Everyone and I mean everyone was just out of it. Had a meeting We each had a meeting with the head of our department. And some guy. Was assured this was completely unexpected. Nothing personal or to do with performance. No idea where the company was headed. They'd help with finding a job.
There would be jobs left here, I could apply for. Or I could apply for my position and if I got it they might pay for relocation. I have til the end of the year.
I just couldn't help sit there and smile. It was such shocking bull crap. And then at the end it came.
Before you leave they said. Here is what your bonus will be and here is you increase.
Really, my eyes glazed over. Ordinarily this should be a good thing. But you just told several hundred people to essentially piss off. Poorly done.
And I might add that technically I was offered to stay past the deadline. In a greatly diminished position. I left the office and went back to my department. Trying hard not to make eye contact.
Manager was in and out. I saw whole departments leaving. I couldn't blame them. I had a job and I was going to complete it to the best of my ability.
What they did. Essentially erased the one refuge from life I seemed to have. I do enjoy what I do. I enjoy the challenge. I enjoy the people I deal with and my friends up there. I enjoy getting away from the Hell that descends upon my world at home.
When the day was over I bid my manager a good night. Got in my car. Hoped with all my might that the cigars I ordered would be on my stoop. I, for once, needed one.
Happiness they were there. I had also made up my mind not to tell the inmates here. Not until I had a chance to digest what the meaning of it all was. Spoke with my sister and prepared to bring her some stuff.
The visit in CCU was fine. She was feeling better and in decent spirits. I kept up the small talk. When the visit was over I walked to my car and lit my cigar.
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