Just like most people in the current economy I was waiting for some time to the day when my boss would call me into theother room and let me go, and on Tuesday he finally did, he looked at me quizically as I explained that for some time I had wanted to quit but the nice salary, low hours, ability to take a vacation whenever I wanted (unpaid) and the fact I could blog from my desk were all too hard to let go of.
I won’t go into details why, but I didn’t like the company I worked for much – lets just put it in the lack of ethics collumn and the constant push for more from a guy who would rather work 8 hours day and go off and do my thing than rake it in by working double that. I like sales, and would like to work in sales again – I just don’t think sitting around and doing phone sales is my thing.
Needless to say, since I’m off and unemployed (I can’t collect umemployment because they paid me cash) I obviously won’t be blogging as much. But my writing style will definitely change, as it always does when life changes.
I have enough dough to hold me over for a couple of months and now I have time to rock it old school in the woods – went hiking in Harriman State Park yesterday and going biking after this. I am also starting to work on a book, an Idiots Guide to Orthodoxy – but I need a title for my proposal in order sell it – will write a post dedicated to that soon.
I will casually look for a job, but I am not in dire straights (Love Mark Knopfler btw) yet – ideally I would like to work 2-4 days a week and write the rest of the time. Oh, and I am thinking of taking a road trip to go backpacking in Montana after the yomim tovim.
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I told you to get on the books! Now you can’t quailify for Cobra or Unemployment.
Don’t worry, I’m sure you’ll bounce right back.
Hesh- isnt it a little hypocrtical to complaint about lack of ethics when you were working off the books (if you had no choice in the matter, i guess that’s a little different)
Funny, you complain how others work off the books and you were doing the same. shame.
Dude everyone works off the books – do you think I agree with everything I rant about – shit I am all about going green – but the catchphrase is a bit annoying.
everyone works off the books? seriously?? that is the biggest bull shit excuse ever. and not everyone works off the books. i certainly do not. i work hard and pay my taxes etc. and am very insulted by people like you who just assume that all jews are as lax about paying taxes like you are.
shame, shame, shame
What are we supposed to start Singing Ratt now???
rock on!
Hey dude,didthey at least throw you a goodbye party. Since you were working in telemaketing did at least take advantage of your few ramaining hours and do a little cold call phone sex. By the way telemarketing and ethics don’t exactly go hand and hand. Good luck finding a job Im sure it’ll work out
Peace and Love
I assume that even though you were paid cash, you reported every cent and paid estimated taxes. I’ll be looking for your return in April.
Taxman is a sexist homophobe. Some of my best friends are tax woman.
A really good book is a “A Heartbreaking Work of Staggering Genius” by Dave Eggers, he’s not even Jewish! Absolutely hilarious if you’re of the reading sort.
Dude everyone works off the books
No they don’t.
Who works off the books? I don’t know of anyone but you..
Dude, you need more than a title to write your book. You need a ghost writer or some other plan for writing and editing. You are interesting and funny. I don’t doubt that you have a good idea for a book. However, you are also a poor writer. Your thoughts are disorganized. Your grammar lacking. Blogging isn’t publishing.
If the book comment was a joke, just ignore what I’m saying. If you’re serious about a proposal, though, when you’re ready, I suggest you connect with someone who has writing, editing and/or publishing experience…
Best wishes finding a new gig, whenever you decide to find one. Until then, enjoy!
Hesh, welcome to my world. I lost my job in January.