A bit of the good, a lot of the bad
This past week hasn't been kind to your dear Jelloboi. However, I ended the week with some fun to relieve the hurt I feel. Let's go back a few days.
I came in Thursday the 22nd like normal, having been off for 2 days. I was immediately barraged by multiple coworkers asking if I had heard. Heard what? Everyone started going off on Cincinnati Bell this, Cincinnati Bell that. Finally, the manager came in and I talked with her. Apparently, Cincinnati Bell had sent a letter to the union stating that our department and a few others were in discussion to be outsourced. We had known this would come, but everyone started freaking out. After a few days, and a few more letters from management/union representatives explaining the situation, everyone here has continued making up rumors and situations that are so far from the actual situation.
Ok. I admit it. I'm worried. I'm worried that my 3 years that I've devoted to the company I love might go down the drain. I've LOVED the past 3 years and enjoy the company of most of my coworkers. Other friends of mine have gone from job to job and are surprised to find out I'm still here. Back in January of 2004, I decided to take advantage of a benefit of working here -- Tuition Aid. I have finished all but 7 of my classes. I have one or two terms left. The fact that the layoff/outsourcing might occur right as I'm attempting to graduate college is kind of annoying. However, I have plans in place to finish school and get my degree. I've spent enough of my own personal money and time, as well as Cincinnati Bell's money to just up and quit school. Hopefully, I can use this degree to transfer somewhere else inside the company. If not, at least I have a degree under my belt now.
After a tumultous week, I decided to take a risk. I asked my coworker (and good friend of course) Beth to go with me to Pride Night at Paramount's Kings Island. She said yes, and we bought our tickets online. I didn't really care if it was Pride Night or not, I just thought about the fact that it was a private event and getting on rides/coasters might be easier than normal, and I'd actually get to enjoy the price I paid. We did. We had so much fun there. However, it started to get quite chilly later in the evening, and we left about 45 minutes before closing. Around 8:15pm, we decided to check out "Island Idol," a talent show featuring people from across the area. These people were QUITE talented, and actually sang. (HAHA Ashlee, you lip-sync bitch!) Our favorite was a 62-year-old lesbian named Susan who absolutely stole the show. She was awesome.
So, back at work I am, working my ass off, and doing my best. I'm going to stay here until the final day, and do my job to the best of my ability. There's no sense in getting all worried about what might happen. Just let fate take its course.
Dang, this post was long. Hopefully I didn't bore you to death.
From the Delirium Beast Racer with his Face/Off at an Italian Job,
J~
I came in Thursday the 22nd like normal, having been off for 2 days. I was immediately barraged by multiple coworkers asking if I had heard. Heard what? Everyone started going off on Cincinnati Bell this, Cincinnati Bell that. Finally, the manager came in and I talked with her. Apparently, Cincinnati Bell had sent a letter to the union stating that our department and a few others were in discussion to be outsourced. We had known this would come, but everyone started freaking out. After a few days, and a few more letters from management/union representatives explaining the situation, everyone here has continued making up rumors and situations that are so far from the actual situation.
Ok. I admit it. I'm worried. I'm worried that my 3 years that I've devoted to the company I love might go down the drain. I've LOVED the past 3 years and enjoy the company of most of my coworkers. Other friends of mine have gone from job to job and are surprised to find out I'm still here. Back in January of 2004, I decided to take advantage of a benefit of working here -- Tuition Aid. I have finished all but 7 of my classes. I have one or two terms left. The fact that the layoff/outsourcing might occur right as I'm attempting to graduate college is kind of annoying. However, I have plans in place to finish school and get my degree. I've spent enough of my own personal money and time, as well as Cincinnati Bell's money to just up and quit school. Hopefully, I can use this degree to transfer somewhere else inside the company. If not, at least I have a degree under my belt now.
After a tumultous week, I decided to take a risk. I asked my coworker (and good friend of course) Beth to go with me to Pride Night at Paramount's Kings Island. She said yes, and we bought our tickets online. I didn't really care if it was Pride Night or not, I just thought about the fact that it was a private event and getting on rides/coasters might be easier than normal, and I'd actually get to enjoy the price I paid. We did. We had so much fun there. However, it started to get quite chilly later in the evening, and we left about 45 minutes before closing. Around 8:15pm, we decided to check out "Island Idol," a talent show featuring people from across the area. These people were QUITE talented, and actually sang. (HAHA Ashlee, you lip-sync bitch!) Our favorite was a 62-year-old lesbian named Susan who absolutely stole the show. She was awesome.
So, back at work I am, working my ass off, and doing my best. I'm going to stay here until the final day, and do my job to the best of my ability. There's no sense in getting all worried about what might happen. Just let fate take its course.
Dang, this post was long. Hopefully I didn't bore you to death.
From the Delirium Beast Racer with his Face/Off at an Italian Job,
J~
posted by Joshua @ 6:34 AM
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