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02 November 2007

Lost my job just now. If you don't hire a consultant after 6 months, you gotta fire him, I guess.

post by: Hugh Janus at: 14:35 | 35 comments

My condolences. My layoff isn't final until the 27th, but I'm at that point where I no longer have any duties, and am no longer expected to show up to the office every day. It's weird. Hope this opens up a world of new opportunities for you.

posted by It's Raining Florence Henderson 02 November | 14:38

Bad luck, Hugh. citi ought to look good on the old vita, though. Best of luck finding your next job.

posted by matthewr 02 November | 14:38

Sorry, booby :-(

posted by ThePinkSuperhero 02 November | 14:44

Maybe they'll hire you back in a couple weeks...?

posted by me3dia 02 November | 14:45

Sorry, man. You're in good company though. Just say, "Yeah, Tom Maheras, Randy Barker, Nestor Dominguez and I just couldn't put with Chucky anymore. We're too bad ass."

posted by mullacc 02 November | 14:46

Ah dammit, I'm sorry to hear that.

posted by essexjan 02 November | 14:48

So very sorry to hear that big man. I really do feel for ya, bro. Keep ya head up..or at least try to.

Miss ya, Dude!!!

posted by Joe Famous 02 November | 14:52

Is it a job you will miss?

posted by King of Prontopia 02 November | 14:53

Sorry to hear that. Here's hoping you find something even better.

posted by arse_hat 02 November | 14:54

Hugh, sorry to hear. Enjoy your short time off between jobs. I'm sure you'll find something soon.

posted by LoriFLA 02 November | 15:00

Aw, that sucks, dude.

posted by BoringPostcards 02 November | 15:11

Sorry to hear that. As a freelancer, I feel your pain. My latest client suddenly put my project on hold on Tuesday without notice. Starting up the job interviews yet again on Monday...

posted by miss lynnster 02 November | 15:13

Oh, that's a bummer, but you'll have a little time off before finding a fabulous new job running some 3rd world nation's economy. Try to make it a country we can have the next Bunnystock in, 'kay?

posted by theora55 02 November | 15:25

I'm sorry to hear it, Hugh.

posted by box 02 November | 15:33

Goddamn dicks everywhere. Shitbirds, assmops, puke pail, eel swallowing, dog dandruff, Turkish toilet, fartbag, reacharound, foul ball, wrinkled scrotum, prolapsed rectum, colostomy bags and goddamn chicken stealing no account mangy hobbyhorse fuckbags and may they all go blind and fall into a septic tank, the infamous pukehounds.

You'll get something better.

posted by Divine_Wino 02 November | 15:40

Aw, Hugh. I'm sorry, man. In the immortal words of Rolf the Dog, I hope that something better comes along.

posted by jrossi4r 02 November | 15:51

Sorry to hear that...hope you find something absolutely perfect instead.

posted by bunnyfire 02 November | 15:58

Sorry, Hugh. You're a talented guy, I'm sure there's something waiting for you.
Check your phone, btw.

posted by Hellbient 02 November | 16:01

Just remember that, every time one door closes, another slams in your face.

No, wait, I don't think that's right.

posted by dg 02 November | 16:18

Damn, hugh, that sucks. Is the bright side that you can now learn all those things on your list?

posted by chewatadistance 02 November | 16:27

That sucks, Hugh. Their loss.

posted by Atom Eyes 02 November | 17:00

6 mos is just short of unemployment comp?

So, will you be starting a new play or polishing an old one?

posted by StickyCarpet 02 November | 17:06

Well, fuck. I wish I were near you because I'd love to buy you a beer right now. You're the salt of the earth, Hugh.

I may be in the same boat, soon. Everything is upside down where I work, too.

posted by chuckdarwin 02 November | 17:28

fuck!!! sorry to hear that. Assholes.

posted by By the Grace of God 02 November | 17:38

Dang - sorry about the news. Hope something breaks through quickly.

posted by Smart Dalek 02 November | 18:10

Change is good.

posted by netbros 02 November | 18:30

You still fucking rock and outright own that town.
I have spoken.

posted by Lipstick Thespian 02 November | 19:16

Mortal fools. May they rot in the malodorous pits of hell for all eternity, while watching you kick serious ass for a company with infinitely more sense and foresight.

posted by elizard 02 November | 19:21

Fuck. Now where will you get your Nutri-Grain bars?

(Come over for supper Sunday or Monday, if ya can... Jon will rub your feet.)

posted by Pips 02 November | 19:42

They didn't want to hire you?

Ah, fuck 'em. If they didn't want to hire you, they obviously have no business sense.

The coming collapse is gonna wipe them off the financial map. They'll lose their homes. The guy who didn't hire you is gonna be reduced to selling his body to strangers at truckstops.

Mark my words.

posted by jason's_planet 02 November | 21:49

You seemed a bit unhappy in the position, but it still sucks that you were fired. I hope something good comes along soon.

posted by deborah 02 November | 23:26

You deserve better than whatever crap joint would drop you. Stay tough.

posted by casarkos 02 November | 23:46

That sucks...I'm sorry.

posted by brujita 03 November | 03:10

I'm sorry to hear this, Hugh. Keep your chin up.

posted by halonine 03 November | 23:44

Ugh. Just saw this. Bastards! I wish I had the first inkling about what it is you really do (me + finance = the stoopid), but I'm wondering if there's any way to apply your knowledge to something smaller and more human. From the sounds of it, I imagine not, but gottdamn the corporate assholes!

posted by taz 04 November | 03:28

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