I guess the cookies weren't enough

[Symarip]

Looks like I'm most likely going to be losing my job. Unbeknownst to the assclowns I work for, I've already accepted a position doing similar work, for more money and benefits, with a direct competitor. I almost want to send my boss an email saying, 'don't hate the player, hate the game.' I'm actually kind of giddy - I can't wait to be pulled in the office for the sit down. I wonder how many yellow pads and pens I can steal before I get the axe.

[Rosie1223]

1. Congratulations on the new job

I'm glad you were able to avoid unemployment. Maybe your new boss will like cookies, too.

[HopeHoops]

2. Wait it out and take the severance pay!!!

If they find out you've got another gig, they're likely to nix the severance.

[Symarip]

4. Ha!

I'm a contractor. They don't even have to give me notice. I could show up one day and have all my shit packed for me, and that'd be it.

[HopeHoops]

7. Ah. Yeah, that's how I work too.

I spent all day yesterday mediating between the company and one of the other contractors over a pay dispute. On the plus side, I benefited from the outcome, but if it fell through the project would have certainly failed (meaning nothing for me out of it). NO BILLABLE HOURS! FUCK!

[TZ]

3. Is the new job in the area, or are you going back to California?

[Symarip]

5. Here. Crystal City.

DC is where the money is at for my line of business.

[CreekDog]

8. Always thought that was an intriguing name for a city

sounds like some sci-fi thing, especially when you hear it on the Metro.

good luck in your new job. :hi:

[Tangerine LaBamba]

9. I know about Crystal City -

the story is that, a long time ago, before the buildings were all there, the sand on the banks of the Potomac made the best crystal.

Hence, the name.

Actually, it's more like a big neighborhood, or a small suburb - not a city at all. In fact, I think it's just a part of Arlington, come to think of it................

[auntAgonist]

6. congratulations on the new job!!

[Tuesday Afternoon]

10. congrats.

[Shell Beau]

11. Go Office Space on them!!

:hug:

[Symarip]

12. The copy machine did nothing to me

In fact, I don't think I've even laid eyes on it in 3 months.