Merrick 0 #1 December 21, 2001 Well guys, don't know if you've heard yet or not, but I just got terminated for cause from my job... my $60,000+ per year, skydiving addiction-supporting job. The story I got was "Inappropriate use of the internet," which basically means anything not pertaining to company business. They actually pointed out dz.com, said that I spend waay too much time on here, which is bullshit because I'm on less than I was a year or so ago. I log on in the morning at about 6:00, check the threads & am done 6:30 or so, then usually check again at lunch. lol So, for those of you that think you have the perfect job, that they're paying you to post on this forum, be aware, they can & will terminate your ass!! Of course, those of you that are in government positions are probably safe. LOLNo, it's all bullshit, they offered all of us severance about a month ago, and no one took it... so since the merger between Conoco & Phillips they're just basically looking for reasons to get rid of people, I won't be the last... certainly kicking myself for not taking that severance package now! So, if anyone knows of anyone looking for a systems analyst/programmer let me know, we're basically willing to move just about anywhere. lol "Pammi's Hemp/Skydiving Jewelry" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Strynx 0 #2 December 21, 2001 Merrick:"So, for those of you that think you have the perfect job, that they're paying you to post on this forum, be aware, they can & will terminate your ass!!"Holy Sh*&^%T SEE YAMerrick:"Of course, those of you that are in government positions are probably safe. LOLOuFFF! you got me scared for minute here "sweat beeds on fore head" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ramon 0 #3 December 21, 2001 The earliest people to leave typically get the biggest packages, especially if it is an early retirement.ramon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zennie 0 #4 December 21, 2001 QuoteThe earliest people to leave typically get the biggest packagesAnd also because they are usually upper management who are in a position to see the writing on the wall before everyone else can..."Zero Tolerance: the politically correct term for zero thought, zero common sense." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jtval 0 #5 December 21, 2001 hey merrick,trhat fukn blows dude! sorry to hear it. but at least it wasnt any thing crazy lliuke taking too many risks for the compasny to insure you. go to the east coast like you wanted to. maybe thasts a sign. i was gonna order more necklaces from pam but now i'll hurry with em.my $ has never been spent on better things then skydivers and n.y'ers. so i'll be spending(cause i wont be jumping) soon. hahaHave fun, LIVE FREE, SkydiveJT Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hughbetcha 0 #6 December 21, 2001 wowsorry to hear you lost your job. i can actually sympathize to. just last week totally coincidentally my girlfriend and i both lost our jobs. totally unrelated incident but that timing is bizarre. anyway i am responding to you from brazil where we are currently visiting her family with previously paid for airline tickets but i am her which is good but have no jump money which is a bit fucked cause jumping at christmas is a dream for some one who lives in montrealmark Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BenW 0 #7 December 21, 2001 Merrick,Sorry to hear that you lost the job dude! Get another one soon to keep the habit up! Good luck.Mark,Sorry to hear about you too! Was good to meet up in Amsterdam, the girlfriend wants to come over to Canada, so we'll pop over and say hi at some time!I was out of work for 3 months with the layoff from Nortel Networks, but have found a contract to keep me in jump tickets for a little while longer... There is work out there!!Good luck you two!Ben. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jimbo 0 #8 December 21, 2001 That sucks. You should sue Sangrio making DZ.com so addictive. - JK -Anyhow, I guess you're lucky to have lost your job now. I think probably the best time of the year to get a new job is Jan/Feb, when budgets are fresh and there's money to be spent. Good luck.-JimHelp with cancer research here. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skreamer 1 #9 December 21, 2001 I hear there's a job opening at a hemp necklace sweat-shop at a location very near to you! (but be careful I hear the chick who owns it is a real ball-breaker!) Good luck with the job-hunt man! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jfields 0 #10 December 21, 2001 QuoteI hear the chick who owns it is a real ball-breakerI think I recall that. Isn't she the one who was busted for violating both the minimum wage law and the child-labor law? I don't know how she possibly avoided jail time. Who would want to work for a psycho like that? JustinMy HomepagePS Sorry about the job, Merrick. I'm sure you'll find an even better one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skreamer 1 #11 December 21, 2001 Yep, and apparently her lesbian lover (Lynne) used to be a biker as well.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 35 #12 December 21, 2001 Sorry to hear that, Merrick. But, now is your chance to do anything you want, and move to wherever you want. Embrace the change, and the challenge that your family faces, and you will probably look back on this in a few months, and say it was the best thing that ever happened to you.Now that you have lots of free time, read the book, "Who moved my cheese?". It's a little book with a story that is very pertinent to your situation. I just read it a few days ago, and the lesson in it keeps going through my mind.AndreaThe brave may not live forever, but the timid may not live at all. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lummy 4 #13 December 21, 2001 Merrick,Sorry to hear that. It's the season unfortunately :( Check this link out. You neve mentioned what kinda programming you do, but this position is for the Dept I am repsonsible for. If it's a close fit, I can get at least get your resume in front of the right person.http://jobs.ucop.edu:8080/FMPro?-db=jobs.fp4&-format=jobdetails.html&-lay=main&-sortfield=date_edited&-sortorder=descend&approved=Yes&storage=No&edit_listing=No&mngr_approved=Yes&job_category=Technical&-max=10&-recid=32816&-find Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkymonkeyONE 3 #14 December 21, 2001 Merrick,fuck it, bro. Thought yall were coming to NC anyway!ChuckMy webpage HERE Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflir29 0 #15 December 21, 2001 That sucks big green donkey dicks like a Tijuana sex show!!!! Sorry to hear it. Nothing like getting canned at Christmas! So far it seems the 1200 lay offs from Bellsouth aren't going to affect me. WooHooo! Make an opportunity of the situation. Look for that job that you always wanted......."Carb Heat On....Carb Heat On.....Carb Heat On..."-Phil Polstra Clay Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jessica 0 #16 December 21, 2001 QuoteWell guys, don't know if you've heard yet or not, but I just got terminated for cause from my job... my $60,000+ per year, skydiving addiction-supporting job.SUCK. Bastards. Let's bring the wrath of the entire skydiving community down on them.Good luck, y'all...*I* think you should job-hunt in Texas, and I know a bunch of people who'd agree with me. Pet me! I'm harmless and cute! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jfields 0 #17 December 21, 2001 QuoteGood luck, y'all...*I* think you should job-hunt in TexasMerrick can look in Texas, as long as Pammi looks here in Maryland. Not trying to be a homewrecker or anything... JustinMy Homepage Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scottbre 0 #18 December 21, 2001 QuoteLet's bring the wrath of the entire skydiving community down on them.hehe... "Can't keep my mind from the circling sky. Tongue-tied & twisted just an earth-bound misfit, I." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lummy 4 #19 December 21, 2001 YEAH!!! Where's their frickin Yahoo personals ad ? How about an IM? We'lll show them :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airann 1 #20 December 21, 2001 Merrick, I am so sorry that happend. I have had trouble finding a perm position all summer. It was bad salary wize in my field and then I broke stuff and then Sept 11th and now If I could afford Ramen Noodles I would break out the good China. Now, I have been thru interviews that go up to the 3rd call back and it is competitive as hell. In addition to that, I will be taking a 10k cut to get back into my field in a higher position.That reads, more work ~ less pay. Please hang in there and we all should try and help each other as best we can. Apparently the ressesion is here. Talkhttp://www.AirAnn.comUgly Girl #6 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zennie 0 #21 December 21, 2001 QuoteNow, I have been thru interviews that go up to the 3rd call back and it is competitive as hell. In addition to that, I will be taking a 10k cut to get back into my field in a higher position. That reads, more work ~ less pay. Yup. If I get close to my salary at Enron ($~65K) I'll be happy.Used to be a programmer with my experience could command $80-90 K easily. Not anymore.On the upside, being without a job has forced Liz & I to take major cuts in our activities (eating out, skydiving etc.) to the point that I think we can just squeak by on her salary. So when I do get another job, hopefully I can skydive even at a lesser salary since we're a little smarter about our expenses now.Everything is a matter of perspective. "Zero Tolerance: the politically correct term for zero thought, zero common sense." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jtval 0 #22 December 21, 2001 to take major cuts in our activities (eating out, skydiving etc-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------eatin out? she still charges you for that?seriously, ihope stuff works out for all of you.Have fun, LIVE FREE, SkydiveJT Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflir29 0 #23 December 21, 2001 "she still charges you for that?"Ummm....you always pay....one way or another......but you always pay. It's easier to pay cash up front and get it over with....."Carb Heat On....Carb Heat On.....Carb Heat On..."-Phil Polstra Clay Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jtval 0 #24 December 21, 2001 lmao--its 839 am and Ive been awake for a few hours but the beer that i had last night almost came outta my nose.( i hadda drink beer b/c the C.E. hooch doesnt serve alcohol, just beer)Have fun, LIVE FREE, SkydiveJT Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pammi 0 #25 December 21, 2001 Well, it was me a few months back if you'll remember, but with my salary (8 bucks and hour in these parts...12 back home but OK sucks for pay) it's not nearly as hard to get by without it. But like some of you had said, we really kinda wanted to go somewhere else anyway, so this is our big chance! The only reason we were staying here (we had actually just signed a contract on a new house the day before that luckily we got out of without any penalties) was his job security, or so we thought. His old boss was a huge ass bitch though, so he just might be able to handle working for me now :) heheSeriously though...he and I are in this together and we'll do whatever is necessary. Shit, the entire U.S. is a possibility at this point! Thanks a lot guys. :)PClosing pin jewelry Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
