Comments on: I may have worked for you but that doesn’t make us friends.

By: CrystalQ

CrystalQ — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 02:05:15 +0000

That’s what I love about the internet, you never have to reply! LOL. Seriously, if you do a job and get it done right you just don’t reply. If the person becomes a stalker, then, well, um…

By: LJ

LJ — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 16:54:48 +0000

This was a great post! I just lost my job a week and a half ago and still debate whether or not to remove the facebook friends or linked in contacts of those I used to work for/with. On the one hand I don’t want to burn bridges, on the other hand it may be better for making a fresh start. The thing is this is my third layoff in the last 5 years so at least I’m familiar with the process, I know how to pick myself back up again. It doesn’t make it less painful though - definitely devastating is that initial shock. The good news is I’ve decided I’m giving myself 3 months to work the entrepreneur route. If it doesn’t work out, I’ll hit the job boards, but for now I want to try it out. When my 23-year old cousin just passed away a couple weeks ago, I realized just how short life really is. Our only regrets in life are the risks we do not take, no? What have I got to lose?

By: zygor guide review

zygor guide review — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 13:34:18 +0000

I have to dissagree with “zygor guide” if you don’t love your job you don’t love your life.

By: Всеволод Рыбин

Всеволод Рыбин — Sun, 27 Dec 2009 23:12:55 +0000

Читал об этом в Википедии. Вообще конечно жизненная тема.

By: Hello kitty

Hello kitty — Fri, 25 Dec 2009 07:12:37 +0000

If we used to work together, and now we don’t, even if it wasn’t your fault, I need you to understand.

By: zygor guide

zygor guide — Sat, 19 Dec 2009 08:27:55 +0000

I discovered that it doesn’t matter whether you love your job, hate your job, or are just putting in time.

By: sstarkey

sstarkey — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 04:56:48 +0000

Thank you so much for the post. This is so accurate on how I feel. There are many relationships that I lost, and ones that I am reluctant to leave behind. At the same time, I can’t bring myself to talk to them either. I’m not sure if anyone can really understand what it’s like unless you go through it. It is just as you said, you lose your sense of identity. The time with at home and with my family is bittersweet because I really have no obligations and nothing to go back to. Work is a lifeline that suddenly gets cut. I’m still not sure about how to cope with that.

By: Jody LP

Jody LP — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 14:49:18 +0000

Well, whoever DWF is I think she makes a valid point. Are think there are many reasons for not wanting to be too friendly with your work colleagues, and particularly those in positions of ‘power’ above you. I took a job working for a very small company (initially just 4 directors and me). I knew and was friends with some of the directors from previous employment together. At the start it was great, but as they grew and made the company more profitable they were more and more reluctant to let me know what was going on and it became a very awkward place to be.

By: Buy UGG Boots

Buy UGG Boots — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 05:09:09 +0000

What an amazing insight. The message was so clear, without sounding bitter or harsh. As one who’s currently going through similar experiences, I was touched. Thanks so much for sharing!

By: Acrylic Nail Supplies

Acrylic Nail Supplies — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 21:12:55 +0000

Being in the group of the “laid off”
I totally agree, sometimes it is good to burn your bridges.
The bigger the company, the less caring for employees.