Sunday, December 04, 2005
Laid Off #5
Dateline Tues, Dec 4, Contact from all sorts of ex-colleagues, most from home addresses, message: I've been "shafted". To my alarm, my earlier posts circulated among all with whom I dealt and with whom I seem to have made a mark. No matter that there appears to be no intention of appointing an in-store stool-pigeon - that I was even told there'd be one has riled folks. Flattery: Any tension or misunderstanding that might have existed in the early days of the start-up have been considerably aggravated by my successor. If a delegation to The Man demands my return or a *real* go-slow, would that work? Immediate panic mail from me: I'm still job searching and Ineed the good will of the boss. Please - no one do nothing. From customers, many of whom seem to be major players in the field: It's clear I've been dealt from a less than straight deck "Chris - with you, at least I knew where I stood and could concoct my own lies for my customers. Now I don't knowe where I stand. Is there *any* way you can keep in touch with your former employers so I can hear from *YOU* what is going on? Let me know the price and I'll have my accounts dept arrange the necessary transfer. If you're staying in this business, let me know where you end up and I'll transfer my business. If you need a reference, you have my direct line. I *need* professionals like you at the other end." By the way, the order came in time, thanks to your efforts (after you'd "left"). When I called, I was transferred to O who'd got your update and was acting as necessary. I gather you sent mails even after your dismissal. A real pro, and you didn't forget us." Post-script: While I was searching for work here, I didn't want to jeopardise my references; now I'm Euro-bound, I feel free to tell my side.
1100hrs: Mass of mails since last posting.
