Life is teh suck today because (a.ka. the official B_tch & Moan thread)

[NCTibby]

Just when I was enjoying my four-day weekend, I get a message from my coworker that our boss has turned in her resignation and will be leaving March 12. It’s not a huge surprise because we knew that she was unhappy, constantly dealing with the moron ad reps upstairs, and apparently she’s found a freelance writing gig. So y’know, that’s nice for her.

But it sucks because female bosses who aren’t heinous sorryBarbs are few and far between, and we have no idea what the higher-ups will do about replacing her. Three months into a search for a new editor for WS Monthly, and they still haven’t found one nor told the assistant editor if he has a hope of being promoted. We can’t be without a special sections editor for even a week if they actually want things to get published on time.

The next month is gonna’ suuuuuuck. Who’s buyin’ me a drink at the Meetup?

[The_Naughtiest_Monke]

If it’s not too personal to ask, why do they call you Benjamin,

They don’t call me Benjamin, I just picked that name randomly as a fill in for the real name that they do use.

and what was your boy name?

This is one of those questions you should never ask a Trans-lady, it’s like asking our age or weight!

[The_Naughtiest_Monke]

On a side note, I used to have a MUCH different interpretation of the whole transgendered experience. But even then I would have found that behavior appalling. So, just know that there are probably people today who sorta-agree with them who would still judge them poorly for their behavior.

Oh don’t worry, I know that they’re a bunch of A-holes, they don’t have to approve of me, or agree with anything I am or do or say, but they don’t have to be dicks about it!

[fastcart]

NM’s story makes my bad day pale in comparison. I know this isn’t a competition. Believe me, I know.

It’s just I try not to publicly complain because I know there are others who has it way worse than I do. So, when I do complain, it turns into walls of text because I have so much to get out by that time because I do try not to air my laundry.

Anyway, (I didn’t mean to make this about me sighs) hang in there NM.

[Glimfeather]

This is one of those questions you should never ask a Trans-lady, it’s like asking our age or weight!

So noted.

[wavilyem]

So noted.

I wouldn’t worry about it – there are a number of far worse and inappropriate questions you can ask trans people. NM can back me up on this I’m sure

[The_Naughtiest_Monke]

I wouldn’t worry about it – there are a number of far worse and inappropriate questions you can ask trans people. NM can back me up on this I’m sure

Oh wow, totally! The things some people ask! LOL, sometimes the only answer you can give is a blank stare until the person realises they MAY have said something dumb!

[Casilda]

Those of you who watch/listen etc the news have probably already heard about there was a giant earthquake in my previously vaguely disclosed South American location this morning. Phones are down (surprise) but some people still have internet, so we know for sure that some people are OK, but we can’t get through to talk to my in-laws in person to feel better (though we’re told that they are fine). I’m worried out of my mind, and though there’s been (thank god!) relatively little loss of life there’s a lot of structural damage, so prayers, good vibes, or whatever positive stuff you guys do, would be greatly appreciated by me right now.

[WashIsMyHero]

Those of you who watch/listen etc the news have probably already heard about there was a giant earthquake in my previously vaguely disclosed South American location this morning. Phones are down (surprise) but some people still have internet, so we know for sure that some people are OK, but we can’t get through to talk to my in-laws in person to feel better (though we’re told that they are fine). I’m worried out of my mind, and though there’s been (thank god!) relatively little loss of life there’s a lot of structural damage, so prayers, good vibes, or whatever positive stuff you guys do, would be greatly appreciated by me right now.

A 8.8 quake is no joke. Good to hear that the death toll is looking light (knock on wood).

[Leah]

Real family is who you choose, and who chooses you.

Or so I think at least

I agree. You have a wonderful family you chose and YAY too.

(hug for being so strong)

[Leah]

Those of you who watch/listen etc the news have probably already heard about there was a giant earthquake in my previously vaguely disclosed South American location this morning. Phones are down (surprise) but some people still have internet, so we know for sure that some people are OK, but we can’t get through to talk to my in-laws in person to feel better (though we’re told that they are fine). I’m worried out of my mind, and though there’s been (thank god!) relatively little loss of life there’s a lot of structural damage, so prayers, good vibes, or whatever positive stuff you guys do, would be greatly appreciated by me right now.

I hope all will be well and wish mother earth would be a bit calmer.

[Armando]

So you know that job my wife landed last week that she was starting tomorrow? Just got pulled out from under her. The guy who would’ve been her immediate supervisor (the VP of the company) loved her but was told not to hire her by the president because they “want to go in a different direction” (probably meaning they want someone younger and more frakkable).

She’d already quit her old job and bought new clothes for this gig. Hrmph.

[NCTibby]

Oh, man, that’s so disappointing. She should be able to appeal that decision. Or at least hit someone with a frying pan.

Can she get her old job back? If she wanted it back, that is. Have you heard from any of the places you interviewed with recently? Sending positive vibes.

[The_Lonely_Toaster]

So you know that job my wife landed last week that she was starting tomorrow? Just got pulled out from under her. The guy who would’ve been her immediate supervisor (the VP of the company) loved her but was told not to hire her by the president because they “want to go in a different direction” (probably meaning they want someone younger and more frakkable).

She’d already quit her old job and bought new clothes for this gig. Hrmph.

Jiminy Frakin Christmas that’s horrible, amazingly unprofessional and just plain cruel. Had she signed anything? On who’s doorstep are we lighting paper bags full of doody? …shoving potatoes in their tailpipe? Grrr. We’ll show’em Armando. No one messes with the GWC family.

[The_Naughtiest_Monke]

We’ll show’em Armando. No one messes with the GWC family.

Just when you’re out… they pull you back in…

Frakfellas.

[Reg]

So you know that job my wife landed last week that she was starting tomorrow? Just got pulled out from under her. The guy who would’ve been her immediate supervisor (the VP of the company) loved her but was told not to hire her by the president because they “want to go in a different direction” (probably meaning they want someone younger and more frakkable).

She’d already quit her old job and bought new clothes for this gig. Hrmph.

That sucks, sorry to hear that.

[Armando]

Oh, man, that’s so disappointing. She should be able to appeal that decision. Or at least hit someone with a frying pan.

Can she get her old job back? If she wanted it back, that is. Have you heard from any of the places you interviewed with recently? Sending positive vibes.

Well, she can’t really prove that what they meant was they wanted someone more frakkable, but, considering the job she did at her working interview last week, it seems like a safe assumption. Or maybe she (and I) is just bitter. She’s not sure if she’ll be able to get her old job back. She’s already turned her badge back in and, while she’s written her old supervisor to let her know what’s up, she’s apparently not known for getting back to people really expeditiously (which might mean dipping into savings which are my summer paycheck, since, as a freelance composer, I get paid whenever I have a gig and I save those up to compensate for my teaching job not paying in the summer).

As for my jobs, well, the one I was at last week had another candidate in today, so I have at least another week to wait. I’m hoping this guy blows chunks and I’ll get a call sooner rather than later (and I certainly don’t want them to go down the list to the next three candidates). I haven’t heard back from the one in Indiana yet. I left a message for my friend in the committee and am waiting for him to get back to me. I’m a little nervous that I might not have gotten it and what that would do to our friendship, frankly, since he certainly knows how much we need a steady gig.

We’ll see, though. Whatever’s going to happen will happen and I’m not TOO worried yet.

[DawnAZ]

Wow Armando- that’s really shitty about the the position for your wife. I will keep my fingers crossed that she can go back to the old one or get something better than both of them.

I will keep my fingers crossed for you too.

[AwsmEngrGrl]

Jiminy Frakin Christmas that’s horrible, amazingly unprofessional and just plain cruel. Had she signed anything? On who’s doorstep are we lighting paper bags full of doody? …shoving potatoes in their tailpipe? Grrr. We’ll show’em Armando. No one messes with the GWC family.

Peanut butter under the car door handle is another good one.

I’m sorry to hear that Armando. I’m repositioning the world’s Good Vibe Satellite System to target you guys.

[Armando]

Thanks, guys. I’m sure everything will work out just fine, but right now, The Mrs. is pretty worried and beating herself up for giving up the other job (although what was she supposed to do? She was basically offered the position and she HAD to give notice to her old employer. It’s not her fault that her agency called her back saying that the person whose assistant she’d be was vetoed by the president of the company). If I get an offer from either of the jobs I’m waiting on we can at least tap into our savings without having to worry about it, as there’s enough there to last us through mid summer, by which point I can ask for an advance on my first paycheck. So, we’ll see.