 Murphy  | 11 Jun 2009 11:54 a.m. PST |
So because the last telemeeting fell apart, (sign of things to come), they had another one for us today.
Essentially they called to tell us that
A: We can apply for any positions open in their company. (Duh)
B: They have two slots that fit our job field.
C: These slots are located "all across the country", and not in Indy or Richmond.
D: They are not going to maintain ANY of these positions here.
E: That they think "it's great that we have the experience, but that we have to apply like everyone else." Now..the didn't tell us how many slots they were going to open, but they did say that the pay scale was "comparable"…and after they told us what it was, (about 25% less than what I make now), the question was "comparable to what?" So yeah…we are screwed….
After the meeting I stood up and said "Well, when the time comes for us to start stealing office supplies, I GOT DIBS ON THE COPY MACHINE!!!!!" So Aug. 7th rolls on even closer…. But we are told to 'work and be happy'… Submittted Respectfully;
Murphy |
| napthyme | 11 Jun 2009 12:07 p.m. PST |
LOL… Sorry to hear it Murphy… Sounds like its Bend over and grab your ankles time for sure. that 'work and be happy' crap would not set well with me either. My attitude would be  off chickweed. Your loosing your job anyway, so not like they can fire you and hire someone else… There making you re-apply just simply so they don't have to pay you as much as they do today, there is no other reason for it. In this economy 25% less is probably now what the going rate is, be glad its not 75% less… |
 Editor in Chief Bill   | 11 Jun 2009 12:17 p.m. PST |
But don't burn any bridges – you might need a recommendation when going for your next job… |
 John the OFM  | 11 Jun 2009 12:22 p.m. PST |
From "The Bridge over the River Kwai":
Col Saito: "British soldiers! Be happy in your work!" YouTube link
See 2:24 |
| Black Cavalier | 11 Jun 2009 12:38 p.m. PST |
Forget the copy machine, take a bat to that fax out in the middle of the open field. (Or was that a copy/fax machine in Office Space) |
| Jana Wang | 11 Jun 2009 12:41 p.m. PST |
I'm surprised anyone in your office is showing up for work at all. |
| Alxbates | 11 Jun 2009 1:51 p.m. PST |
Take all the office supplies you can fit into your shorts! Then burn the place to the ground. |
| kyoteblue | 11 Jun 2009 1:54 p.m. PST |
Spend more time on TMP, make Coffee every 15 minutes, clean fish at your desk…..take a BIG magnet to work on you last day……. |
 Saber6 | 11 Jun 2009 4:44 p.m. PST |
Sounds like this crew would think Arbeit Macht Frei was a good slogan. Take their money for as long as you can. Use the time to find something better/less insane |
| DesertScrb | 11 Jun 2009 6:48 p.m. PST |
Forget the copy machine, take a bat to that fax out in the middle of the open field. (Or was that a copy/fax machine in Office Space) It was a printer. YouTube link Sorry to hear about your situation, Murphy. I hope this video cheers you up a little. |
| Whatisitgood4atwork | 11 Jun 2009 6:48 p.m. PST |
Forget the bridges. Treat them with the contempt they deserve for the rest of the gig. |
| Jay Arnold | 11 Jun 2009 10:32 p.m. PST |
"PC Load Letter" What the does that mean? |
| Micman | 11 Jun 2009 10:49 p.m. PST |
|
| The Hobbybox | 12 Jun 2009 2:04 a.m. PST |
Sorry to hear about it Murphy. As napthyme said, bend and grab time. Give me a shout if you want your CV chucking into my employers staff recommendation program. Not sure if they have any roles in Indy or Richmond, but… |
| Alxbates | 12 Jun 2009 11:32 a.m. PST |
oooOOOOOOOOOOooooooooooooh, yeah, bring a big ass magnet with on your last day!! |
| kyoteblue | 12 Jun 2009 2:51 p.m. PST |
Tell them you need the Magnet for you Arthritis !!!!!!!! |
