Is "The Manhole" bar still around? (in Boystown.)
Yup. Not to mention CockTails, The Closet, Man's Country, Jackhammer, Manhandler Saloon, Big Chicks, and, rounding it out, The Gay Town Tavern.
Give'em points for subtlety, if nothing else.
It's good to have cargo. Makes us a target for every other scavenger out there, though, but sometimes that's fun too.
Mal ,'Shindig'
Natter 43: I Love My Dead Gay Whale Crosspost.
Off-topic discussion. Wanna talk about corsets, duct tape, or physics? This is the place. Detailed discussion of any current-season TV must be whitefonted.
brenda m - Mar 31, 2006 5:53:48 am PST #7542 of 10001
If you're going through hell/keep on going/don't slow down/keep your fear from showing/you might be gone/'fore the devil even knows you're there
shrift - Mar 31, 2006 5:54:02 am PST #7543 of 10001
"You can't put a price on the joy of not giving a shit." -Zenkitty
Go shrift, go!! I'd talk to whoever seems easier first.
I feel like I should tell them both at the same time, and yet, really don't want to try chivvying them into Big Boss's office this morning.
I'll go smoke, and then try to track down the wily Big Boss, who doesn't seem to be in his office right now.
Sue - Mar 31, 2006 5:54:13 am PST #7544 of 10001
hip deep in pie
Thanks guys. (ETA: Jiasi is female.)
David, that's just crazy.
Sophia Brooks - Mar 31, 2006 5:58:54 am PST #7545 of 10001
Cats to become a rabbit should gather immediately now here
I can't even believe Hec's employers can do that! I always thought you had to have written warnings and counselings and such before you were fired (unless your position was eliminated).
Also, I can't find ita's link for the Hello Kitty's kitty jump drive-- does anyone remember where it was?
Jesse - Mar 31, 2006 6:03:04 am PST #7546 of 10001
Sometimes I trip on how happy we could be.
I'm guessing California, like New York, is an at-will employment state. As long as they aren't firing you for being black (female, etc. -- in a protected class), they don't have to give a reason at all.
Theodosia - Mar 31, 2006 6:03:47 am PST #7547 of 10001
'we all walk this earth feeling we are frauds. The trick is to be grateful and hope the caper doesn't end any time soon"
Hec, you worked for HR, right? So even more shocking that your bosses can't handle a termination more gracefully.
Sophia Brooks - Mar 31, 2006 6:04:14 am PST #7548 of 10001
Cats to become a rabbit should gather immediately now here
I live in NY, but every it seems like it is very hard to get fired from the University. They might have some fear of being sued, henced insano rules, though.
flea - Mar 31, 2006 6:06:50 am PST #7549 of 10001
information libertarian
Hec, you might look into HR or other support (but my impression is HR pays best) positions at local Universities or publishing houses. They are generally a lot less firing-happy than, say, law firms, and the whole publishing thing could be a gateway into more satisfying work.
Jesse - Mar 31, 2006 6:07:57 am PST #7550 of 10001
Sometimes I trip on how happy we could be.
There is often CYA anti-lawsuit stuff, but state law says you can get rid of anyone whenever you want.
shrift - Mar 31, 2006 6:08:47 am PST #7551 of 10001
"You can't put a price on the joy of not giving a shit." -Zenkitty
Okay, so it looks like Big Boss won't be in his office for a little while. Therefore I shall send him an e-mail asking for a quick meeting at his convenience.
Because my immediate supervisor just told me he's leaving shortly for an appointment.
Okay. Well, that simplifies things.