You should have heard. I mean, voices carry.

Heh!

staggers into thread, falls over

Sanity~ma, please? Don't set people on fire ~ma? Because of the sudden excitement of Dad going to the ER this morning, I texted the guest relations person for the con I was scheduled to be at this weekend and told them I had a family emergency, and was not going to be able to attend. I was very sorry, but ... family emergency.

The response:

"Hi Jillian, I'm so sorry to hear that and we wish you and your family the best. But we will have to discuss the breach of contract when you're able to."

I did sign a contract with them. I just reread it, and there is NOTHING in there about penalties for breach of contract or being unable to attend due to emergencies. Nothing about any financial re-compensation to the convention or for plane tickets, or anything else like that. May I have someone else set them on fire?

Then screw 'em.

Life would be so much simpler if people just weren't jerks whenever they had the opportunity.

I'll deal with them on Monday, and if they get pushy, I'll point out that annoying me could result in a LOT of negative press for them in the gothic/lolita/alt fashion world.

Reply with copy of contract. And a cc to your lawyer.

I'm so burnt out. Part of it has been the schedule the past few months. Part of it is utter demoralization. Got a copy of the ppt presentation the CSC division head gave. In the slides that were never gotten to-we derailed him less than a quarter in for a complete verbal insurrection- was one touting all our accomplishments. That they shop around. Which included work I'd done, but only attributed to a more senior person. She was furious on my behalf. And for all that, effective pay cut for every.single.person they'd commended. Really? REALLY. You had the nerve.. Just, fuck everything, really. I started laughing so hard I was crying and freaked out officemate.

I need to let go, I've done what I can with regards to making my rage known, AURA knows. If they don't make a change, I either need to accept or find a new job.

Wow, sarameg. Just wow.

I hope that the con people will turn out to not be assholes, Jilli. And I"m glad your dad is okay and has eyes on him.

Mmmmm, cumin-roasted cauliflower is the bomb. Thanks, Jess!

Jessica - this help me interview well for what was a job title change. It kept me on track and helped me not get sarcastic

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good luck

This just convinced me to always lock the deadbolt when I'm staying in a hotel: [link]