Dear So and So

[Kitsune06]

I love how workplaces will give their employees the hairy eyeball for calling in sick, so people work through it assuming they'll get credit from their higher ups and everyone STILL hates them for bringing the plague and spreading it.

^ happened to our entire xray class in waves through flu season, because if you miss ONE day it will STILL crush you.

[indysteel]

Dear Dr. Orthodontist,

I'm so over having braces. Please take them off soon. It's been 3 1/2 years already. I know I needed a lot of work and that my refusal to get jaw surgery didn't help, but man do I want my mouth back.

Thank you.

[ultraviolet]

Dear Ad Agency,

Of course I can present work to your clients on your behalf. But really, giving me at least 24-hours notice would have been nice--for both you and me. On my side, structuring my work for a presentation instead of for implementation would have been helpful. On your side, more prep time means a more polished presentation and likely a better outcome. But, OK. I'll get up and present these concepts to the CMO of your Fortune 500 client three hours from now. No problem.

Love,
Me

P.S. The short notice will be reflected when you're invoiced.

[spokewench]

dear title company: Thank your for wasting 3 days telling me how hard this project will be, how costly, and that you just don't have the staff to do it and then telling me that it will take 2-3 weeks (after you wasted 3 days going back and forth about how you are so overworked and can't get a simple title commitment prepared.

Duh,isn't that what you do for a living?

[Kitsune06]

Dear prospective xray students:
I remember very well what it was like to be in your shoes. I really hope I was helpful when I answered your questions. I know I might have been scary, but I was as candid and honest as I wish students would have been when *I* was in your shoes. I mean it when I say I wish there was a way you could all get in and not totally crush what little remains of the job market. You all seem like great people. Best of luck to you all, though I know I won't see half of you this fall. If you didn't get in, it doesn't mean we didn't like you. Please reapply.

[limewave]

Dear Self,

It's lookin' like you stirred up a hornets nest unintentionally. Take some deep breaths and collect yourself. Separate your emotionsfrom the situation and handle it like a business issue. Just remember, there are crazies out there, and this one walks, talks, and acts like a crazy (AND has your home address!). If there is a confrontation this afternoon . . . just remember to keep things simple, direct, professional and to maintain your composure.

I'll keep a bottle of wine chilled for you when you get home along with some chocolates.

Hang in there. You can do it. Not everyone needs to be your friend . . . And there's a good reason for that: self-preservation.

Limewave

[Xrayted]

I have a big day tomorrow. I don't want to screw it up. Please don't let me screw it up. It really means a lot and my sanity, wife, stress levels, etc... will be happier in the end if it works out okay and I get it. *fingers crossed*

[Pax]

Trek - your job completely and utterly sucks (in case you didn't already know).

X - got everything crossed for you.

[Trek420]

Trek - your job completely and utterly sucks (in case you didn't already know).

Why thank you! Yes it does. You have no idea.

I've been told it's a job search disaster to complain about ones current job whilst looking for another I'll delete that post in a bit.

[spokewench]

X - good luck with your big day!

[Kitsune06]

X- Good luck, dear.

[Xrayted]

It went well yesterday, I think. They are much smaller and not as stressful/busy as we are and, to me, that is a definite plus. I could a use a break. I also think that there is still plenty to learn from them and I like that. The hours are variable shifts but 40+/week. Right now I work weird hours and do extra all the time and have tons of stress and anxiety. This would be better in the long run. They seemed nice, but then again, I can seem nice too when I need to be.

Thanks for the chance and thanks for being quick about the decision. Apparently, I should know by the end of the week and I appreciate that.

[indysteel]

I have a big day tomorrow. I don't want to screw it up. Please don't let me screw it up. It really means a lot and my sanity, wife, stress levels, etc... will be happier in the end if it works out okay and I get it. *fingers crossed*

Good luck with whatever it is!!!! Keep us posted.

[snapdragen]

I have a big day tomorrow. I don't want to screw it up. Please don't let me screw it up. It really means a lot and my sanity, wife, stress levels, etc... will be happier in the end if it works out okay and I get it. *fingers crossed*

You will rock it X, have no fear!

[OakLeaf]

Good luck x! ... and good luck with a new job Trek.