The good news is I have this afternoon off.

The bad news is that my company decided to do some restructuring and restructured me out of a job, along with a dozen or so others.

So after seven years, nine months and three weeks of working for Direct Communications/Northsky.com/About.com/About/Primedia/United Online, I’m looking for something new. I’ll be pondering my options over the next few days.

“I’m sick and tired of all these stupid things that have been happening to me, and somebody better do something about it soon!” — Prudy Perkins in Support Your Local Sheriff

I blame George W. Bush and his refusal to back the Kyoto Treaty!*

*Not really. I blame Harry Reid and Nansy Pelosi. The Democrats take over Congress, and less than three months later, I’m out of a job. Coincidence? I think not!*

*Not really.

Published Wednesday, April 11, 2007, at 1:53 pm|

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  1. On April 11, 2007 at 2:09 pm Janci Said:

    Oh sad! I’m so sorry!

    *Grumbles about restructuring.

    Any idea what you’re looking for in a new job?

  2. On April 11, 2007 at 2:49 pm Mary Robinette Kowal Said:

    Yikes!

    Well… at least you’ll have more time for writing, aside from all that pesky business of looking for a new job.

  3. On April 11, 2007 at 6:54 pm James Maxey Said:

    Aw man, that sucks. I’ve been in “restructured” positions before and it really sucks. Some MBA comes in and gets the bright idea that the company’s financial problems can be traced to having too many employees and “poof,” there goes your job.

    On the plus side, whew, good timing on getting your surgury done while you still had insurance!

  4. On April 12, 2007 at 10:19 pm Spencer Ellsworth Said:

    Sorry, man.

    In good news, though, this means you can move to Seattle!

  5. On April 13, 2007 at 2:54 pm Jonathan Said:

    While you can move to Seattle, you should move to Dallas! After all, you’re a Cowboys fan!

  6. On April 13, 2007 at 4:06 pm Scott Rolsen Said:

    Ouch. Sorry to hear that Eric…

  7. On April 16, 2007 at 7:34 am John David Payne Said:

    Good luck, Eric. Here\’s hoping you find a good job soon.

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