KevinInThe781 Posted August 1, 2018 Share Posted August 1, 2018 Curious what the terms of his employment were. If he had a signed contract w/certain clauses, as opposed to an at-will employee, Russ could be in for a nice payday for less than a day's work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted August 1, 2018 Share Posted August 1, 2018 (edited) 5 minutes ago, KevinInThe781 said: Curious what the terms of his employment were. If he had a signed contract w/certain clauses, as opposed to an at-will employee, Russ could be in for a nice payday for less than a day's work. Most corporate positions don’t do contracts for employees. It’s very possible he didn’t even start yet. At my company, once a candidate accepts the offer they show up in the system the next day once their status is updated, before any background checks have ever taken place. They may not even start for weeks. The offer can be rescinded at any time. Edited August 1, 2018 by YoloinOhio Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lurker Posted August 1, 2018 Share Posted August 1, 2018 1 hour ago, North Buffalo said: Look, he cheated on his wife... in politics it often spells ...White House, baby! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted August 1, 2018 Author Share Posted August 1, 2018 https://cdn.theathletic.com/app/uploads/2018/07/31205313/RUSS-BRANDON-NEW-ERA-DIRECTORY.mp3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stony Posted August 1, 2018 Share Posted August 1, 2018 From what I've heard about the work atmosphere at New Era, Russ would've fit in well. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Wiz Posted August 1, 2018 Share Posted August 1, 2018 2 hours ago, That's No Moon said: Sounds more like some people at New Era weren't pleased to have Russ on board. The latter ones yes. The original reports about it just ooze Russ leaking it that he's getting hired for the job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lurker Posted August 1, 2018 Share Posted August 1, 2018 1 minute ago, stony said: From what I've heard about the work atmosphere at New Era, Russ would've fit in well. Yep. It's no monastery... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don’t be THAT guy! Posted August 1, 2018 Share Posted August 1, 2018 Chances the Pegulas made a call because of the relationship with both teams. Like one poster said, super small town (fishbowl) and the naming rights to the stadium. The one corporation he can’t have a job with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayne Arnold Posted August 1, 2018 Share Posted August 1, 2018 3 minutes ago, Don’t be THAT guy! said: Chances the Pegulas made a call because of the relationship with both teams. Like one poster said, super small town (fishbowl) and the naming rights to the stadium. The one corporation he can’t have a job with. Why the hell would Russ stay in Buffalo after he was outed as a scumbag? He's either extremely arrogant or a huge dope (perhaps both). 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulus Posted August 1, 2018 Share Posted August 1, 2018 2 hours ago, vincec said: Is it really necessary to black ball someone for life for a mistake they made? Just wondering. Honestly, I don't like the guy. But, the whole "run him out of town" attitude here is ridiculous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsPride12 Posted August 1, 2018 Share Posted August 1, 2018 43 minutes ago, stony said: From what I've heard about the work atmosphere at New Era, Russ would've fit in well. Yep I've heard the same thing about New Era but I didn't wanna be the one to say anything but yes they probably sought out Russ once he was a free agent because of how well he will fit in with the culture there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoPar_v2 Posted August 1, 2018 Share Posted August 1, 2018 5 hours ago, Lurker said: Does that work at your company much? LOL... Chris Koch and Russ have been close friends for 25 years. Trust isn't an issue, but optics might be... Uh yes...that would be the issue at my employer and probably most employers of New Era’s size...not sure why that is laughable. Unless you’ve worked at a place with a particularly horrible boss I can’t believe you’d be surprised at that fact. Are you the 3rd Koch brother? And of course it’s about optics, not trust. 5 hours ago, stony said: From what I've heard about the work atmosphere at New Era, Russ would've fit in well. Heard from who? I have several family and friends working there, young and old and I’ve never heard that from them chief. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cba fan Posted August 1, 2018 Share Posted August 1, 2018 4 hours ago, BillsPride12 said: Yep I've heard the same thing about New Era but I didn't wanna be the one to say anything but yes they probably sought out Russ once he was a free agent because of how well he will fit in with the culture there Every place of employment is going to have a few ass-hats. Do you think New Era has more than the avg?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eball Posted August 1, 2018 Share Posted August 1, 2018 Bwahahahaha. Egg on New Era's face, big time. Would have been a horrible look to hire Brandon after his dismissal from the Pegula Enterprise -- have to give old Tim Graham credit for breaking the story and the resulting social media storm that clearly impacted New Era's decision to reverse field. For anyone who has a subscription to The Athletic today's story is hilarious -- it includes an audio recording of Tim calling New Era and accessing Brandon's extension from the company directory. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridgewaycynic2013 Posted August 1, 2018 Share Posted August 1, 2018 4 hours ago, cba fan said: Every place of employment is going to have a few ass-hats. That might well have been the problem. Unconfirmed reports state that no sooner was he assigned a desk and a phone number, Brandon allegedly lobbied for a line of hats with double entendres: 'Have you had YOURS today?' was reputed to be first. 'Hug your secretary-REAL HARD' allegedly was next to roll out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsPride12 Posted August 1, 2018 Share Posted August 1, 2018 4 hours ago, cba fan said: Every place of employment is going to have a few ass-hats. Do you think New Era has more than the avg?? My comment was in reference to hearing about stories where New Era has a work environment where sleeping around in the company is encouraged, to the point where there are lots of work parties and functions where spouses are specifically not allowed to attend. I know this because I knew a guy who had a good position with the company whose wife made him leave the company because she was aware of what was going on. Does this happen at other companies? Sure but I did get a good chuckle when I heard the news about Russ going to NE after hearing about those stories. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stony Posted August 1, 2018 Share Posted August 1, 2018 4 hours ago, JoPar_v2 said: Uh yes...that would be the issue at my employer and probably most employers of New Era’s size...not sure why that is laughable. Unless you’ve worked at a place with a particularly horrible boss I can’t believe you’d be surprised at that fact. Are you the 3rd Koch brother? And of course it’s about optics, not trust. Heard from who? I have several family and friends working there, young and old and I’ve never heard that from them chief. A good friend who worked there. Also, when we moved back to Buffalo, a recruiter helping my wife find a new job made a similar comment. Obviously the recruiter has bias, but it was an unprompted comment per my wife. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Jack Posted August 1, 2018 Share Posted August 1, 2018 12 hours ago, vincec said: Should he have applied at Starbucks? He could be head of bathroom monitoring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoPar_v2 Posted August 1, 2018 Share Posted August 1, 2018 49 minutes ago, stony said: A good friend who worked there. Also, when we moved back to Buffalo, a recruiter helping my wife find a new job made a similar comment. Obviously the recruiter has bias, but it was an unprompted comment per my wife. Thanks fair enough I’ve spoke to quite a few people who work there since this Russ thing broke and they haven’t said anything like that to me...yet. Maybe they are holding out ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Best Player Available Posted August 1, 2018 Share Posted August 1, 2018 look for Brandon Joining Dunkirk Don and selling red hats, in the parking lots with Dons trademarked "Make the Bills Great Again". Connect the dots! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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