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CoffeeCat

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12. Thank you for that positive, uplifting story...

Reply to NotThisTime (Reply #2)

Wed Nov 14, 2012, 11:28 AM

Nov 2012

...and for your encouraging words.

They are like a Tylenol Extra Strength to a migraine.

Again, I appreciate you taking the time to spread such positivity.

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It's bad enough being fired, do they have to be so cruel? [View all] CoffeeCat Nov 2012 OP

If he can, tell him to get a copy of his personnel file when he picks up his desk stuff. Brickbat Nov 2012 #1

He's had three reviews...all glowing CoffeeCat Nov 2012 #3

Then he needs that file. If there's no record of poor performance, that helps him. Brickbat Nov 2012 #11

I am so sorry, but keep your chin up and tell hubby to do the same.... NotThisTime Nov 2012 #2

Thank you for that positive, uplifting story... CoffeeCat Nov 2012 #12

Is his boss one of those who would be "making changes" because they fear results of Obama's win? Tigress DEM Nov 2012 #4

We are confident that we will get unemployment... CoffeeCat Nov 2012 #13

Mostly for the lack of notice and lack of respect, not to mention severance pay. Tigress DEM Nov 2012 #29

I'm sorry you're dealing with this Kookaburra Nov 2012 #5

Thank you so much... CoffeeCat Nov 2012 #14

coping strategies OLDMDDEM Nov 2012 #6

Wow, you have been through... CoffeeCat Nov 2012 #20

We are all here for you and your husband OLDMDDEM Nov 2012 #23

I recall a lay-off "event" at the old MCI Telecommunications HQ in downtown Washington, DC..... OldDem2012 Nov 2012 #7

I'm curious about what happened with the MCI layoffs davidpdx Nov 2012 #9

these days, large corporations generally walk people out the door magical thyme Nov 2012 #17

Those are excellent tips.... CoffeeCat Nov 2012 #21

Very sorry to hear. My best wish to you and family JackN415 Nov 2012 #8

If he's anything like me he needs a really good cry lunatica Nov 2012 #10

((((coffeecat)))) ((((Mr.coffeecat)))) Helen Reddy Nov 2012 #15

Thank you so much... CoffeeCat Nov 2012 #25

I was once told, "We're going in a different direction." Tommy_Carcetti Nov 2012 #16

"Corporate psychopaths" is right Lydia Leftcoast Nov 2012 #18

He pissed off someone there. Maybe someone felt his/her own job was TwilightGardener Nov 2012 #19

His boss was inept... CoffeeCat Nov 2012 #26

I'm sorry that happened. blogslut Nov 2012 #22

Thank you so much for reminding me of that... CoffeeCat Nov 2012 #27

Was this after Tuesday? Was he getting the 'firing liberals just to get back at America' treatment? RepublicansRZombies Nov 2012 #24

Just a quick update... CoffeeCat Nov 2012 #28