Boss Bitch
Simon
– December 18, 2007 02:38PM
For all your work woes.
Mokers
(Moderator)
– June 24, 2011 05:40PM
Formerly Remy Martin
What was the quote? "To find the absolute worst of humanity, visit a prison. You'll also see some inmates".
Cloudscout
– June 26, 2011 02:05PM
˙pɹɐoqʎǝʞ ʎɯ ɥʇıʍ ƃuoɹʍ ƃuıɥʇǝɯos sı ǝɹǝɥʇ ʞuıɥʇ ı ?ɹǝʇndɯoɔ ʎɯ ɥʇıʍ ǝɯ dlǝɥ ǝuoǝɯos uɐɔ
Good news and bad news.
The good news is that they chose me.
The bad news is that they aren't the final word. It turns out someone one level higher has to interview me before they give final approval. That final interview is at 8:30am Monday morning.
Oh, and it turns out they ARE willing to pay for relocation to California now... and they want me to interview with the client down there on Monday afternoon. Hopefully things go well on Monday morning so it will be a moot point.
tliet
– June 26, 2011 02:09PM
Glad to hear this Cloudscout!
John Willoughby
– June 27, 2011 07:06AM
Homo Sapiens Sedentarius
It's annoying when the goal posts keep moving, but at least you're still moving toward them.
Cloudscout
– June 27, 2011 08:22AM
˙pɹɐoqʎǝʞ ʎɯ ɥʇıʍ ƃuoɹʍ ƃuıɥʇǝɯos sı ǝɹǝɥʇ ʞuıɥʇ ı ?ɹǝʇndɯoɔ ʎɯ ɥʇıʍ ǝɯ dlǝɥ ǝuoǝɯos uɐɔ
Or not.
3 minutes after the interview call was supposed to start, the guy emailed me to cancel the meeting. He said he was stuck on another call or something and would "circle back later this morning".
That was 4 hours ago. It's now afternoon. Still no word... and he's in India which means it's 11pm for him. I suspect this means it will now spill into tomorrow.
I have 52 hours left before I'm unemployed.
Suffice it to say, I have no fingernails left.
Cloudscout
– June 27, 2011 02:46PM
˙pɹɐoqʎǝʞ ʎɯ ɥʇıʍ ƃuoɹʍ ƃuıɥʇǝɯos sı ǝɹǝɥʇ ʞuıɥʇ ı ?ɹǝʇndɯoɔ ʎɯ ɥʇıʍ ǝɯ dlǝɥ ǝuoǝɯos uɐɔ
End of day. No updates.
Dejected.
El Jeffe
– June 27, 2011 02:52PM
What a journey.
Positive thoughts coming your way...
John Willoughby
– June 27, 2011 04:18PM
Homo Sapiens Sedentarius
Another re-org at work. 15-20% of the people in my group are going to be transferred to another group. The one that we've always considered a sweatshop. Or gulag. No idea who's going to get transferred yet. It may be weeks before we know. I hope things start happening for you, CS.
El Jeffe
– June 28, 2011 01:47AM
What a journey.
Similar story here. Had a big pow-wow yesterday. One slide mentioned 17% reduction in costs. (what year DON'T they want that?). Today will be our department de-brief on what that means.
My air conditioner went out and I am home lining up half-hour appts with HVAC (air-con to UKers) folks to get quotes. So, hopefully the guy NOT at the de-brief doesn't get cut by default. :)
Cloudscout
– June 28, 2011 12:12PM
˙pɹɐoqʎǝʞ ʎɯ ɥʇıʍ ƃuoɹʍ ƃuıɥʇǝɯos sı ǝɹǝɥʇ ʞuıɥʇ ı ?ɹǝʇndɯoɔ ʎɯ ɥʇıʍ ǝɯ dlǝɥ ǝuoǝɯos uɐɔ
Thanks, JW. I hope you survive the deck-chair shuffle with as little pain as possible.
Hey, Bill, how did things shake out with your debriefing?
I still haven't heard from the guy who was supposed to interview me yesterday. I did hear from the guy who interviewed me on Friday, though. He apologized for putting me through this and said that they are still working the role and will have an update for me in the morning.
Nothing like waiting until the last minute... literally.
John Willoughby
– June 28, 2011 12:22PM
Homo Sapiens Sedentarius
How strict are they on the time limit? I mean, if somebody really wants you, do you have to go through the whole new-hire rigmarole if the deal is made three minutes after your time expires?
Cloudscout
– June 28, 2011 02:14PM
˙pɹɐoqʎǝʞ ʎɯ ɥʇıʍ ƃuoɹʍ ƃuıɥʇǝɯos sı ǝɹǝɥʇ ʞuıɥʇ ı ?ɹǝʇndɯoɔ ʎɯ ɥʇıʍ ǝɯ dlǝɥ ǝuoǝɯos uɐɔ
It's not clear how that would work. I did confirm today that I will still be under consideration for the roles that are currently in progress even after my impact date but I don't know how the paperwork would be handled if I was ultimately selected for one of them.
John Willoughby
– June 28, 2011 02:28PM
Homo Sapiens Sedentarius
Well, the consideration is the important part; the paperwork can find its own way afterwards.
El Jeffe
– June 28, 2011 03:21PM
What a journey.
Yeah, good luck. Hopefully it will all work out.
Our debriefing - good news for our group. Or not as bad news as other groups. We are still looking good for now. Thank goodness. It's everyone else this time, they say.
Of course, it's hard to feel good knowing others you work with in other groups are still under the hammer, too. There are no winners in some aspects - morale mainly. But so far so good again.
Cloudscout
– June 28, 2011 03:31PM
˙pɹɐoqʎǝʞ ʎɯ ɥʇıʍ ƃuoɹʍ ƃuıɥʇǝɯos sı ǝɹǝɥʇ ʞuıɥʇ ı ?ɹǝʇndɯoɔ ʎɯ ɥʇıʍ ǝɯ dlǝɥ ǝuoǝɯos uɐɔ
Yes, exactly. One positive thing through all of this is that my colleagues seem to be in good shape for the most part. My boss is still waiting for the paperwork to be finalized for his new role and another coworker is waiting for the same people I'm waiting for to finish the process for his new role. Everyone else has either taken roles with the client or decided to become contractors.
Cloudscout
– June 28, 2011 06:31PM
˙pɹɐoqʎǝʞ ʎɯ ɥʇıʍ ƃuoɹʍ ƃuıɥʇǝɯos sı ǝɹǝɥʇ ʞuıɥʇ ı ?ɹǝʇndɯoɔ ʎɯ ɥʇıʍ ǝɯ dlǝɥ ǝuoǝɯos uɐɔ
The interview has been rescheduled for tomorrow morning at 6:30am.
John Willoughby
– June 28, 2011 08:25PM
Homo Sapiens Sedentarius
Ugh. Well, better early than not at all. Wake up in time to get some caffeine in you beforehand.
Cloudscout
– June 29, 2011 02:59AM
˙pɹɐoqʎǝʞ ʎɯ ɥʇıʍ ƃuoɹʍ ƃuıɥʇǝɯos sı ǝɹǝɥʇ ʞuıɥʇ ı ?ɹǝʇndɯoɔ ʎɯ ɥʇıʍ ǝɯ dlǝɥ ǝuoǝɯos uɐɔ
It was a quick call. Only 10 minutes which was expected since I already know the guy pretty well.
I should know something in the next 9 hours or so.
Cloudscout
– June 29, 2011 06:42AM
˙pɹɐoqʎǝʞ ʎɯ ɥʇıʍ ƃuoɹʍ ƃuıɥʇǝɯos sı ǝɹǝɥʇ ʞuıɥʇ ı ?ɹǝʇndɯoɔ ʎɯ ɥʇıʍ ǝɯ dlǝɥ ǝuoǝɯos uɐɔ
I suddenly have two job offers to choose from.
What a crazy roller coaster ride this has turned out to be.
johnny k
– June 29, 2011 07:02AM
Those bastards! Next they'll ask you to run 10 miles in the water sleep-deprived while carrying a log.
