Well, That's That

[vanillafluffy]

I'm officially terminated. I've been expecting it for the past couple of weeks; I'm just glad to finally have it over with.

Come on, ask me what I wore.

Comments

[pwcorgigirl.livejournal.com]

Oh, honey. I hope you fucking dazzled the sorry sons-a-bitches with your glory. *hugs*

[vanillafluffy.livejournal.com]

I totally did. I was stark naked except for a bubblegum pink feather boa and an ankle bracelet with jingly bells.

Left ankle....

[pwcorgigirl.livejournal.com]

Haha! That deserves the smokin' Jools icon, m'dear. :)

[vanillafluffy.livejournal.com]

Yeah, I probably DID look rather like an extra from the opera "Salome"!

[majolika.livejournal.com]

LOL!

I'm glad as well that it's over at last, but I feel this strange urge to hurt your employer, like *very very slowly*. Assholes.

Fingers crossed for any world domination and/or other plans you have!

[vanillafluffy.livejournal.com]

How did you guess? I am going to major in world domination and minor in baking brownies. I may also volunteer to wax sea turtles and massage manatees....

[cbtreks.livejournal.com]

What'd you wear? (I don't have to ask if you were classier than they were in how you handled the situation - I'm just assuming it's so.) I'm sorry about this but I can understand the relief when it finally happens - been there. May much better things be in store for you!

[vanillafluffy.livejournal.com]

I'm SO glad you asked. I went topless, wearing a blue suede miniskirt and matching oxfords. I had on a red and white sequinned cowboy hat, but what I think REALLY made the outfit were the nipple rings with the light-up red LEDs.

[cbtreks.livejournal.com]

Of course! Light-up nipple rings are always the perfect touch in such a situation. :-)

[vanillafluffy.livejournal.com]

The better to hypnotize them into doing my bidding. I've decided I'm going to take over the world and create a shiny happy Utopia where no poor CSR will ever have to say "I'm sorry!" again.

[dine.livejournal.com]

I'm really sorry - but at least *knowing* has to be a relief. there's nothing worse than uncertainty looming for a long period

[vanillafluffy.livejournal.com]

Yeah, I held it together...haven't cried, I'm still kind of numb. I did the best I could; their standards and my standards diverged as to what constituted good service, and I can say I didn't comprise my ethics for a paycheck.

[socialhermit.livejournal.com]

They're utter asshats.

So what else were you wearing?

[vanillafluffy.livejournal.com]

So glad you asked. I had on a sparkly tiara, bright red lipstick and nail polish and a rhinestone belly ring.

That's all.

[socialhermit.livejournal.com]

Ooooh, sparkly!!

;-)

[ang5fam.livejournal.com]

Welcome to the ranks of the unemployed- a lonely yet relaxing place to be. I don't have the money for a cup of coffee outside of my house but as you said, I am no longer compromising my integrity for a paycheck.
I've been on several interviews and have one tomorrow- I LOATHE job hunting but that's the way the cookie crumbles.
Hang in there- something will come your way with reasonable, un-vampire like work hours so you can join in the reindeer games .
I will keep my eyes open for you as well while I seek employment.
Bastards!

[vanillafluffy.livejournal.com]

I'm well-stocked with peanut butter and bulk-purchased rye bread. Next: getting decaffeinated. I don't look forward to it, but the last time I tried to decaffeinate I spent a couple weeks feeling like shit and had no energy---finally went back to it out of self-preservation. I'm hoping that I can kick it without all the background agita....

[jdsgirlbev.livejournal.com]

Well fuckity fuckity fuck fuck FUCK! *fumes and calls the wrath of any god/dess you care to name down upon their heads*

[vanillafluffy.livejournal.com]

Y'know, I don't think they're worth it. (And besides, I did a little spellwork of my own before I departed, so I am secure in the knowledge that the Law of Threefold Return will zap the offenders appropriately.)

[socialhermit.livejournal.com]

*is intrigued*

This...spellwork. Would it work on a certain pain in my ass?

[vanillafluffy.livejournal.com]

Well, it's rather open-ended. Basically, I left a tiny little document that said, "I invoke the Law of Threefold Return on those who have conspired against me." in a safe place. The Law of Threefold Return basically specifies that anything you do comes back to you times three...good or bad. I didn't cite any individuals, just made sure if Uber-boss really did have an agenda, it'll cost her in the long run, even if I'm not there to see if. I have faith.

In your case...I don't know. I'm wary of trying to zap specific people. Personally, with Asshat, I think it's just a matter of time before the kharmic grand piano lands on his head.

[socialhermit.livejournal.com]

Hmm... yeah. And I'd have to be able to stash the little document somewhere in his abode, I assume. Not do-able.

Dammit.

[adventurat.livejournal.com]

Ugh. Well, that's better than having that damn Damocles sword. Marginally.

[vanillafluffy.livejournal.com]

I agree. I'm hoping that stress is responsible for most of my pain symptoms (If not, I'm FUCKED, as my insurance goes away very soon and I didn't have money for co-pays, let alone self-pay.) Right now, I'm just glad not to have to do that freaking commute and put up with all their b.s.!

[adventurat.livejournal.com]

I hope your pain goes away, babe. And hurrah for no commute.

If you're of a mind someday, I'd love to see a list of "Fluffy's names for them" and "Their real names" for all the brands you dealt with there. Because I'm sure that Posh Brits must be Burberry, but am (I confess) horribly curious to know who White Trash Queen and Trendicrap (et al) are!

Locked post, obv'y!

[vanillafluffy.livejournal.com]

I cannot confirm or deny, wink wink...but I'll see what I can do.

[socialhermit.livejournal.com]

I second what adventurat said: I'd love to know who the companies really are, though I think I love your names for them even more. ;-)

[adventurat.livejournal.com]

Oh! Your icon is a rat! With wings! Where is that from? It's adorkable!

[socialhermit.livejournal.com]

*nods*

I have pet ratties (14 of 'em). The icon (isn't it precious?) was made by valo_queen. Feel free to gank it - just give her the credit. :-)

[chocolate-frapp.livejournal.com]

you sound like you didn't like that job much in the first place. I'm sure you'll get one that's much better suited to you. :)

[vanillafluffy.livejournal.com]

I didn't like the dictates of higher management. Hopefully whatever comes next will be less short-sighted about what results are most important.

[ang5fam.livejournal.com]

I have saved a lot on gas since I have nowhere to go! Keep smiling.

[vanillafluffy.livejournal.com]

No doubt---my running around consists of church and grocery shopping, both of which are within a couple miles of home. So the 3/4s of a tank I have ought to last for a while!

[karaokegal.livejournal.com]

Oh honey! Big virtual hug, so I don't pass on any of my nasty germs. Hopefully the termination was not with extreme prejudice and carried some kind of severance.

Soooo...where do you go from here? Or is it too soon to even think about that?

[vanillafluffy.livejournal.com]

The notice of termination I got was so worded in corporate doublespeak that I honestly don't know what's going on. I'll go down to the unemployment office within the next couple days, but I don't know if they'll give me benefits or not. If they don't---I may have to take the first thing that's offered, regardless of my preferences.

I have a few ideas, I have some leads, but right now, I just want to breathe for a little while. I slept for 10 hours last night, as a sign of how the suspense had me on edge---although I'm decaffeinating, which also may have something to do with it.

[karaokegal.livejournal.com]

Decaf detox. OY! I've gotten back into the sugar, but thank god so far not the caffeine. On the other hand I had I do the oh-so-ladylike move of swigging Nyquil right out of the bottle last night just to get some sleep.

[ruric.livejournal.com]

Ack! I'm sorry - been off LJ mostly this week so have only just seen your post.

Hope you now have time to decompress a little.

[vanillafluffy.livejournal.com]

Thanks! I look forward to some down time---at least for a couple weeks, although after that I'll have to bust ass so I can pay my bills. I'm just really glad all the agita is over!

[fufaraw]

That sucks, and I'm sorry.

[vanillafluffy.livejournal.com]

Thanks. Into each life, some rain must fall...I think I need a canoe.