Comments on: Everything Must Go

By: John Topley

John Topley — Sun, 28 Sep 2003 17:30:57 +0000

Cheers John, just got back today and I confirm that a kick-ass time was had by all! Damn, it’s cold in this country…

By: John Conners

John Conners — Sun, 28 Sep 2003 17:20:22 +0000

I think that’s because you and I know more about the industry than the bean counters at the top of my company.

By: jon

jon — Sun, 28 Sep 2003 16:08:05 +0000

I can’t believe they’re closing you down just as the market picks up – seems like a stupid decision to me.

By: John Conners

John Conners — Thu, 25 Sep 2003 09:26:00 +0000

Thanks John, I’m not unduly worried so far. And the government is always an option! As is teaching actually…

Anyway, you should be out there getting a suntan! Have a kick-ass time!

By: John Topley

John Topley — Thu, 25 Sep 2003 09:24:27 +0000

I’ve only just checked in on your site, as I’m on holiday at the moment in Sardinia (fscking Italian keyboard layout on this PC!!) Sorry to hear the bad news but someone of your calibre shouldn’t have any trouble finding something else. Heck, you could always take a huge pay cut and work for the government!

By: John Conners

John Conners — Thu, 25 Sep 2003 09:04:51 +0000

Thanks for the comments and advice! I’m not the sort to get depressed, I like to see opportunities in everything – at least I’ve got a month in New Zealand in December to look forward to…

By: Jean-Claude

Jean-Claude — Thu, 25 Sep 2003 01:53:17 +0000

Dear John,

sorry to hear that you have lost your job. I have been there so many times. It’s not funny.

Don’t think to far in the past or in the future. Become a one day at the time type of person. Get into a “here and now” mode. This not easy to do and takes some effort.

Look at it this way. You now have some time to:

-smell the roses in the morning as coffee is brewing and the toasts are getting ready.
-drive your “long suffering” girl friend to and from work and do the laundry. She really does it need to be driven but you will do it anyway. As for the laundry, she will love you for it.
-cycle the village and the country; take some pictures
-fix stuff around the house.
-Do some cooking. Make your own wine/beer and Meet somebody who’s an expert at it.
-read a good book
-take a nap
-send resumes/go to interviews/. . .
-Naturally, you will probably decide to redesign your web site. (not that it needs to!)

Maybe your next job will all allow you to telecommute part of the time. Alternating, one day at the office and one day at home. (That’s one my wishes for when I will have to look for my next job.)

Hang in there!

By: Andy

Andy — Wed, 24 Sep 2003 12:01:34 +0000

Sorry to hear you’re for the chop, especially with buying a new house. Hope you find something soon.

By: Nicole

Nicole — Tue, 23 Sep 2003 22:38:37 +0000

I know how ya feel, I was cut from the last “sword of damocles” as you put it from your American cousin here. Good luck with your search, the markets picking up at least!

By: Sebastian

Sebastian — Tue, 23 Sep 2003 19:25:27 +0000

Sorry mate. That’s life sometimes. But it brings out new challenges and creativity. You’ll see. The world is still your oyster.

Good luck!