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The Beginning of a bad day
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Homebrew Offline
#1 Posted: Sat, Nov 22 2003, 3:50 AM EST
Joined: 02-11-2003
Posts: 11,885
Hey Guys,
I awoke to the phone ringing this morning. It was my boss on the phone, calling me to let me know that I was no longer needed at the resturant. Since starting there, I have won awards, both for my food, steaks and smoked ribs, and for hospitality. I really love people. Her money always gets tight this time of year, so I guess she needed to lighten the Load.
Tis the season Huh.
I am so happy that I don't have a family to support during this. But I am depressed today. I had pretty much depleted my savings, because of a medical condition, just a month ago, when I missed a month of work. I am afraid that she noticed how smoothly things went while I was gone, I have had a great staff, that has, for the last year, needed very little by way of supervision. I guess there is such a thing as having too well trained a staff. I think I may have trained my replacement. Bummer huh. Well the economy is getting better. Anybody want to hire a cook, who also builds and repairs computers for a hobby?
Later
Dave (A.K.A. Homebrew)
P.S.Thanks for letting me vent.
dz130 Offline
#2 Posted: Sat, Nov 22 2003, 4:33 AM EST
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That sucks. And it was a gutless way to tell you.
The City of Cleveland has a 62 mill. deficit. So they decided to lay off 400 police, 200 fire fighters, and 50 of us paramedics. At least I have enough seniority.

Don't worry, with your resume, someone will snatch you up quick.

Doug
eleltea Offline
#3 Posted: Sat, Nov 22 2003, 5:52 AM EST
Joined: 03-03-2002
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My wife got fired by email once. She hadnt logged on for a couple days and went into work as usual. Her gutless boss's jaw dropped and he turned ashen.

He did her a favor. Her next job was with good people and more pay. I wish the same for you, HB.
JustDanD Offline
#4 Posted: Sat, Nov 22 2003, 7:20 AM EST
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That's terrible, bro. Hope it all turns around quickly.
xibbumbero Offline
#5 Posted: Sat, Nov 22 2003, 7:44 AM EST
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Hang tuff HB. Time is a great healer. Git out there and start looking. Also let people know you repair PC's. There's always work in that field. I hope you you get better and if happen to run low on smokes,LMK. X
Homebrew Offline
#6 Posted: Sat, Nov 22 2003, 7:49 AM EST
Joined: 02-11-2003
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Hey Guys, thanks for the kind words. I am going to spend time with my family, Mother, father, both sisters, and misc. aunts uncles and cousins. Hopefully I can light a fire under my brother in law, and get him off high center on the cigar bar he is wanting to open.
Later
Dave (A.K.A. Homebrew)
sketcha Offline
#7 Posted: Sat, Nov 22 2003, 8:48 AM EST
Joined: 03-26-2003
Posts: 3,238
That's a bummer. The same thing happened to a good friend of mine, also a chef. Damn cutthroats!

"Things usually change for the better."
John Wayne-"Chisum"
jgjam Offline
#8 Posted: Sat, Nov 22 2003, 9:20 AM EST
Joined: 05-16-2002
Posts: 909
I have hired and fired people for several years. Anytime I have had to let someone go, for any reason, I have always informed them in person. I would hate to work for someone who fires by phone or e-mail and feel that I owe a level of respect to the person I am letting go to talk to them personally. I feel sorry for someone who works for a boss that doesn't have the courage to speak to them in person. Hang in there Dave, with your attitude a better position is bound to open up for you.

John
al'Thor Offline
#9 Posted: Sat, Nov 22 2003, 9:33 AM EST
Joined: 06-17-2003
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Dave, I know what you're going through. Same thing happened to me last fall - during the low point in the job market. Things got really tight but then I finally found a job and now it's WAY better than it ever was before. I'll pray for the same for you and will always keep some extra gars for you should you need them!
gorob23 Offline
#10 Posted: Sat, Nov 22 2003, 4:20 PM EST
Joined: 05-11-2003
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Dave hang in there I got canned by an Idiot principal because he said "I did not dicspline with love" he hated any of us that had rules that the team actually had to follow. Silly one's like showing up to pratice in order to play! The next year I was coaching at a colleg,D1 level. Hang in there bro I'llkeep you in my prayers Rob
Homebrew Offline
#11 Posted: Sun, Nov 23 2003, 9:55 AM EST
Joined: 02-11-2003
Posts: 11,885
Hey Guys,
My attitude is improving. I believe that this may work out for the best. I have been visiting with family, for the last 24 hours, and have some great leads, though not in my field. My family has assured me that, with my personality, and life experiences, and education, I should have no problem following the leads to a better paying job.
Thanks for your kind words.
Later
Dave (A.K.A. Homebrew)
0patience Offline
#12 Posted: Sun, Nov 23 2003, 12:30 PM EST
Joined: 07-20-2003
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Hey bud,
Sorry to hear of the bad go of it, but you may find out that there is a better road for you.
I used to think that I needed the job I used to have 10 years ago, then I decided I would put some applications out to see if I could do better.
Once word got around that I was looking, the calls start to come in with offers.
I settled on the job I have now.
Wish you the best of luck, remember the saying, "This too, will change." :)
mrtelcom Offline
#13 Posted: Sun, Nov 23 2003, 1:45 PM EST
Joined: 03-25-2004
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I read once that the average person will have 7 career changes in their life.
Fatshotbud Offline
#14 Posted: Sun, Nov 23 2003, 8:13 PM EST
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Best of luck brother Dave!!
Bet something will pop up for you quickly.
BUD
usahog Offline
#15 Posted: Sun, Nov 23 2003, 9:47 PM EST
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Posts: 22,691
Email Sent...

Hog
Homebrew Offline
#16 Posted: Mon, Nov 24 2003, 3:38 AM EST
Joined: 02-11-2003
Posts: 11,885
Hmmmm,
Didn't get it Russell, try again.
Later
Dave (A.K.A. Homebrew)
homebrew at arkansas dot net
rmarrandino Offline
#17 Posted: Mon, Nov 24 2003, 5:39 AM EST
Joined: 12-07-2002
Posts: 893
Dave,

Sorry about the job loss, that really sucks. Especially this time of year. Your boss sounds like a weasel.

Keep your head up. I'm sure something good will come out of this. Let us know if there is anyway we can help.

Rocco
lenny4z Offline
#18 Posted: Mon, Nov 24 2003, 8:07 AM EST
Joined: 10-29-2002
Posts: 297
Dave, I am very sorry to hear about this. But make the most of it - while you're looking for a new position use the time off to do that stuff we all say we'll do "some day when I have more time".

You also might want to try putting up some flyers advertising your PC repair skills at places like community bulliten boards, super markets, etc. Many people have PCs but few actually know how to repair them. And if I ever find myself in AK looking for a chef or caterer, I'll be sure to give a holler

-Lenny
lenny4z Offline
#19 Posted: Mon, Nov 24 2003, 8:12 AM EST
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Posts: 297
oops, that should be AR. Unless of course you decide to move to Alaska :)

-Lenny
xibbumbero Offline
#20 Posted: Tue, Dec 2 2003, 2:43 PM EST
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Posts: 12,535
Hey Homebrew how's it going? X
tonester666 Offline
#21 Posted: Tue, Dec 2 2003, 5:32 PM EST
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Posts: 1,324
I hope the Hot Springs deal works out for ya.
Homebrew Offline
#22 Posted: Tue, Dec 2 2003, 7:46 PM EST
Joined: 02-11-2003
Posts: 11,885
I would love for the Hot Springs thing to work out, but that will take awhile. I have signed up with a Temp agency, while I get together a Resume. I will be calling a friend of Russells this week, but the temp agency has had me working, every day, so far. It's a drop in pay, but it will keep the bills paid, so I don't have to dip into savings. Things are gonna be alright. Kind of reminds me of when I first moved up here, adjusting to the lower wage scale here in Arkansas was tough the first time, but now I have friends, who can help out, at least with Moral support.
Thanks Guys, Like I said, things are looking up.
Later
Dave (A.K.A. Homebrew)
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