For Whom The Bell Tolls

“substituting some names but here it is:

Dear HogOnIce:

Confirming our conversation, due to a realignment and consolidation of work brought on by changing business conditions, we have found it necessary to reduce employment levels. Regretfully, you will be placed on layoff effective Monday, July 1, 2002. Your 8-week notice period officially begins Monday, May 6, 2002.



No Comment”

“HOI, I hate to hear that. With your talent and work ethic it will be the company's loss.”

“The remarkable manager involved indicated that this was their way of getting us transferred over to a another newly created position - ie eliminate our old jobs and make us post for the new jobs or get layed off. Remarkable.”

“It's a fancy way to skirt ERISA I suppose.”

“Sorry to hear about this HOI. Some management practices mystify me. I hope you have good luck whether you decide to take the offered route or seek another alternative.”

“to leave that is - I will be leaving this company and beginning my notice period this afternoon as I turn in my badge, credit card calling card, tools, laptop and all six sigma documentation in my possession (sigh). So much for being transitioned to another job in the company - it may still happen but they will need to call me at home to tell me about it. (grumble)

On the other hand I will have lots of time to go backpacking (BSEG) and during the quiet times of the week too (Bigger SEG)

Yo Bear - here I come !!!”

“Today it tolls for thee!”

“Freedom.”

“Hey HOI.... best of luck to you throught this transition. Enjoy your backpacking!”

“Are yo talking to me? If you are I am with you in spirit!”

“HOI...but they will not be able to get you at home if you are always out backpacking!

...but I bet that's part of your Evil Plan....bwoooohahahahahahhaa

Good luck, and keep that saw sharp.”

“The summer is officially yours. When or if the bell tolls for me, I hope my timing is as good as yours. Good luck and may the force be with you.”

“I've seen that before. His parents must be so proud.”

“What a jagoff.”

“he's just ringing the bell BTW, it's the camera angle that makes it appear otherwise”

“I don't think he quite understood that old Anita Ward song "Ring My Bell"”

“he needs a date.”