Setting up IP Games XXXIX

[rah]

I'm not sure, a CRAPPY DAY.
It's a bloody Friday here at work.
I just had to terminate one of my staff that had been here 32 years. He was only one or two years away from retiring. Many other old timers are being released.

This is one of those days where it "sucks" to be boss.
I feel awful. I feel like I betrayed their trust.

[atawa]

Originally posted by rah
I'm not sure, a CRAPPY DAY.
It's a bloody Friday here at work.
I just had to terminate one of my staff that had been here 32 years. He was only one or two years away from retiring. Many other old timers are being released.

This is one of those days where it "sucks" to be boss.
I feel awful. I feel like I betrayed their trust.

Damn that sucks

Can they just do that in the states?

[rah]

Yes, they bypass all the unlawful termination laws by calling it a RIF. (reduction in force) It has to be a decent size group to get away with it. This way, no individual action can be taken. It's not a question of ability or any other characteristic. This one concentrated on the longer termed emplyees since they are higher salaries that will help the bottom line with fewest cuts.

Sometimes I hate the "BOTTOM LINE" crap. We're dealing with people here. *sigh*

RAH

[deity]

Poor old timer

[War4ever]

i am around...need to get the patches and stuff installed..doing it now...

[-Jrabbit]

Originally posted by rah
Yes, they bypass all the unlawful termination laws by calling it a RIF. (reduction in force) It has to be a decent size group to get away with it. This way, no individual action can be taken. It's not a question of ability or any other characteristic. This one concentrated on the longer termed emplyees since they are higher salaries that will help the bottom line with fewest cuts.

Sometimes I hate the "BOTTOM LINE" crap. We're dealing with people here. *sigh*

RAH

RIF and not early retirement pakage?

Man, that's cold. I just had to slash 6 percent, but was allowed to decide for myself whether it would be programs or ppl.

Needless to say, I did the same thing you would have preferred, Rich -- stayed loyal to my troops. Hope next week is better for you...

[rah]

It's Friday, you all know the drill

[-Jrabbit]

Back from LA and badly in need of returning to my "normal" life. Ming, I'll be there with a 12-pack at the usual time.

[Ming]

Thanks... I'll see both of you tonight!

[-Jrabbit]

btw Rich -- Have you tried Culvers for burgers?

Double butterburger -- pretty dang AWESOME -- and convenient to Ming's.

[Ming]

They are my favorite fast food joint. And yes, we've done the Double Cheese a few times. When I go in by myself, they just ring it up without asking my order... two double's...

[-Jrabbit]

I was a Culver's virgin when I went in there Wed. nite.

Heaven!!!

Another important cultural contribution from Wisconsin.

See you tonight...
(Behold the power of cheese...)

[Ming]

When I went into Culvers for the first time, it reminded me of the first time I ate at a Wendy's. However, Wendy's went down hill quickly... I hope the same doesn't happen to Culvers as they grow.

Behold the power of grease...

[-Jrabbit]

Behold the power of quality meat that hasn't been frozen! THAT's what really tastes different.
Nice buns, too...

[Ming]

ahhh grasshopper... I see you are mastering the skill we call "plus"...

Yeah... fresh meat is always an improvement to what most fast food places uses... The buns are also VERY tasty...