I don't think I was too threatening, but I probably was considered to be an easy liability to get rid of to reduce salary outlays, as the company asked director's to do a while back. Boss probably figures he can do two jobs as well as he was doing one (or perhaps doesn't have enough to do, himself), so . . .The Weekenders wrote:Competence is only valuable if you are cheap and don't threaten the authority of the boss. Just a guess, but it sounds like you.
I'm fairly even-keeled most of the time, at least outwardly; one of my strengths in management and in personal crises is my calm, deliberate manner. Everyone looks to me at those times; I can take control of perilous situations and turn them around pretty well, mostly.As I said before, good luck buddy. And dulcimer is right, the anger builds up with periodic eruptions, especially if yer a high-strung music-y kinda person, which many of us are here. Accept it and remember that tomorrow is another day, another chance. That's what I do. That and getting fitted for an orange Home Depot vest when the unemployment runs out.
Then I go home and scream in a pillow for a couple minutes, and smack the heavy bag around. . .
Nah. I'm trying to keep the anger at bay by looking at this as an opportunity, insofar as possible. I'm mostly just sort of anxious, though I think the full reality of the situation has yet to really sink in. When the checking account runs dry, it might be different. Oy.
Good time to learn a few more tunes, though. I was considering giving the pipes a go, but no way I can justify laying out a couple thou for a half-set when rent is in question. Just hope I can avoid that orange vest, if possible. Though I always have sort of *liked* manual labor; had those jobs in high school and summers during college, and you get a good honest night's sleep when you've put in a long day knocking walls down or clearing brush or what have you. I just think laborers oughtta get fair pay for all that effort, and we'd probably have to look for a new place right quick if it comes to that. Rent's ridiculous.
It'll work out eventually, I expect. I hope. Really hope.
Thanks again for the commiseration, everyone. Best of luck to all you others who are looking, too. Just got an e-mail from a friend who recently found a job after 11 months of looking, and he has two degrees from CalTech (engineering and physics) and impeccable resume. His family got wiped out, financially, and his wife and kid are living with her parents until he can afford a place big enough for all of them, in February or so. Not pretty. But at least he's working again, at a good job.
I'm Sorry, I hope things work out for you and your family. Just keep in mind that when one door closes another opens. I hope one opens soon for you.
