The Poojer Posted February 21, 2009 Share Posted February 21, 2009 those that know me and my past, this if for y'all, but i welcome any opinions....here's the story in a nutshell i worked in a major electronics retailer....I don't think i ever made know bones about my passion for the company and my work there.... heard from a good friend and also a former co-worker at 'said' electronics retailer.....he starts a part time job tomorrow working at the former corp office working with the liquidator to auction off everything there..... I am pissed at him... I view this as no better than crossing the picket line in a union shop..... I am not sure I can hold my tongue on this one as I he already told me about it and my immediate response was "...i hope you have fun with that....." the more i thought about it, the more upset I got(am getting)..... am i making much ado about nothing? am i within my 'right' to say something.....even if it really raises an ugly argument, which i could see it doing? frankly based on how i am feeling and past interactions with him, it would not kill me if this ruined our friendship..... i really want to tell him that i think he sucks for doing this...... i feel like i am sounding very trivial about this, but it is really bothering me...and not that i really need any one to tell me how to react.....but this place, as odd as this may be, does act the 'voice of reason' alot of times and I value the input of many of the posters here... hopefully someone gets what i am saying/feeling, as i know i am rambling, sorry to bother y'all with this little personal issue.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuckincincy Posted February 21, 2009 Share Posted February 21, 2009 You would be acting like a petulant child. And in addition to ruining a friendship, you would also tarnish your reputation. Please don't do it, Poojer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stussy109 Posted February 21, 2009 Share Posted February 21, 2009 Would you rather he sit home and collect an unemployment check and have US taxpayers pay for his health insurance, or work for the evil liquidator? Let the guy work and pay his bills if the only company that will hire him is the one liquidating CC. Its not his fault the company was mismanaged into bankruptcy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Poojer Posted February 21, 2009 Author Share Posted February 21, 2009 he had left our company for another job about 3 months prior to our demise, this is a part-time job, and if it matters, none of us are collecting unemployment, we are still paid through march 21st or so, thanks to the WARN act Would you rather he sit home and collect an unemployment check and have US taxpayers pay for his health insurance, or work for the evil liquidator? Let the guy work and pay his bills if the only company that will hire him is the one liquidating CC. Its not his fault the company was mismanaged into bankruptcy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Poojer Posted February 21, 2009 Author Share Posted February 21, 2009 you are probably right, it just really is rubbing me the wrong way, like i said, i am looking at this as if he crossed a picket line as a scab.... You would be acting like a petulant child. And in addition to ruining a friendship, you would also tarnish your reputation. Please don't do it, Poojer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuckyFillUps Posted February 21, 2009 Share Posted February 21, 2009 let him do his thing. your loyalty will be rewarded. dont worry bout him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLZFAN4LIFE Posted February 21, 2009 Share Posted February 21, 2009 Take a deep breath and cut the guy some slack Pooj. The CC garage sale is going to continue with or without him. I think that you should actually give your friend some credit for finding employment. It's a part time gig, but he could possibly make some connections or show his value and turn it into a full time job. Either way, he chose to earn a check instead of taking unemployment. That's commendable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Poojer Posted February 21, 2009 Author Share Posted February 21, 2009 see my note above, he left the company 3 moths earlier and is working ft, and none of us are collecting unemployment, we are still technically employed and getting paid as such....if that matters Take a deep breath and cut the guy some slack Pooj. The CC garage sale is going to continue with or without him. I think that you should actually give your friend some credit for finding employment. It's a part time gig, but he could possibly make some connections or show his value and turn it into a full time job. Either way, he chose to earn a check instead of taking unemployment. That's commendable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mead107 Posted February 21, 2009 Share Posted February 21, 2009 see my note above, he left the company 3 moths earlier and is working ft, He left 3 months ago , who he works for now is up to him . Do not be mad at him . It is just a job he is doing and if he was not doing it someone would be . Do not be so bitter . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kegtapr Posted February 21, 2009 Share Posted February 21, 2009 You're sounding trivial because it is trivial. Don't you have a little more to worry about right now then other peoples employment? Let it go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Poojer Posted February 21, 2009 Author Share Posted February 21, 2009 you are right, i forgot about my inability to 'worry' about more than one thing at a time You're sounding trivial because it is trivial. Don't you have a little more to worry about right now then other peoples employment? Let it go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kegtapr Posted February 21, 2009 Share Posted February 21, 2009 you are right, i forgot about my inability to 'worry' about more than one thing at a time Hey, you asked for opinions. Don't ask if you don't want responses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLZFAN4LIFE Posted February 21, 2009 Share Posted February 21, 2009 see my note above, he left the company 3 moths earlier and is working ft, and none of us are collecting unemployment, we are still technically employed and getting paid as such....if that matters When I began replying, the last post up was at 6:59. I was sidetracked here, so I know it looks like I ignored some info, the fact was, I didn't see those posts. In your OP, you didn't mention that he left 3 mo's prior. I really don't think It matters though. It's apparent that right now the economy is contracting. A man's #1 responsibility is to his family and home. You've got to put food on the table, and I think you shouldn't begrudge your friend's current position. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Poojer Posted February 21, 2009 Author Share Posted February 21, 2009 i was commenting on your statement that i have more important things to worry about.....i really am capable of having multiple thoughts going on......i am not disputing your opinion that i should drop it, in fact i have alluded to that fact a couple times Hey, you asked for opinions. Don't ask if you don't want responses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WellDressed Posted February 21, 2009 Share Posted February 21, 2009 Give the guy a five dollar best buy gift card. That will end it right there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kegtapr Posted February 21, 2009 Share Posted February 21, 2009 i was commenting on your statement that i have more important things to worry about.....i really am capable of having multiple thoughts going on......i am not disputing your opinion that i should drop it, in fact i have alluded to that fact a couple times And my comment was a figure of speech, not literal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeFerguson Posted February 21, 2009 Share Posted February 21, 2009 When Thurman played for the Dolphins did we all hate him? Your friend, like many other people right now, is in desperation mode. The guy needs money and is working for it. Don't hold it against him. He's betraying your former employer, not sleeping with your wife. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Poojer Posted February 21, 2009 Author Share Posted February 21, 2009 he can have her...... I know I am being petty, or trivial, i think that what gets me the most is his carefree attitude about it...he almost is 'throwing it in our faces" about it.....its still to fresh in our minds... ....and yeah 'we' did in fact turn on thurman when he went to the dolphins.... When Thurman played for the Dolphins did we all hate him? Your friend, like many other people right now, is in desperation mode. The guy needs money and is working for it. Don't hold it against him. He's betraying your former employer, not sleeping with your wife. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PastaJoe Posted February 21, 2009 Share Posted February 21, 2009 It's obviously going to affect your relationship, so I say be honest with him next time you talk. Tell him that you were disappointed to hear he was working for them, and that you feel like you and his other former co-workers are being disrespected by his decision. Then let him explain himself. Better to get it out in the open than let it simmer and continue to bother you. Maybe after discussing it you'll feel better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wooderson Posted February 21, 2009 Share Posted February 21, 2009 Beat his head in with an axe handle and throw him to the sharks. That's what I'd do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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