Welp, our managing director sent out an email last night saying that we are under a hiring freeze, they are reviewing labor costs, early retirement offers will be made and "Further Workforce Adjustments" depending on Q4 performance. So, layoffs are in the air. The mood in the office today is not too fun. I feel like our department is already lean to even short handed so this is going to be rough on everybody.
And remember, if you hurt her, I will beat you to death with a shovel.
Willow ,'Conversations with Dead People'
Natter 78: I might need to watch some Buffy for inspiration
Off-topic discussion. Wanna talk about corsets, duct tape, butt kicking, or physics? This is the place. Detailed discussion of any current-season TV must be whitefonted.
-t - Oct 31, 2024 3:49:01 pm PDT #3162 of 3498
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration
Sheryl - Oct 31, 2024 4:42:31 pm PDT #3163 of 3498
Fandom means never having to say "But where would I wear that?"
Timelies all!
Finally got my car out of the BWI parking garage( it took 4 calls to AAA to get the correct tow truck) and down to the dealer. I now have 2 copies of my car key. They also did my regular maintenance, since my car was due for it. Came home to find my replacement driver’s license in today’s mail.
Now I just need to get a replacement work badge and I’ll be set for day to day stuff.
-t - Oct 31, 2024 5:07:50 pm PDT #3164 of 3498
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration
Glad you were able to get all that taken care of, Sheryl
Sheryl - Oct 31, 2024 5:28:28 pm PDT #3165 of 3498
Fandom means never having to say "But where would I wear that?"
Still need to get a new pair of glasses, and a replacement passport.
Theodosia - Oct 31, 2024 6:03:26 pm PDT #3166 of 3498
'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"
Oh lord -- at the rate I go, it would be years before I got everything replaced.
JenP - Oct 31, 2024 6:04:15 pm PDT #3167 of 3498
Oof, I'm sorry to hear that -t. Good vibes your way.
Glad things are getting sorted, Sheryl.
That was it for trick-or-treaters. Ah, well.
Matt the Bruins fan - Oct 31, 2024 6:47:36 pm PDT #3168 of 3498
"I remember when they eventually introduced that drug kingpin who murdered people and smuggled drugs inside snakes and I was like 'Finally. A normal person.'” —RahvinDragand
No trick-or-treaters here, I think I got back from the movies too late for any that might have stopped by. I'm guessing not too many other people took their 85-year-old mother to see Smile 2 for the holiday, but that's the way we roll.
JenP - Nov 01, 2024 1:43:45 am PDT #3169 of 3498
I'm guessing not too many other people took their 85-year-old mother to see Smile 2 for the holiday, but that's the way we roll.
Ha! That's awesome. Hope it was appropriately scary for the holiday.
Laura - Nov 01, 2024 6:19:54 am PDT #3170 of 3498
Our wings are not tired.
I am supposed to be getting on the road, but I am on my 3rd cup of coffee still in my jammies, and haven't finished packing. Oh well, it will happen.
JenP - Nov 01, 2024 8:06:13 am PDT #3171 of 3498
Laura, I keep needing to tell you that the tip about using the instant pot for my "boiled" eggs. So easy, and they peel so easily! Awesome.