Hooray! I just got laid off.

[pmbryant]

Ain't corporate life grand?

Drinks are on me! :beer:

:evilfrown:

Peter

[Jack_Dawson]

1. Any severance?

How bout drinks on US?

:beer:

[pmbryant]

3. Two weeks!

Party time.

:party:

Ok, maybe not.

:crazy:

Drinks on me, though, I insist! It was a dreary job, even though the paycheck was good.

--Peter

[Jack_Dawson]

13. Even so...I'm sorry to hear the news

But I've been there MANY A TIME. Just apply for unemployment and now you have time to get back in shape! :-)

[flamingyouth]

2. I'm sorry Peter

At least we all have our moderating jobs to fall back on. Oh, wait...

:beer: Here's one on me! Did you get any severance pay?

[pmbryant]

6. Thanks, flamingyouth!

I just got a mass email from MoveOn.org that I view as a sign:

Dear MoveOn member,
Are you an organization that's working to use technology the way MoveOn does, to help people connect and mobilize? Are you having trouble finding the right people to make it happen?

Are you one of those people who could fill this need?

Today is your opportunity to make the connection.

... (snip)

Ok, maybe I don't perfectly fit the description they want. But I'm close enough, dammit, and I'm available now!

:bounce:

Is it a mere coicidence that I just got this mail this evening?

Peter

[flamingyouth]

10. No - it is a sign - and a good one at that

Do it!!! :bounce: That would be great!

[bahrbearian]

4. Damn it, I go back to work Monday.

[pmbryant]

12. Were you laid off recently?

Congrats on the new job.

:thumbsup:

Peter

[LincolnMcGrath]

5. How good is Unemployment in that neck o the woods

I thought I read it was underfunded a few years back.

[pmbryant]

14. Not sure how it compares

I'll probably find out soon.

:silly:

Peter

[Pithlet]

7. I'm sorry to hear that.

That sucks. Maybe a new opportunity will pop up re: MoveOn.org.

[pmbryant]

15. Hope so

The timing is fortuitous certainly.

:shrug:

Peter

[brokensymmetry]

8. Ouch.

Sorry to hear it...



Is your skill-set in demand, or are you facing a challenging job search?

[pmbryant]

19. Used to be

We'll see if it still is. I suspect my aversion to employment by defense contractors will be a major drag on demand.

I'm in software development at the moment, but have been contemplating making a radical career change. To what, I haven't been sure. Now I'll have more time to think about that.

--Peter

[brokensymmetry]

25. Hard choice...

Especially if you've got clearance, you're in high demand...by defense contractors.

Best of luck! Given the way all things computer are being sent offshore, you may be very wise to look at a career change.

[prolesunited]

9. I'm so sorry, Peter

:hug: :hug: :hug:

I'm sure everything will work out. You're far too intelligent and talented to stay on the market for long. Perhaps this is life's way of telling you it's time to make the change you were contemplating anyway.

My inbox is always open. I'm at work tonight, but I'll catch up with you tomorrow.

[pmbryant]

21. Thanks, proles!

Very kind and encouraging words. :-)

Peter

[greatauntoftriplets]

11. I am so sorry, Peter.

Please have a drink on me. Sounds like you need one.

:toast:

[pmbryant]

22. Just had one :-)

A 'sidecar'. I've become a bit of an amateur bartender since my SO got me the 'Little Book of Cocktails' for Christmas.

Sidecars are good!

:-)

Thanks for the kind words, greataunt!

Peter

[GOPisEvil]

16. Aw, crap...I'm sorry to hear that Peter.

Son of a bitch, that sucks.

I hope you find something soon.

This is a good time for me to buy you a drink, eh? We should set something up!

[pmbryant]

24. Thanks, GOPisEvil

That would be cool! :-)

Peter

[ScreamingMeemie]

17. Peter, I am just sick to hear this. My thoughts will be with you as well

as my hopes that you are soon back to employed status. Too many are losing to much and it hurts to hear that yet another of DU's own is a casualty of this economy. That just sucks.

Many,many Hugs,

Laura :loveya:

[pmbryant]

26. Thanks, MrsGrumpy!

:pals:

Peter

[bleedingheart]

18. Sorry to hear about this...what line of work are you in?

[pmbryant]

27. Software development, at the moment

Thanks for the kind words, bleedingheart.

:-)

Peter

[cally]

20. I'm so sorry

I know you've been expecting this for awhile but they're insane for terminating your job. Lot's of hugs and hope coming your way.

[pmbryant]

28. Many thanks, cally

:-)

Peter

[proud patriot]

23. Well darn it Peter

That blows :-(

[pmbryant]

29. Yes

But, at the same time, no. I have mixed feelings.

Thanks, proud patriot.

:pals:

Peter