I Should’ve Titled The Other Post, “Foreshadowing”
August 24th, 2006If someone asked me what I did today, I would say “nothing much … well, except I lost my job.”
Because I did.
But actually, I didn’t lose my job today. I was pinkslipped yesterday, around 2PM.
And then at 2:30PM I started drinking margaritas with the other kids who got cut.
And I didn’t stop drinking for quite some time.
Which explains why at 2PM today I was hungover, camped out on someone else’s couch, wearing someone else’s clothes, eating Papa John’s pizza, and watching E! True Hollywood Story: Paula Abdul.
Hanni at Hannihaus dot com
hanniluvsu
hannibehr
August 24th, 2006
Aww man! That royally sucks!! But I know you’ll be back working at an even better job as quickly as you want to be.
In the meantime, I have a small paying job for you involving WordPress….
August 24th, 2006
I sure hope you didn’t waste your moola on cheap nasty margaritas! That would have just made the day crappy!
I’m so sorry Hanni! That sucks. You’re gonna rock it somewhere else even hotter! Cause you’re the SHIT! (that’s good shit, not icky doo doo stinky stuff)
August 24th, 2006
Road Trip! come on up to Beantown Mrs. Behr!
then you, Erin and I can scheme on how to become hojillionaires!
August 24th, 2006
Oh, that SUCKS. I’m so sorry!
August 24th, 2006
Ack! Wow. You ok, H?
Good decision with the margaritas. And the Papa J’s pizza. : )
August 24th, 2006
OH NOES!!!!
August 24th, 2006
Well crap, that sucks stinky balls doesn’t it? I want to say that “these things have a way of working themselves out” but I won’t, because when it happened to me I wanted to spit on anyone who told me that.
Here’s a toast to bigger and better!
…not to mention more time for blogging…
August 24th, 2006
I’m going to be the only one here who will say CONGRATS!
August 24th, 2006
Well, at least you are using your extra time wisely.
August 24th, 2006
I’m so sorry that you lost your job at the fab tech company! But just remember bigger and better things are in your future.
PS: If you need pointers about being unemployed I’m the Queen.
PPS: Please come stay with CK and I. You’re totally welcome anytime.
August 24th, 2006
The Masked Blogger–Aww, I’d do anything for my favorite Orlando blogger.
Amber–Fear not darling new mother of two, I wasted *no* moolah on the margaritas. A very kind soul picked up the entire tables’ tab.
SORM–hojillionaires? Are you calling me a ho?
schnozz–Don’t be sorry honey! The only thing i’m sorry about was that we ran out of TP at Casa De La Drinking Buddy this morning. We were–by virtue of our sad, pathetic states–unable to walk the two blocks to buy more, so we used paper towels. That’s pretty sorry if you ask me.
Kerrianne–Of course I’m OK. Girl you know I always land on my feet! And I just have to say, laying around watching cable was waaaay more fun than sitting in a cube, drawing up tech specs.
Lazy Lightning–oh yes.
marnie–Woot! More blog time is *always* a good thing.
Dima–Thank you doll. I’m going to let the cat out of the bag on the “stuff” very soon.
menoblog–You know it girl.
Erin–I don’t know about unemployment, but yeah girl, you are a queen. Thanks for the invite. I’d love to hang out, discuss our project and of course the resultant appearance on Jay Leno.
August 24th, 2006
come work with me hanni…
linky
August 24th, 2006
oh, crap. i’m sorry you’ve become unemployed.
but honey.
paula abdul?
heh
August 25th, 2006
I’m sorry to hear about your pink slip Hanni. But honestly, the best remedy for such things is booze and carbs. So, well done!
Just know that you still rock the blog world.
August 25th, 2006
Crap. Sorry to hear about the loss of your job, Hanni. I hope you find a new and better one soon.
Here, I hope this and this cheer you up.
August 25th, 2006
don’t forget to put some cash aside for the tax man.
nothin’ to worrry aboot losing the job though, there’s plenty of work out there for someone who’s willing to do it.
and plenty more for people who aren’t.
August 25th, 2006
Losing the job sucks but I am sure there will be better opportunities for you now that you are not stuck at work.
Give em hell.
August 25th, 2006
Oh, geez… That sucks. I’m sure a great job will come your way in nothing flat, though.
You RAWK!
August 25th, 2006
Sorry and congrats at the same time. The shock of getting cut is never fun, but not having to get up for work and having nothing but possibilities in front of you more than makes up for it. It’s Hänni-time!
August 25th, 2006
Sorry to hear about the pink slip, I’m sure things will turn around for you soon.
August 25th, 2006
That does suck. Were you blindsided or did you sorta see it coming?
August 25th, 2006
I promise to store all the bad cat calendar pages that rock and get them to you somehow. Cat humor is severely short in appreciation so every effort should be made to ensure its existence.
August 25th, 2006
Oh no! That really sucks about the pink slip…and the irony of the blog…so crazy! I’ll be thinking about ya lady! On to bigger and better things;)
August 25th, 2006
That just sucks royally. My suggestion is to watch “Office Space” over and over and over until you know every word by heart. It worked wonders for me after I got the pink slip. Rest up, drink lots of booze, and watch really lame movies for a few days. Then if you’re roadtripping, swing on up to the Motor City. Tazo & Earl Grey would love to meet ya.
You’ll be back on your feet soon. Cuz you totally rock!
I’m thinking about ya. Hang in there!
August 25th, 2006
Drinks and pizza and E! seem to be a good recipe for fixing post-stuff “meh”ness. I really miss my cable when days like that rolls around. Somehow the broadcast channels just don’t have the same effect.
Man. Bummer. :/ But it sounds like from one of the notes above that you’ve got something yay up your sleeve, so I’ll root for that.
Sending lots of good thoughts your way.
August 25th, 2006
I am truly sorry, Hanni. I wish you the best in your job search. Keep the head up and the skills sharp and you will be back in the swing before you know it.
I, personally, am now on my eighth career choice–and I don’t think it will be my last. There is always something around the next corner.
Hang in there, we are all rooting for you!
August 25th, 2006
awww, love….. eff them!!!!
seriously… any place that gets rid of you and makes you end up eating non-organic pizza during your twenty-ones is crapperiffic.
sending good vibes for a much much better opportunity to come your way…. if it hasn’t already.
speaking of… charlotte’s hosting an AI audition soon… wanna come up? we could seriously make history! you could do a cyndi lauper song and I… well, I can act like a big-bellied chick who can’t sing!!! HISTORY, I tell you!
XXOO
August 26th, 2006
DaReaVeRoFBiTs–So I too can wear office slippers at veritas FTFMFW?!
Sarcomical–Oy vei. I know. Paula Abdul–what was I thinking? There’s never an excuse for that shizzle.
Erin MC–Yep booze and carbs have served me well my friend. You rock too!
Cody–Those were *awesome*. You take obscure Youtube viewing to a whole nother level my friend. Keep them coming! (BTW the OK Go treadmill routine will be performed *live* on the VMAs!
mmat–Good tip about taxes. Hadn’t thought of that yet.
william–Hee hee. Yes typically being “stuck at work” is not conducive to finding a new job, being as you don’t really need one in that situation
Jon–you rawk too! Oww oww!
Scottygee–thank you for the congrats. You’re right–it’s Hänni-time and you know what I like to do when it’s Hänni-time: rock out! (and eat organic raisins)
Shiela–indeed, I’m a firm believer in the silver lining.
Janet–I suspected something going to go down. I’m grateful this didn’t come as a complete surprise.
The Frog Plays Banjo–the absolute worst part about leaving A Very Hip Software Company is I’m going to miss the bad cats! For old times sake, Fuzzbot.
Gwen–or maybe the other post is not so coincidental after all…
Dog Mom–I have been watching Office Space every day for the last three weeks. We’ve had it on repeat in our breakroom at the place formerly known as My Place of Employment. Crazy! And thanks for the invite babe! You never know, I might just take you up on it. I’ve got nothing else to do. heh.
Summer–I *always* have something up my sleeve. Thanks for the well wishes!
Paddymick–Oh fan love. Thanks so much! And good luck to you as well in your campaign!
Cze-Johnson Carrie–Lol! Girl you’re asking me to come sing with you? Obviously you were drunk the first time you saw Cindihaus. On a related note, I just noticed it has 509 views. I suppose I owe 509 people their 1.5 minutes of life back.
August 26th, 2006
oh yes, you too can wear office slippers FTMFW!!!111oneuno
August 27th, 2006
So sorry to hear about your job. However, mmmmm, Papa Johns and margarita’s…good taste Hanni!!
August 27th, 2006
Sigh.
August 27th, 2006
Holy Shit! It finally happened eh? Well - you will soon find out my fine feathered friend that life is much better on the other side of A****a. As you know, I was also laid off from the same hip software company back in June. I am now riding high. I know you will be too. You are too smart and talented to slip past the eager employers out there. Soon they will all be knocking at your door.
If you need anything - seriously - let me know. Tell Face I said wazzzap!
Here is to Massage Fridays!
August 28th, 2006
As a former coworker, I shall shed light on the situation here. As Christoph would agree, its like being freed from the matrix. The process of taking the blue pill is synonymous to drinking buckets of alcohol and shouting ‘owww owwwwwww!’ until you pass out and go through a horrible 24 hours afterward. But Hanni is in the real world now, she is not a prisoner anymore. As for the rest of us, we are still stuck inside waiting for the day when morpheus contacts me from the other side.