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[–] [email protected] 47 points 11 months ago (2 children)

Two nights ago I had a random meeting with the CEO, who I have a really good relationship with, added to my calendar. Thought nothing of it.

I entered the zoom call and said ‘so am I getting fired?’

The answer was yes.

Awkward silence ensued for a minute until they started telling me about the severance package.

Side note: I can try to negotiate that severance a bit right?

[–] [email protected] 21 points 11 months ago

Definitely negotiate that severance. What a shit deal

[–] [email protected] 15 points 11 months ago (1 children)

Urgh yeah I had one of those. A "small quick meeting" that makes you think they just want an informal update. Nope, its the getting fired talk. Still, turned out to be a blessing.

[–] [email protected] 8 points 11 months ago

Mine sucks because it’s the best job I’ve ever had. Planned on staying as long as they’d keep me (just under 5 years it turns out) and had no plans at all to even poke around at other roles.

The silver lining is I’ll prob get a nice pay increase since I’ve been pretty underpaid at this place as it’s an NPO.