Thread started 05/08/21 2:42pmGenesia 
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I just wrote a letter of resignation Because I got a new job!  Beyond grateful - after two months of furlough, four months of unemployment and eight months in a job I hate - to be going back to what I do best.
I was super magnanimous in the letter. They don't really deserve it (I was not treated well), but I channeled every bit of "don't burn bridges" feeling I had in me. As they say, "Be careful of the toes you step on today. They may be connected to the ass you have to kiss tomorrow."
This experience brought home to me in the starkest terms why you never want to be in a situation in which someone you consider a friend becomes your boss. Unless, of course, you're in the middle of a global pandemic and it's your only option. We don’t mourn artists because we knew them. We mourn them because they helped us know ourselves. |
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Reply #1 posted 05/08/21 2:53pm
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Genesia said:
Because I got a new job! Beyond grateful - after two months of furlough, four months of unemployment and eight months in a job I hate - to be going back to what I do best.
I was super magnanimous in the letter. They don't really deserve it (I was not treated well), but I channeled every bit of "don't burn bridges" feeling I had in me. As they say, "Be careful of the toes you step on today. They may be connected to the ass you have to kiss tomorrow."
This experience brought home to me in the starkest terms why you never want to be in a situation in which someone you consider a friend becomes your boss. Unless, of course, you're in the middle of a global pandemic and it's your only option.
YAY! Congrats!! You did it!!! |
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Reply #2 posted 05/08/21 4:14pm
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Congrats !! 
Ohh purple joy oh purple bliss oh purple rapture!
REAL MUSIC by REAL MUSICIANS - Prince
"I kind of wish there was a reason for Prince to make the site crash more" ~~ Ben |
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Reply #3 posted 05/08/21 4:20pm
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Congrats on your new job, does it have to do with theatre/acting?
I’m also job searching |
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Reply #4 posted 05/08/21 5:38pm
Number23 |
aye, as a young journalist the office phrase was ‘never kick the copy boy’ |
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Reply #6 posted 05/08/21 8:39pm
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Good for you. Congrats  Cant believe my purple psychedelic pimp slap 
And I descend from grace, In arms of undertow
I will take my place, In the great below |
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Reply #7 posted 05/09/21 8:53am
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Reason to celebrate!  Congratulations! "Music gives a soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination and life to everything." --Plato
https://youtu.be/CVwv9LZMah0 |
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Reply #8 posted 05/09/21 11:33am
onlyforaminute 
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Freedom. Time keeps on slipping into the future...
This moment is all there is... |
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Reply #10 posted 05/09/21 2:03pm
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RIP, mom. I will forever miss and love you. |
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Reply #11 posted 05/09/21 3:35pm
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Brilliant news!!
Yes, that is very true indeed. Friendships and work hierachy are hard. Is it theatre related?? |
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Reply #13 posted 05/17/21 9:04am
Genesia
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Thanks, all. It's been such a whirlwind. They were actually nice as can be when I gave notice at my current job. I went to AZ for a few days to see my mom (which I'd actually planned weeks ago) and now I'm back for my final week. Taking a week off between jobs to celebrate my birthday and clear my head.
The new job is not theatre-related - that's always been a hobby, not how I make a living. But it is a writing job in apparel. So I'm going back to what I know, which I'm super happy about.
I appreciate the kind words and wishes!  We don’t mourn artists because we knew them. We mourn them because they helped us know ourselves. |
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Reply #14 posted 05/18/21 7:09pm
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Congrats Genesia, happy to hear you are moving on to something you'll like better. Best wishes! Welcome to "the org", Mumio…they can have you, but I'll have your love in the end  |
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Reply #15 posted 05/19/21 8:11am
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Genesia said: Because I got a new job! Beyond grateful - after two months of furlough, four months of unemployment and eight months in a job I hate - to be going back to what I do best.
I was super magnanimous in the letter. They don't really deserve it (I was not treated well), but I channeled every bit of "don't burn bridges" feeling I had in me. As they say, "Be careful of the toes you step on today. They may be connected to the ass you have to kiss tomorrow."
This experience brought home to me in the starkest terms why you never want to be in a situation in which someone you consider a friend becomes your boss. Unless, of course, you're in the middle of a global pandemic and it's your only option. Or unless you're Morris Day or André Cymone...  Anyway, good for you! If you take any of this seriously, you're a bigger fool than I am. |
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Reply #16 posted 05/19/21 8:47am
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Good luck with your new job. I hope you love it! |
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Reply #17 posted 05/19/21 10:46am
Genesia
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Mumio said:
Congrats Genesia, happy to hear you are moving on to something you'll like better. Best wishes!
Thanks. 
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Reply #18 posted 05/20/21 11:22pm
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Genesia said:
Because I got a new job! Beyond grateful - after two months of furlough, four months of unemployment and eight months in a job I hate - to be going back to what I do best.
I was super magnanimous in the letter. They don't really deserve it (I was not treated well), but I channeled every bit of "don't burn bridges" feeling I had in me. As they say, "Be careful of the toes you step on today. They may be connected to the ass you have to kiss tomorrow."
This experience brought home to me in the starkest terms why you never want to be in a situation in which someone you consider a friend becomes your boss. Unless, of course, you're in the middle of a global pandemic and it's your only option.
Congratulations! You're absolutely on point with not burning bridges (you never know how it might help/hurt in the future) and not working for friends (unless it's a global pandemic and you have no choice).
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Reply #19 posted 05/21/21 7:24am
Genesia
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Cerebus said:
Genesia said:
Because I got a new job! Beyond grateful - after two months of furlough, four months of unemployment and eight months in a job I hate - to be going back to what I do best.
I was super magnanimous in the letter. They don't really deserve it (I was not treated well), but I channeled every bit of "don't burn bridges" feeling I had in me. As they say, "Be careful of the toes you step on today. They may be connected to the ass you have to kiss tomorrow."
This experience brought home to me in the starkest terms why you never want to be in a situation in which someone you consider a friend becomes your boss. Unless, of course, you're in the middle of a global pandemic and it's your only option.
Congratulations! You're absolutely on point with not burning bridges (you never know how it might help/hurt in the future) and not working for friends (unless it's a global pandemic and you have no choice).
She did give me a glowing performance review, though. 
Another key takeaway:
I do not belong in the public sector, in general, and higher education, in particular. They suck at marketing because they think they don't need to do it - that their value is self-evident.
They are wrong.
[Edited 5/21/21 7:25am] We don’t mourn artists because we knew them. We mourn them because they helped us know ourselves. |
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Reply #20 posted 05/21/21 9:59pm
alphastreet |
I just got a new job as well, seems challenging though I’m sure I’ll learn a lot |
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Reply #21 posted 05/24/21 8:52am
Genesia
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alphastreet said:
I just got a new job as well, seems challenging though I’m sure I’ll learn a lot
Is this the one you mentioned awhile back? Congratulations!
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Reply #22 posted 05/24/21 1:06pm
alphastreet |
Genesia said:
alphastreet said:
I just got a new job as well, seems challenging though I’m sure I’ll learn a lot
Is this the one you mentioned awhile back? Congratulations!
Thanks, but I actually quit before starting, did some research into that kind of work and it bored the shit out of me. The one I posted about before didn’t work out either though that interview went well, I’m blaming that on my expired cprand first aid thanks to covid
I’m really resentful that covid took away my routine where I balanced my social work and creative interests very well and was looking for a partner though I briefly dated a loser. Something good came out of it too like getting some poetry published, and sharing songs I wrote online, but I really wish my old routine was still there [Edited 5/24/21 13:07pm] |
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