sometimes life kicks you in the nuts

MrGrey · Post by **MrGrey** » Thu Aug 01, 2013 11:41 am

sigh, lost my job today.

my department has a new co-ordinator (he's been with the company less than 6 months and will say and do whatever it takes to get up the ranks) and him and myself since his promotion have not really seen eye to eye. Sadly I have always been an out spoken person and as the old saying goes if you stick your neck out too many times it will eventually get cut off.

I have been offered some work with one of the builders that I used to serve so at least I am not totally screwed but it still kind of sucks how things have turned out.

sometimes some people really suck

GRUVBB · Post by **GRUVBB** » Thu Aug 01, 2013 11:51 am

Sorry to hear of your situation.... Things happen for a reason. This has simply freed you up to get a better job in life.... One door shut but many others open. You just have to find them.... Who wnts to work under a prat anyway??? Good luck with the search, your many skills should help you secure better employment

TehAshleigh · Post by **TehAshleigh** » Thu Aug 01, 2013 11:55 am

What are you specialised in?

If it is anything automotive related i can try help! Working with 450 car dealerships across the country has plenty of advantages.

Better yet, want my job? Im looking elsewhere too.

Lifes a cunt sometimes. But the best part about being knocked down is standing back up, giving life the finger and doing something better!

NicF · Post by **NicF** » Thu Aug 01, 2013 12:18 pm

Bummer to hear that. I'm kind of outspoken too, and with a new boss who I regularly lock horns with. At least she has a sense of humour, I told her the other day that I think of her while I'm having sex, because it makes me last longer.

MrGrey · Post by **MrGrey** » Thu Aug 01, 2013 12:28 pm

thanks for the comments everyone

things happen for a reason and I am a tin ass lucky bastard who always lands on his feet (don't you just hate pricks like me?

) and I start work doing carpentry stuff tomorrow.

thank you for the offer Ashleigh but my specialties are Industrial fabrication (all aspect of building fabrication), engineering (metalwork fabrication) and PC fixit stuff (MCSE, A+ hardware cert and bachelor of applied information systems) ...... but I am a noobie with automotive stuff. I just dove in headfirst when I bought my '5 about 6 months ago and although I have learned a lot, I still consider myself a n00b.

I figure this was needed, I was stagnating in my last job like an old man waiting for retirement age. Bring on the new challenges!.

SkilletKid · Post by **SkilletKid** » Thu Aug 01, 2013 12:30 pm

NicF wrote:I told her the other day that I think of her while I'm having sex, because it makes me last longer.

Wow.

Sorry to hear that Mr.Grey, did they give you a reason for letting you go other than the coordinator doesn't like you?

MrGrey · Post by **MrGrey** » Thu Aug 01, 2013 12:37 pm

I got stitched up and it was my word vs 2 junior co-ordinators. I was accused of swearing and yelling on the floor which is gross misconduct.

It wasn't in my favor that I was already on a prior warning for "hurting a team members feelings" (yes, I am serious)

such is life and every set back merely opens the door to new opportunities.

SkilletKid · Post by **SkilletKid** » Thu Aug 01, 2013 12:42 pm

That's a bummer. But yea, look and move on to bigger and better things. Good luck with the new job =]

chris · Post by **chris** » Thu Aug 01, 2013 1:14 pm

Hmm, maybe I should pop up there and abuse the fuck out of them, as a "random customer from Auckland"

That's tough bro :/ Unfortunately, bullying doesnt stop once you leave school, no one grows up.

Good luck with the search

TehAshleigh · Post by **TehAshleigh** » Thu Aug 01, 2013 1:22 pm

MrGrey wrote:thanks for the comments everyone

thank you for the offer Ashleigh but my specialties are Industrial fabrication (all aspect of building fabrication), engineering (metalwork fabrication) and PC fixit stuff (MCSE, A+ hardware cert and bachelor of applied information systems) ...... but I am a noobie with automotive stuff. I just dove in headfirst when I bought my '5 about 6 months ago and although I have learned a lot, I still consider myself a n00b.
.

I have no idea what any of that is.
Im glad im a girl.

MrGrey · Post by **MrGrey** » Thu Aug 01, 2013 1:23 pm

thanks for the offer Chris but I don't want anything done on my behalf, I will just move on.

TehAshleigh wrote: I have no idea what any of that is.
Im glad im a girl.

but you own a '5 so you are awesome irregardless of whether you understand my skillset or not

TehAshleigh · Post by **TehAshleigh** » Thu Aug 01, 2013 1:37 pm

MrGrey wrote:
but you own a '5 so you are awesome irregardless of whether you understand my skillset or not

HAHA! Yeah except every male that has no interest in cars thinks im a weirdo.

chris · Post by **chris** » Thu Aug 01, 2013 1:45 pm

Incorrect.

Every male that has no clue about cars (most of the people in Auckland) think you are this cute, wee innocent thing driving a cute little jellybean

TehAshleigh · Post by **TehAshleigh** » Thu Aug 01, 2013 1:46 pm

chris wrote:Incorrect.

Every male that has no clue about cars (most of the people in Auckland) think you are this cute, wee innocent thing driving a cute little jellybean

Little do they know.

Timmo · Post by **Timmo** » Thu Aug 01, 2013 3:39 pm

TehAshleigh wrote:
HAHA! Yeah except every male that has no interest in cars thinks im a weirdo.

Every male that doesn't have an interest in cars is the weirdo!

SkilletKid · Post by **SkilletKid** » Thu Aug 01, 2013 4:18 pm

Timmo wrote:
TehAshleigh wrote:
HAHA! Yeah except every male that has no interest in cars thinks im a weirdo.
Every male that doesn't have an interest in cars is the weirdo!

They just prefer financial stability =P

marcellarius · Post by **marcellarius** » Thu Aug 01, 2013 4:48 pm

That must be a weird lifestyle. I don't know I'd do with all my extra money if I didn't spend it on or driving my car.

Skilfil · Post by **Skilfil** » Thu Aug 01, 2013 5:31 pm

It sucks to hear you lost your job, but when it turns into a place you really don't want to be then it is best to move on anyway. Hopefully the new one keeps the $$ coming so you can spend more on the 5

TehAshleigh wrote:HAHA! Yeah except every male that has no interest in cars thinks im a weirdo.

I'll never understand that, I think its awesome when a woman is interested in something that isn't 'the usual'.

authentic · Post by **authentic** » Thu Aug 01, 2013 6:45 pm

NicF wrote:I told her the other day that I think of her while I'm having sex, because it makes me last longer.

lolwut

MrGrey wrote:I was accused of swearing and yelling on the floor which is gross misconduct.

Funny that. Yelling and swearing is a fundamental aspect of my workplace

.

TehAshleigh · Post by **TehAshleigh** » Thu Aug 01, 2013 7:14 pm

Skilfil wrote:It sucks to hear you lost your job, but when it turns into a place you really don't want to be then it is best to move on anyway. Hopefully the new one keeps the $$ coming so you can spend more on the 5

TehAshleigh wrote:HAHA! Yeah except every male that has no interest in cars thinks im a weirdo.
I'll never understand that, I think its awesome when a woman is interested in something that isn't 'the usual'.

Haha, i went on a date the other day with a dude that was into advertising and marketing. He got to my car and was like "WHUT IS THIS AND WHY IS IT SO LOW"

Took lots of explaining. Clearly we had different hobbies!

SLYDIT · Post by **SLYDIT** » Thu Aug 01, 2013 9:32 pm

would you be interested in working in the fuel industry?? we are always looking for guys who know electronics but can do mechanical stuff too. mostly field service obviously but we have IT tech/security divisions too...
http://www.eclgroup.info/portals/sites/index.php

Angreal · Post by **Angreal** » Fri Aug 02, 2013 1:45 am

TehAshleigh wrote: Took lots of explaining. Clearly we had different hobbies!

Kieran clearly... Who else says too low? Well excluding me

TehAshleigh · Post by **TehAshleigh** » Fri Aug 02, 2013 9:46 am

Angreal wrote:
Kieran clearly... Who else says too low? Well excluding me

HAHAHA
Wow.
That escalated quickly!

Furai · Post by **Furai** » Mon Aug 05, 2013 1:17 pm

Haha just found this, funny read

chris · Post by **chris** » Mon Aug 05, 2013 1:33 pm

^ Good timing for you to agree?
(Not being a cock)

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