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Brewman_Jax Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Sep-01-05 07:08 AM
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My brother just got fired
He called me with the news last night, after he polished off a quarter bottle of bourbon. He's in IT/desktop support. He didn't like the job and had been job hunting in the meantime, but he drew the short straw yesterday. He said that he didn't mind, he had had enough. His only regret was that he didn't get to quit first.

Hold a good thought for him. Thanks.
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demnan Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Sep-01-05 07:16 AM
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1. Tell him to look on the bright side
at least he can collect unemployment and devote all his time to the job search (I know, being fired sucks but you have to have a positive attitude.)
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Brewman_Jax Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Sep-01-05 07:27 AM
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3. He's going to the employment office later this morning
he'll see what his options are. At least there's the long weekend ahead.
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Tyler Durden Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Sep-01-05 07:27 AM
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2. I've wanted to get fired for the last six months.
But slaves don't get fired, only sold.
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Brewman_Jax Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Sep-01-05 08:06 AM
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8. Truer than you think
he's threatening to get new credit cards just in case. I know too many who've gotten into debt trouble 'cause of that. Also, he's just getting past a bankruptcy. I don't want to see him go thru' that again.
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MissHoneychurch Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Sep-01-05 07:33 AM
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4. I hope that isn't the one
that just got a job?!

good luck to him to find a new, better job.

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Brewman_Jax Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Sep-01-05 07:37 AM
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5. No, that one's fine
My youngest brother just got the graphic artist job, and he's doing well. My middle brother just got fired. He had that job for the past 5 years or so. He said that he could do the job with his eyes closed--which he did.
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MissHoneychurch Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Sep-01-05 07:40 AM
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6. that is good
the youngest brother I mean. The middle one - sounds like he didn't mind too much. I wish him good luck with the job hunt.
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Brewman_Jax Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Sep-01-05 07:42 AM
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7. Thanks for the good thought
I don't know about his short term situation, but I think that he's okay for now.
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