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I've been fired; Yippee!!!
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Well, not quite; I'm out and I'm still more than 50% alive. Only a bit more, mind you.And what exactly is wrong with an "ad hominem" argument? Dodgy Agent, 16-5-2014 -
Tis truly the dark side.
On the bench but reading this thread only makes me looker even harder for the next gig.
qhHe had a negative bluety on a quackhandle and was quadraspazzed on a lifeglug.
I look forward to your all knowing and likely sarcastic and unhelpful reply.
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Congratulations, I guess. On the "redundancy" pay especially. Did you know this was coming and even play up to it a bit, wanting out?
No worries about agents asking about your last employer?Originally posted by MaryPoppinsI'd still not breastfeed a naziOriginally posted by vetranUrine is quite nourishingComment
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Two months extra salary, presumably without having to do the time. Go back and read the OP's post.Originally posted by BolshieBastard View PostAbsolutely weird! Its bad enough when your contract isnt renewed when all around you are so what's to celebrate getting sacked even if you want out?Behold the warranty -- the bold print giveth and the fine print taketh away.Comment
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Saved By The Bellend!Originally posted by cojak View PostOh gosh, Mitch I was sooo close! I should actually be in a permie interview now if it wasn't for the agent sending me to the wrong office.
Close shave eh?
Behold the warranty -- the bold print giveth and the fine print taketh away.Comment
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Yep, free money! And I've already had 3 calls from agents I know.Originally posted by Sysman View PostTwo months extra salary, presumably without having to do the time. Go back and read the OP's post.And what exactly is wrong with an "ad hominem" argument? Dodgy Agent, 16-5-2014Comment
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Not forgetting the laptop. I would have loved to have been a fly on the wall to watch the business unit manager squirm...Originally posted by Mich the Tester View PostYep, free money! And I've already had 3 calls from agents I know.Behold the warranty -- the bold print giveth and the fine print taketh away.Comment
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With the words 'Told you so' ?Originally posted by Mich the Tester View PostYep, free money! And I've already had 3 calls from agents I know.
Youngsters these days, no staying power. I haven't been fired or terminated from a role this decade at all.
What happens in General, stays in General.You know what they say about assumptions!Comment
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You're having to travel further afield though now, aren't you?Originally posted by MarillionFan View PostWith the words 'Told you so' ?
Youngsters these days, no staying power. I haven't been fired or terminated from a role this decade at all.
Give it time, your past will catch up with you.

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Nobody has heard of me in Ulan Batar yet & they do a lovely Mongolian at the weekend.Originally posted by SupremeSpod View PostYou're having to travel further afield though now, aren't you?
Give it time, your past will catch up with you.
What happens in General, stays in General.You know what they say about assumptions!Comment
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