Be careful what you wish for.
After a long and frustrating discussion at work this morning, I came to the conclusion that if this client did not renew my contract, I would not be disappointed.
At one O'clock this afternoon, I was brought into a conference room. For the first time since 1977 (a cleaning job I had after school while I was in High School), I was fired. It felt like both a relief and a surprise. I was a little disppointed that I could not finish the project I was on, but they will have to live with the consequences.
As I drove home, I first spoke with my wife, then called my business agent. He called me back just as I walked in the door. I start my new contract (with an established client) Tuesday.
It's nice to be in demand.
Austin
Quote from: AustinBostonBe careful what you wish for.
After a long and frustrating discussion at work this morning, I came to the conclusion that if this client did not renew my contract, I would not be disappointed.
At one O'clock this afternoon, I was brought into a conference room. For the first time since 1977 (a cleaning job I had after school while I was in High School), I was fired. It felt like both a relief and a surprise. I was a little disppointed that I could not finish the project I was on, but they will have to live with the consequences.
As I drove home, I first spoke with my wife, then called my business agent. He called me back just as I walked in the door. I start my new contract (with an established client) Tuesday.
It's nice to be in demand.
Austin
I just went through the same thing a month ago. Right down to the conference room part. I even had the same feelings of surprise & relief. The only difference was I found a job within a week, but told them I would start a week and a 1/2 later, that way I had a little vacation before starting. The last job I was fired from was McDonalds when I was 16. Just couldn't flip them burgers fast enough I guess.
I've never been fired from a job yet (knock on wood) thought my first was going to be back in May..
I think my kids may fire me if I don't take them camping soon :D
congrats on the new job
Quote from: AustinBostonBe careful what you wish for.
After a long and frustrating discussion at work this morning, I came to the conclusion that if this client did not renew my contract, I would not be disappointed.
At one O'clock this afternoon, I was brought into a conference room. For the first time since 1977 (a cleaning job I had after school while I was in High School), I was fired. It felt like both a relief and a surprise. I was a little disppointed that I could not finish the project I was on, but they will have to live with the consequences.
As I drove home, I first spoke with my wife, then called my business agent. He called me back just as I walked in the door. I start my new contract (with an established client) Tuesday.
It's nice to be in demand.
Austin
What are you thinking???? :confused:
It's the middle of summer, you get the the ideal opportunity for an extended vacation and
YOU BLEW IT!!!!
I think that you should be banned from every camping forum on the net.
OMG.................I can't believe it........I think I'm gonna faint........I am SOOOOOOOOOOOOO dissapointed in you.
What are you going to tell your kids? :J
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BTW.....congratulations on the new job :p
Gee AB that would have give you time to come to the Eastern Rally. I hope you enjoy the new job.:)
Quote from: waveryWhat are you thinking???? :confused:
It's the middle of summer, you get the the ideal opportunity for an extended vacation and
YOU BLEW IT!!!!
I think that you should be banned from every camping forum on the net.
OMG.................I can't believe it........I think I'm gonna faint........I am SOOOOOOOOOOOOO dissapointed in you.
I can't use the names I want to for you on this forum. :swear: I would not have thought of that angle if you had not said anything. Now you've screwed up my summer. :banghead:
In reality, PJay started her highest paying job ever this very morning. She can't exactly quit after one day so we can take the summer off. :confused:
Austin
Quote from: AustinBostonI can't use the names I want to for you on this forum. :swear: I would not have thought of that angle if you had not said anything. Now you've screwed up my summer. :banghead:
In reality, PJay started her highest paying job ever this very morning. She can't exactly quit after one day so we can take the summer off. :confused:
Austin
Ya..........welllllll....OK..........yer off the hook ..........this time.
Next time, ya gotta get your firings organized better. :p
Sounds like you guys are in for a bit of stress in your lives, for a while. Starting a new job is usually stressful until you get used to the new routine. I hope you get to work in some camping trips to ease it off a bit. ;)
Quote from: waveryI hope you get to work in some camping trips to ease it off a bit. ;)
Awesome idea, Wayne .... Forestville in October, AB!
Congratulations to PJ on the new job and to you for landing on your feet so quickly. Blessings all around.
Austin; We need peach pickers down here so come on down...Job pays $2.50 an hour plus free camping in the peach orchard and all the culled peaches you can eat.......
QuoteI was brought into a conference room.
Kind of makes you feel like a kid again...