If it weren’t for bad luck…
“The Boss” just came to my office and closed the door. That is NEVER a good sign.
He told me that they were planning on letting *Grandma* go.
WTF??
Dammit! The last time he talked to me, he was going to cut her hours but NOT let her go!
She’s 51 years old and it will be so, so, *SO* very hard for her to find a new job.
The thing is — she was a “package deal” when we brought her on.
She and 2 loan officers joined our company and she did all the processing for those 2 LO’s, which basically paid her salary.
Unfortunately, those two LO’s haven’t closed more than 1 loan per month in the last 10 months! They’ve moved on and we are still supporting *Grandma* and it’s finally come to this point.
“The Boss” asked me to keep this one absolutly quiet and I ****HATE**** that!
I understand it, but dammit, I hate it!
When he told me he would be cutting her hours, I had a “chat” with her about where *I* saw things going and I mentioned that *I* thought we might see a reduction of hours and she was like “I can handle that, but if I lose my job I’m in serious trouble.”
Shit! Shit! Shit!
She’s got *SO* much going on in her life and this is the absolute last thing she needs.
Her father-in-law just died, right after he and her mother-in-law moved here.
Her youngest daughter just gave birth to a third child with medical issues.
Her eldest daughter just broke her foot this past weekend (and has 2 small children to take care of)
Her mother just moved here.
Her husbands hours got cut back at the factory.
It’s just always something, it seems like!!!
and now this…
And I feel responsible for helping her….
And I feel somewhat relieved that it’s not ME being let go….
And that makes me feel like crap…
And, of course, I told my boss exactly what I thought about his plan. Including the fact that if he let her go w/o warning why the HELL should I trust him that *my* job was safe???
So, of course, he reassured me that it was and then “The Bosses Wife” immediately sent me an email to reassure me that my job was safe and that we would soon be turning a corner that would “be good for all of us”.
I know why they are saying these things — they know that I will pick up the job that *Grandma* does and they also know that if I leave they are screwed! There is no one else that can pick up the job that *I* do for this company and they know it. So of course they are going to placate me and try to keep me from the pre-emptive strike of finding a new job.
…sigh…
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Oh, and by the way, did I mention that Ranger and I are splitsville?
yeah….
…sigh…
What? Excuse me? Splittsville? Need to know more.
Now let’s get back to Grandma, as you call her. She is 51? I think she might be able to find work still. She is not dead.
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You and ranger?
Pleaseeee, this too shall pass.
just dont burn bridges, clothing or pics.
yet…
Doll, no, that can’t be! I’m sure it will pass, you’ll see. In the morning light all things seem easier and lighter. Sending hugs your way.
Oh honey! I’m so sorry…
As for the job- 51 is not that old at all – she can totally find something else!
What the heck! I hope you guys work it out!
Sad to hear on both counts.
Wait – WHAT?! You’re moving too fast…my head is spinning. I’m SO sorry about Grandma, but at least she’s not 60 – that’d make it REALLY hard to find a new job.
Now, moving on to you and Ranger – what happened?!
Philly — yes, splitsville…
And it’s not *ME* saying that 51 is too old to get a job.. it’s Grandma saying it!
LarryLilly — I haven’t, but I’m thinking he has
Jen — it’s actually been several mornings already and the light hasn’t changed anything yet so i’m not holding my breath on that one
Princess — C’est la vie? right? I’m sure Grandma can find something but she’s convinced that she can’t, so that doesn’t help.
Julie — you know about as much as I do now
Mike — thanks.. how are things with you?
Randi — I’m hoping that “the boss” wasn’t lying.. he said he was trying to line up another job for Grandma.. we’ll see. As for the rest…._shrugs_… I’m not exactly sure.
What? What? What about getting back together? What? I’m sad. I hope you’re doing okay.
What happened with you and Ranger?????
I feel so bad for grandma. Do you have any friends in town that might be interested in hiring her?? It’s sad that they are letting her go, but maybe you can help her find a new job! Just an idea.
So, what happened to Ranger?
hugs. I am so sorry about all of this bad luck. I know that the thing with grandma’s age is true, its the same way if you’ve been out of work for a while ( like me on disability) employers don’t like you to have long gaps in your work history does not matter to them if its due to being home caring for kids, elder family members, health issues or age issues they don’t like it period. I think you need a big ol pint of Ben& Jerry’s n some frozen magaritas =) I hope things get better soon.
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Sorry… um… the baaaai dah waaai kinda threw me off…
Umm… you need me to change your password? I mean ya know… for the BlogJackin week?
Better yet, get the fuck back together! You were so good together! Sheesh…
*SAD*
Sorry honey. xo
Pug Mom — we did, we had and now it isn’t and we haven’t
Carmen — I feel bad for Grandma too. I really do hope they don’t just let her go w/o notice (like they did his last assistant after PROMISING her not to). I’m not saying anything in depth about anything else just yet.
maria — thanks babe, but a pint of Ben & Jerry’s won’t solve anything. more like a good long run on a treadmill for me.
DutchBitch — ummm….no, you don’t need to change my password, but thanks.
I’m a little thrown too, truth be told. Wish I could give you what you want, but I have no control over it, sorry.
Finn — thanks, things aren’t always the way they seem, right?
1st of all….your font is really small on your responses, I can’t be nosey and read all comments.
2nd of all…..Grandma is 51????????? She is not old!!! OK maybe she acts old, dresses like a school marm etc. 51 is not old!!!!!!
3rdly…WTF??? Ranger is gone with the wind?
Now is Larry the Landlords chance to make his move.
peace
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OH my!! And I thought I was having a rough week!
Just remember me and ‘the knight’ still love ya….sounds like a redhead sammich hug needs to happen soon.
xoxo
Woahhhhh…wait…splitsville? I need to catch up! What happened?
I LOVE the new blog design hun. It’s awesome!
Am very sad to hear about grandma…She does have a lot going on.
sista #2 — hmm…not sure why, it shows up just fine for me on Firefox, IE7 and Netscape.. maybe you are just forgetting to use your glasses? ha..ha.ha..
Okay — let me introduce you to a little friend of mine.. it’s called the “Ctrl” key and the mouse wheel. Just hold down your control key and push your mouse button up and MAGIC.. your screen will get bigger. Scroll down with your mouse wheel and it will get smaller.. neat huh? Comes in handy for me since I stare at a screen all damn day and my eyes get tired.
#2 — I don’t say she’s old.. SHE says she’s old.
#3 — yep, I’m sure it was Larry the Landlords plan all along, the devil!
Bianca — No..no… I’m thinking surgery trumps my week…for sure!
Glad you are better and yes.. I’ll take that hug anytime you and the hubby want to make a sammich!
Simple Mindz — more to come on that. Glad you like the design. I needed a change, go figure. And yeah, Grandma always seems to have some sort of disaster hitting her and I hate it!
WTF. I’m going to give Ranger the benefit of the doubt here and just figure this is jitters. Men get them and he seems to get them more often thean most. Is he just getting antsy??
Oh honey… I’m sorry to hear it. And I’m sorry you seem to be confused as to what happened.
I’m also very sorry for what happened to Grandma. THat’s really tough. My dad was in his late 50’s when he was laid off. He wound up starting his own business. Something will turn up for her as well.
I’m not going to say anything about you and Ranger. I’m going through my own shit and I know what the roller coaster is like.
I’m sad for everyone!
It is so hard when you cross that invisible age line. When my mom was job hunting a few years back, it was brutal. I hate that for her.
And as sorry as I am for the ending. I’m happy that you seem to have been so grown up about it. Even if it sucks. Proud of you.
This is why I never talk to people: so I never have to empathize with them.
Wow, I didn’t see that one coming. Hang in there PPP. You’re a strong gal – but I still am sending “hugs” out to you!
Yep being a grown up sucks big time, but it feel good to do the right thing. Sending hugs your way!
This is very hard I know. Went through almost the same thing. After 2 break-ups and three and 1/2 years later we’re together. Happy? Most the time. Is it forever? questionable.
Being grown up sucks!!! With children and grown up, even more!!