My week in emails

From: Pluck
Sent: Thursday, July 22, 2010 10:39 AM
To: Jennifer
Subject: Re: Question for you

Hey Jen!
Suzie called me last night, she was so helpful! It really meant a lot to me that she took the time out of her busy schedule to look over my resume, and give me some really valuable advice. So, thank you so much for thinking of contacting her! The timing was interesting too, as I was laid off yesterday. My last day of work is Tuesday, so now I am definitely on the hunt for a job and her advice will help me out a lot. Talk soon, Pluck


From: Jennifer
Sent: Thu, July 22, 2010 10:47:12 AM
To: Pluck
Subject: RE: Question for you

Hi Pluck,
I have been meaning to email you back from the other day. Oh, I’m so sorry they laid you off but you were miserable anyway there, right? Ugh, that sucks, regardless. You will find something soon I’m sure, and at least now you have more time to focus more on job hunting! Did Suzie give you any ideas of companies to give your resume to? I will keep asking around here to see if I can find anybody else who can help you... Let’s keep in touch, and hang in there!


From: Pluck
Sent: Thursday, July 22, 2010 11:02 AM
To: Jennifer
Subject: Re: Question for you

Yeah, I was hating it here, so I guess it's a blessing in disguise. But you are right, I will have all the time in the world to find a new job! Actually my neighbor told me that his law firm is looking for a new secretary, it isn't what I went to school for but at least I would be getting income.


From: Jennifer
Sent: Thu, July 22, 2010 11:46:42 AM
To: Pluck
Subject: RE: Question for you

Good luck with the law firm job, I’ll keep my eye out for other stuff, too…you’ll find something I’m sure. And, there are so many people that end up in totally different industries than what they went to school for…you might find something you like better or it will be a good way to pass the time until your industry picks up a bit more!


From: Pluck
Sent: Thursday, July 22, 2010 12:21 PM
To: Jennifer
Subject: Re: Question for you

Exactly. I'm worried, but not too worried that I feel like I need to get out of the lease I JUST signed... kind of upset because my boss knew that I was getting an apartment and she also knew that she was going to let me go, but she never said anything. Then waited until I was taking 3 days off to do Whitney, so I don't even get a full week for my paycheck.


From: Jennifer
To: Pluck
Sent: Thu, July 22, 2010 2:14:15 PM
Subject: RE: Question for you

Wow, what is wrong with that woman?? I didn’t know you got a place, where is it?? That hike sounds fun, and quite the challenge! What a cool way to celebrate your birthday! Happy early birthday if I don’t see you before! J


From: Pluck
Sent: Thursday, July 22, 2010 2:42 PM
To: Jennifer
Subject: Re: Question for you

Don't even get me started on that woman. Right after she said her whole speech about letting me go (and by the way, my coworkers were in the room too) she said that she had a friend who was frustrated with an employee- so she asked her friend if she would want to hire me, weeks before. Then, she and my coworkers started brainstorming places of employment for me, which was getting really frustrating, even though I know they were trying to be helpful. So, I told them that I was fine and not to worry about it. My boss' response was, "Oh, it's GOING to be hard on you. I don't want you to think that it won't be hard, and that you wont be struggling." Uhhh?? Anyway, my place is actually across the street from Dave. My roommate found it, but it's a good deal! 2 bed, 2 bath, washer/dryer for $1349/Mo. Thanks for the birthday wishes!


From: Jennifer
Sent: Thu, July 22, 2010 4:36:18 PM
To: Pluck
Subject: RE: Question for you

Are you kidding me? She is so weird. As you know, I have never been very fond of her. She just seems really awkward and inappropriate. I can’t believe she would lay you off in front of the other employees. Isn’t there some sort of law against that? And she is crazy if she thinks you won’t find a better job than working for her! She really bugs me. There are much better jobs out there, and I can’t wait until you get an awesome one and you’ll be so glad you don’t have to deal with her anymore. I hope she has at least offered to be a reference for you?


From:Pluck
To: Jennifer
Sent: Thu, July 22, 2010 4:40:36 PM
Subject: RE: Question for you

Yeah, it was kind of embarrassing- especially when they were all talking about me filing for unemployment. But they were going to find out anyway, and I'm glad that it wasn't one on one. It would have been more awkward that way because I don't think either one of us is really comfortable with the other.
She didn't offer up herself as a reference exactly, but I feel confidant that I can use her as a one. I think she knows how much this sucks for me, and will help me get a new job because it would ease her conscience.

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From: Bridget
Sent: Thursday, July 22, 2010 9:25 AM
To: Pluck's Mom; Rosie; Peg
Subject: RE: scrapbooking

So I guess I have to flake out once again, my daughter enlisted me as a chaperone for the movies with her friends. One day I will be back to join my scrap girls! Miss you! -Bridget


From: Pluck's Mom
Sent: Thursday, July 22, 2010 9:46 AMTo: Bridget; Rosie; Peg
Subject: RE: scrapbooking

Oh noooooooo!! And I just told Pluck last night that all my girls would be there and she was so excited (well, as excited as someone can be on a day when they lose their job).
-Pluck's Mom

From: Bridget
Sent: Thursday, July 22, 2010 9:50 AM
To: Pluck's Mom; Rosie; Peg
Subject: RE: scrapbooking

What the heck happened to Pluck! I saw her blogpost recently but I didn't think she would lose her job! -Bridget


From: Pluck's Mom
Sent: Thursday, July 22, 2010 9:53 AMTo: Bridget; Rosie; Peg
Subject: RE: scrapbooking

Well the bitch claimed financial reasons but she's had it out for Pluck for a long time. Hopefully it will all turn out and she will find something way better. In the meantime she will find whatever job she can until she can land another design position.~~Pluck's Mom


From: Bridget
Sent: Thursday, July 22, 2010 9:58 AM
To: Pluck's Mom; Rosie; Peg
Subject: RE: scrapbooking

She sounded like a piece of work! I can't believe she treated our sweet Pluck like that.

From: Rosie
Sent: Thursday, July 22, 2010 11:48 AM
To: Pluck's Mom; Bridget; Peg
Subject: Re: scrapbooking

What about the apartment she was going to rent?- Rosie

From: Pluck's Mom
Sent: Thursday, July 22, 2010 12:47 PM
To: Rosie; Bridget; Peg
Subject: RE: scrapbooking

She's already signed the lease so she's going to be struggling for a while until a job comes up. Meanwhile she will file for unemployment and beat the streets. Everyone keep your fingers and toes crossed and if you come up with any leads please forward them.

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Mo:
July 22 at 10:27am
Pluck...what happened? Did this all go down yesterday?

Pluck:
July 22 at 11:51am
Yes. At the end of the day, she called us all into the conference room saying she had some things to talk to us about. She said that the past couple weeks/month she has been very cranky and mean. She said that she's never been that way in her life (yeah, right) and that she has to apologize because she's been taking out on me- because I sit right next to her.
Then she started talking about how the business hasn't been making profit and that she's been feeding the business with her own money. She said should have done this a year ago but she wasn't being honest with herself. She wanted to cut hours because she can't afford 3 full time employees, so she was going to have my roommate and I come in part time. She was all prepared on Monday to do that, but then when I wasn't there, it became apparent that she needed to just let me go
Which is funny because, the reason I was out Monday and Tuesday is because the thought of coming into work made me physically sick.
So anyway, she was all apologetic and I was trying not to cry- but it didn't work, I was huffing like a baby. She said that it wasn't anything personal, she just couldn't afford it. She also apologized to my roomie because now she has to worry about me paying my rent on time. She-devil said that when she heard we were getting the apartment, she wanted to say something but it was too late- meaning that she has been wanting to let me go for a whole month and hasn't said anything, or given me a head's up. And now, she said that I can still work through the end of the month, but I am taking 3 days off next week for our big hike, that I've been planning for months. So instead of getting the standard two weeks, I get 5 days (Including yesterday and the rest of this week). I told her that I understand, and that I knew that times were hard and how I appreciate her keeping me on for so long through the economic struggles.
Just trying to be gracious.
Then because I had nothing to do yesterday- I asked if she even wanted me to come in anymore and she said, "Of course! I'm not FIRING you!" All sweet as pie... But I'm a little bitter because she knew she was going to do this and she waited until I was already in the apartment and then going on vacation. Easier for her I'm sure. But she did say that I could ask our reps for some suggestions or contacts to get a new job...
But that's pretty much the gist of it. My neighbor told me that his company was trying to find a receptionist or something, so he would see if they still needed one.
So Saturday, I will start looking for a design job. I found a few places that look interesting. Oh, and next Friday is my birthday. This isn't where I thought I would be at 25... unemployed. Yay.

Oh, and I forgot to mention that she said the reason she was letting me go versus either of the other girls was that she, "has to go in order of the way we were hired.." meaning last on, first to go. And that she needs the autocad, "and Croomie has a feel for that. And I've just come to rely on the other two more than you. Your position was to be my assistant, and now I will just have to do all that stuff on my own." Even though, when Croomie was out having neck surgery, I took all of her responsibilities and added them to my own! My other coworker does quickbooks and billing and stuff, and I am able to handle that stuff when she is gone too.

Mo:
22 at 12:42pm
well Pluck...First off... I think she is acting nice towards you so she doesnt look like the bad guy. A LITTLE LATE FOR THAT. Its like you put all the pieces together. Ya know? She should have made sure she was saying things that covered her ass, not make it sound like shes been wanting to let you go for a month now. You dont drag that kind of stuff on. If you are going to be a boss you must have integrity and confrontational skills. Just say what you gotta say and stop wasting the other persons time you know? I would collect unemployment for a little while just to cover your obligations. Do that while you are looking for another job. Hopefully that receptionist job will be available! I just want you to know that you are a good person and you are very reliable. You deserve a job that wont make you sick. Maybe this was a good thing for you. You have a sense of being 'free' from the job from hell. But you will stress about finding another job. At least you wont be sick anymore. Can I help with anything?

Pluck:
July 22 at 12:52pm
No.. I don't think so. You got any money?

Pluck:
July 22 at 1:05pm
Kidding....