For the love of...

Just got laid off.

Again.

I swear I am not a bad employee.

Comments

[Poochie (I'll make a pass at a girl in glasses.)]

Wait..... WHAT?????

[Beverly]

What?! I'm so sorry, June.

[Sylvia, who works freelance and knows it's tough out there]

Oh, June, I got such a sinking feeling after reading this. I'm so sorry. I hope you get severance and unemployment, but more important, I hope you find something else very soon. Oy, vey.

[Beth (A Mom's Life)]

They could have at least had the courtesy to do this to you the day BEFORE the blood test and not the day AFTER.

[Heather P]

I'm so sorry! That sucks!

[Lisa Pie]

that just sucks the big one. I am so sorry.

[Faith]

Crap.

[Sylvia, who works freelance and knows it's tough out there]

Beth, I don't know if June can laugh yet, but that was funny. It adds to the "June can't get a break" frustration.

[suburbancorrespondent]

That's okay, June. You can live on love.

Well, love and cat food...

[TX Peach]

Oy! This economy sucketh!!! Hope you can get inundated with freelance work and extra tips in the tip jar in the meantime.

[Letha,]

Dang! Is it like a furlough or a real good-bye? So sorry. And indignant for you.

[Amish Annie/Paul]

Awful, just awful. So sorry.

You are strong though and always come out on top.

[The Other Erin]

Jesus Christ on a piece of toast, 2012 was supposed to be BETTER for you than 2011. What the crap.

[The Other Erin]

Everybody start clicking those ads, post haste.

[Chelle]

I won't hug you because I know how you feel about that, but I'm definitely sending good energy your way.

[Susan]

I need a nanny. You can handle 12 kids right? I have 4 catties, does that help? Seriously, that stinks.

[The Furry Godmother]

I'm standing in your doorway. So very sorry.

[East Lansinger]

Makes me glad I'm so old and retired. I'm so sorry, June. That is sooooo unfair. I'm hitting the ads. (You know, you always do come out on top. Hang on!)

[original joann]

Ugh, June. So sorry. Truly

[Just Paula.]

BALLS.

[Lee]

WTF? Were they worried you've run out of things to blog about? Ad clicking like mad over here. I'm sorry June...

[dlou-not-duffylou]

Carp and double carp. And also not fair.

[Terri R]

I am so sorry!

[Ruby Blue, who really does know how it feels to be on the job market!]

I am so sorry! I am just recently re-employed and worry about the 'redundancy' monster every day. But there is just something about you that makes me feel very very hopeful that this will work out great. And that's not all that much like me, all Pollyanna-ish so maybe I'm onto something--hope so.

[Jan WTF Chuck?]

CARP! I checked in earlier and didn't see a new post. Just stopped in and got a two-fer. But not the kind of two-fer I wanted!
WTF??? How can the lay-off the person who does the newsletter? For the love of Pete.

[twelvedaysold]

Balls.

[Texas Kari who is super bummed for June, but hopeful she can go back to the old place with the baby pictures on the wall.]

Oh, MAN!!!
Seriously!!
June, that bites.

[Jill Munroe...carp]

f*uck

[Mary V]

Holy cow! What is with that field of work you are in? I have never heard of a job that lays people off so often! Totally sucks and I am so sorry to hear that. But you'll be fine - there's always something right around the corner. Well, maybe not right around the actual corner. You know what I mean. Hang in there!

[Terri R]

So very sorry. That sucks. I'm sure your co-workers agree with that assessment because I can imagine how much fun you are in real life, because you are fantastic even on the computer screen.

[Shannon]

Oh no!! Hopefully there is still freelance stuff to keep you going for a bit. :(

[Newer JoAnn]

when I read the title I thought someone had sent you another puppy bouquet, and now i'm wishing they had.
Why can't 2012 be more original?

[Melissa]

That really blows. That time of the month, I guess. Sorry, June.

[Anita]

Crap June, that just sucks. We are in the same boat over here. Hubby's contract ran out. Again. Cut backs bite a big one.

[Tammi V.V. -]

CARP!

[Tee]

This is the pits! I am so sorry.

[D]

Clicked on an ad just for you, and it took me to a pink pepper spray gun (you know you need one). Can we start a get June a gun fund? http://www.homesecuritystore.com/p-1478-80404-mace-pepper-gun-with-led-pink.aspx

[June Gardens]

I just realized this gives me a ton of time to play on Pinterest. I mean till my power gets cut off.

[Letha,]

Are you done there? Like sleeping in tomorrow?

[Peter, who thinks June's talent deserves to be showcased on bookstore shelves rather than in some cubicle.]

I know exactly how you're feeling because I've been there. If we, your army of Faithful Readers, can do anything at all to help, just ask. We mooch off you every single day. We owe you.

[Cathy Olliffe-Webster]

I am SO sorry to hear it! Unbelievable!

[Amish Annie/Paul]

June made me laugh even in her misery.

[Linda in CO]

Ooohhhh maaaaannnnn. Carp. Sh*t. I'm hitting the tip jar for you.

[: : Garden Girl : : Let's focus on your beautiful eyelashes, shall we? Bills? What bills?]

"Well, shit." So sorry, June. We know you're a good employee. Not a good day at the Pie. When these things hit at our house my motto is this: Life sucks, and then it sucks some more. Hope you have some wine and chocolates tonight, maybe even with Tall Boy.

[Mrs Blue who now feels very bad for June]

That blows, geeze, I mean that really blows hard blue balls! I'm so so sorry. I have an extra bedroom or two or three... but we don't do animals :/ I got an allergic husband, course he is rarely home so maybe he would not even notice you and your zoo! How do you feel about the south, but I'm moving next month, so wait til after then :)

[Leeuna - Faithful reader but not always a commentor]

When a door closes a window opens -- please don't fling yourself out of it just yet. I'm sure things will work out great. In the meantime, enjoy all your free time. It's a great feeling, not having to go to work. I know Edsel and the gang will be delighted with your company. Also, your lashes are Amazing!

[Beth in IA, who is headed off to click on the ads]

Boo. So sorry to hear this news. Thinking good thoughts for you, June, that something wonderful is just around the corner.

[Mattie...just can't believe it]

WWWHHHHAAAATTTT????
Carp!
#h!7 and stuff.
Sorry.
Standing in the doorway staring at you.

[Jane]

Argh, I might be sarcastic, but the doorway thing is creepy.

[PJ When the angels ask me to recallllllll the thrill of it allllllll, I will tell them I remember youuuuuuuuuuuu. High school senior year. Music is powerful.]

Worst luck, June.

Why is my ad Nuts Online again?

[Lisa]

CARP! Just stupid damnit to hell CARP.

[Lisa@SliceOfLife]

Whathu?!?! Carp.

[Melinda]

Ah crap, June. I'm so sorry to hear that. Hope something even more fantastic comes your way very soon.

[craftymomma]

good thing you paid off that credit card

[lisajay]

Oh, June - I am sorry....

[Mary Lou]

All of the above and a few extra WTFs-
So sorry, June-hoping you'll have more freelance work to carry you over until something BETTER comes along!

[ann @ my life as prose.]

i'm so sorry, june. that really really sucks.

[Maryanne the Verbose]

Balls and fuck-a-roo. I'm sorry about your job, it sucks, but you will prevail. The Universe has never had anything to say to me, but maybe it's telling *you* to write a Pie book. But not about pies.

In conclusion, balls, horseshit sailor and I'm sorry.

[Tawny]

:(

I know there's no answer to this, but why do bad things always happen to good people?

Not fair, June, nor fair at all.

[Pendy]

Well. That is so rude. I'd write more but I'm off to the tip jar.

[L in ca]

I'm sorry June..

[Dick Whitman]

Fire and brimstone shall rain down on the heads of your transgressors!! At least that's what Granny Whitman says... She is a snake-handler who used to drink strychnine and eat broken glass! A tough old bird and a lady of indomitable spirit. Just like a certain J. Gardens I know!

[Mary Ellen from Napa]

I don't suppose you could call your old company (the one who wanted you back) and see if they have any work for you? Maybe they haven't filled the job they wanted you to take or the person they hired didn't work out. Just a thought....

I'm so sorry, you need some good luck and soon!

[Cathy B (in Toronto)]

I'm so sorry, June! That's just crap.

[Mrs. Oh]

Maybe you can do like Paula's boss and keep showing up for work for the next two weeks while you job hunt.

I'll be hitting the tip jar on Payday Friday for ya.

Maybe you could start your own editing company and work from home all the time.

[Lisa from TX]

Carp says it all! So sorry, June.

[DW's MOM, poking her head out of the cupboard. Not DW's Granny Whitman]

June, I hear you don't like hugs, but darn it all I want to give you one and my shoulder to cry on (if you need one). Please don't let this get you down, I know something will come along and it will probably be better than this job was.

[Pamela/Soul Sister NUMBER TWO]

That is some bull-SHIT, June! So sorry.
I, too, also will be hitting up the tip jar and clicking ads...but not too much, like you told us. Damn.

Will you follow me on Pinterest, please...I have good boards!

[Amanda in Boise]

Just hit up the tip jar a little bit. I'm laid off right now too... so I literally feel your pain. God bless.

[JP]

Damn, June. That sucks monkey nuts. I am so sorry.

[Tammi V.V. - Off to a Chinese New Year party in Seattle!]

I think Mrs. Oh is on to something! It worked for he guy in Office Space

[Karen in VA]

So sorry. I was laid off from my very first real job out of college. Moved 3 hours away from home, got an apartment, and then a month later, the company went bankrupt. Seriously? They didn't see this coming before hiring me? I hope you're on your feet again real soon. Hitting up the ads now.

[DeDe]

Oh poop. Sorry June.

[Becky]

I'm right here with you in laid-off land, my friend, and unfortunately the career I've worked in for a few decades is becoming obsolete. Take comfort in the fact that the world will always need proofreaders and needs funny writers even more. Time to start work on that screenplay or book or standup routine, maybe?

[Becky]

Oh, for what it's worth, I did see a couple of telecommuting-type proofreader jobs in the LA craigslist today, among everything else I was looking at. One of them said, "The material you will work on is highly confidential and you need to be able to keep quiet about what you read." That could be interesting... or really scary.

[Renee]

Im so upset I could cut someone right now! Tippith the TIP JAR!!!

[The Furry Godmother]

Thank jebus the ads were for The Loft today instead of rehab facilities like yesterday!

[The Furry Godmother]

Amanda and Becky, we were there with you last year, too. Things will get better. Swear.

[DB in MD]

My jaw just hit the floor. So very sorry. I'm off to click a few ads.

[Meghan can only fix problems with food]

I know this isn't THE most helpful suggestion ever, but can I send you cookies? I sent some a couple years ago and they were not internet-stranger poison, in case you're concerned that someone you don't know wants to send you foods.

[Your Pal from MA]

Oh, nooooo! Not again? Ick. So sorry.

[Scooper]

It's a sign. You're destined to become a spokeswoman for Latisse.

I'm so sorry! Hoping for a big fat job to come your way soon.

[another M]

So sorry, June.

[LauraL]

WTF?? I'm so sorry! What happened??

[Kathy]

June! I just thought of something! Back in 2010 I got my breast cancer diagnosis and then our son hit rock bottom with his drug addiction. It was a year of pure hell. Then in January of 2011 my husband got laid off from work and we were worried 2011 would be even worse.

But that was the last bad thing that happened. It was the grand finale.

I'm doing great. Our son is doing great. My husband got a job offer. Then he got a better job offer. Followed by an even better job offer that got me shopping for purses in New York! I wish this for you, too. Especially the purse shopping in New York because then I'm going to go with you! Hurray!

[Mel]

Hang in there June, I know something good is coming!

If all else fails, I could send a rich nigerian prince your way. I have three of them in my mailbox right now!

[June Gardens]

Okay, you guys. Please do not talk about specifics re my job.

[Davida]

I'm so sorry June! This economy sucks really bad! But I have no doubt you will be fine! I know it's not reassuring, but I never know what to say in these situations.

[Bobbi]

Well, June, I have been reading your blog for quite a while and never even noticed the tip jar, much less knew how it worked. Comments from today's post have enlightened me and I headed straight to the tip jar !!
Hoping things turn around right away. Your deserve all good things, Junie......you have a great heart.