Finally a moment to sit back and blog and yes it has been a long time coming especially after all the Spring cleaning taking place in my workplace; yeah the Big Boys in Virginia sent message to the Big Boys in Teaxas to come up north and clean house. That is exactly what the Big Boys from Texas peformed "Spring Cleaning." Not with the usual cleaning items instead they gave pink slips and offering severance pay to others, it was truly a mess I was in and out of the office with training sessions and flying back and forth to and from Chicago and Detroit that I racked up a few frequent flyer miles just in case I needed them to get away from the Big Boys in the event upon my arrival in Madison or Milwaukee I too may have had to be escorted to the front door (yes I was frighten). So far so good.
I have never felt the need to cry at work, but a few days ago I closed my office door and the tears came, I saw my boss get escorted to the front door, then the operations manager, project specialist and two other people from various departments contracted through the State and Federal Government. All parties fired were Black with the exception of the project manager he has no clue that he is Black because one of his parents is white. Good Luck!
Only one former employee has taken his case to an attorney, the rest have yet to file charges, but the Big Boys got all kinda stuff against the former employees ( some valid and other issues surrounding the firing are sealed (rumor has it monies were misappropriated and, contracts mishandled). I could not believe it when I saw them escort my boss out his office and the building, the man has been a true team player for many a year with this agency. Get this he just purchased a condo here in Madison and luckly for him he was able to arrange something because he was still paying for his place in another State. I assured him that when " God closes a window he opens a door." That is why I am leasing a condo with option to purchase instead buying shit in this town. He was just so sure this would remain his home.
I have been really busy with the move and work (nothing is unpaceked) and I haven't had a home cooked meal in weeks. Finally met a young brotha during finals week (why anyone would anyone want to mess around during finals is beyond my understanding, but I have enjoyed his company enormously and I look forward to spending more time with him after graduation (he is graduating with his B.A.), I may treat him to trip the Memorial Day Weekend, Lawd knows I need the company of a good brotha, I have had enough of creeping with the strippers.
I am pleased to hear that the Bloggers Reunion went well,and that everyone in attendance had a great time. I would have loved to have been there with you guys. I will get to meet some of you this summer at different events. I have enjoyed reading the blogs about the reunion. The picture of the group in attendance was very nice, lots of handsome people.
I gotta close here until next time, I can not find my other shoe and it is time to pack for a business trip tomorrow and I can only find one of my black Salvatore Ferragamo shoes (a brotha want to be prepared to meet with the firing squad). Okay the phone is ringing lawd knows it is just Debbie she has been touching bases all week trying to see if I have moved the brotha in with me, she is a real hoot!
8 comments:
Good to see you blogging again. I can't imagine what you are going through. I just can't imagine seeing people getting "career capped" right in front of you. I know you were shaking in your boots.
I'm sure you will be fine. Enjoy your new friend. I can't wait to read about him. What will his blog name be?
I avoid the "big boys" like the plague. When they come around, it doesn't bode well for anybody.
And I need to catch up on my reading to figure out who you're moving in. LOL. Good luck with that.
Ohh my!
I currently work in a govt position, which is why I gave my notice last week.
I have been working for the govt for a year now and know that I can not handle the BS and lack of enthusiasm.
I hope everything is well with you though and I am sure you will make through this situation just fine.
Strippers? Well Chet at a Boy! I understand your need to change to a more respectable type of men, but don't give up on the strippers.
They are usually fun, with tongue piercings... They always have change for a $20...um they usually have cash in their pockets, so no need for you to... they are usually flexible!
Sorry about the whole job situation. THey really escort you out. What do they think you will do in that short time?
That's got to be humiliating. I used to have a job, where they escorted former employees out, with security, but you usually had handcuffs and stole money.
I thought once you got government jobs, it was hard for them to get rid of you? I thought it was hard to get, but once you were in , then it was hard for you to be fired. Or is that just complete ignorance I'm thinking on?
Dam they doing it like that in your neck of the woods lol. At my company they call shit like that "REORGANIZING AND SHIFTING TITLES" .I be feeling bad for them people lol but as long as it aint me lol. I will pull the race card being im the only young (21yr old) brotha in the office. The rest of the brothas work out in the Plant in production. I hope you found ya shoes lol.
Thanks for the encouraging words on my last post man. Your words were touching but I never expect any less you always come with apossitive outlook on things and know what to say.
Yea no more creeping with the strippers. I need to find that entry lol
BPS: Thanks. Love the term "career capped." That is exactly what had been going on in that building and especially in my department. I saw two of the Big Boys today when I came through the airport they were heading to meet with someone in another department.
I am enjoying Kewon's company, but I don't think we will become an item however; I am enjoying the snuggling and he gives good ***d oops I was not suppose to tell anyone (his request) Pleeze!
Mr Jones: You know the business! I will be stopping by your blog in just a minute.No I did not move him in nor do I plan to, but then again. No Sir! Thankz Man.
Nite in Shining Armour:You gave your notice to your employer? Man I know the feeling that is why I have my two week notice letter as a template on my computer just in case. I go through the lack of enthusiam lose interest in my projects and assignments, but I keep in mind my purpose and commitment.
Young Black and DL: It appears you know something about creeping with the boyz. Them strippers serve a brotha at any time although my wallet came up missing on time, but I took that chance. I have been behaving since I met Kewon. You are so right it was a time when it was hard to dismiss Federal Employees and even some State Employees, but if you screw with the contracts or the money the game changes.
Promiscuous X: Man they be clowning around here and you would think that I would have gotten my Black Arse outta here by now. Thank you for the kind words and stopping by my blog, I will be hollin at ya on your blog page shortly.
I don't like being on pins and cushions, just tell me am I safe! Give me my severence and lemme be ghost!
Not creeping with the strippers! It is kinda hard to find good company sometimes!
I look forward to seeing you...
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