?

Sorry - that really sucks. Kind of an insult to injury thing.

[bluesbassman]

4. No, he actually looked kinda like this...

:rofl:

[Gormy Cuss]

2. Aw, how sweet of him.

Not.

[bluesbassman]

7. Charming man.

Not.:)

[Shell Beau]

3. That sucks hard!

x(

[bluesbassman]

8. Thanks Shell.

:)

[arcadian]

35. Awwwww... I like that picture a lot better than the sunglasses one.

You can see her eyes. They are so pretty. :thumbsup:

[GreenPartyVoter]

5. I am so very sorry *hugs*

[bluesbassman]

10. I'll take those hugs.

:hug:

[CaliforniaPeggy]

6. My dear bluesbassman...

Oh, sweetie...

That just sucks.

I'm so sorry you had to do that...drive all that way.

Ugh.

:hug: :hug:

[bluesbassman]

13. Plus it was Stockton!

Wouldn't have minded if it'd been Santa Cruz!:)

[Pacifist Patriot]

9. That is horrid!

[bluesbassman]

16. Thanks.

:)

[trof]

11. I'm sure he reimbursed you for the gas, right?

Yeah, right.
:sarcasm:

[bluesbassman]

14. And validated my parking ticket.

:rofl:

[trof]

17. That really sux, man.

Sorry.
:grr:

[mnhtnbb]

12. Jerk. Be sure and submit an expense sheet for the mileage!

So sorry.

:hug:

[bluesbassman]

15. Yeah, that'll come with my Golden Parachute.

No wait, I don't get one. Crap!x(

[Oldtimeralso]

61. I Got One Of Those Golden Parachutes That Opened On Impact. n/t

[davsand]

18. Did you at least have the satisfaction of pissing in the front seats of his car?

That way he will always remember you.

:hi:


The alternative would be to drop a fish in his office HVAC ducts. That is always a nice parting gift for anyone that makes you drive in to get fired.


Laura

[bluesbassman]

20. Unfortunately, all black Mercedes CLS 55's look the same to me.

Wouldn't want to piss on the wrong seats.:rofl:

[MorningGlow]

19. Oh man I'm so sorry!

That totally sucks. WTF is the matter with people in upper management?

Hope you find something even better soon! :hug:

[bluesbassman]

21. Thanks MG.

It's all numbers with corporate America these days. Funny thing is that I had never even met the man before today, yet he's qualified to give me my walking papers based on what a printout tells him.:eyes:

[MorningGlow]

22. Day-um

What kind of business was it? If you don't mind saying. If not, 's cool.

[bluesbassman]

24. No problem. Home Mortgage, Builder Division.

Guess what? The frikkin builders ain't selling anything.

[guy]

23. The club grows by one.

[lizziegrace]

25. Oh no!

x(


I'm sorry. :hug:

[bluesbassman]

27. Thanks lizziegrace.

How you feeling? Back up to speed yet?:hug:

[lizziegrace]

28. Almost completely normal

okay, normal's relative. :P

My numbers are back in range and I'm finally able to start unpacking and moving forward with my life. :)

[bluesbassman]

32. So glad to hear that!

I hope every new day is better than the last for you!:hug:

[lizziegrace]

51. Thank you, my friend

May today be the beginning of good things for you too. :hug:

[no name no slogan]

26. Did you cockpunch Mr. Regional Manager?

Because he deserved a couple for the shit he pulled. :wtf:

[bluesbassman]

29. Not worth the jail time.

But the thought did cross my mind.:evilgrin:

[Canuckistanian]

30. Did you at least ask for mileage?

I would have stayed in his office until a check was presented.

[Canuckistanian]

31. Never mind, I saw that he did

At least you can't say he was a cheap bastard.

Just a bastard.

[DemBones DemBones]

33. One way or round trip?

He could have sent you a letter or told you by phone, anyway. I guess he wanted to do an exit interview. :eyes:

[bluesbassman]

36. Round trip.

I didn't even warm the seat. As soon as he said "let you go" I was gone.

[DemBones DemBones]

38. Waving goodbye with your middle finger?

:evilgrin:

Eh, one day he'll get laid off and have to remember all the people he axed. Karma isn't necessarily instant but still…

[oshyposhy]

34. :(

sorry

[bluesbassman]

37. Thanks oshy.

First time I've ever been "let go". Oh well, they say when one door closes another opens right?:)

[UndertheOcean]

39. fuck him ....

and not gently

[bluesbassman]

42. No thanks. See post #4.

:rofl:

[Sanity Claws]

40. How are you?

I hope you're holding up. Here's a hug for you, :hug:

[bluesbassman]

41. I'm okay, kinda numb.

It'll really hit me on Monday when I have to hit the bricks. Thanks for the hug.:hug:

[dana_b]

43. omg - I'm so sorry. my question:

what names were you thinking of calling him when you heard the news??

[bluesbassman]

45. None that can be repeated in polite society.

:)

[malta blue]

44. That stinks!!!!

I am sorry :hug:

What an ass :nuke:

[bluesbassman]

48. Thanks MB.

Yeah, that about sums up my opinion.:)

[Presidentcokedupfratboy]

46. No job is safe

Sorry to hear about your job, especially the way they handled it. Last time I was laid off, I was perp walked to my desk and escorted out of the building.

[bluesbassman]

49. I have never understood that treatment.

I guess if you're a jeweler it might make sense, but to do that to office people is just bullshit. Sorry that happened to you.:pals:

[firedupdem]

47. Sorry to hear about this. Hopefully you will find something soon. n/t

[bluesbassman]

50. Thanks. I have a few leads.

Problem in my line of work is that it takes a while to get the pipeline to start paying off, and as it's been so slow I'm pretty depleted. It'll work out though.:)

[Ilsa]

52. Siphon some gas out of his car if he won't reimburse your travel.

Maybe flatten a tire.

I'm sorry about your job loss. Good luck finding something better with a better boss.

[bluesbassman]

54. I would've rather dumped some sugar in the tank.

Thanks for the encouragement.:pals:

[Oeditpus Rex]

53. Shit, man!

Couldn't the sumbitch at least have waited two weeks so you'd be there when the Ports have their first home stand?

:pals:

[bluesbassman]

55. No kidding.

I should've at least brought a pole and done a little bass fishing.:pals:

[Oeditpus Rex]

57. Delta bass

Them's good eatin'. :9

[OmahaBlueDog]

56. Bluesbassman, I sense a tune coming as a result of this event (you're a Bluesman, after all)

http://books.google.com/books?id=Mn68ek-3uOsC&dq=fired+best+thing+happened&printsec=frontcover&source=bl&ots=aOSZLL0dC4&sig=4IvyL3sPudeFQmF6mt8qIrcY-Xo&hl=en&ei=WuTWSeCEFI3CMqqCpfkO&sa=X&oi=book_result&ct=result&resnum=3#PPP1,M1

The above link may be helpful, may be effing useless, or may be a combination of both.

I wish you well, and would only add that I would like to completely associate myself with the comment by NoName-NoSlgan -- jail time notwithstanding.

[bluesbassman]

59. True that. If I write a country tune though, and then play it backwards,

would I get my job back? No wait, screw that, I might get my ex-wife back too. I'll stick to the blues.:rofl:

[TommyO]

58. Make sure you submit a voucher for the mileage.

get anything that you can from the bastard.


edited to add: Damn, only five hours late on this advise. That will teach me to read a thread before posting a comment.

[bluesbassman]

60. :-)

[rucky]

62. Did you work for Dunder-Mifflin?

[bluesbassman]

66. Not familiar with that company. Mine has a stagecoach for a logo.

I hope the frikkin' wheels fall off.:grr:

[applegrove]

63. So sorry. That is rough. Keep in mind you are not alone.

[bluesbassman]

64. Thanks applegrove.

Unfortunately for all of us that's the truth.

[applegrove]

70. Yeah. I've had some hours cut back at work.

[Dystopian]

65. Oh bassman....

I'm saddened to hear that....:-(
I hope you're doing okay...and that you'll find something soon.
Two for you.:hug: :hug:

peace~

[bluesbassman]

68. Thanks Dystopian.

It can only get better from here.:hug:

[Haole Girl]

67. That is so... so...grr

What is the matter with some people?! :-(

I hope you find something better soon.. working with people who aren't such assholes!

:hug:

[bluesbassman]

69. Corporate mindset Haole Girl.

We're not people, we're numbers.:(

[hellbound-liberal]

71. I'm sorry to hear that, bluesbassman. Hope things turn around quick for you.

It sucks being out of work.

[bluesbassman]

74. Thanks h-l.

Been a while for me, but it'll turn around.:)

[LeftyFingerPop]

72. I'm sorry to hear this...

sending you best wishes... :pals:

[bluesbassman]

75. Thanks Lefty.

I receive them.:pals:

[Bullwinkle925]

73. Oh no ............

say it aint so!!

I was just thinking about you the other day and wondering how you were.

Sorry to hear this. Damned economy!

[bluesbassman]

76. Hi BW!

Thanks. I was really hoping things would pick up sooner. Oh well, on to the next phase.

Doing well otherwise. The boy had to have a couple surgeries on his knee. He's doing a lot better now though.

How are you doing? Missed you around here. :hug: