# I got hired today **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [June 15, 2007, 6:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-got-hired-today/408143 "2007-06-15T18:09:57Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Winston\_Smith](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/e95f7d/32.png) [@Winston\_Smith](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Winston_Smith)\ **Post date:** [June 15, 2007, 6:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-got-hired-today/408143/1 "2007-06-15T18:09:57Z")
Two weeks ago, [I got fired](http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthread.php?t=423089). I was really [unhappy at the job](http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthread.php?t=418067), anyhow, so I guess it was a blessing in disguise. I start my new job on July 2, so I’ll have two weeks off. Old job gave me 5 weeks severence and extended my health insurance through the end of June. I might have to buy 3 days of COBRA coverage - we’ll see (small price to pay for being out of that hell-hole, though). My wife has earned herself an official sainthood (in my opinion) for being so supportive through this, never questioning me, never doubting me, never pointing out the fact that my hatred for that job translated directly to bad attitude and poor performance, and they were justified in firing me. Reminds me why I love her so much. And thanks to you, too, fellow Dopers, for your support… I appreciate the kind words, the support, and in general I have a renewed appreciation for this place. So now I’ve got two weeks paid vacation, and I’ll be damned if it isn’t a beautiful day up here in Boston. I’m going to hoist a glass of (cheap) Champagne, play with the kids, and go treat myself to a steak dinner. I’ll type at’cha Monday. Have a great weekend, everyone! Winston ---
**Author:** ![Zebra](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/z/c0e974/32.png) [@Zebra](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zebra)\ **Post date:** [June 15, 2007, 6:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-got-hired-today/408143/2 "2007-06-15T18:10:27Z")
Kick Ass! ---
**Author:** ![Winston\_Smith](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/e95f7d/32.png) [@Winston\_Smith](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Winston_Smith)\ **Post date:** [June 15, 2007, 6:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-got-hired-today/408143/3 "2007-06-15T18:11:40Z")
[QUOTE=Zebra] Kick Ass! [/QUOTE] Hell yes! ---
**Author:** ![freckafree](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/freckafree/32/3050_2.png) [@freckafree](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/freckafree)\ **Post date:** [June 15, 2007, 6:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-got-hired-today/408143/4 "2007-06-15T18:13:23Z")
Excellent news! Congrats!!! See? We TOLD you it was gonna be OK! (So don’t WE get sainthood, too, for being all supportive and shit?) ---
**Author:** ![Leaffan](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/leaffan/32/299_2.png) [@Leaffan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leaffan)\ **Post date:** [June 15, 2007, 6:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-got-hired-today/408143/5 "2007-06-15T18:13:27Z")
Fuckin’ eh! I never typed anything on the other threads, but have been keenly aware of your plight **Winston.** Having gone through 2 layoffs in a year and a half myself (and with kids to boot) I felt your angst man. Congrats. ---
**Author:** ![norinew](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/eb9ed0/32.png) [@norinew](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/norinew)\ **Post date:** [June 15, 2007, 6:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-got-hired-today/408143/6 "2007-06-15T18:17:04Z")
You might credit your wife, but it was really all the good Doper vibes that landed the new gig for you (unless it turns out to suck; then you can go back to crediting the wife. 😛 ) Congratulations! ---
**Author:** ![Antinor01](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/ecae2f/32.png) [@Antinor01](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Antinor01)\ **Post date:** [June 15, 2007, 6:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-got-hired-today/408143/7 "2007-06-15T18:19:50Z")
Glad to hear things worked out for you. ---
**Author:** ![Dung\_Beetle](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dung_beetle/32/7945_2.png) [@Dung\_Beetle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dung_Beetle)\ **Post date:** [June 15, 2007, 6:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-got-hired-today/408143/8 "2007-06-15T18:20:27Z")
I’m so glad for you! ---
**Author:** ![Khadaji](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/9e8a1a/32.png) [@Khadaji](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Khadaji)\ **Post date:** [June 15, 2007, 6:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-got-hired-today/408143/9 "2007-06-15T18:25:09Z")
Congratulations. Wishing you luck and joy in your new career. ---
**Author:** ![Scarlett67](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/scarlett67/32/7387_2.png) [@Scarlett67](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Scarlett67)\ **Post date:** [June 15, 2007, 6:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-got-hired-today/408143/10 "2007-06-15T18:34:02Z")
Um, congratulations, that must be a great feeling . . . but it’s hard for me to get TOO excited for you. Mr. S is still trying to find a stable, decent-paying job 6+ years after being downsized. Oh, he’s been working, but temping, subbing, little respect, low pay, very little in the way of bennies when there are any at all. I do my best, but I’m getting tired of playing supportive wife AND breadwinner. (I’ll keep doing it as long as it takes, but it’s a tough job.) I wish he had been out of a good job for only a month. Count yourself VERY VERY lucky. \ ---
**Author:** ![Omegaman](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/e480ec/32.png) [@Omegaman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Omegaman)\ **Post date:** [June 15, 2007, 7:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-got-hired-today/408143/11 "2007-06-15T19:36:24Z")
go Winston !!! ---
**Author:** ![brendon\_small](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/brendon_small/32/17101_2.png) [@brendon\_small](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/brendon_small)\ **Post date:** [June 15, 2007, 7:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-got-hired-today/408143/12 "2007-06-15T19:41:02Z")
Congrats about the new job, **Winston Smith**. Glad to hear about it. Of course, could you send me a few bucks? I’d appreciate it, ya know, since you’re back into working…heh Brendon Small ---
**Author:** ![FairyChatMom](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/fairychatmom/32/21906_2.png) [@FairyChatMom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FairyChatMom)\ **Post date:** [June 15, 2007, 7:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-got-hired-today/408143/13 "2007-06-15T19:41:53Z")
Congrats! So, what ya gonna be doin’? I hope it doesn’t involve wearing a paper hat… 😉 ---
**Author:** ![freckafree](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/freckafree/32/3050_2.png) [@freckafree](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/freckafree)\ **Post date:** [June 15, 2007, 7:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-got-hired-today/408143/14 "2007-06-15T19:46:43Z")
[QUOTE=FairyChatMom] Congrats! So, what ya gonna be doin’? I hope it doesn’t involve wearing a paper hat… 😉 [/QUOTE] I’m guessing maybe he’s going to get stoned off his tits, shit-faced, hammered, snockered, polluted, blasted, blotto, wasted, sloshed, trashed… Oh. You meant what’s he going to be doing in his new job. :smack: ---
**Author:** ![Winston\_Smith](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/e95f7d/32.png) [@Winston\_Smith](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Winston_Smith)\ **Post date:** [June 15, 2007, 7:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-got-hired-today/408143/15 "2007-06-15T19:57:28Z")
[QUOTE=Scarlett67] Um, congratulations, that must be a great feeling . . . but it’s hard for me to get TOO excited for you. Mr. S is still trying to find a stable, decent-paying job 6+ years after being downsized. Oh, he’s been working, but temping, subbing, little respect, low pay, very little in the way of bennies when there are any at all. I do my best, but I’m getting tired of playing supportive wife AND breadwinner. (I’ll keep doing it as long as it takes, but it’s a tough job.) I wish he had been out of a good job for only a month. Count yourself VERY VERY lucky. \ [/QUOTE] Believe me, I thought about you guys through this. I think your husband has a great idea about going back to school - I’m in school now, preparing for my next career; I went back to school in my mid-20s to get trained for _this_ career (IT). Before getting into IT I was a trucker. Don’t know if your hubby’s done that or considered it, but it’s lucrative and a fun job (I liked it, but my back/knees/elbows/ankles/wrists/etc were giving out). As much as going to work for Wal-Mart seemed like giving in, it wasn’t. Tell him to hang in there, keep sending out applications, and to not lose faith. Also tell him he can contact me directly for search advise - I’m a pro - my email addy is in my profile. ---
**Author:** ![Telemark](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/telemark/32/372_2.png) [@Telemark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Telemark)\ **Post date:** [June 15, 2007, 10:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-got-hired-today/408143/16 "2007-06-15T22:08:04Z")
You’re definitely buying the first round at the Doperfest. ---
**Author:** ![Sunspace](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/sunspace/32/1250_2.png) [@Sunspace](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sunspace)\ **Post date:** [June 15, 2007, 10:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-got-hired-today/408143/17 "2007-06-15T22:11:51Z")
Congratulations, **Winston Smith**! So… um… hiring any henchpersons yet? ---
**Author:** ![Winston\_Smith](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/e95f7d/32.png) [@Winston\_Smith](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Winston_Smith)\ **Post date:** [June 15, 2007, 10:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-got-hired-today/408143/18 "2007-06-15T22:22:32Z")
[QUOTE=Sunspace] Congratulations, **Winston Smith**! So… um… hiring any henchpersons yet? [/QUOTE] Always. ---
**Author:** ![gigi](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/a587f6/32.png) [@gigi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gigi)\ **Post date:** [June 15, 2007, 10:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-got-hired-today/408143/19 "2007-06-15T22:28:58Z")
Woo hoo! You can buy your own darn steak at the 'Fest! 😉 Congratulations. And thinking of you, **Scarlett67**. ---
**Author:** ![Least\_Original\_User\_Name\_Ever](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/e480ec/32.png) [@Least\_Original\_User\_Name\_Ever](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Least_Original_User_Name_Ever)\ **Post date:** [June 15, 2007, 11:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-got-hired-today/408143/20 "2007-06-15T23:07:23Z")
Good to hear, sir. Get the missus some steak too for being such a trooper. [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-got-hired-today/408143.md?page=2)