User: kelvicious Date: 2008-12-08 19:22 (UTC) Subject: (no subject)

oh rich :(

i'm so sorry. i wish i lived nearby - we could go drink some beer this afternoon.

take care. let me know what i can do for you.

User: shereenb Date: 2008-12-08 19:25 (UTC) Subject: (no subject) Keyword: pooter time

I'm glad the mystery's solved and I look forward to the increased activity on your blog, but it's a sh1t time of the year to be getting news like that.

User: i_want_my_ribs Date: 2008-12-08 20:03 (UTC) Subject: (no subject)

Sorry to hear the bad news...at least you've got a golden parachute to help you get through the next couple of months.
If you're ever looking for cheapo stuff to do, Ann and I are pretty poor these days and are always searching out inexpensive/free things :)

User: voguevixen Date: 2008-12-08 20:26 (UTC) Subject: (no subject) Keyword: yikes

Oh no - I hope you don't have to sell your Phil Collins album.

"They're giving me four weeks severance, plus they held one paycheck back at the start"

Wait...so like you had to make a security deposit to work there?

User: firepile Date: 2008-12-08 20:52 (UTC) Subject: (no subject)

I can't imagine how much being laid off sucks. Even when you hate your job, there's power in leaving on your own terms. I'm sorry your cigar-lighting ways will be forced to change.

Joshua and I went to see Kristin Hersh in Chicago yesterday, and it was the first time seeing her in middle-America. I said to him, "I'm so used to at least knowing all the people at these shows, it's weird to see her in such a new place." To which Joshua, who you probably barely remember, said, "I know! Where's Lucky?!" :)

User: zeaphod Date: 2008-12-08 21:54 (UTC) Subject: Chin firmly up

When you can still see the positive side of getting laid off, it's a great sign of how in control you are.
Hating you job makes it much easier!

My weekend sir? Sat was work from 9.45 - 6pm, followed by a few drinkipoos in the local. I bumped into one of our friends who we visited in Sydney - they have re-emigrated back to the UK - a bad sign for Oz.

Sun was cleaning the house and visiting Mum in hospital with Dad.
This craziness was followed by writing a Christmas card list then a dozen cards. "Unleash the hounds of ZZZzzzzzzz!"

Edited at 2008-12-08 09:55 pm (UTC)

User: honeykbee Date: 2008-12-08 22:05 (UTC) Subject: (no subject)

I'll keep an ear out for anything I think you might find interesting in the job market, for now though I only found this for you:

http://testpattern.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2008/12/08/1694885.aspx

User: smwance Date: 2008-12-09 01:30 (UTC) Subject: (no subject)

Man, being laid off sucks, but during the holidays is just insult to injury.

I have no idea what kind of work you're qualified for, but if you want to send a resume my way, I can pass it to HR at my company (www.natekinc.com).

User: miakodajs Date: 2008-12-09 01:40 (UTC) Subject: (no subject)

That sucks, Rich. :(

I hope everything works out.

User: miss_holly_g Date: 2008-12-09 03:23 (UTC) Subject: (no subject)

holy shit, i just saw this. sounds like you are ok, but dang. i'm sorry, dude.

User: sydmason Date: 2008-12-09 04:21 (UTC) Subject: (no subject)

Sorry to hear about your job, Rich.

User: redlaw Date: 2008-12-09 08:02 (UTC) Subject: (no subject)

Very sorry to read that.
I am awaiting a letter that might tell me if I have a job after March. It's all a bit cr&p.

User:	seekay
Date:	2008-12-09 14:25 (UTC)
Subject:	(no subject)

That's terrible! I'm glad you have a plan that doesn't involve freaking out and worrying alot. Good luck!

User: maeincarnate Date: 2008-12-09 16:52 (UTC) Subject: (no subject)

As much as this sucks, it sounds like the timing isn't all that terrible, and this could be a nice few weeks to have off.