Cribtop Gamer Posted September 13, 2002 Share Posted September 13, 2002 The title says it all... Actually, I was planning to quit anyway, so I got 60 days' severance pay I didn't expect, and should start a new job as soon as I feel like it. Wooot!!!! I really just got very lucky on the timing of the layoff. I know it's a serious business, but in my very lucky case it just means 1 month off and 2 months of free money!!!!! [ September 12, 2002, 11:44 PM: Message edited by: Cribtop Gamer ] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canuck Posted September 13, 2002 Share Posted September 13, 2002 Let me be the first to congratulate you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Dorosh Posted September 13, 2002 Share Posted September 13, 2002 Originally posted by Cribtop Gamer: The title says it all... Actually, I was planning to quit anyway, so I got 60 days' severance pay I didn't expect, and should start a new job as soon as I feel like it. Wooot!!!! I really just got very lucky on the timing of the layoff. I know it's a serious business, but in my very lucky case it just means 1 month off and 2 months of free money!!!!!The last time I got fired I got 4 weeks severance - they paid me, in essence, to find a job that pays more, has more cute girls working at it, and gives me more responsibility. These things are very often blessings in disguise - nice when it works out that way. Too bad CMBB isn't shipping for two more months.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pvt. Ryan Posted September 13, 2002 Share Posted September 13, 2002 CG, don't let your joy leak through when you draft your wrongful termination complaint. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pak40 Posted September 13, 2002 Share Posted September 13, 2002 Originally posted by Michael Dorosh: Two more months? Is that the projected date in Europe? I feel sorry for you guys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Dorosh Posted September 13, 2002 Share Posted September 13, 2002 Originally posted by Pak40: </font><blockquote>quote:</font><hr />Originally posted by Michael Dorosh: Two more months? Is that the projected date in Europe? I feel sorry for you guys. </font>I'm just trying to stir up trouble. Actually, I live in Canada, so while it is due to ship on 20 Sep, Canada Customs and Canada Post may have some ideas on when I actually take receipt... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prinz Eugen Posted September 13, 2002 Share Posted September 13, 2002 Originally posted by Cribtop Gamer: The title says it all... Cribtop, I have to admire you. You got laid off, but still you managed to find the positive side from this. Man, what an attitude you got ! I hope you'll find a new job to suit you. But not before you've familiarised yourself with CMBB properly ! Best of luck ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antawar Posted September 13, 2002 Share Posted September 13, 2002 I will get laid off in less than a week hehehe I intended to quit but by being laid off for lack of work I will get work insurance for up to 6 months.. at 70% of my salary hehe WOOT! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chad Harrison Posted September 13, 2002 Share Posted September 13, 2002 I long for the pink slig to show up in my in box . . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barrold Posted September 13, 2002 Share Posted September 13, 2002 "Always look for the silver lining..." Events like this provide a real opportunity to re-evaluate what you want to do with you life. Since CM:BB is going to be conducive to firing up those extra needed brain cells, what could be a better exercise for assisting this exercise. Good luck. BDH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Capt Posted September 13, 2002 Share Posted September 13, 2002 Hoy!! I got laid off too. I am currently waiting for my paperwork to clear to get back in the Regular Army. I want CMBB now!!! Time is awastin. Don't make me start posting Lurker crap daily!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LightningWar Posted September 13, 2002 Share Posted September 13, 2002 When I got laid off June 1st I was happy. My old employers were complete incompetents and I was hoping it was coming. I could stand the place any more. But I could not quit because the job market is so crappy. So they laid me off. I got vacation pay(chicken ****s) and my summer off. Until I finally landed a gig that pays twice as much as I was making before and it is a much better job I got to enjoy my summer and have been doing this since Aug 4th LW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Emrys Posted September 13, 2002 Share Posted September 13, 2002 Originally posted by Michael Dorosh: Actually, I live in Canada, so while it is due to ship on 20 Sep, Canada Customs and Canada Post may have some ideas on when I actually take receipt...You'll have something to look forward to at Christmas. Michael Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt. Ayers Posted September 13, 2002 Share Posted September 13, 2002 Seems to be a trend.....CMBB coming out, people leaving work. Hmmmm. I'm in the same boat. I'm volunteering to be let go since they're planning on laying off a bunch of people at my work anyway. Hope my severence package will get me through the holidays. More time for CMBB!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imported_Hiram Sedai Posted September 13, 2002 Share Posted September 13, 2002 I just got fired (seriously) But, I pre-ordered CMBB. Woo hoo! Can I take your order please? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vanir Ausf B Posted September 13, 2002 Share Posted September 13, 2002 My boss will bitch at me, but I can't get him to fire me. Maybe you experts at getting canned will give me some tips. Originally posted by Chad Harrison: I long for the pink slig to show up in my in box . . . ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canuck Posted September 13, 2002 Share Posted September 13, 2002 Can someone please teach me the art of getting laid off and getting free money? Right now I'd be happy just to get laid off Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Dorosh Posted September 13, 2002 Share Posted September 13, 2002 Originally posted by The_Capt: Hoy!! I got laid off too. I am currently waiting for my paperwork to clear to get back in the Regular Army.You've GOT to be joking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Capt Posted September 13, 2002 Share Posted September 13, 2002 Originally posted by Michael Dorosh: </font><blockquote>quote:</font><hr />Originally posted by The_Capt: Hoy!! I got laid off too. I am currently waiting for my paperwork to clear to get back in the Regular Army.You've GOT to be joking.</font> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Dorosh Posted September 13, 2002 Share Posted September 13, 2002 Originally posted by The_Capt: </font><blockquote>quote:</font><hr />Originally posted by Michael Dorosh: </font><blockquote>quote:</font><hr />Originally posted by The_Capt: Hoy!! I got laid off too. I am currently waiting for my paperwork to clear to get back in the Regular Army.You've GOT to be joking.</font> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grey Hunter Posted September 14, 2002 Share Posted September 14, 2002 Am I the only person out there looking for work? Anyone need a Semi-literate Zoologist with no experiance who live in England? :confused: (what the hell, I'm Trying everywere else at the moment - I can't be anyworse off!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lt Bull Posted September 14, 2002 Share Posted September 14, 2002 Along with half the company, I was laid off work 3 weeks ago as well, with 6 weeks pay!! I am among brothers! Perhaps we should start our own CMBO/CMBB retrenched employees gamers club. Can BTS send us our copies now before we find work again? Lt Bull Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cribtop Gamer Posted September 14, 2002 Author Share Posted September 14, 2002 Thanks for the support guys. Perhaps we should all get together and form our own company. Actually, I've been planning to step down the old respect ladder from lawyer to politician, and thus I have been working on a campaign here in Texas. If my guy wins, it's off to government service for me! Oh, and as far as advice on how to get canned, I pulled it off by being a software licensing attorney in a market where the words "tech stock" became a joke. Since these once-mighty penny stocks were our clients, you can see how my job evaporated in a hurry. Alternatively, you could always show up with your PIPPU sock puppet at work, right Cap'n? (I still think PIPPU was the best post in the history of the board, btw). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kmead Posted September 14, 2002 Share Posted September 14, 2002 I just missed that bullet last Wednesday. They let half my department go (well a little more than half 5 out of 9). Now we have one manager for each employee in my group. I suspect it will become "well Karl if you just move the mouse this way we think you will create better results..." The guys who left got 6 mos severance, vacation pay, 6 mos COBRA and retraining at management company. I got , three more people's workload added to mine. :mad: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ligur Posted September 14, 2002 Share Posted September 14, 2002 I wasn't laid off, but I quit yesterday. Does that qualify? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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