Another Craptastic Monday

Well this has been a pretty craptastic day. I been dreading Monday all weekend. And when you try to dread things, the faster the time comes to your doorstep. This morning I get called into a meeting with about 90% of the department that I work with and get the news that I pretty much expected or foreseen. That I will pretty much be laid off come Friday. Yeah, how much a way to come into a place where there is enough tension you can cut it with a toothpick to hear what you did not want to hear (Or pretty much expect).

I can’t get into the specifics but I will say that some companies are stupid asses and I have little or no respect for any company that is so damn willing to outsource to foreign countries just to save a penny or 3. And then have the notion and nerve to say “American Made” gimme a few firebombs. But I know this is a nation for, of, and about the corporation. To hell with the people. The national language is not English or Spanish but Cashola. But, I wonder how can one company, who deals with workman’s comp can handle some type of business and handle cases in the Philippines for things in the states. First of all, you got to consider the HUGE time difference. So they going to be working at night to cover the day time business. I sure as hell ain’t going to be put my medical faith in nurses who are half-sleep. And let’s hope and PRAY they can actually talk English with some type of fluency. Some of the doctors I had interaction with can hardly understand or communicate with the natives without going insane. I sure as all hell don’t see how they going to be “convincing”. I wouldn’t drink the water; I don’t think I can trust the nurse.

Alas, now will be off work Friday, and I already been running my mind and instincts into “survival mode”. Must do what it takes to make it till something else comes along. But, I always believed that you a paycheck away from unemployment and a dollar away from broke. Seems those words have never been more true. Anyone needed some real talk there is some for you.

I can’t be mad at the employer for what’s going on. Nor would I say anything bad about them. If anything, just think there need to be a harder hustle to get more business. But, other than that, I can’t fault them for this. And I couldn’t have work with a better group of people. And honestly, I had the best bosses in the world and my heart goes out to them. Because, I know that this is not something to be done lightly or wanted to do. It’s the nature of business and survival – so I can understand that and they at least told us ahead of time what’s up and what will happen. Most companies would just throw this bomb on you when you least expect it and put all your days into a firestorm of crapola and anarchy. Yet, they kept it real and told us early. For that, I have the biggest amount of respect. And I know deep down this was a hard decision and I know that the needs of the company outweigh just any individual or group. I don't envy you or your task a bit. And thank you for being open, honest and human. I know it's not always about the profit and bottom line and having a heart and a sense of decency and integrity is more important. You all kick ass for that. *Some companies take note of this.....* Ass munch!

SO, now just have to take care of a few business matters in terms of my benefits and update the resume. That is always going to be a barrel of monkeys. Finding a job in the Metroplex that is worth it is about as finding a virgin in a brothel. Maybe I can bounce back up from this, if the ball don’t have tooo big a puncture wound. The hustle struggle shall continue but this does suck a big one.

I’m trying to find the silver lining in this hellish cloud – especially when there is lightning striking all over. And kind of sucks cause for the first time in ages, you find a place where you actually enjoy coming to work at. But, maybe there is hope there will be an upswing and the band can get back together. However, hope is something that I keep in very low supply and those who know my views about hope. But the one thing from all this is that I can actually SLEEP in some for a while. Now just need to win this damned lottery.

SAW

was considering...

I was considering posting a few of my of my stories that I written abouts here and there and figured if anyone wanted to read it feel free to...but I don't know just yet still wondering. who wants story time????