Friday, July 6, I returned from having Thai with some co-workers to find my boss waiting for me. She had just come from a meeting with the Department Head (DH) and had been told that, due to budgetary constraints, they could not afford to have two editors on staff. Exit Goboy.
I can’t say this came out of the blue. Business has been slow, and although I had been given a glowing performance review in May, there’s not much point in keeping me if there are no deliverables to write or edit. What gravels me is that the DH didn’t tell me directly or let me feel that my work had been valued. I was cast off like a worn-out sneaker, and that made me angry. I can understand and even support the business decision, but it would have been nice if the assmunch DH had acted like a decent human being, instead of the gutless eunuch he is. It also makes me angry that I worked weekends to help these jagoffs finish proposals; I had to miss Jonathan Chance’s party to help another department do their work. I can feel the gratitude, you pus-sucking baby molesters! :rolleyes:
My boss, bless her, was much more emotionally broken up over my shitcanning than I was, and she told me how much I’d be missed, both personally and professionally. My co-workers were also really supportive, and my friend and fellow Deadhead Rob took me out for a consolatory drink in Old Town Alexandria.
Given my comments in this thread, the irony is so rich I have to chuckle. I am sure the leftier members of the SDMB will say that I damned well have it coming, with happy, self-satisfied tones of Schadenfreude.
DC Dopers, will write and edit proposals to Federal RFP specifications for food. 
Any job leads would be much appreciated.
To quote Mr. T from TV Funhouse, “Don’t give me none of that jibber-jabber, I need me some work!”
goboy, I have nothing to say other than, “Sorry, man!”
I’m sending good vibes from here (for all the good that will do!)…
Good luck!!
FWIW, I’m sure you’ll find something soon!
We’re looking for a kindergarden/elementary school teacher here in Ulsan. You should be breathing, have some kind of university degree, and speak English. Those with an allergy to rabbits need not apply.
Astroboy- why do I always see you in the pit these days? =sigh= I think I’m spending too much time down here in the bowels of the SDMB…
Pyrrho12, not only do I possess the necessary qualifications, but I also put in six years teaching ESL for YBM Sisa Yong-o Sa in Seoul and Taejon. With the won to dollar exchange rate at 1362:1 the last time I looked, I’ll wait a bit before going back to Korea.
I miss the pre-IMF days when the rate was 750:1; flying to the Philippines to escape Chusok was inexpensive then.
Thanks for the good thoughts, Astroboy14.
Sorry to hear you had to go, boy.
I feel your pain – my entire magazine folded, way back on April 2. That was 25 people down the chute, from editorial to finance to marketing to support. I’m still unemployed. This blows.
You’re more broadly qualified than I am, it appears, so here’s hoping you get back in the saddle real soon. At least, you can get rejection letters from a wider sampling of people!
I may be one of the leftys, but goboy, you rock, and I think they made a BIG mistake.
Hang in there. Good luck to you.
That sucks, blows, and then bites.
I have no doubt that with your literate wit, writing talent, and qualifications, you’ll be able to turn this around and find a much better job as a result.
If I was out in your neck of the woods, I’d ask you out. I’ve always had a thing for unemployed guys…
And for this you missed the party?!?!?!
That’s harsh.
I now officially invite you to our Halloween Costume party on October 27, 2001. We’ll make sure at least some small part of it is in your honor. Because you deserve it!
JC
PS - Know anything about utilities and the energy industry? We’re always looking for editorial talent that knows the industry.
Best of luck to ya, goboy.
Bummer, goboy. Did you at least pull some severance out of the deal? Maybe this is just Fates way of giving you the summer off?
Sorry, too much “bright-side-of-life” and all that, but I know how getting down-sized, right-sized, cut-back, R-I-F’ed or whatever they want to call it, I know how bad that sucks.
Good luck to you.
Hah…like the fuckers EVER do that. I think Human Resources (formerly Those Gnomes Down in Personnel) warns them against it, so you don’t flip a lawsuit at 'em afterwards.
Within two months after I was out the door at my publishing house, one of my authors (of whome I was the only champion)won the top award in the crime fiction genre. NOBODY from the company phoned me up or e-mailed to let me know or say congrats…the writer and his agent did.
:eek:
Sorry, just trying to follow instructions.
goboy, my condoliences. Getting fired is never pleasant. In recent times, it is also rarely a result of individual performance. Given the wit and character you demonstrate on these boards, I have little doubt that you will find a new (perhaps better) position soon.
Good luck.