I just laid off 8 people today....

[Matterhorn]

Discuss...

I love HR but this is a part of the job I hate.  There were some good people.  Hopefully they recover.
Two came from Cali for their jobs and one is 5 months pregnant.  The look in their eyes when you lay it on them is unforgettable.

Americans cherish your positions.

Interesting. Firing a woman that's pregnant is not allowed in Switzerland. Lot of protection in place because Europe needs more offspring (to pay for wellfare system...)

[WillGrant]

I don't know why but some of the commentary on this thread was really fucking funny.

I read in the middle of trying to take a shit and everytime I laughed it would pop back in and I'd have to retry over again!

haha you are a kinky man Big Ach

[Sarcastic Deity]

Anyone earning a salary these days is expendable, no matter the job prestige. I work in sales and earn 100% commission with no base salary. Nobody pays for my seat so I don't have to look over my shoulder. But I'm thankful that I'm good at what I do so that it enables me to sustain a career. Others obviously aern't so lucky. I had a buddy get laid off recently from Fidelity Investments in Boston, MA. Worked there for six years and earned a solid $175,000 annual base salary. Now he has no job and two little kids. In addition, finding work in the finance/money field and staying there is very challenging these days.

Scary times these days. A lot of unhappy people in the United States right now.

sounds like the guy was a crook, and he got what he deserved

no offense, of course 

[UPINTHEMGUTS]

I thought the recession was over?

It never even hit here. Our housing market is strong. Jobs are plentiful and businesses are growing, including my own.

Where are you referring to?

[Rinc]

Where are you referring to?

North Pole, likely.

[danielson]

Discuss...

I love HR but this is a part of the job I hate.  There were some good people.  Hopefully they recover.
Two came from Cali for their jobs and one is 5 months pregnant.  The look in their eyes when you lay it on them is unforgettable.

Americans cherish your positions.

That sucks Wiggs, it easy to tell you are a good guy, must have been hard for you. Unfortunately, it's the world we live in right now. Just kick ass at your job so you are not next.

[brooklynbruiser]

sounds like the guy was a crook, and he got what he deserved

no offense, of course 

I love when people say 'No offense' as if it excuses the words preceding.

'God, I wanna fuck your mom in the ass. No offense.'

And no, Sarcastic, it wasn't directed at you. Your post just reminded me of it.

[The Master]

I love when people say 'No offense' as if it excuses the words preceding.

'God, I wanna fuck your mom in the ass. No offense.'

And no, Sarcastic, it wasn't directed at you. Your post just reminded me of it.

Sometimes saying "no offence" before something has merit, like when you say some fact or objective observation that people might intepret in a very emotional way when it is not supposed to be.

[Tapeworm]

Sometimes saying "no offence" before something has merit, like when you say some fact or objective observation that people might intepret in a very emotional way when it is not supposed to be.

Or after you remove your foot from your mouth, but right before someone storms off in a huff.

[The Master]

Or after you remove your foot from your mouth, but right before someone storms off in a huff.

Have you ever thought about the fact that the universe could be one big poop, pooped out by you yesterday?

[Tapeworm]

Have you ever thought about the fact that the universe could be one big poop, pooped out by you yesterday?

Anal spawn, you say?

[The Master]

Anal spawn, you say?

So perhaps we all could make more universes in a day if we ate more fiber or took some laxatives.

[Tapeworm]

So perhaps we all could make more universes in a day if we ate more fiber or took some laxatives.

I'll get back to you post-kale.

[HTexan]

I love when people say 'No offense' as if it excuses the words preceding.

'God, I wanna fuck your mom in the ass. No offense.'

And no, Sarcastic, it wasn't directed at you. Your post just reminded me of it.

i agree. "No offense" is a dumb qualifier.

[sync pulse]

Discuss...

I love HR but this is a part of the job I hate.  There were some good people.  Hopefully they recover.
Two came from Cali for their jobs and one is 5 months pregnant.  The look in their eyes when you lay it on them is unforgettable.

Americans cherish your positions.

I trust your company didn't deceive them into thinking they were being groomed for a promotion like my company did me?