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athene ([personal profile] athene) wrote2009-01-08 12:15 pm
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Just got fired. They said I "didn't fit in" with the organization.

I'm going to get pie because pie makes me happy.

[identity profile] mrhuggles.livejournal.com 2009-01-08 06:23 pm (UTC)(link)
*hugs and chocolate*

[identity profile] emeraldliz.livejournal.com 2009-01-08 06:23 pm (UTC)(link)
*hugs* Here to talk whenever you want, I've been fired too.

[identity profile] kjpepper.livejournal.com 2009-01-08 06:33 pm (UTC)(link)
eeep! *hugs and pie*
jagienka: (wtf - kori)

....

[personal profile] jagienka 2009-01-08 06:40 pm (UTC)(link)
*hugs* that blows. so sorry to hear that.

*bakes you pies*

[identity profile] in-quinecorners.livejournal.com 2009-01-08 06:41 pm (UTC)(link)
Well, that sucks. But pie is awesome. More pie!

I got fired last year. I kind of wanted to be fired but it was still a blow to the ego. But, it led to bigger and better things. I'm sure it will for you too.

[identity profile] morlock.livejournal.com 2009-01-08 06:43 pm (UTC)(link)
*big ol' internet hugs*

[identity profile] reverendtom.livejournal.com 2009-01-08 06:44 pm (UTC)(link)
They suck and also are wrong and stupid.

Now you will find a bigger, shinier job, gain huge amounts of wealth and power, and abuse these horribly to strike out at and destroy these wankers.

[identity profile] sylvanstargazer.livejournal.com 2009-01-08 06:47 pm (UTC)(link)
Ugh, I'm sorry. Clearly they demand lameness in their employees.

Sending you money-energy and *SNUGGLES!!*

[identity profile] galateabot.livejournal.com 2009-01-08 06:59 pm (UTC)(link)
I am so sorry to hear this. I was fired earlier this year. It sucked. But you'll get through it. Pie is an excellent idea, for starters.

*hug*

[identity profile] labmouse.livejournal.com 2009-01-08 07:03 pm (UTC)(link)
That's Horrible! What a crap reason!

[identity profile] darktouch.livejournal.com 2009-01-08 07:13 pm (UTC)(link)
Unfortunately, not fitting in is a valid reason within the first 3 months. After 3 months, generally you have to 'not fit in' via innapropriate touching. Good luck on getting an even better job.

[identity profile] hermionesviolin.livejournal.com 2009-01-08 07:19 pm (UTC)(link)
Ugh, that sucks. I'm so sorry.

[hugs]

[identity profile] eliset.livejournal.com 2009-01-08 07:36 pm (UTC)(link)
That makes no sense whatsoever - didn't they just give you additional job duties? Did they give you any feedback at all about "fitting in?"

I know that at Apple they have a distinct and set performance management tract - it might be worth seeing what UT has, since you may be able to object under their stated policies. If nothing else, filing for unemployment might be made less difficult if you put an objection on record.

Boggle. This makes no sense. Do Not Grok.

[identity profile] lemonchiffon.livejournal.com 2009-01-08 07:38 pm (UTC)(link)
HUH?! I saw your tweet about this, and I am shocked.

I'm really, really sorry.

[identity profile] oracle-tx.livejournal.com 2009-01-08 07:42 pm (UTC)(link)
You know all that stuff you just didn't have the time to do before? Now you have LOTS of time! You know how to accumulate loads of Slack for free, play some games, watch some movies, and go enjoy the great outdoors.

Also, check your Feng Shui and make some adjustments to increase money.

Sucks to be them, if "Awesome" doesn't fit in the organization, they have some serious problems.

[identity profile] gailmom.livejournal.com 2009-01-08 07:49 pm (UTC)(link)
I really hate cop out reasons like that.

losers.

*snuggle*

[identity profile] acadecian.livejournal.com 2009-01-08 08:21 pm (UTC)(link)
Dude, that sucks. Go eat lots of pie.

[identity profile] omnia-mutantur.livejournal.com 2009-01-08 10:27 pm (UTC)(link)
That sucks.

I hope it's magic pie.

[identity profile] nikkita422.livejournal.com 2009-01-08 11:42 pm (UTC)(link)
LAME!!!

You get hugs and choccy.

[identity profile] velokitty.livejournal.com 2009-01-09 01:00 am (UTC)(link)
Oh my god. Are you okay? Do you want to get coffee and talk or have a hug?

[identity profile] dmonbike.livejournal.com 2009-01-09 01:47 am (UTC)(link)
*hugs* wannawork outside? :)

[identity profile] gudenna.livejournal.com 2009-01-09 02:09 am (UTC)(link)
Not cool. I'm sorry.

[identity profile] bouncyone.livejournal.com 2009-01-09 03:01 am (UTC)(link)
o_O hmm... I'm curious to hear more.

[identity profile] nireena.livejournal.com 2009-01-09 03:49 am (UTC)(link)
*hugs*

[identity profile] parathalyn.livejournal.com 2009-01-09 06:46 am (UTC)(link)
That sucks. How are you holding up?

[personal profile] artemis42 2009-01-09 08:03 am (UTC)(link)
*shock*

I send hugs and love, call me anytime.

-Me.

[identity profile] bramblekite.livejournal.com 2009-01-09 12:48 pm (UTC)(link)
That is sucky & lame.

I think you're doing all right if you don't fit in with sucky & lame.

*hugs* & more wishes for better opportunities to come your way.

*hugs*

[identity profile] missingwatch.livejournal.com 2009-01-09 02:23 pm (UTC)(link)
I'm sorry sweetheart : / Hope you find something better soon!

[identity profile] kiten.livejournal.com 2009-01-09 03:46 pm (UTC)(link)
If you're not 'fitting in' they must suck. You are amazing and totally the type of dedicated employee they should be looking for!! What asshats. I'm so sorry, sweetheart.

It does sound like they were shedding. Didn't they just give you new work? *hugS*

[identity profile] drackyyn.livejournal.com 2009-01-09 06:17 pm (UTC)(link)
Not fitting in is a really crappy reason.

For your sake I hope they gave you something else that you just not sharing.

So sorry to hear that.

I'll keep my eyes and ears open for opportunities.

*hugs*

[identity profile] kisoumi.livejournal.com 2009-01-09 10:43 pm (UTC)(link)
That's MESSED UP.*hug* Pie always makes everything better. :P

[identity profile] haldira.livejournal.com 2009-01-10 06:53 am (UTC)(link)
xoxoxo<3

(Anonymous) 2009-01-10 06:55 pm (UTC)(link)
Guess you have no excuse now not to come to Boston next weekend for Arisia.

The Pi Con party Sunday night in room 223 will have *numerous* assorted pies.

Also Pi cookies:
http://photos.pi-con.org/friday/content/IMG_9582_large.html

Terry F.

[identity profile] bellebet.livejournal.com 2009-01-10 11:01 pm (UTC)(link)
Dude, I'm so sorry. Was there a longer reason they gave you as to why you didn't "fit in?"

[identity profile] austingoddess.livejournal.com 2009-02-05 08:21 pm (UTC)(link)
I did actually catch up on your LJ a few days ago because I remember the raspberry gel pancakes part. I must not have read back far enough.
*hugs!* Hope things go swimmingly and right quick.