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June 30, 2006 11:13 AM- aux armes, citoyens!

Things are happening over here.

Last Friday the tiniest, thinnest, lightest bit of threshed grain dropped upon the camel?s back and bloody hell--- I was done. What was the last straw, you ask?

I would tell you, but I?d hate for you to think I was blabbering.

Yes, that?s right. On the telephone with the gm on Friday where I was recounting in a most systematic and linear fashion the current issues causing us to slip our product launch schedule and he said, ?stop blabbering. You?re blabbering.?

Now, you need to know that I was fully prepared for this meeting and had structured our conversation around only two points. And, (and!) I had written notes right in front of me so there was no possibility of going off-point.

HOWEVER, for the sake of argument, let?s imagine I had wandered off deep into the tall grass and was providing commentary on the fascinating genesiology of red fescue. Wouldn?t a seasoned manager who runs a company numbering 350+ and walks around spouting on about how we need to treat each other with respect simply say something like, oh, I don?t know, ?let?s return to point A? to get me back to the point? As opposed to using language that is both demeaning and dismissive?

But, hey?you know me well enough by now?am I grateful to him? Damn straight I am. Went home and began a job search in earnest. Monday afternoon had an interview?yesterday had a follow-up interview. I?ll find out if I got it, or not next Thursday--- which if I do get it means I give immediate notice and my last day will likely be July 14th.

Bastille Day.

Ha. Do you not love the universe? Do you not love the humor of the universe?

The universe, she slays me.



got 2 cents?



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Laini says:
Ha! Good LUCK with the job!! One always fantasizes about being able to make grand gestures like quitting when your boss is an ass, but you usually have to just go on about your day. It would be awesome if you could quit!
posted on: June 30

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Dawn says:
The universe is genius in her humor sometimes. I'll keep my fingers crossed for you on the new job!
posted on: June 30

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Amber says:
Here, let me spread some of our good Job Getting Luck over to you since it has already worked for us this week. Fingers crossed!
posted on: June 30

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river selkie says:
my last day at my current job is july 14th too! i start the new one on the 17th. don't forget to start taking some of your stuff home every night. :) good luck!!
posted on: June 30

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lizardek says:
Too bad it often takes something like that to light a fire under us, but YAY! You did it, BP. Go, girl, go :)
posted on: June 30

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la vie en rose says:
yeah you! yes the universe does have a wicked sense of humor.
posted on: June 30

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Joy says:
It always seems super-fast, but you've been building up for a while. :) I hope you move from an okay job that's sometimes good to one that's more like....cupcakes. Always good.
posted on: June 30

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chlamygirl says:
whoa! best of luck bp... BIG hugs!
posted on: June 30

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Kymba says:
Long time lurker, first time poster...three words: Viva la revolucion!
posted on: June 30

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otter says:
BP's resignation letter: No blabbering. I quit. Asshole. (This last part is optional, but I think it adds a nice touch.) Go you. All digits are presently crossed for good luck in your job search :~)
posted on: June 30

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SuzeQ says:
From one french girl to another...votre directeur est un grand weenie.
posted on: June 30

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la marseillaise says:
Kymba! I have a lurker?! This thrills me to no end-- I tried to go to your website with no luck-- please send me an email if you want to connect.
posted on: June 30

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Milly says:
Oh, I hope you get the new job! How did you find the job and get the interviews so quickly? Bonne chance!
posted on: June 30

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wee says:
o! That's it! Get the Jolly Internet Mojo ( here ever after to be known as JIM because I'm all fancy with the acronyms like that, don't cha know) working for you, babe! You know of course that i'm battling for you, lassoing you with all sorts of radiant light and bright thought and angel wishes and such. Giddyup!
posted on: June 30

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Ruby's Mum says:
I will send prayers that you get that new job. That guy sounds like a complete tool. He doesn't deserve you. Digressing slightly, I am SO impressed to see you use the phrase "bloody Hell" That's SO Australian! Next you'll be calling us all Mate.
posted on: June 30

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Erica says:
Luck! Luck! Buckets upon buckets of luck, because if anyone deserves to escape those soul-deadening asshats, it is you, my dear.
posted on: July 01

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Claire says:
GOOD LUCK from me too - I was thinking bloody hell was impressively English - you could call your boss a wanker, twat or...as my granny used to say with devstating results (affect 1940's newsreader accent) 'what a horrid little man.' x
posted on: July 01

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Claire says:
oops - devastating
posted on: July 01

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Ruby's Mum says:
To Claire...Very funny! I think we Aussies say bloody hell with a completely different twang, I'm happy to share ownership along with wanker and twat! Something very australian..That bloke is a complete whacker who is not the full quid.
posted on: July 01

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nina says:
hell, i'm with otter! send that resignation letter! and add this as well, "c'est mon plaisir total pour vous offrir l'adieu, vous la petite piq?re insignifiante"
posted on: July 01

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Heather says:
You go! I like all the suggested resignation letters - especially Otter's. Good luck and I will keep my fingers crossed for you dear.
posted on: July 01

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Marilyn says:
I love that just two words were the final straw. Sometimes we just don't know what's going to push us right across that threshold...but glad you've crossed it. You deserve better. Good luck!
posted on: July 01

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samantha says:
Oh YAY. You deserve better, oh how you do. Sending all my best prayers for you to walk out with your head held high and a baseball bat for the copier.
posted on: July 01

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Vaguely Urban says:
Best of luck! Keep us posted! (sorry for blabbering on)
posted on: July 02

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tinker says:
Sending best wishes to you for a happier way to spend 8 hours a day. Happy Independence Day, BP! (both French and American-style)
posted on: July 02

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Lynn says:
Well, I wish you luck, and I wish I could get my ass in gear and apply for some kinda different job. You rock.
posted on: July 03

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steph says:
Good for you! And yes, the stars were aligned for this one, I feel. That's a riot! Fingers are crossed....
posted on: July 03

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rachael says:
Ouch! "Quit blabbering." Oh, that is just too demeaning... Good for you. I'm wishing you the best of luck, not that you even need it. p.s. I looooove ^otter's suggested resignation letter. It is perfect.
posted on: July 03

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etta says:
Good luck on the new jobby job, BP. I'm actually considering going corporate again myself, after years of freelancing. SIIIGH.
posted on: July 03

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jes says:
oh yeah baby...you finally got THAT pissed off...hurray!
posted on: July 03

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meggie says:
Onward and upward I say!
posted on: July 03

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stephanie says:
Isn't funny how the last straw is often so tiny, so light, so, so, straw-like, but it indeed is the last piece of shit we will put up with? Heh. Good for you. Here's to blabbering away a resignation letter!
posted on: July 03

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nichole says:
oh hell! let's all jump off into the abyss of the unknown! it will be fun and exhilarating! (well....if I say enough I might actually believe it?)
posted on: July 03

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Coquette says:
Ouaih!!!!!!
posted on: July 03

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Coquette says:
Allez poppy, allEEEEZ!
posted on: July 03

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Heather says:
Just an aside - I was at the grocery store today and I noticed the milk expiration date and thougt - ah! Bastille Day!
posted on: July 03

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Sheryl says:
Good for you. Hope your next palce of employ gives you the money, respect, and creative freedom you deserve! Libert?, Egalit? and Fraternit
posted on: July 04

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