So, it's official ... I'm now unemployed.
The day wasn't too bad, the Managing Director came over and took me to lunch at a very nice Italian restaurant, (I had crepes porcini with a caesar salad which was absolutely delicious, plus a couple of glasses of wine). When he left he gave me the biggest bear hug ever, right in front of my boss, which was lovely of him but left my boss seething with resentment. I think he hoped the MD would be as glad to see the back of me as he was, take his side as it were. And he was really pissed off to not be invited to lunch. As soon as the MD left he told me to get out, even though I still had 2 hours to go. Not the nicest end to the day (or my time with the company), I felt a bit shaken by it to be honest, but kept my dignity, bit my tongue and just left, grateful to be finally getting out of a bad situation.
I still can't believe he actually thought he would be invited to lunch! Not after everything that's happened. It would be the equivalent of Hitler going to Ann Franks' birthday party.
Needless to say, I was a little bit riled. It took a giant chocolate chip cookie and firing off a number of lengthy, emo text messages to my friends before I felt I'd sufficiently offloaded. One of them suggested I get Twitter and use it as a means of venting my spleen on a world-wide scale (she doesn't know I have a blog).
And I have to admit it, I'm increasingly tempted to Twitter ... damn, that bugs me. I've successfully managed to resist MySpace and Facebook all these years, but I can feel my resolve starting to wain with Twitter for some reason. Maybe because it's like the mini-me of blogs. Maybe I'm just THAT bored. My main problem is not being able to decide whether it's cool or not. I know some seriously cool people who use it, but I also know some seriously cool people who totally look down their noses at it. And I can't seem to form any definite opinion.
If I Twitter, does it make me a twit? Or a twitterer? Hmm ... think I'll have to give it some more thought.
Anyway, I'll leave you with this humorous clip, which works rather well with this post (or at least I think so), so check it out and enjoy ...
Ps: Trinity ... as suggested, I got Google Chat, so let me have your details and you too can experience the full-on GI Kate chat experience ... o.O
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That video was f'ing hilarious! Where do you find this stuff? I almost ALMOST skipped it when I saw it was three minutes long...so glad I didn't! You are awesome!
lol glad you liked it Peggy :) I thought you might.
I dunno ... it's like I'm supernaturally drawn to them! :P
First of all, your boss sounds like an @$$.
My .o2 cents...
Twitter - held my attention for about 4 hours. Haven't been back.
Facebook - I have people there but unless I get an e-mail, I ignore it.
MySpace - loved it but then I found Blogger.
Love the boss = Hitler imagery, he probably keeps his little armband in his locked desk drawer for special occasions... Doesn't the UK have some sort of monarchical sort that, nevermind we'll pretend that didn't happen...
Let us all know about the job hunting *fingers crossed*
Sorry your last day ened that way, but I'm sure you will move on to bigger and better things. I have been tormented with the Twitter decision too. For now I will just consolidate all my wasted time with blogging. Maybe I will diversify later. Let us know how it goes for you.
LOL!!! I loved the whole thing, especially the video, when he says if you think you're too cool, leave now and like everyone vamooses the hell otta there. I'm in tears!
Okay so, maybe you talked about it on earlier blog posts but what happened with you and Boss-Hitler that led up to this?
J.J ... I'm so with you on ALL counts. Blogging has felt like the best medium for me so far. Maybe I just need to Twitter for a couple of hours, just to get it out of my system lol
Your 2 cents are always welcome here :)
Good evening, Eric :) And thanks, I'll keep you posted
Thanks Chaka :) I will. And I kinda like what you do with your wasted time, it gives me something fun to read while I eat my breakfast :P
:P Thanks P Mama ... it's actually one of a set of video meme's, I'll have to post a couple of the others because they're equally hilarious.
Boss had serious control and ego issues, type who makes himself feel bigger by making others feel smaller etc. When he realised he couldn't bully and manipulate me he turned nasty, started fabricating horrible stuff which I had no means of defending myself against as there was only me and him in the office. Spending every day with someone who made me feel small and vulnerable just got too much to bear. But now I'm free! FREE! :P ... just wish I had a job to go to.
The MD sounds like my stepdad, who couldn't stand me for 12 years but now that he and my mom are divorced he wants to come visit every day.
I don't twit, but I kind of like the idea of people's whole lives being saved forever in quick summary format.
Hey I'm eating a cookie. Now I'm going to the dentist. Now I'm having sex. Now I'm watching my wife give birth to our first kid. Now the kids are in college. Now I have cancer. Now I'm dead and all the world will have to remember me by are my twits.
I have seen that video used a lot with different text. My favorite was 'Hitler is an Aggie' and it was all about College Football. It was slightly regional but still funny.
JP ... that summed up the whole Twit-phenomena perfectly. And made me want to Twitter even more!
Trinity ... yep, I've seen a few too, some are a bit hit and miss but the good ones are really funny. I'll definitely post more later. Thanks to sites like 4chan the YouTube meme's are all the rage atm
I'm looking for an assistant.
It's a long commute but.....
Your boss sounds like a real prize. I can't believe he told you to get out early because he was peeved about lunch. I'm sorry your last day had to be like that. But it must have been nice that someone else at the company clearly thought you did a great job.
And DON'T Tweet! We have enough electronic leashes. I tried MySpace, but it's ugly and it feels like a white trash Facebook to me...so don't do that either. If you need any more dos and don'ts, I am here. :)
It sounds like your manager was a right arse, and you are definitely better off out of there.
Twitter - I treat it like a min-blog and have a feed into my 'real' blog. I've stopped 'following' people who witter on and on every banal detail of their lives. Try it - you can always stop :)
My boss at my old job was a giant, used tampon that had been left in the sun for three days. When I got laid off, I was sad for about three seconds (mostly because I wouldn't be able to stare at the girls with the gigantic breasts anymore) and then I was like, "Jesus, I never have to deal with Tom ever again." I nearly came. So, bosses can be douches. Don't let the bastards get you down.
Also...I've thought about joining twitter, but only to become a Twitter Shitter, giving people lots of inappropriate updates as to the daily minutiae of my ho-hum existence.
Your boss was an *sshole, forget him. I left one of the best paying, most fun jobs I've ever had because my boss was a slimy nightmare (slimy is too good for him). I was unemployed for a while, but I love my job now, and have no regrets.
To Twitter or Not to Twitter:
Simple decision for me; I just don't have the time.
It's disturbing to me to see "funny Hitler". The sketch was effing funny as all h*ll though. xo
Dr Z ... when can I start?
lol thanks words, it's such a relief to know you're there :P you are now officially hired as my life counsellor
sas ... that's what I'm thinking. Maybe give it a go at least ...
mjenks ... your comments never fail to make me smile and laugh :)
Diane, thank you. I think I did the right thing and I honestly believe everything happens for a reason (even if the reason is you have the misfortune to end up working with a total bottom-dweller). Glad you enjoyed the clip, I must admit I was a little worried in case it offended anyone, but then I figured if Mel Brooks can come up with "Springtime for Hitler" then it's probably ok to have a little chuckle at Adolf's expense.
P.S. I mentioned you on my blog post today, go have a peek!
I love the way your mind works but please don't start twittering. I already check this blog 5 to 10 times a day and I don't have time to keep up with your tweets, no matter how nice they are.
But Trinity ... I might give good twitterage! One of my tweets could save your life ... or at least make your day
I'm sorry your boss was such an ass to you. He probably has a tiny dick and is bitter about it. I've met that type a time or two, and all you can do is pity (and laugh) at them. Hugs to you, my sweet.
As for Twitter, go for it! If you enjoy it that's all that counts. I Twitter from time to time. It's always fun to take a peek at what people are up to.
Thanks Pru :) Hugs back atcha
I think I might ... firstly to annoy Trinity by taking up even more of his precious time, and secondly because it might be cool to try and totally freak people out with surreal, random messages all the live long day.
Well, if you do it, then you better link it to this blog because I am not going any farther than this location to be totally involved in your daily life.
Trinity ... I might just do that
By all means Twitter!! Come follow me. :)
Phil
I also have been deaf to the call of the Twitter, Facebook and MySpace. Please don't give in. I might see it as an ominous sign of things to come for me...
Tish Tash ... I will, if you will
I don't think there exists a person fascinating enough that I would bother to follow them on Twitter... not even you!
Mr S ... *sticks tongue out at you*
Your boss sounds like a prick so it's a good thing he's out of your life. There's always a flip side to every situation so maybe things can only get better from here!
And about Twitter..I can totally empathize because it's tempting me too, to just fire off random sentences about what I am thinking. But I am not sure if it's a tool for someone who suffers from TMI-nitis like me. But if you do Twitter, I can assure you you'll be the furthest thing from a twit. A twitterer maybe, but definitely not a twit :)
Hope your weekend will be great!
plus, you can post links to your blog on twitter. That's how I am getting so many members in the "Squirrel Love Club"
Peace and twitter,
Phil
:) thanks PrincessImp, I think so too. lol I love the term TMI-nitis!!! :P
Hope you have a lovely weekend too :)
Seriously though, if you have something to say then that's what the blog is for. Twitter strikes me as for people who've lost the power of communication but retained the ability to type.
Phil ... thanks for the tip
Mr S ... you really don't approve of Twitter, do you!
Ooh, I've had bosses like that. Evil. You're much better off somewhere else!
My word verification is "admin" ~ I think it's a sign! You'll be an administrator... of something... somewhere. Don't argue with the word verifications; they never lie. Never. My blog gave Scope "man doll" as his wv, and lo and behold, now it's actually come TRUE!! ;-)
Thanks for visiting my little ole blog the other day. Your blog is lovely. I'll most definitely be back!
Thanks for stopping by Ruth :) Glad you enjoyed it.
Cora ... I think it must be a sign too! yay! Can you stop by again and see if you can get a wv that says fabulouslyfamousandwealthyfornotdoingverymuchatall ... oh, no wait! Paris Hilton already took that job :(
Thanks for stopping by :)
Ps: lol @ man doll!
Oh! That's terrible news!
But, I'm certainly looking forward to any emo venting blogs (those are my faves!) that you'd like to share. Especially about that horrible boss of yours.
I h*te him!
Pwn Star ... don't worry, I have definite emo-tendencies and will no doubt have full-on hissy fits at regular intervals via my blog.
Thanks for stopping by :)
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