well, THAT didn't last long

[batyatoon]

It's come to my attention that I really do need a This Sucks icon. But I don't have one. So for right now I want you all to imagine that I have one, and I'm using it.

Which is a really roundabout way of introducing the main theme of this post.

Which is that, as some of you already know, I've lost my job.

Back in the job market again, o joy. If any of y'all in the local area know of anyone looking for a competent secretary, drop me a line, okay?

I am also actively soliciting hugs and encouragement and the like. Because this sort of thing is hard on the ol' morale.

Comments

[autographedcat.livejournal.com]

*tighthugs* I'm sorry to hear it. Give us a call if you need a friendly voice.

[greektoomey.livejournal.com]

*air hugs*

I'm sorry.

[bardling.livejournal.com]

Spare job I don't have, but *hugs* I can give:
{{{Batya}}}

[filkerdave.livejournal.com]

*lots of hugs*

[cheezdanish.livejournal.com]

I'm sorry to hear that, Batya. Here's hoping you find what you need right quick. *hugs*

[snowy-owlet.livejournal.com]

Hugs I can send you.

[condotierre.livejournal.com]

*HUGS* Oh Toon hon. I'm so sorry. Let me beat on the people nutheads for you. And you will find something soon. You will. Because you're a Good Peoples and good at what you do. The guppies say it so it will be!

[sdelmonte]

Hugs always, and encouragment and love and all the other things I can give you.

But you knew that.

[batyatoon]

*hugs* Yes.
[Also, sent out two resumes just now.]

[sdelmonte]

[Are we now doing ooc posts in our real LJs?]

[simon_doctor]

[ooc: Only sometimes.]

[acsumama.livejournal.com]

That's awful. Remember that things will get better.

[camwyn]

Aw, geez, honey. That sucks. I'm sorry to hear that. Here, hugs and anything else you like, okay? Any time you like.

[smallship1.livejournal.com]

Hugs, sympathy, the virtual beverage of your choice, a wax effigy of the idiot who thought they could do without you and a large plastic bag full of small painted model ducks.

[kyree.livejournal.com]

Oh, Toon! *hug* Things will improve.

[redaxe.livejournal.com]

*hug*

1. Reminder: per conversation at Contata, send maya_a your CV/resume. (Use the initials of the Metropolitan Transit Authority AT pipeline DOT com for best contact.) Her workplace is large, has openings, and is making a real effort to be a desirable company to work for.

2. It's tempting to suggest that you should apply for the position tigerbright is leaving. You're in the same industry, IIRC, so your experience would likely translate well. But it's in Boston...

Much luck!

[pocketnaomi.livejournal.com]

And besides, I wouldn't wish that position on anyone I liked.

[madfilkentist]

Virtual hugs and much encouragement.

[littlegirltoast.livejournal.com]

internet hugs for you!

internet punches up the noses of people who fired you!

it's like THAT.

[silveraspen]

Oh, honey. *lots and lots and lots of hugs*

I'm so sorry. It'll be all right, somehow. But in the meantime, I'm so sorry.

[michoverde.livejournal.com]

*hughug*

[stakebait.livejournal.com]

Oh, no, sweetie! That's awful! *hugs you tight*

I'll email you an opening at our company and see what you think.

[xkranda.livejournal.com]

*hugs* I know where you're coming from. I hope something comes up for you quickly!

[tyopsqueene.livejournal.com]

Mrf, that sucks. Good luck in the hunt.

[chaos-wrangler.livejournal.com]

*hugs* & *encouragement*

When I told your mom-in-law about the unexpected firing where I work, she asked if that meant there would be an opening. I don't know if there will be (they have a tendency to try to do without replacing people properly), or if you'd want to work there, but if you want me to find out what they're planning just let me know...

[gnomi.livejournal.com]

Yikes! Hugs and good wishes for an extremely short job search and a new place that suits you to a T.

And, to potentially just make you laugh...corned beef! :-)

[bercilakslady.livejournal.com]

I'm so sorry hon. *hugs* May both of our job searches be over right quick.

[kaikias.livejournal.com]

...Oh poo. *hugs*

[samethreechords.livejournal.com]

I'm really sorry to hear that, Batya. But I've got faith in ya; you're gonna be fine.

[piemancer]

*hugs and aura fluffins*

The mighty Toon will conquer!
She vanquishes her foes!
This poem would be longer,
But i have shoes-on-nose.

[kaikias.livejournal.com]

*sings along*

*waves lighter*

[mneme]

Oh, bleah. *hughughughughug*

[catalana.livejournal.com]

*big hugs* I really sympathize. Being on the job market is definitely tough - I'm thinking of you.

[mabfan.livejournal.com]

Sympathies, and hope that you find a new job soon.

[tinuviel8994.livejournal.com]

*hugs you tighter than tight*

Oh darling, I'm so sorry. =(

Clearly SOME people don't know a good thing when they've got one.

[tibicina.livejournal.com]

*hugs* That does suck. Looking for a job is always annoying and disheartening. I hope you find a great, new postition soon without too much battering.

[pocketnaomi.livejournal.com]

**HUG**

You're right. This sucks. Much sympathy and good wishes for the search for a new one.

[strange-selkie.livejournal.com]

***HUGS***

I hope you have good luck.

[oneechan19.livejournal.com]

Eeps. *hugs*

[dimloep-suum.livejournal.com]

Aww, buggrit, that sucks, hon. *lots and lots of hugs and love and mojo*

[bcgphoenix]

Oh, Batya, I'm so sorry. *hugs as tight as she can manage*

I wish I was nearby so I could keep an ear out for you, but in the meantime, best wishes for finding a new job quickly.

[gorgeousgary]

Arrrgh! Sorry to hear about the job. **HUGS** and best wishes for a quick job hunt.

[braider.livejournal.com]

*hug*

May you have a portion of my job-finding luck. (Sorry, I already sent most of it to Chris in CA).

*hug*

[doeeyedbunny.livejournal.com]

I'm so sorry Chief. You want I should break any kneecaps?
*hugs w/ knife*

[mtgat]

*hugs and chocolate*

:(

[drcpunk.livejournal.com]

Hm, there may be an opening for someone in Production at my company. I know someone's leaving as of tomorrow, but not whether anyone was hired.

That receptionist thang

[xochitl42.livejournal.com]

I, of course, didn't hear back from them, but I'll be calling them on Monday just to find what's what. If they're still looking, you're at the top of my list.

Have you considered temping? I can steer you in the direction of a coupel odecent places, and some of my friends know more. It won't mess up your unemployment bennies, if you're receiving any.