Sometimes the needs of the many...

Kodos · 03-10-2010, 12:23 PM

Spock: The needs of the many (shareholders)... outweigh -

Kirk: The needs of the few (employees).

Spock: Or the one.

Looks like my job is finally going away at the end of the month due to outsourcing. I'm the last person from my group who is left. My transition date has already been extended 2 or 3 times, but all indications are that this time it is for real. Anyhow, I figured I might as well go with the Star Trek tie-in.

Make room for me in the unemployment line.

SteveMax58 · 03-10-2010, 12:27 PM

That sucks man. Sorry to hear about this.

Mizzou B-ball fan · 03-10-2010, 12:34 PM

What's the unemployment rate on your home planet? More opportunities there?

Kodos · 03-10-2010, 12:37 PM

Kang has singlehandedly killed any chance of my employment on Rigel VII.

sterlingice · 03-10-2010, 01:01 PM

Damn. Tough break. Like JediKooter, I hope a bunch of us can start a "Found a job" thread soon we all can post in.

SI

MikeVic · 03-10-2010, 01:02 PM

Raiders Army · 03-10-2010, 05:38 PM

Sorry to hear that.

Antmeister · 03-10-2010, 05:57 PM

Damn...really sorry to hear that.

JediKooter · 03-10-2010, 05:59 PM

Welcome to the club Kodos!

All kidding aside, sorry to hear this man. Hope to hear good news soon from you.

Tasan · 03-10-2010, 08:58 PM

You guys should all start a business together or something. I'm sure Kodos' many tentacles would be helpful.

Seriously though, sorry to hear it. Good luck.

albionmoonlight · 03-11-2010, 07:34 AM

Sorry to hear.

Subby · 03-11-2010, 07:50 AM

Sucks man

Hang in there.

DaddyTorgo · 03-11-2010, 08:27 AM

Ugh...that sucks

flere-imsaho · 03-11-2010, 11:23 AM

Sorry to hear this.

Kodos · 03-30-2010, 11:53 AM

So, a couple of weeks ago, my boss called me and told me that she and a couple of other managers are pushing to get me extended to the end of the year. Their main argument was that the writers having to field questions from irate customers due to the errors that would occur in my absence would end up costing the company more than keeping me around. Fastforward to today, and here we are, a day and a half from my transition date, and still no word. My boss just sent me a note saying there's a meeting this afternoon with the guy who makes the decision. Wish me luck...

Dr. Sak · 03-30-2010, 11:54 AM

Good luck buddy!

Glengoyne · 03-30-2010, 11:54 AM

Fingers Crossed.

JeeberD · 03-30-2010, 12:02 PM

I hope it works out for you!

sterlingice · 03-30-2010, 12:13 PM

Good luck... and a dancing banana

SI

DataKing · 03-30-2010, 12:18 PM

I'll sound off too and say "good luck" as well. And even if you do get extended, sounds like it's probably time to clean up the ol' resume and start looking anyways. Unless you're under contract, there's nothing that says you have to stay through the end of the year, should another opportunity arise.

Kodos · 03-30-2010, 12:21 PM

Very true. I'm just looking at it as giving the economy and jobs market more time to recover. But I will obviously keep looking even if it does come through, as it would be only a temporary extension.

JediKooter · 03-30-2010, 12:35 PM

Definitely good luck man!

Kodos · 03-30-2010, 04:08 PM

At least they aren't dragging things out. Still no word. RRRRRRRRrrrrrrrrrr.

DataKing · 03-30-2010, 04:13 PM

Hey look at it this way; the longer it takes, the stronger the case they're making for keeping you.

Eaglesfan27 · 03-30-2010, 04:51 PM

Missed this thread the first time. Best of luck, my friend.

Kodos · 03-30-2010, 04:58 PM

Welp, I got extended through the end of September. So a call from the governor delays my execution for a few more months.

Eaglesfan27 · 03-30-2010, 05:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kodos

Welp, I got extended through the end of September. So a call from the governor delays my execution for a few more months.

Hopefully, you'll get the full pardon in the near future. One can always hope (while planning contingencies.)

sterlingice · 03-30-2010, 05:17 PM

Sounds like it's time to work on the escape plan, Andy Dufresne

(and maybe I should lay off the bad prison puns)

SI

Lathum · 03-30-2010, 05:27 PM

Good to hear

k0ruptr · 03-30-2010, 05:52 PM

That at least gives you 6 months to find a new job. helps some what, grats (I guess?) lol.

terpkristin · 03-30-2010, 06:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eaglesfan27

Hopefully, you'll get the full pardon in the near future. One can always hope (while planning contingencies.)

Hopefully you get a full pardon...or a new, better job.

Glad to hear that you got a stay of execution and good luck with the job hunt, man! Must be hard for aliens to get jobs

/tk

JediKooter · 03-30-2010, 06:33 PM

Excellent news!

Kodos · 03-30-2010, 09:21 PM

Yeah, mixed feelings. Glad to have some more time to find alternate employment, but tired of constantly knowing my job has an end date (even if that date keeps getting pushed back). Still, better than the alternative.

Dodgerchick · 03-30-2010, 10:34 PM

I totally missed this the first time around. Glad to hear you got extended!

SackAttack · 03-31-2010, 01:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sterlingice

Sounds like it's time to work on the escape plan, Andy Dufresne

(and maybe I should lay off the bad prison puns)

SI

As long as that plan doesn't require crawling through a couple miles of the foulest smelling shit known to man...

DataKing · 03-31-2010, 01:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SackAttack

As long as that plan doesn't require crawling through a couple miles of the foulest smelling shit known to man...

Or trying to fight off "the sisters" in the laundry room.

03-10-2010, 12:37 PM	#4
Kodos Resident Alien Join Date: Jun 2001	Kang has singlehandedly killed any chance of my employment on Rigel VII. __________________ Author of The Bill Gates Challenge, as well as other groundbreaking dynasties.

03-10-2010, 01:01 PM	#5
sterlingice Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Back in Houston!	Damn. Tough break. Like JediKooter, I hope a bunch of us can start a "Found a job" thread soon we all can post in. SI __________________ Houston Hippopotami, III.3: 20th Anniversary Thread - All former HT players are encouraged to check it out! Janos: "Only America could produce an imbecile of your caliber!" Freakazoid: "That's because we make lots of things better than other people!"

03-10-2010, 05:57 PM	#8
Antmeister Pro Starter Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: At the corner of Beat Street and Electric Avenue	Damn...really sorry to hear that. __________________ "I'm ready to bury the hatchet, but don't fuck with me" - Schmidty "Box me once, shame on Skydog. Box me twice. Shame on me. Box me 3 times, just fucking ban my ass...." - stevew

03-10-2010, 05:59 PM	#9
JediKooter Coordinator Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: San Diego via Sausalito via San Jose via San Diego	Welcome to the club Kodos! All kidding aside, sorry to hear this man. Hope to hear good news soon from you. __________________ I'm no longer a Chargers fan, they are dead to me Coming this summer to a movie theater near you: The Adventures of Jedikooter: Part 4

03-10-2010, 08:58 PM	#10
Tasan College Starter Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Houston, or there about	You guys should all start a business together or something. I'm sure Kodos' many tentacles would be helpful. Seriously though, sorry to hear it. Good luck. __________________ 2011 Golden Scribes winner for best Interactive Dynasty Last edited by Tasan : 03-10-2010 at 08:58 PM.

03-10-2010, 12:27 PM	#2
SteveMax58 College Starter Join Date: Dec 2006	That sucks man. Sorry to hear about this.

03-10-2010, 12:34 PM	#3
Mizzou B-ball fan General Manager Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kansas City, MO	What's the unemployment rate on your home planet? More opportunities there?

03-10-2010, 01:02 PM	#6
MikeVic Head Coach Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Hometown of Canada

03-10-2010, 05:38 PM	#7
Raiders Army Coordinator Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: The Black Hole	Sorry to hear that.

03-11-2010, 07:34 AM	#11
albionmoonlight Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: North Carolina	Sorry to hear.

03-11-2010, 07:50 AM	#12
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03-11-2010, 08:27 AM	#13
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03-11-2010, 11:23 AM	#14
flere-imsaho Coordinator Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Chicagoland	Sorry to hear this.

03-30-2010, 11:53 AM	#15
Kodos Resident Alien Join Date: Jun 2001	So, a couple of weeks ago, my boss called me and told me that she and a couple of other managers are pushing to get me extended to the end of the year. Their main argument was that the writers having to field questions from irate customers due to the errors that would occur in my absence would end up costing the company more than keeping me around. Fastforward to today, and here we are, a day and a half from my transition date, and still no word. My boss just sent me a note saying there's a meeting this afternoon with the guy who makes the decision. Wish me luck... __________________ Author of The Bill Gates Challenge, as well as other groundbreaking dynasties. Last edited by Kodos : 03-30-2010 at 11:53 AM.

03-30-2010, 11:54 AM	#16
Dr. Sak Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Stuck in Yinzerville, PA	Good luck buddy!

03-30-2010, 11:54 AM	#17
Glengoyne Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Fresno, CA	Fingers Crossed.

03-30-2010, 12:02 PM	#18
JeeberD General Manager Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: The Town of Flower Mound	I hope it works out for you! __________________ UTEP Miners!!! I solemnly swear to never cheer for TO

03-30-2010, 12:13 PM	#19
sterlingice Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Back in Houston!	Good luck... and a dancing banana SI __________________ Houston Hippopotami, III.3: 20th Anniversary Thread - All former HT players are encouraged to check it out! Janos: "Only America could produce an imbecile of your caliber!" Freakazoid: "That's because we make lots of things better than other people!" Last edited by sterlingice : 03-30-2010 at 12:13 PM.

03-30-2010, 12:18 PM	#20
DataKing Pro Rookie Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Chicago	I'll sound off too and say "good luck" as well. And even if you do get extended, sounds like it's probably time to clean up the ol' resume and start looking anyways. Unless you're under contract, there's nothing that says you have to stay through the end of the year, should another opportunity arise. __________________ Current Games Diablo III (BattleTag: DataKing#1685) Allegiances: Chicago Bears - Detroit Red Wings - Kansas Jayhawks Awards: 2011 Golden Scribe - Other Sports Category (The Straight(away) and Narrow - A Forza Motorsport 3 Dynasty)

03-30-2010, 12:21 PM	#21
Kodos Resident Alien Join Date: Jun 2001	Very true. I'm just looking at it as giving the economy and jobs market more time to recover. But I will obviously keep looking even if it does come through, as it would be only a temporary extension. __________________ Author of The Bill Gates Challenge, as well as other groundbreaking dynasties.

03-30-2010, 12:35 PM	#22
JediKooter Coordinator Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: San Diego via Sausalito via San Jose via San Diego	Definitely good luck man! __________________ I'm no longer a Chargers fan, they are dead to me Coming this summer to a movie theater near you: The Adventures of Jedikooter: Part 4

03-30-2010, 04:08 PM	#23
Kodos Resident Alien Join Date: Jun 2001	At least they aren't dragging things out. Still no word. RRRRRRRRrrrrrrrrrr. __________________ Author of The Bill Gates Challenge, as well as other groundbreaking dynasties.

03-30-2010, 04:13 PM	#24
DataKing Pro Rookie Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Chicago	Hey look at it this way; the longer it takes, the stronger the case they're making for keeping you. __________________ Current Games Diablo III (BattleTag: DataKing#1685) Allegiances: Chicago Bears - Detroit Red Wings - Kansas Jayhawks Awards: 2011 Golden Scribe - Other Sports Category (The Straight(away) and Narrow - A Forza Motorsport 3 Dynasty)

03-30-2010, 04:51 PM	#25
Eaglesfan27 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: New Jersey	Missed this thread the first time. Best of luck, my friend. __________________ Retired GM of the eNFL 2007 Super Bowl Champion Philadelphia Eagles (19-0 record.) GM of the WOOF 2006 Doggie Bowl Champion Atlantic City Gamblers. GM of the IHOF 2019 and 2022 IHOF Bowl Champion Asheville Axemen.

03-30-2010, 04:58 PM	#26
Kodos Resident Alien Join Date: Jun 2001	Welp, I got extended through the end of September. So a call from the governor delays my execution for a few more months. __________________ Author of The Bill Gates Challenge, as well as other groundbreaking dynasties. Last edited by Kodos : 03-30-2010 at 04:58 PM.

03-30-2010, 05:17 PM	#28
sterlingice Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Back in Houston!	Sounds like it's time to work on the escape plan, Andy Dufresne (and maybe I should lay off the bad prison puns) SI __________________ Houston Hippopotami, III.3: 20th Anniversary Thread - All former HT players are encouraged to check it out! Janos: "Only America could produce an imbecile of your caliber!" Freakazoid: "That's because we make lots of things better than other people!" Last edited by sterlingice : 03-30-2010 at 05:17 PM.

03-30-2010, 05:27 PM	#29
Lathum Favored Bitch #1 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: homeless in NJ	Good to hear

03-30-2010, 05:52 PM	#30
k0ruptr Pro Starter Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Las Vegas	That at least gives you 6 months to find a new job. helps some what, grats (I guess?) lol. __________________ Xbox Live Gamertag: k0ruptr My Favorite Teams : Chicago White Sox - Carolina Panthers - Orlando Magic - Phoenix Suns - Anaheim Ducks - Hawaii Warriors - Oregon Ducks

03-30-2010, 06:33 PM	#32
JediKooter Coordinator Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: San Diego via Sausalito via San Jose via San Diego	Excellent news! __________________ I'm no longer a Chargers fan, they are dead to me Coming this summer to a movie theater near you: The Adventures of Jedikooter: Part 4

03-30-2010, 09:21 PM	#33
Kodos Resident Alien Join Date: Jun 2001	Yeah, mixed feelings. Glad to have some more time to find alternate employment, but tired of constantly knowing my job has an end date (even if that date keeps getting pushed back). Still, better than the alternative. __________________ Author of The Bill Gates Challenge, as well as other groundbreaking dynasties.

03-30-2010, 10:34 PM	#34
Dodgerchick College Benchwarmer Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Austin, TX	I totally missed this the first time around. Glad to hear you got extended! __________________ DON'T ITCH THAT NOSE! A Meditation Dynasty

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