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[jchrisobrien]

I'm laid off.

Comments

[silentq.livejournal.com]

First reaction: Shit!
Second reaction: Good! :) Now you can find something that won't stress you too much, and take some time to relax.
Best of luck. *as many hugs as you need*

[captain-grim.livejournal.com]

Damn, I'm sorry, dude.

I know you'll be cool soon. In the meantime, go home and get really drunk!

Strong drink is the answer!

[julishka.livejournal.com]

oh my god!!!! i'm so sorry to hear that! this day is just an awful day. sigh.

[cosmicserpent.livejournal.com]

You people need to stop being laid off!
I'm sorry dude.

[subatomicsatan.livejournal.com]

dude, i'm so sorry to hear that!

but i do echo silentq's words that now you can find something that you truly love and is less stressful.

i'll keep my fingers crossed, eyes peeled, and ears open!

[gobetween.livejournal.com]

Wow, Chris, I'm sorry.

[clayrobeson.livejournal.com]

Ho. Ly. Fuck.

[clayrobeson.livejournal.com]

Wait, they kept the DIPSHIT?

[spriggan.livejournal.com]

crap! i'm sorry.

[agoodshinkickin.livejournal.com]

*HUG*

[carta.livejournal.com]

Well that just sucks. Poor you - I hope you at least got a decent package (not like that). But hey - kick back for a couple of days, relax, vent, scream, get drunk, get laid... you've got time now.

pat, pat, pat...

That's poop...

[khourytamarisk.livejournal.com]

Sorry, man. I have a feeling I'll be joining you in about a month or so.

Maybe all of the folks who get laid off should "throw" a party where their gainfully employed friends spot them booze and food.... ;P

[mr-sarcasm.livejournal.com]

Crap.
Sorry dude.

Looks like Khoury and I may not be long behind you :(

Hrm. Maybe we should use your good credit rating and start a startup...we can sell...er...um...Klae?

[clayrobeson.livejournal.com]

You highly overvalue me. Unless they're paying by weight, you're pretty screwed.

[khourytamarisk.livejournal.com]

Your worth more than I am. I may have boobs, but you're dead sexy.

*sigh* I have to make jokes right now, else I begin to worry about the potential layoff here. Bleh.... ;P

[khourytamarisk.livejournal.com]

*sigh* I meant, You're worth more than I am.

Me no spell good right now....

[uruz.livejournal.com]

Klae has boobs, too.

[khourytamarisk.livejournal.com]

Hmph...the way the job market is, that may be the only way to be employed by next year....

[xenoglaux]

LAME

sorry man, I'll keep my eyes open here.

[spitcurl.livejournal.com]

Dude! That sucks ass!

[alex-victory.livejournal.com]

That's weak.

WTF?!

[heatray.livejournal.com]

ffffffffffffffuuuuck.
they're a bunch of damn dirty bastards anyway.

[cris.livejournal.com]

shit, dude, I'm also sorry for this ... and, hey, I know we had our bimonthly 'hanging out at pubs' night recently, but if you want to have another one soon, let me know.

[eeyrg.livejournal.com]

i love you sweetie.

**hugs**

Damn...

[uncletang.livejournal.com]

I am so sorry.

[rojagato.livejournal.com]

Sorry, Chris. I know how awful that feels. I hope that this leads to something more fulfilling, or at least something that doesn't interfere with your real life.

[haloedone.livejournal.com]

I'm really sorry to hear that.

I'll send along some cookies, if you like. Which, of the ones Klae brought back, did you like the best? I'll whip up a batch tonight.

You don't have to share them either. *hug*

[mishak.livejournal.com]

Oh shit! I'm so sorry man, I know how you feel (duh). Commiseration and beer and all that stuff, anytime you want, lemme know.

[tarotchan.livejournal.com]

SUCKS ASS MUCH!

[photiq.livejournal.com]

wow.
...
I was going to write how dreadful this must be for you. But really, after the shock's worn off, will it be anything more than inconvenient? For a while? Because beyond a paycheck, has this job brought you anything worthwhile? If not, then you've got pretty convincing impetus to find something new now, right?
I think you're reasonably financially responsible, so you likely have some breathing room (and that's before you apply severance and unemployment to the equation). So take that slack to relax and reflect, vent some steam. Then, when you're decided and ready, you can add "focused" to your bandoleer of professional qualifications, right there along with talented, skilled, experienced, and all the rest of the deadly ammunition you pack.
In the meantime, though, know that you are surrounded by cohorts all at the ready with a stiff drink, a friendly game, a sympathetic ear, or overblown advice. ;-)

[quislibet.livejournal.com]

DAMN!

Well, uh, you were saying you hadn't had time to play Warhammer or anything lately...

:(

[damiel.livejournal.com]

Scheissse!

[brigid.livejournal.com]

oh no! *hug*

crap.

[peculiaire.livejournal.com]

*great big hug*

OK - I echo the sentiment of most people here - take some time to relax, then find something you like better.

gambatte kudasai!
(good luck!)

[ex-sjc.livejournal.com]

Sux0r. Remember: they all suck, but they're not worth an semiautomatic rifle.

Seriously, though, every end is a new beginning. Or something like that. It's an awful time to get laid off, but take the most of this opportunity. Just don't sit around the house a lot - that tends to get old after a while. ;)

Good luck!

[aidenraine.livejournal.com]

AHHHHHH scary f'ing economy. Every f'ing time I read lj someone on my list has been laid off or otherwise lost their job. I swear, I'd like to see a week go by without wanting to hug someone tight over this sort of thing.

Are you ok?
I am so sorry.

[synaesthesia.livejournal.com]

:(