Not so Good News

Well it was fun while it lasted - actually 10-12hour days can not be much fun. Anyways the owner of the company I worked for came up to me today and said that he regrets it a lot but unfortunatelly he has to let me go. Reason lots of BS One of the executives in the know told me that the owner has a nephew who needs experience for his resume and having a bit too much too eat and drink at the Thanksgiving dinner he promised the newphew my job.

Oh well I got paid through the end of the week so I guess I will use that money to buy some good booze some good cigars and relax for a few days and then it is back to the races

Anyone in need of a person with an MBA and middle management experience just let me know :smiley2:

that sucks man. that's very irresponsible thing to do.

i wish you the best. something better will come along.

Dan sorry to hear about that my friend just remember everything happens for a reason so I am sure something better will come along just keep your head up

Bastards

Damn,that sucks. Too bad you don't live in Tampa.. could find you a part time job.. pay sucks.. but you could smoke free cigars while you work.. lol :)

Sorry to hear this Dan. Great attitude, though.

I hate to hear it when it's me, but generally this corny phrase is true:

"When one door closes, it means a better one is can be opened."


Smoke a good one and then give em hell :smiley14:.

Don't worry, Dan. Something better will come along very soon.

I betcha that bastards company is going to go under, that's what happens when nepotism runs rampant!

Sorry to hear the bad news man. Hang in there and find something better!

Ouch, that sucks bro! Hopefully you'll find something better.

That's a shitty deal man!! You'll fiind something better, with less stress, and making more money, and closer to a cigar store!!! Then you can laugh at the bastards every morning on your way in to the office.

I am sorry to hear that. Thats where the term postal comes from huh. What a piece of chit that guy is. Good luck and hope you find something soon. Anything I can do to help just let me know.

You can now collect unemplyment, its not that bad. I recomend applying for a scuba diving instructor, bar tender, ski instructor, liquor distributor, cigar merchant, pimp...I mean the possibilities of dream jobs are endless! Good luck finding something you enjoy.

Sorry to hear that, Dan. That's a shit deal but that happens more than we'd like to think.

Things'll turn around.

Wilkey

Tough luck Dan.

Smoke something nice and treat yourself to a nice drink. Just don't overdo it. Times like this you don't need a hangover!

I completely agree with an earlier post - these things happen for a reason, and that there's something better for you out there. Good luck!

BOOOOOOO!!!!

I hate it when bad things happen to good people. That is CRAP!!!!

Well at least you have a good attitude about it, go file for unemployment ASAP, just in case.

I'm sure with your background and being in NYC you shouldn't have a problem finding something better with minimal effort.

Good luck!

Hang in there man, something better will come along. :smiley1:

Dag, that's beat man. I'm very impressed with you attitude though, it's a lot better than mine would be.

Good luck, and enjoy your time off before hitting the grind again.

Thanks for your support eeryone. I hope like many suggested something better comes along soon.

For now I am enjoying a few good cigars, nice liquor, gourmet coffee and when a bit of agression slips into my mind I just turn on a shoot em up video game and blow some steam for half an hour or so :smiley2:

Sorry to read the news bro, I hope you find another position soon. I wish I could be of help, but we both know my academic location does nothing to help you :smiley1:

bad news,dan....any thoughts on a move to another city??..
let me know if you're thinking bflo...i'll see how i can help...

Damn...Bad luck it is. Something better will come along. Give your old boss one of these for me...:smiley44:

Tough break, Dan. As these folks point out, things happen for a reason, even if they do not seem to at the moment. Something better will come along.

I thought you mentioned a while back that you were going into the cigar biz. Is that still an option? Or was this the cigar job?

Until your good news comes, you will be in my prayers.

Sorry to hear that Dan. At least you still have a positive attitude. Hopefully it will turn out for the better in the long run. Let us know if you run low on cigars. :smiley2:

Dang Dan, sorry to hear that. I have a lot of people close to me get out of their jobs, but on their own accord. GF quit her job a few months back, but she found a WAY better job with way more money. Same deal with my brother. You will find the same.

A lot of good companies are looking for well trained and educated people. You'll have multiple interviews before you know it.

Give me your boss's address, I'll go slash his tires and his nephew's too!

-Andrew

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Originally Posted by slcraiders

I thought you mentioned a while back that you were going into the cigar biz. Is that still an option? Or was this the cigar job?

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Me and you. Cigar Shop. Talk to my people and we'll get the ball rolling.

Best o luck Dan! As for advice and counselling I can only echo what others have said... so I won't :smiley36:

-W.

Did they give you a generous seperation package? If not, and they have no legitimate reason to fire you, wait until the nephew gets in and sue them for wrongful termination. Settle out of court for a little extra cash.

I thought about it but I think since it was a private company and I did not sign any contracts to start work there I doubt there is a way to sue

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Originally Posted by Kenyth

Did they give you a generous seperation package? If not, and they have no legitimate reason to fire you, wait until the nephew gets in and sue them for wrongful termination. Settle out of court for a little extra cash.

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that really sucks. you should talk to a lawyer just in case. you never know if you have a case till you try.

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Originally Posted by mithril

that really sucks. you should talk to a lawyer just in case. you never know if you have a case till you try.

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It all depends on whether NY is a "right to work" state. But if it were me, I don't think I'd want to work for the guy anyway. If you do get your job back there are a hundred ways that he can goad you into quitting And if there are any damages, they're usually limited to actual losses. It sounds like it's just best to let it go and find something different (i.e., better.) In the mean time, file for unemployment. He's gotta pay for it until you find something else.