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Post by thomasallencummins on Jan 19, 2009 10:32:08 GMT -5
Guys I've been a bit distracted lately and I'm sorry I haven't spent much time on the Glurp. A little over a week ago I was laid off from my job. I was given about a month of severance and my final paycheck so we're okay for the time being but I haven't as yet found another job. I'm a little depressed and distracted by all this and I'm finding it hard to spend time on recreation.
However I'm feeling a bit better this week as evidenced by this post. I'm sure things will work out.
FYI
aTOMiC
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Post by cleburne on Jan 19, 2009 11:09:29 GMT -5
Sorry to hear about your job Atomic , I wouldn,t wish that on anyone. I hope and know you will be successful in finding a new job pronto. Best wishes from me ,Regards Cleburne
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Post by Cad Zombie on Jan 19, 2009 23:56:03 GMT -5
No worries Atomic, you seem to have that catlike quality of landing on your feet no matter what.
Just another course correction.
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Post by thomasallencummins on Jan 21, 2009 5:49:41 GMT -5
Thanks guys. I'm trying to keep from getting down about it all. Naturally I'll feel better once I find another job. In the mean time I'll keep a stiff upper lip...whatever that means.
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Post by ram on Jan 21, 2009 14:24:02 GMT -5
Been absent myself lately... My sympathies, atomic. Wishing you good luck!
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Post by Avatar on Jan 24, 2009 6:07:19 GMT -5
d**n, sorry to hear it man. I'm unemployed and job-hunting myself, so I know how you feel. I've had a year off though, since I had employment of a sort managing my late uncles estate. That's done now, but luckily my expenses were covered for that year, and I had enough saved from my inheritance that I can afford to take a few months to find work. And on the plus side, my GF got a job and starts on monday...so that just leaves me. I hate work. But I like a paycheque. Life's a pregnant dog huh? --A
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Post by Avatar on Jan 24, 2009 6:07:50 GMT -5
Hahaha, d**n word censors. --A
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Post by menolly on Jan 24, 2009 7:01:00 GMT -5
Wow, good for Melody! That was quick. I am hoping something similar to what you had before so you can return to your previous posting level at the Watch is easily obtained, Av.
Tom, hang in there. Something will come along. *hugs*
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Post by thomasallencummins on Jan 26, 2009 17:40:21 GMT -5
I am keeping the job seach up daily. I had an interview last Friday that seems hopeful. Maybe this will end up being a short, unplanned vacation and nothing more. He're hoping.
Dang, AV. I wish there was something I could do to help us both. I guess we just hang in there and be patient. Sooner or later it's all going to return to normal....I hope. :-)
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Post by cleburne on Jan 27, 2009 7:30:19 GMT -5
I am keeping the job seach up daily. I had an interview last Friday that seems hopeful. Maybe this will end up being a short, unplanned vacation and nothing more. He're hoping. Dang, AV. I wish there was something I could do to help us both. I guess we just hang in there and be patient. Sooner or later it's all going to return to normal....I hope. :-) No doubt you boys will be back on your feet in no time , the key is to keep looking and you will be rewarded accordingly.
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Post by Avatar on Jan 27, 2009 14:38:06 GMT -5
Haha, Mel quit her job on Monday. But she already had a good offer from another place so I hope she takes that one. As for me, had a couple of interviews, got a few more this and next week. It's not like I want a job...I just need one. *sigh* Ah well...good luck everybody. --A
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Post by thomasallencummins on Feb 16, 2009 8:26:03 GMT -5
Trying to make time in my busy schedule to visit more often. Looks like I've been missing out lately.
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Post by Avatar on Feb 17, 2009 14:39:11 GMT -5
And you call yourself the administrator... --A
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Post by cleburne on Feb 20, 2009 5:32:02 GMT -5
Well I shall be absent this weekend as I is going down to Bournemouth ( 2hours drive away) for my cousins Stag Do . ;D A round of golf tomorrow and Sunday hopefully I will score under 100 on both occassions if I,m not too hungover. There will be 9 of us and most of them boys are heavy consumers of beer. And Saturday night we are dressing up in Superheroes costumes and because I left it late to pick one up I got stuck with Ironman ( the head gear is not comfortable) and the rest of the weekend shall be filled with indulging in a little bit of food and maybe some beer. LOL!
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Post by ram on Mar 9, 2009 13:26:12 GMT -5
Hey, so how was the golf, cleburne?
I've never dressed up in a superhero costume, but I wonder if anyone did at the midnight premiere of Watchmen last Friday. That would have been interesting.
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