tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10261187.post6770865055752940646..comments2024-03-28T07:49:58.759-04:00Comments on By Neddie Jingo!: Well, It Was a Good, Long RunNeddiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17079885040758748553noreply@blogger.comBlogger38125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10261187.post-9090695815591963902007-10-22T08:39:00.000-04:002007-10-22T08:39:00.000-04:00I'm late to the wake.Sorry but I've been distracte...I'm late to the wake.<BR/><BR/>Sorry but I've been distracted by my own sudden, unplanned unemployment. (I had 7-1/2 years in.) I'm not in a financial place that will give me any room to maneuver, so it's been a tough couple of weeks, with more to come. Trying to stay "upbeat," whatever that means.<BR/><BR/>Sorry to hear about this, Neddie. I agree with the comments above: you're just too damn smart and talented not to find something good, and soon.<BR/><BR/>BTW, seems to me there should be a handy word - rather like schadenfreude - borrowed from the German and meaning, roughly, "one's feelings upon layoff from a job when the newly unemployed contemplates the frustrations and managerial malfeasance endured for the preceding <I>x</I> years."Kevin WOlfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03092445616252796353noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10261187.post-79341939511867482662007-10-22T00:33:00.000-04:002007-10-22T00:33:00.000-04:00Well, shit.Sounds like a great escape, there, Nedw...Well, shit.<BR/><BR/>Sounds like a great escape, there, Nedward, in terms of forcing you out of a space where you have to invest yourself in a situation where you won't be allowed to succeed at what you're being paid to do.<BR/><BR/>Also sounds like it bites a really lot.<BR/><BR/>I'm sorry, hon. Be OK as soon as possible.<BR/><BR/>jJuliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09652601001680591056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10261187.post-43033603179661069442007-10-21T19:26:00.000-04:002007-10-21T19:26:00.000-04:00Un fucking believable! On a lighter note, when I h...Un fucking believable! <BR/><BR/>On a lighter note, when I had an unplanned "career-change opportunity," the first thing I did was buy a set of golf clubs.... I was very confident I would be fine...and I am!!!! (Fifteen years later, still a very high handicapper, sadly....) So go buy yourself a new toy and have fun!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10261187.post-29266498768368263542007-10-19T15:44:00.000-04:002007-10-19T15:44:00.000-04:00My husband had a similar experience in May. Helluv...My husband had a similar experience in May. Helluva thing. <BR/><BR/>Our mutual friend Al Swearengen would have some pithy words to say on this occasion, for example, "You can't slit the throat of every c***sucker whose disposition it would improve." And he'd be right, more's the pity.<BR/><BR/>You'll come through. It'll be just fine.JDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09328105082296895031noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10261187.post-44578453785454688632007-10-19T12:55:00.000-04:002007-10-19T12:55:00.000-04:00This comment has been removed by the author.Neddiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17079885040758748553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10261187.post-72291045945687738812007-10-19T05:32:00.000-04:002007-10-19T05:32:00.000-04:00I'm with Larry Jones on this one.And I'm sure the ...I'm with Larry Jones on this one.<BR/><BR/>And I'm sure the editors of the book will protect you from really egregious errors that a man of your learning and education can't be arsed to apply himself to.<BR/><BR/>But seriously, enjoy it while you may. And maybe we'll finally have time for an eggnog (God forbid) at Jay's Saloon & Grill. I'll be there, come yuletide.Jeremyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04639265958695262241noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10261187.post-55888518013499418402007-10-19T00:05:00.000-04:002007-10-19T00:05:00.000-04:00BTW. What is the story of the Yahoo home page clon...BTW. What is the story of the Yahoo home page clone?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10261187.post-42562002619601819442007-10-19T00:03:00.000-04:002007-10-19T00:03:00.000-04:00This sucks. The mothership was steering for too ma...This sucks. The mothership was steering for too many years towards the toilet. Looks like the journey is almost over. Kinda sad, thinking about what could have been. <BR/><BR/>Oh, if you think you were drunk in Columbus, I am sure you don't remember Palo Alto. Good days.<BR/><BR/>Enjoy the beautiful NoVa fall on your Triumph. Old motorcycles have healing power. <BR/><BR/>-sparkyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10261187.post-56280810253668503902007-10-18T23:20:00.000-04:002007-10-18T23:20:00.000-04:00Wow, Neddie. It's like a kick in the gut with a de...Wow, Neddie. It's like a kick in the gut with a delayed reaction time, getting laid off after giving a goodly number of years to a company. But you're SO employable, I doubt you'll have to look hard to find a new and even better job. Enjoy your time off, relax, write and play. And know we've got your back.Wrenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09285813981508179421noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10261187.post-44563590762668065782007-10-18T16:16:00.000-04:002007-10-18T16:16:00.000-04:00JC, I hadn't thought about that White Rover Incide...JC, I hadn't thought about that White Rover Incident in a good, long time! Watch these pages for a reminiscence...Neddiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17079885040758748553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10261187.post-20268480094518356592007-10-18T16:15:00.000-04:002007-10-18T16:15:00.000-04:00Sorry, said something Indiscreet...Did the Dom eve...Sorry, said something Indiscreet...<BR/><BR/><I>Did the Dom ever make it to RR's suite afterwards?</I><BR/><BR/>YES, IT DID!!!!<BR/><BR/>I think RR took a bath in it.<BR/><BR/><I>I forget...</I><BR/><BR/>Who the fuck remembers <I>anything</I> about that night? God, whatta drunkshow!Neddiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17079885040758748553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10261187.post-79542553470439990882007-10-18T16:13:00.000-04:002007-10-18T16:13:00.000-04:00This comment has been removed by the author.Neddiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17079885040758748553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10261187.post-38938176071736844282007-10-18T16:03:00.000-04:002007-10-18T16:03:00.000-04:00Did the Dom ever make it to RR's suite afterwards?...Did the Dom ever make it to RR's suite afterwards? I forget...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10261187.post-2599974074683822922007-10-18T13:51:00.000-04:002007-10-18T13:51:00.000-04:00Neddie - Give yourself some time first. I didn't, ...Neddie - Give yourself some time first. I didn't, I went banging my head against finding a job right away and came off the worse for it. So, take some time - the book will be a great thing to focus on.<BR/><BR/>You and your blogroll provided me with a place to go when I was out - so thanks for that all.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10261187.post-2535560056096563802007-10-18T10:49:00.000-04:002007-10-18T10:49:00.000-04:00I wish I got chucked. I could use the time to fini...I wish I got chucked. I could use the time to finish my paintings too. Although I'm leaving, the new job starts on the 29th, so not much of a long break. <BR/><BR/>I'm so excited about this blog and I'm going to read all of your stories. I love stories.<BR/><BR/>I was going to say that NaNoWriMo - National Novel Writing Month is coming up - but you're already writing your book. I look forward to reading it!Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05474640196282034506noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10261187.post-64901005552247807402007-10-18T02:03:00.000-04:002007-10-18T02:03:00.000-04:00I was fired from a big, fat-assed ad agency. Young...I was fired from a big, fat-assed ad agency. Young & Rubicam. I'm sure it was every bit as stupid and soul-deadening as AOL. But still it hurt. Especially the paycheck part.<BR/><BR/>Anyway, your book will be better for it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10261187.post-77867253523247823922007-10-17T22:10:00.000-04:002007-10-17T22:10:00.000-04:00Man, you are so FUCKED. AOL is like the bestest c...Man, you are so FUCKED. AOL is like the bestest company ever invented. To get chucked by them is the forever kiss of eternal DEATH. So glad I am not you. <BR/><BR/>Your life will certainly suck from this point on. Forget that book stuff and that community involvement history thing...you have been marked as "not even good enough to work for AOL."<BR/><BR/>Reminds me of when the oil industry spit me out in the early '80s, right when I was beginning to bring in the big moola. Well, fuck that goddam oil crap, too. The peak is here, baby, and my publilc education gig is looking pretty secure.<BR/><BR/>If you want them, I have some pretty decent recipes that extend "Hamburger Helper". Just let me know.<BR/><BR/>Welcome to the world of the disenfranchised, discarded and disheveled. And who knows, maybe that book thing will work out somehow. Somebody named Nancy Newhall once said words to the effect (points for finding the exact quote) that "not supine, secure nor sepulcher does man create but out of stern challenge." Looks like you have been challenged.<BR/><BR/>Good luck.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10261187.post-74123950340907261702007-10-17T21:17:00.000-04:002007-10-17T21:17:00.000-04:00That's horrible news. I feared the worst when I r...That's horrible news. I feared the worst when I read about the restructuring ealier this week. <BR/>But, hey, look: 1) They are evil, and didn't deserve you in the first place; 2) with your many talents, you will soon find other gainful pursuits; 3) you've got great material for a second book after you've finsihed the first; and 4) you are an inveterately lucky fellow, and right now, somewhere, that man who saved us so many years ago is opening up his garage door and getting ready to rev-up his white rover to come and save you again. I know it . . . .Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10261187.post-37708453786553884222007-10-17T19:38:00.000-04:002007-10-17T19:38:00.000-04:00you'll be missed, keep writing, and let us know wh...you'll be missed, keep writing, and let us know who that paragraph was written about, I am embarrassed to say that I cannot be sure :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10261187.post-74223063764029893102007-10-17T18:00:00.000-04:002007-10-17T18:00:00.000-04:00Fuck the twinkerbells. The Company doesn't love yo...Fuck the twinkerbells. The Company doesn't love you, Neddie. Never has, never will. <BR/><BR/>Just walk away. Go crab fishing. There's a big ole life outside of the tiny corporate hee-haw world.<BR/><BR/>I left and look at me. er...<BR/>~~American GooseSAWhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01178123919841972341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10261187.post-56791254979241404932007-10-17T16:53:00.000-04:002007-10-17T16:53:00.000-04:00Book #2?Book #2?EmployeeoftheMonthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07349610840486690627noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10261187.post-42740917099725513212007-10-17T16:18:00.000-04:002007-10-17T16:18:00.000-04:00That sucks Ned, but intelligent, capable people ar...That sucks Ned, but intelligent, capable people are never out of work for long, so i have faith that you'll bounce back on your feet quickly enough.The Pop Culture Hymnbookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03272954298083303320noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10261187.post-80318991099695236642007-10-17T15:31:00.000-04:002007-10-17T15:31:00.000-04:00The writing's been on the wall for a while, right?...The writing's been on the wall for a while, right? I mean, really, ever since dial-up died off in favor of always-on broadband ISPs, AOL must've been hemorrhaging members & watching revenues plummet.(Right?)<BR/><BR/>Still, you've got a kick-ass resume. Even if AOL's going down the tubes, I'm sure the employment market will respect the experience you gained there. Plus, DC's not a bad employment market to be in. Might just mean riding the metro again...<BR/><BR/>BTW, a player may indeed drink Dom, but a real <I>playa</I> drinks nothing but Cristal. Usually in hot tubs, though.Boldly Serving Up Wheat Grasshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17804188398018016592noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10261187.post-63683081418136053332007-10-17T14:50:00.000-04:002007-10-17T14:50:00.000-04:00Buck up Ned, it's been my experience that these th...Buck up Ned, it's been my experience that these things often turn out to be beneficial in the end. It's the universe giving you a kick in the ass, what you do with it is up to you. You're a smart and talented individual, you'll be fine.<BR/> And it is good timing as far as the book goes. Or maybe the book is good timing considering the job thing. Is it a coincidence that 'Office Space' was on Mpix last night?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10261187.post-2629156064225353802007-10-17T14:41:00.000-04:002007-10-17T14:41:00.000-04:00At least you got fired, and you can start to extri...At least you got fired, and you can start to extricate yourself mentally and emotionally from The Corporation. My company won't let me go, but instead finds ways daily to remind me of my insignificance.<BR/><BR/>Best of luck with the garden and the bike. I'll look forward to the book.Larry Joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13425250800667058263noreply@blogger.com