Comments:

Jeff M - 2004-02-10 07:31:33
Well Bob -- Enjoy the rest from the rat race for a while. By week 4 of being unemployed over the summer, I was a bit antsy from not feeling productive, but weeks 1 through 3 were like a grand vacation. Luckily, I started my new job in week 5. Here's hoping you find something in record time.
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sarah - 2004-02-10 07:46:15
wow bob. i think this was the most positive entry you've ever had. congratulations.
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roberta - 2004-02-10 07:53:20
It sucks that you were fired, but your day yesterday sounds fabulous. It's clear that you'll land on your feet!
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Carrie - 2004-02-10 07:54:03
Sorry you feel so crappy, hope that things get better :) Yay on the supper tho, a guy that can cook won't annoy the wife as much ;)
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Teralyne - 2004-02-10 08:03:22
For a fuck off day it sure sounds like you got alot done. Enjoy the time off while ya got it.
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Regis - 2004-02-10 08:19:26
That wasn't a fuck off day! You got stuff done! Glad to hear it and it all sounds good, but if you ever want to FUCK off, let me know! I was unemployed years ago and mastered the phrase "fuck off". Have fun!
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Regis - 2004-02-10 08:19:31
That wasn't a fuck off day! You got stuff done! Glad to hear it and it all sounds good, but if you ever want to FUCK off, let me know! I was unemployed years ago and mastered the phrase "fuck off". Have fun!
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Dally - 2004-02-10 08:19:48
G'Day Mate... Good Luck finding the job UnkyBob... If i owned a company.. and lived in the states... i would hire you :D you are a totally straight up rocking guy! Nothing wrong with making pizza... delivring take out or any other menial position.. it pays you and you don't get any of that other cruddy interoffice politics stuff :D Wishing you the best of luck no matter which path you go :D
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Kelly in Huntsville - 2004-02-10 08:30:08
That's a cool deal they gave you on that severance package. There is nothing better than knowing you can have your pick of jobs and not have to settle. I can't wait to hear where you'll work next!
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Laura - 2004-02-10 08:33:27
Sounds like you had a perfect fuck-off day. My Plan B is to work as a salesgirl at the Container Store. Pizza-making sounds really good, too, though. Enjoy your time figuring it all out.
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Hank - 2004-02-10 08:38:48
The best way to be happy and enjoy a job your at is kinda simple. Take something you enjoy doing, and find some way to do it for a profit. It may sound hard, but it's easier then it seems. In this case it might be which do you enjoy more? Writing or DeeJaying (sp?)
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Rudy - 2004-02-10 08:38:59
Take your time, relax, and spend a lot of time with your son. You already have sources of income; everything gonna be all right!
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Kellen - 2004-02-10 08:40:40
I have to say, on my fuck off days, I like to sit around smoking weed and watching cartoons... but to each his own I guess.
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Mary K - 2004-02-10 08:41:46
You go, Bob! Something will come up - when a door closes, a window opens somewhere else. Preferably one with good light and that isn't too hard to get in and out of. Stay positive!
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Jenn - 2004-02-10 08:57:00
You'll figure it out...I have faith. And Wifey will support you whilst you choose. So will Andrew! Maybe you can be a pizza maker by night and daddy daycare by day?
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Kari - 2004-02-10 09:05:55
UB - sounds to me like The-Big-Guy-Upstairs wants you to get your own business up and running. Things are clicking into place m'friend. Hey, making pizza 3 or 4 times a week does NOT sound stupid. If I could find a no-pressure job like that, I'd be all over it like flies on really stinky poo. The kids at S-bux seem to have a lot of fun...
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Michele - 2004-02-10 09:26:53
Hey UB. I've only recently started reading your journal but I've really enjoyed it. That totally sucks about the job. I've been in your shoes, except that I was totally blindsided when I got fired and never saw it coming. It has been my experience that when things like that have happened to me, although I didn't understand why at the time, it has ALWAYS taken me to a better place. I truly believe that everything happens for a reason. And freelancing is a wonderful thing!! It gives you great flexibility while still having somewhat of an income while you try to decide what to do. If financial constraints aren't a problem right now, I say go for the part time job. Good luck. I'm sure you'll land on your feet no matter what you choose!! And we'll all be here reading and cheering you on!!
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Brandi - 2004-02-10 09:44:46
You know - that's all very well and good ... and slightly interesting. BUT. I came here to find out about the neverending boners. What about that?!?! Eh?!?! ;-) Seriously though, glad you've got a cushion so you can make your carreer choice without too much urgency.
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fargahar - 2004-02-10 10:06:23
As long as you get a job before you have perfected your "Price Is Right" accuracy and start singing along with Huggies commercials, I won't worry about ya.
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Trance - 2004-02-10 10:46:51
I'd love to see a syndicated UB column. Food for thought...
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Melsa - 2004-02-10 11:18:44
Two years ago, I was working as a receptionist for this really stuffy financial office. The owners of the company were really snooty, rude people and everyone hated working there. Seriously, the turnover was about 60% in the four months that I worked there. I went out of town for a weekend, requiring me to miss a Friday. They knew approved this request three months in advance. When I got back that Sunday, there was a message on my voice mail from my temp agency saying that my employers did not want me to come in the following day. I talked to some of my former co-workers who told me they had my replacement already taking over for me the Friday that I was out. It was my first every firing. I felt like a huge loser (um, not that you should), as if I had done something wrong. Turns out their excuse for firing me was that I "lost interest in my job." As a receptionist. I have a degree. Anyway, the following week, I got hired by another company for a position I've held ever since then. It's a much more relaxed atmosphere and full of more normal people. So, anyway. Don't sweat it. Take this as a sign to do what you really want to do.
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Heather - 2004-02-10 11:26:00
hey - if you're into the deejaying thing, have you ever though about doing bar trivia? i don't know if they have that in your area, but it's really catching on here (the north jersey area). it's tons of fun - let me know if you want more info!
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PuarKat - 2004-02-10 11:27:41
Uncle Bob I'm getting married in October and would absolutely hire you as my DJ in a second ... except you'd have to come to new york city to do it - but I could tell everyone the famed Uncle Bob is my DJ!!!!! I'd pee my pants with excitement!!!!!! Good luck with your endeavors. We all know you're destined for greatness!!!
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Jinxie - 2004-02-10 11:35:03
I wish you all the luck in the world, UB! I'm sure you'll succeed and be very happy in whatever you wind up doing now. It's great to have a life plan and all, but sometimes the best things just kinda happen to us...And don't forget, WE LOVE YOU UNCLE BOB!!
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Miss-k2 - 2004-02-10 11:48:03
I think you should start a porn site and put a Pay Pal account link here on the Unclebob site since you have so many fans who would probably send you $5 to read porn. As long as its not like Andrew putting his penis in your mouth... that was kind of sick. $5 is just a suggested price but I'm thinking most of your readers are cheapasses and wouldn't pay anymore than that.
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Lauren - 2004-02-10 12:13:14
Hey UB - You have the right attitude about this thing. I got laid off from my job almost two years ago, and it's been a GOOD thing. I am working for myself. I don't get the Saturday night nervous nauseas I used to get when I realized the weekend was half over, and hey I get to sleep as late as I want!wish you all success in becoming a wildly successful DJ/Pizza Boy.
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La Penseuse - 2004-02-10 13:49:28
hehe, Uncle Bob, the pizza-makin fiend... that has a nice ring to it. L'amour toujours ~LP
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jvd - 2004-02-10 14:35:35
you hate cheese!
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erin - 2004-02-10 14:40:35
best of luck, though i'm sure that you can make anything work! if you lived in indiana, i would definitely hire you to dj my wedding...i'd hire you now, if i thought i could afford the travel costs from alabama.;)
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nancy - 2004-02-10 16:33:36
according to the COBRA act, employers are required to provide health insurance for up to 18 months after terminating an employee. the employee has to pay for it, but there is no HUGE rush to have to find new health insurance. good luck
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PunkAssBitch - 2004-02-10 17:24:25
hey, the bennie's of making pizza are AWESOME! You get to take home the reject pizzas! hehehehee... yeah, I did a lot of those *rejects* on purpose so I could fill my fridge at home top to bottom with Pizza Hut boxes... Their large pizza boxes fit in there PERFECTLY (as long as there was nothing else in there) LOL! Happy eatin'... oh the delicious combinations you can come up with when ALL the ingredients are at your disposal! Just don't get fired from making pizza... if you do, then you really will qualify for LOSER status :-P
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Lauren - 2004-02-10 17:47:36
I had a job making pizza in highschool, and let me tell you, it was the best job I've ever had! When we wern't busy we like, folded boxes or something. I probably bitched about it at the time, but looking back it really was fun, and talk about stress free! If you fuck up, you get free food!
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Jack - 2004-02-10 20:32:10
You have such a wonderful attitude about this. good for you!
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Dave Gorman - 2004-02-10 21:12:32
hey fruitcake, So pretty much after your freshman year in college you and I lose touch with each other for something like 23 years. I track you down finally and in the month since, you have had a colonoscopy, been diagnosed as depressed, driven several hours to see a giant singing and dancing bear, been given a testosterone patch that could result in a permanent boner, and finally lost your job. Sorry. I'll check back in 2027. Dave
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Dave Gorman - 2004-02-10 21:14:01
hey fruitcake, So pretty much after your freshman year in college you and I lose touch with each other for something like 23 years. I track you down finally and in the month since, you have had a colonoscopy, been diagnosed as depressed, driven several hours to see a giant singing and dancing bear, been given a testosterone patch that could result in a permanent boner, and finally lost your job. Sorry. I'll check back in 2027. Dave
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Pam - 2004-02-10 22:57:12
I totally saw the midlife crisis coming.
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Jenn - 2004-02-11 05:56:01
Hi Uncle Bob! I don't wanna fuel your midlife crisis or anything, but I work at a local non-chain pizza place and making pizzas is SO MUCH FUN! I don't get to do it very often, 'cause I'm a waitress but it's tons of fun. So is making subs. Just don't go to pizza hut because they use frozen skins and making the skins is the best part, you get to throw the dough and stuff. Anyway, good luck with the decision making! Bye!
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Gracie - 2004-02-11 09:35:19
Making pizzas? Too bad you don't live in New York or Chicago (depending on your favourite style of pizza). Ah well, I'm sure there's bound to be someone out your way who makes pizzas better than the chain places. Oh yeah, and speaking as one who also worked temporarily for them---don't you DARE go to Pizza Hut. You'll drop exponentially on my coolness rating.
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Sandy - 2004-02-11 12:26:16
Gosh, that bites. I am sure that getting an "Uncle Bob" pizza would be a great thing!
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anenigma - 2004-02-11 12:58:28
Holy crap. Yay for you!
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gracie - 2004-02-11 13:23:37
Holy shit, Bob. You and every other decent intelligent writer I know is out of work! The rumor mill at The House of Pain is pegging 2/20 for our next round of layoffs. Pray for me. (And I'll pray for you.) xoxo
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jk, ub - 2004-02-11 14:47:36
that's right! you DO hate cheese. how can you make any pizza if you don't eat your cheese? If you don't eat your cheese, how can you have any pizza? all in all, you're just another temp in the hall... ;}
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Sundry - 2004-02-12 00:13:37
You know when someone is laid off and you don't know if it's okay to say FUCKINGASSHATSFUCKEDOVERSOMEONEILIKEGOATCORNHOLDERNS, etc? Yeah.
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Miss - 2004-02-12 09:18:43
FUCKINGASSHATSFUCKEDOVERSOMEONEILIKEGOATCORNHOLDERNS That, my friend, is what??? LOL
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jackiefg - 2004-02-12 17:18:18
Best of luck in deciding what you want to do - I went through the same crap this summer and was not working for about 4 months - luckily I could afford it or I'd be on the streets right now. I hope you end up with both the editor job with some good bucks and the time to deejay yourself silly.
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Sundry - 2004-02-12 23:52:35
Uh, what? I meant, fucking asshats, that let go someone I like, are also cornholers? I think. Yyyeah. Friends don't let friends drink and comment. Good (drunken?) wishes, sent your way UB.
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