Wednesday, October 29, 2008

Context

Looking down at the post I wrote last night, I can't help thinking that it would read a lot angrier had I written it after I was laid off this morning.

Vote Obama. I'd like to get a new job as quickly as possible.

Rob

19 comments:

ktbuffy said...

Oh man! That sucks! best of luck with your job search -- do you at least get a severance package? And Gobama!

Rob S. said...

Thanks, KT -- and they haven't left me high and dry, but I'd really prefer to have a job.

Radiodad said...

Sorry to hear the bad news, Rob. Best of luck to you!

Travis said...

That really sucks, Rob. I hope to see you employed soon.

Andy said...

Sorry to hear that. I'll keep my ears open. (May a World Series Ring will soften the blow?)

Rob S. said...

Thanks, guys. And Andy, it's certainly worth trying...

jill from GA said...

sorry to hear that but ya know soon you will be telling the story about how if this hadn't happened the next great thing may have been missed. I am an optimist can't help it.

Halka said...

Congrats on the World Series. At least one good thing happened in an otherwise shit sandwich day. :(

Dave said...

Crap!

There are going to be some cuts at our company, too. More to come as we find out.

christianready said...

Oh Rob, I am so sorry. As one who's been in a similar situation myself, you have my deepest sympathy. But you also have a lot of talent, a great wife (who's also still employed, yay) and a lot of friends pulling for you.

Send me your resume and I'll start shopping it around.

Jeff said...

Shit. Sorry to read about this, man. I hope you have some luck sometime very soon, and I really hope that it will all work out for the best.

Anonymous said...

i am really sorry. i'll keep an ear out.

Mike Parnell said...

Rob, I am so sorry. You are a talented person and I believe you will land on your feet. My prayer is that it will be a soft landing.

Ami Angelwings said...

:(

*hugs you tightly*

I'm so sry that happened to you Rob :( I hope you get a new (and better and shinier!) job soon! >:| You are too awesome for ppl not to want to hire >:\

ktbuffy said...

Oh hey yeah, if you're looking for more editing work, send me a copy of your resume and I'll keep it handy if I hear of anything on the book side of things.

Rob S. said...

Thanks KT, and Chris. I'm still updating my resume, but I'll be getting it to you both tout suite.

And K, you're in the city next week, right? Will you be free for lunch anytime?

Rob S. said...

(slapping head at my own rudeness)

And of course, thanks to all the rest of you. I have really great friends, and you're all among them.

InGenius Festival - Voices from the Writers' Forum said...

Crap! Sorry to hear that.

Greg! said...

Argh!
So sorry to hear.