# Another one bites the dust.....
**URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/t/another-one-bites-the-dust/77424
**Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share
**Created:** [August 21, 2001, 9:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/another-one-bites-the-dust/77424 "2001-08-21T21:17:16Z")
**Posts on this page:** 9
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### Author:  [@Vestal\_Blue](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Vestal_Blue)
#### Post date: [August 21, 2001, 9:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/another-one-bites-the-dust/77424/1 "2001-08-21T21:17:16Z")
I got laid off at 9 am today. I’ll miss my coworkers and the atmosphere. It’s been nice to work for a company that treats you like an adult, and at least I got a generous severence package, for no longer than I’ve worked here.
My future board presence will be sporadic indeed, at least for a little while.
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### Author:  [@Francesca](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Francesca)
#### Post date: [August 21, 2001, 9:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/another-one-bites-the-dust/77424/2 "2001-08-21T21:24:20Z")
Best of luck, **Vestal Blue**. Here’s to hoping you’re employed again soon.
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### Author:  [@Whammo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Whammo)
#### Post date: [August 21, 2001, 9:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/another-one-bites-the-dust/77424/3 "2001-08-21T21:34:51Z")
Wow… best of luck. Hope you find a job you like even better!
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### Author:  [@Scotticher](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Scotticher)
#### Post date: [August 22, 2001, 1:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/another-one-bites-the-dust/77424/4 "2001-08-22T01:01:04Z")
I’m sorry to hear this, **Vestal Blue.**
I hope it turns out to be one of those blessings in disguise, and that you find a better and even more fulfilling job.
Best of luck to you!
Scotti
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### Author:  [@dropzone](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dropzone)
#### Post date: [August 22, 2001, 2:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/another-one-bites-the-dust/77424/5 "2001-08-22T02:07:30Z")
Yes, it really IS a blessing in disguise. Funny how things like this can work out.
But I’ll wish you luck, anyway. 🙂
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### Author:  [@Ringo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ringo)
#### Post date: [August 22, 2001, 2:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/another-one-bites-the-dust/77424/6 "2001-08-22T02:29:24Z")
Could be the start of even better things. Good luck, pal!
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### Author:  [@Zebra](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zebra)
#### Post date: [August 22, 2001, 4:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/another-one-bites-the-dust/77424/7 "2001-08-22T04:18:39Z")
Hey I thought they did these things on Fridays.
Good luck **Vestal Blue** and I hope your next job is even better than the last one.
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### Author:  [@purrplebear](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/purrplebear)
#### Post date: [August 22, 2001, 4:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/another-one-bites-the-dust/77424/8 "2001-08-22T04:20:58Z")
You know you and your family are in my prayers always, **VB**. With all that’s going on in your life, this is indeed a kicker. I know you’ll land on your feet, though, and you’ll no doubt take full advantage of this ‘time off’ to spend time with all your womenfolk. And George too. 😉
Your email sounded upbeat, for which I’m glad. Take care, my friend, and you know where to find all of us whenever you get a chance to hop online. I, for one, will be waiting for the next chapter in the life of our favorite errant _Flyboy Flirt Extraordinaire_.
{{{{{{VB}}}}}} _kiss_
{{{{{{Mrs Blue and littl’uns}}}}}}
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### Author:  [@BunnyGirl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BunnyGirl)
#### Post date: [August 22, 2001, 1:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/another-one-bites-the-dust/77424/9 "2001-08-22T13:58:36Z")
Oh good heavens, I’m sorry.
Stuff like this usually turns out to be a blessing in disguise, in my experience. Hope something even more excellent comes along.