Members Ernest Buckley Posted February 8, 2007 Members Share Posted February 8, 2007 Just got an email from my boss yesterday around 6p to inform me that he and the staff have to speak to me immediately. This has never happened before so I`m wondering what the heck is up. He is also not one to call meetings suddenly, he likes everything planned way in advance, like 3-4 months so I`m sort of holding my breath. We are meeting tonight at 5p. I tried contacting him twice via email and twice via phone, he has not responded. Its not the type of job that you actually have to go to so... I can`t just stop in his office. You also need to have an appointment, you just can`t walk in. Also called another staff member I am close to, he said he knew nothing. We`ll see... I`ve been jittery all day. In a way I`m expecting something like this because I`ve been planning a move for some time now but I wasn`t planning on making a move for another year or so. Maybe thats just the universe telling me I`m ready to move right now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Alan Roberts Posted February 8, 2007 Members Share Posted February 8, 2007 You don't happen to work for "The Donald", do you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Rabid Posted February 8, 2007 Members Share Posted February 8, 2007 You are supposed to fire people on Friday evening if possible. If the HR director is in the meeting, then you may have a problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Ernest Buckley Posted February 8, 2007 Author Members Share Posted February 8, 2007 LOL. No, don`t work for Donald but I know what its like to sit on that other side staring at the panel and getting drilled. Its always interesting! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Ernest Buckley Posted February 8, 2007 Author Members Share Posted February 8, 2007 Tonights Thursday. Close enough! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members boosh Posted February 8, 2007 Members Share Posted February 8, 2007 Just got an email from my boss yesterday around 6p to inform me that he and the staff have to speak to me immediately. So you're expected 23 hours later? When did you start working there,...it's not something like an anniversary? Did you {censored} up something? Did you ride upon his wife's legs? Does he want you to? 23 hours man,.......what kind of bussiness is that anyways? Getting something over with immediatley is not 23 hours later. Maybe you get a promotion....?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members blue2blue Posted February 8, 2007 Members Share Posted February 8, 2007 Funny thing... I just got a text message from a new client saying "put the project on hold I'll call you later." Turns out the real estate brokerage he works for has a hookup that will allow him to use a turnkey real estate website that will deliver all the features he thought he wanted and then some... so... he said he'd pay me for my time so far. (Which is nice, since it's been a handshake deal. Of course, the rubber hasn't met the road yet. Let's just hope the rubber doesn't hit the checkbook. Real estate market around here is pretty darn dead, right now...) So, as Bill Clinton once famously said, I think I might just "feel your pain." Good luck, Ernest. It'll all work out for the better eventually. I just hope the short term is okay, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Ernest Buckley Posted February 8, 2007 Author Members Share Posted February 8, 2007 23 hours man,.......what kind of bussiness is that anyways? Getting something over with immideatly is not 23 hours later. Can`t get into details right now but yes immediately where I work can be anywhere from 24 hours to 6 months. I`ve been there for 9 years with a year sabbatical. Never did anything to piss anyone off but my boss likes everyone to know hes the boss so we`ll see. The fact that the staff wants to see me makes me feel strange. Usually when you`re getting fired, its one on one with the big guy. The staff is somewhere between 5-8 people, depending on who he invites so we`ll see. We`ll know more in 90 minutes. Fun fun... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members boosh Posted February 8, 2007 Members Share Posted February 8, 2007 I'll stick around for this one,........... Best of luck man,.. But don't worry,.. he probably's gonna give you a raise or promote you!!! and fire you next monday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members UstadKhanAli Posted February 9, 2007 Members Share Posted February 9, 2007 Best of luck!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Mike Martin Posted February 9, 2007 Members Share Posted February 9, 2007 Any news? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Ernest Buckley Posted February 9, 2007 Author Members Share Posted February 9, 2007 Alright folks, the ax came down today. The reason being that I said some things in written form that completely go against company policy and really ticked off the powers that be. Looking back on this I realize I was subconsciously doing this because I wanted to get fired. I know that sounds crazy but I`ve been doing some deep soul searching the last month or so and I realize now it was just a matter of time before I either left on my own or I was escorted out. I hold no negatives towards this and I am actually grateful because I believe this will speed up the process of where I need to be. Although this was a sudden and unexpected, deep down I was harboring thoughts that the end of this relationship was near. I won`t get into any more details but again, I am grateful that this has happened even though I am still trying to figure it out. Send me strength and vision. be Lucky,EB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members daklander Posted February 9, 2007 Members Share Posted February 9, 2007 Well, {censored}!Now I have to find another R E contact in NYC.Best of luck Ernest. Update me if you move to a different brokerage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gus Lozada Posted February 9, 2007 Share Posted February 9, 2007 You'll be fine, Ernest! Go after what you really want! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members steveg Posted February 9, 2007 Members Share Posted February 9, 2007 Alright folks, the ax came down today. ........deep down I was harboring thoughts that the end of this relationship was near..... Best Wishes to you, sounds like you were MORE than ready to go, probably a sign that this is the right time!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members daklander Posted February 9, 2007 Members Share Posted February 9, 2007 Turns out the real estate brokerage he works for has a hookup that will allow him to use a turnkey real estate website that will deliver all the features he thought he wanted and then some... so... Yeah, 'n all of those outfits suck big time. All those features promised are seldom there, no video or audio streaming allowed, go over the minuscule bandwidth and take out a loan. Lots of bad {censored} with those outfits if a person needs more than a minimal website. And, that person will have to maintain the site anyway, with few, if any exceptions.Superlative, Advanced Access, care to share the name?The guy will likely be back once he's found out how little he gets for the money they charge.I looked hard at several of those services. The one huge claim is 900 pages of content. We both know that really ain't squat, particularly when it's static, generic content that is on their servers and most of it co-used by the majority of subscribers. Most of them give no actual storage numbers, nor do they give an actual bandwidth allowance that allows any reasonable transfer of information other than document data files. No or few pictures, no audio and no video. Number one, the storage limits are too small and the bandwidth is minute, maybe 500MB, often less. Most are also affiliated with Network Solutions and charged about $25.00, or more, annually for the domain name.The brokerages have an in with one or two, sometimes it's a particular location's manager that has the relationship. New agents are normally the ones that get fished in and spend anywhere from $25.00 to $50.00 and more per month and the only thing they really get is a web presence. For audio of video property presentations other services are pushed, at a normally substantial cost when other, much more reasonable, or free alternatives are available. Lotta {censored} going on there that take the un-educated for one hell of a lot of money for little. Oh, linking to the local MLS is another huge scam they use and charge hard for when it's freaking freely available to anyone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members boosh Posted February 9, 2007 Members Share Posted February 9, 2007 Damn,....well,...maybe it turns your life for the better,... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Ani Posted February 9, 2007 Members Share Posted February 9, 2007 Good Luck Ernest! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members meccajay Posted February 9, 2007 Members Share Posted February 9, 2007 Been down that road.. many of us musicians have.. Wish you the best of luck and great fortune bro! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members hogberto Posted February 9, 2007 Members Share Posted February 9, 2007 good luck ernest. these turning points can be scary places. stay positive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members thefunkman Posted February 9, 2007 Members Share Posted February 9, 2007 Just remember: You've been given a gift...in an ugly wrapper. 'Been there myself, so I know sometimes that's a hard thing to remember. Allow me to mangle an old Japanese saying: "Fall seven times, but stand up eight." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Magpel Posted February 9, 2007 Members Share Posted February 9, 2007 Ernest, you're right -- exhilirating and frightening times! You'll land on your feet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members gatorwing Posted February 9, 2007 Members Share Posted February 9, 2007 Best wishes for new success! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members UstadKhanAli Posted February 9, 2007 Members Share Posted February 9, 2007 Go get 'em!!!!!! Best of luck in your success and happiness!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members philbo Posted February 9, 2007 Members Share Posted February 9, 2007 Good luck! Usually this sort of nexus turns out the be the best possible path to follow (when you look back on it a few years later). I hope this is the case for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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