tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3087093335837785770.post8390888887554674006..comments2023-09-07T04:46:27.378-07:00Comments on Life According to Mel Heth: Shock and AweMelissa Marishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15216312159880277204noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3087093335837785770.post-7400190537345439202008-12-08T13:30:00.000-08:002008-12-08T13:30:00.000-08:00Wow! That worked out amazingly well for him. I'm s...Wow! That worked out amazingly well for him. I'm sending you good vibes for your secure job. xoMermandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14752729189708919104noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3087093335837785770.post-84960120420696728542008-12-08T12:47:00.000-08:002008-12-08T12:47:00.000-08:00I can't imagine being laid off, but it's cool that...I can't imagine being laid off, but it's cool that Mr. W had a plan/goal before this happened so it looks more like a window than a bank vault door.Jenn Martinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01487790168432037390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3087093335837785770.post-67387409417379803862008-12-08T11:56:00.000-08:002008-12-08T11:56:00.000-08:00Total rat bastard. :) What a serioulsy sweet deal....Total rat bastard. :) <BR/><BR/>What a serioulsy sweet deal. Not that it totally dosn't suck to get laid off but he does have it better than a lot of other people getting laid off these days. <BR/><BR/>Good luck to you too! I am sure everything will be fine.Hannahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16337478043863460617noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3087093335837785770.post-34835006867677250202008-12-08T07:02:00.000-08:002008-12-08T07:02:00.000-08:00I write ads for one of the Detroit Three.*Sigh*I c...I write ads for one of the Detroit Three.<BR/><BR/>*Sigh*<BR/><BR/>I cross my fingers on a daily basis. I'm considering building an altar and killing chickens too, if it'll help keep me employed...Mandy_Fishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05561598721266208665noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3087093335837785770.post-84747482870979411202008-12-07T12:33:00.000-08:002008-12-07T12:33:00.000-08:00I'm not sure if I should just say yay! or think th...I'm not sure if I should just say yay! or think that the state of our economy is due to people who think it makes more sense to pay someone not to work than to pay someone to work! Craziness! But I am so glad that it work out in Mr. W's favor!Alyshahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13778525192877261961noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3087093335837785770.post-22745836368213370352008-12-07T08:45:00.000-08:002008-12-07T08:45:00.000-08:00Glad that Mr. W's situation will be okay. I had l...Glad that Mr. W's situation will be okay. I had lunch yesterday with a friend who was laid off a couple of weeks ago. It's rough out there...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3087093335837785770.post-90217218807261377622008-12-07T08:17:00.000-08:002008-12-07T08:17:00.000-08:00It never surprises me when a poorly run company li...It never surprises me when a poorly run company like AT&T has to lay off a "buttload" of people. However, I can't help but feel really bad for all the you's and me's whose lives will drastically change. Glad to hear Mr. W will make out ok despite being let go on someone else's terms.Nilsa @ SoMi Speakshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08474642034399063234noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3087093335837785770.post-67052430378408389442008-12-07T07:57:00.000-08:002008-12-07T07:57:00.000-08:00So glad Mr. W's situation turned out to be a good ...So glad Mr. W's situation turned out to be a good deal in the end. It sucks when people are laid off -- both for those laid off and those who stay behind. Good luck and keep us posted.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3087093335837785770.post-19121879147252501992008-12-06T10:03:00.000-08:002008-12-06T10:03:00.000-08:00They had a big layoff at my work in 2001 on my bir...They had a big layoff at my work in 2001 on my birthday. I walked in and there was an uncomfortable silence with a few sniffles of those who had already been given their news mixed in. I had been planning on leaving early that day to go camping with some friends for my birthday - I was terrified to do so, but as the day wore on and I realized I was ok, I snuck out and went camping anyway. It was a very surreal day. Hope yours goes well!!Amy Turpinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12585124755444576319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3087093335837785770.post-11210450476881518552008-12-06T08:12:00.000-08:002008-12-06T08:12:00.000-08:00Omg, what a sweet deal!! Italia - here you both co...Omg, what a sweet deal!! Italia - here you both come?... ;)jen tararahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07380788219152844825noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3087093335837785770.post-57549442592632563902008-12-05T19:28:00.000-08:002008-12-05T19:28:00.000-08:00I love stories like Mr. W's. That just confirms/v...I love stories like Mr. W's. That just confirms/validates his decision to go freelance even more. That is some good karma.Brettheadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09962592571393908971noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3087093335837785770.post-49190279340857636812008-12-05T18:24:00.000-08:002008-12-05T18:24:00.000-08:00That sucks for Mr. W - unfortunately, seems like e...That sucks for Mr. W - unfortunately, seems like everywhere you turn someone is being let go. The only good news is he is going to be paid out through 09 (freaking amazing!!). Hopefully his freelancing gig takes off & he'll be set. As for you, I'm crossing my fingers hoping all goes well next week. Like you said, whether you stay or go you'll still have to deal with the aftershocks - which sometimes, can be worse!Sosiesmama721https://www.blogger.com/profile/07878987883148268555noreply@blogger.com