anyone else?

Discussion in 'The Bucket' started by Iraf, Dec 17, 2008.

to remove this notice and enjoy 3reef content with less ads. 3reef membership is free.

  1. Iraf

    Iraf Snowflake Eel

    Joined:
    Jan 20, 2008
    Messages:
    2,389
    Location:
    Tulsa, Ok
    having a crappy season so far?

    went to work today expecting a Christmas bonus and got a severance check instead
     
    5 people like this.
  2. Click Here!

  3. Swifty1189

    Swifty1189 Bristle Worm

    Joined:
    Nov 3, 2008
    Messages:
    131
    Location:
    Wilmington, DE
    Sorry to keep you down but i actually got my bonus at the christmas party we just had on sunday. Party sucked non the less but i was happy with what i got.! merry christmas and best of luck to you this fine season IRAF
     
  4. baugherb

    baugherb Giant Squid

    Joined:
    Sep 8, 2007
    Messages:
    5,205
    Location:
    southington, ohio
    My mom got her bonus cut this year... But her boss got promoted and a 30,000 dollar raise...
     
  5. Peredhil

    Peredhil Giant Squid

    Joined:
    Aug 20, 2008
    Messages:
    5,176
    Location:
    Texas


    Perhaps it's a blessing in disguise... Ever the optimist. Good luck Iraf.
     
  6. coral reefer

    coral reefer Giant Squid

    Joined:
    Jan 9, 2006
    Messages:
    4,860
    Location:
    Wonderland
    I got laid off last week!!!
    Wahoooooooooooooo...
    Just temporarilly though as the construction season is slow here in Connecticut till April!
    I did save 15% on my car insurance through Geico though....
    :thumb_up::drool::help::laughy::laugh5::LolLolLol:beer::clapping::party014:
     
    2 people like this.
  7. getinpora

    getinpora Coral Banded Shrimp

    Joined:
    Oct 13, 2008
    Messages:
    398
    Location:
    Kokomo IN.
    layed off here to. but i am enjoying the time off
     
  8. Click Here!

  9. Bogie

    Bogie Snowflake Eel

    Joined:
    Feb 7, 2008
    Messages:
    2,350
    Location:
    CT
    Wife's company cancelled the BIG Holiday party this year.
    Pres of our company said we should maybe expect raises to be (even) less or pushed out (several) months?
    That sucks Iraf. Best of luck to you. Keep your finances in order - priorities first.
     
  10. marc1986

    marc1986 Skunk Shrimp

    Joined:
    Aug 18, 2008
    Messages:
    261
    Location:
    Houston, TX
    Sorry to hear that...I work at AIG...sure you've heard of it now...

    I'm sure the same may be happening to me soon...Best of luck to ya.
     
  11. bbsbliss

    bbsbliss Ritteri Anemone

    Joined:
    Jun 7, 2008
    Messages:
    640
    Location:
    Lake Orion MI
    Sorry to hear the news- living in Michigan, we hear that alot lately. Maybe there's a career in aquariums somewhere??
     
  12. =Jwin=

    =Jwin= Tassled File Fish

    Joined:
    Nov 26, 2008
    Messages:
    1,968
    Location:
    Chattanooga, Tennessee
    I don't work. :D

    Sorry to hear about the kick to your gonads though :( If life gives you lemons, shut up and eat your stupid lemons :D :D Chin up bucko. You just might have to go swimmin with the fishies. In a good way. Cause you're on 3reef. And we have fish. Yeah. :D
     
    Last edited: Dec 17, 2008