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Xipe Totec

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23. You're so sweet! Thank you!

Reply to debm55 (Reply #22)

Mon Nov 6, 2023, 10:30 PM

Nov 2023

I feel fine. Frankly, I'm privileged to be in the position I am. I can weather the storm for a year even with just the money I have in my checkbook. I've been living well bellow my means for over a decade, tucking away the surplus. I can't really complain; most workers are in a far worse situation than I am. I feel I can still find another job that will let me coast to the finish line at age 70.

But it's nice to know that there are people who care. Most of them are progressives that proudly carry a 'D' on their chest.

I'm a bleeding heart liberal and proud of it.

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Monday, I'll be axed to leave the company [View all] Xipe Totec Nov 2023 OP

Not having a boss with your time your own, trust me, it's a good thing. brush Nov 2023 #1

It's not all roses Xipe Totec Nov 2023 #2

Insurance enid602 Nov 2023 #5

Crappy job with bennies is a good idea. She's trying to find one. Thanks. NT Xipe Totec Nov 2023 #16

Oh, your spouse doesn't work? I shouldn't have responded how I did. brush Nov 2023 #3

Well, not always DFW Nov 2023 #4

That's quite a resume. Very few have those credentials. brush Nov 2023 #6

We have our tense moments occasionally, but we're not stupid DFW Nov 2023 #12

That sounds like... Think. Again. Nov 2023 #7

That's why the pay and vacation time are so good. DFW Nov 2023 #10

She works but it's part time with no benefits. Xipe Totec Nov 2023 #17

I just read your post. OldBaldy1701E Nov 2023 #8

Words of wisdom. Been there, done that too. brush Nov 2023 #15

So sorry to hear that you are being "phased out" justaprogressive Nov 2023 #9

Life spins on a dime XanaDUer2 Nov 2023 #11

Wow, I don't blame you! DFW Nov 2023 #13

Yeah, they laid us off right before XanaDUer2 Nov 2023 #14

Yikes! That sounds awful! Xipe Totec Nov 2023 #27

Sorry to hear this. blueknight73 Nov 2023 #18

There are only three types of bosses: Xipe Totec Nov 2023 #25

I know it seems like a shock and humiliation WhiteTara Nov 2023 #19

Thank you for your kind words Xipe Totec Nov 2023 #24

Area Agency on Aging often has some good tips WhiteTara Nov 2023 #34

Of course I don'e know the details of your circumstances, Mr.Bill Nov 2023 #20

The expressions of shock and support from my ex-coworkers have been overwhelming Xipe Totec Nov 2023 #21

How do you feel right now? Are you okay? Had the same happen to me--Longest term of teaching, highest salary. Fell down debm55 Nov 2023 #22

You're so sweet! Thank you! Xipe Totec Nov 2023 #23

What I learned working for moniss Nov 2023 #26

Very true. debm55 Nov 2023 #28

Nailed it! nt Xipe Totec Nov 2023 #30

Damn PBateman70 Nov 2023 #29

It used to be a great company. Xipe Totec Nov 2023 #31

Sounds to me as if there is someone at your company with an ax to grind against you. LoisB Nov 2023 #32

Thanks! Xipe Totec Nov 2023 #33

Thanks everyone for your support! I have an update. Xipe Totec Nov 2023 #35

You got caught stealing Larry's pastrami & Swiss out of the company fridge again, didn't you? LudwigPastorius Nov 2023 #36

Update Xipe Totec Jul 2024 #37

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