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sexyred1 -> RE: I Think You Can Only Ask for This Once a Year on Collarme.... (1/25/2008 4:55:13 PM)

Thanks mstrj69, good advice.

And thanks for the suggestion, bountyhunter (swoons)

Your hugs are most appreciated even cyber ones!



sambamanslilgirl -> RE: I Think You Can Only Ask for This Once a Year on Collarme.... (1/25/2008 4:58:27 PM)

*HUGS*  and have some chocolate strawberries



sexyred1 -> RE: I Think You Can Only Ask for This Once a Year on Collarme.... (1/25/2008 4:59:31 PM)

thanks, I LOVE chocolate strawberries. I don't have any here right now, but maybe tomorrow at Whole Foods....if I can afford it now!! LOL



christine1 -> RE: I Think You Can Only Ask for This Once a Year on Collarme.... (1/25/2008 5:05:16 PM)

you've got enough "kick and fire" to you that you'll come out okay red...big hugs to you girl and like i said earlier, i'd take you out for a few drinks if i could...a fun girls night out.



thompsonx -> RE: I Think You Can Only Ask for This Once a Year on Collarme.... (1/25/2008 6:07:13 PM)

Hugs to you red...I am not afraid of a sexual harassment charge (as he gropes her ass)
Full speed ahead and don't spare the chocolate.
thompson



NorthernGent -> RE: I Think You Can Only Ask for This Once a Year on Collarme.... (1/25/2008 6:29:58 PM)

Sometimes, it simply doesn't work out for one reason or another - it happens to the best of us - and all you can do is dust yourself down, get back on the horse and have another crack at it. Life's not a bed of roses. The best way to help yourself is to take the knock-backs in your stride and keep going. Plus, the people at this place don't sound like anything special, so it could be a blessing in disguise - you're next place may be perfect for you.

There is a learning experience to this, though. In the event you think you're going to be late in the future, or involved in anything contentious, then make sure you get it sorted in advance, i.e. "I'm going to be late a couple of times next week, will this be a problem for you? Are you sure?"

The office is an uncompromising place, and bullying, politics and cliques are commonplace, so you have to set your stall out and ensure your co-workers know that you won't stand for any of it. If you're wavering with regard to trust in your boss, then I'd go as far as to e-mail your boss with what you've agreed regarding time off - you'll have a document to fall back on.

Either way, good luck!



girlygurl -> RE: I Think You Can Only Ask for This Once a Year on Collarme.... (1/25/2008 6:31:15 PM)

Awwwwwwwww!  Red, I am really sorry this has happened.   Sending you big {{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{hugs}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}

girly



KatyLied -> RE: I Think You Can Only Ask for This Once a Year on Collarme.... (1/25/2008 6:51:47 PM)

Damn.  Sorry to hear this.  ::hug::



MissMagnolia -> RE: I Think You Can Only Ask for This Once a Year on Collarme.... (1/25/2008 7:00:49 PM)

My words of advice.

Fuck em!! Their loss, not yours!! Dickheads!!

But at least you know that we all love you.[sm=flowers.gif]




dcnovice -> RE: I Think You Can Only Ask for This Once a Year on Collarme.... (1/25/2008 7:27:38 PM)

Big hugs to you, Red!

I'm so sorry to hear you were treated so shabbily, and I hope that it leads to something better that what sounds like a grim situation.

I work in publishing too, and it is indeed a crazy way to make a living.

All best wishes to you!

[sm=flowers.gif]




SunnyTawse -> RE: I Think You Can Only Ask for This Once a Year on Collarme.... (1/25/2008 7:27:52 PM)

<big warm hug>

I know this won't help you much right now, but at this moment we're sitting on the fulcrum of a population shift. As the baby boomers begin to retire--if even only half of them do--there will be a big drop in the labor force, and it's beginning right now. The Census Bureau estimates a severe labor shortage building over the next ten years.

All these idiot companies who prefer to hire workers on a contract basis and not provide them the benefits that their regular workers have, who treat people badly--as in your case--these companies are going to be in very tough shape soon, wondering where they're going to find people to hire.

And THEN they'll be sorry!!

And you--you'll be out there selling your heart out and making a ton of money for another company that treats you right and appreciates your talents.

<more big warm hugs>

Sunny



sexyred1 -> RE: I Think You Can Only Ask for This Once a Year on Collarme.... (1/25/2008 7:29:39 PM)

thanks everyone once again; you are all making me feel all warm and gushy inside.

I just feel like crap tonight so I am glad I started the thread; I promise I won't keep harping on it, but wow, what a way to end a week.



mypain56 -> RE: I Think You Can Only Ask for This Once a Year on Collarme.... (1/25/2008 8:06:25 PM)

you can certainly have a hug anytime u want and it will not be concidered sexual harassment.   So just remember my name  which is my pain56 anytime u need a hug just ask!!!!!!!!!!!!!!



MzMia -> RE: I Think You Can Only Ask for This Once a Year on Collarme.... (1/25/2008 9:00:29 PM)

{{{{{Hugs }}}} Red!
 
You are going through a major life transition now, and I it has to
be a tumultuous time for you.
 
Being downsized, laid-off, etc. is very, very stressful time in life.
Unless it has happened to you, I don't think people realize how stressful this is.
I went through major job transitions about 8 years ago, and I STILL
remember how stressed I was!

You are a smart, attractive, and creative woman, and you will use that to your advantage!
I would say, don't limit yourself to what you think you can do.
You have very marketable and transferable skills, and now is a good time to stretch
yourself!
 
Keep your chin up, think positive thoughts, and let your light shine!
I look forward to hearing about your new career opportunities in the near future.
 



heartcream -> RE: I Think You Can Only Ask for This Once a Year on Collarme.... (1/25/2008 9:06:22 PM)

Hey sexyred,

Ahhh, I am so sorry for that trauma and drama, that really sucks. It does not sound like you really belonged there. They sound like some gnarly beasts there where you were working. I do think it is really cool that you reached out to get a softer reflection into your personal reality in this time of discomfort, from your fellow CM'rs.

From the sound of it, it was all bigger than you. When things converge like this it can be extremely painful. In the end, when I have found myself in similar nightmares, eventually I am able to see how it was all a merciful way to bring other aspects together. When I have had stuff like that happen to me -things that feel stressful and scary, I have come out of it being able to stand up for myself a little better, more able to accept more parts of myself, to forgive myself, and all around find myself in a better place.

I would hope you could be as good to yourself as you can, (like reaching out here) while you go through this hard time. Cry, get angry, shiver in fear if that is how you feel. As a good friend has often said to me when I have freaked out, "Breathe, this too shall pass."




sexyred1 -> RE: I Think You Can Only Ask for This Once a Year on Collarme.... (1/25/2008 9:15:23 PM)

quote:

ORIGINAL: heartcream

Hey sexyred, 

I do think it is really cool that you reached out to get a softer reflection into your personal reality in this time of discomfort, from your fellow CM'rs.





Hi, I bolded that part above because it struck me that the way one posts on the forum usually takes a certain style or tone. Usually mine is either bantering, sarcastic, joking around, very flirty, etc. Sometimes I am serious or irritated. But I don't usually have a pity party for myself.

I felt it would be cool the night of the termination to reach out, so I did.

But, I knew I had enough peeps here who were cool and would empathize with my situation and see it for what it is; another glitch in the machinery of life.

One thing I know about myself, is that I am a survivor.

Thanks again to everyone who has offered their kind and supportive words here and privately.

Kisses and smacks to all of you lovely people!




Zaraseeks -> RE: I Think You Can Only Ask for This Once a Year on Collarme.... (1/25/2008 9:36:40 PM)

Wow!  (((((((red)))))))) I wish I had something great to say, but I dont, you seem like such a great person, and I bet great at sales, best of look, you rock!



Kalista07 -> RE: I Think You Can Only Ask for This Once a Year on Collarme.... (1/25/2008 9:37:21 PM)

Red!!!!!!!! i'm soo sooo soo soo soo sorry this happened to You..... Sadly, much the same thing happened to me two days before Thanksgiving...i left a job of 8 years to take a job where they solicitated me, and after 5 weeks they said i wasn't a "good fit" for the position...WTF!!???
So, i understand where You are coming from....i'll give ya hugs, kisses, gropes, flashes, uhm....what was it we were talking about again?
i say fuck em if they can't take a joke..And collect unemployment for the jackasses...grrrr...
i'm usually always around...Let me know if i can do anything..



sexyred1 -> RE: I Think You Can Only Ask for This Once a Year on Collarme.... (1/25/2008 9:47:13 PM)

quote:

ORIGINAL: Kalista07

Red!!!!!!!! i'm soo sooo soo soo soo sorry this happened to You..... Sadly, much the same thing happened to me two days before Thanksgiving...i left a job of 8 years to take a job where they solicitated me, and after 5 weeks they said i wasn't a "good fit" for the position...WTF!!???
So, i understand where You are coming from....i'll give ya hugs, kisses, gropes, flashes, uhm....what was it we were talking about again?
i say fuck em if they can't take a joke..And collect unemployment for the jackasses...grrrr...
i'm usually always around...Let me know if i can do anything..



Gropes? Flashes? Kali!! I am finally distracted!! You adorable girl, come here right now!! Thanks sweetness.



cuffnspankme -> RE: I Think You Can Only Ask for This Once a Year on Collarme.... (1/25/2008 10:14:30 PM)

Damn red, hugs, I am so sorry. Heck now I am not even upset that Phin picked you over me, sounds like you need it more then I do.
 
Things will turn out for the better dear, have faith. And yes, we do all like you here..
 
p.s. you know I was teasing about the Phin, thing, right?



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