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  1. Fri Oct 2nd, 2009, 01:15 PM #1
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    My turn, just got laid off

    Another one bites the dust.
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  2. Fri Oct 2nd, 2009, 01:17 PM #2
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    Re: My turn, just got laid off

    Sorry man, that blows

    all the more reason to drink tomorrow night
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    Re: My turn, just got laid off

    Man, sorry to hear that. Best of luck finding work man, it's tough out there.
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    Re: My turn, just got laid off

    Damnit. Sorry to hear, Gainer. That really sucks man. I've got your next beer. On the up side, you & Brian can finally make those indian hair tampons you've been wanting to sell!
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    Re: My turn, just got laid off

    Quote Originally Posted by Gainer View Post
    Another one bites the dust.

    Now it's a party.

    Sorry bud. You will get a better gig.
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    GODDAMIT These guys beat me to it!!!

    AAAAAAAAAAARRRRRRRRRRGGGGGGGHHHHHHHH!!!!!

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    Re: My turn, just got laid off

    sorry Jeff..
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    Re: My turn, just got laid off

    Aw crap.. sorry to hear.
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    Re: My turn, just got laid off

    Sucks a big one, Jeff! Sorry buddy
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    Re: My turn, just got laid off

    Quote Originally Posted by MetaLord 9 View Post
    Damnit. Sorry to hear, Gainer. That really sucks man. I've got your next beer. On the up side, you & Brian can finally make those indian hair tampons you've been wanting to sell!
    Damn Gainer, that sucks - well, I will get you a pitcher and even some fireballs... FYI, indian nose hair tampons won't sell either... give me a call if you need anything... sorry bud...
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    Re: My turn, just got laid off

    Come to our BBQ tomorrow Jeff. Blow off some steam and start your unemployment with the sweetest hangover you have ever had.
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    Re: My turn, just got laid off

    bummer.
    good luck finding a new gig.
    be nice till it's time to no longer be nice
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    Re: My turn, just got laid off

    That sucks. Bartending --- a profession that you can always fall back on.
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    Re: My turn, just got laid off

    Sucks to hear Gainer, but welcome to the club.
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    That sucks. Drinking --- a profession that you can always fall back on.

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    Sucks man
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    Re: My turn, just got laid off

    Thanks everyone!!!! You're the best!!!! I am used to Detroit losing, but Chicago and I in the same day...inconceivable!!!!!
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    Sorry Jeffay... lemme know if there is anything I can do for ya dear!
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    Thanks everyone!!!! You're the best!!!! I am used to Detroit losing, but Chicago and I in the same day...inconceivable!!!!!
    chin up Brotha! You will prevail
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    That sucks Jeff. Hope you find something you'll enjoy really soon.
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    Re: My turn, just got laid off

    Just got out of a meeting. I dodged that bullet by the skin of my teeth. At least for today. Sorry to hear it Jeff.
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    Damn Jeff.... Very sorry to hear that. =\

    Like others have already said though, I hope this is an opportunity to get on to bigger-&-better.
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    Sorry to hear man.
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