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Carole's avatar

Many years ago: I started a new job and about 3 months later (think end of probationary period...but for a job where they really wanted me to come work for them.) my boss comes to me and says, "let's go to HR. We have a package for you." OMG! I'm in shock! I thought I was doing well - I mean, really amazing work. Sure there were some challenges, but in IT, that's to be expected, but I was shaking things up, doing things differently, but I thought in an approved way.... I'm in shock. How could they be letting me go? We walk to HR - into the VP of HR's office! - I'm in more shock. In so much shock, I nearly cried when the packet was for the bonus program. At the end of the meeting I recommended never telling someone they were going to HR for a package....they then figured out what I must have been thinking, and we all had a laugh. I will never forget that day ever!

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Fran Mosher's avatar

1. "We need you to cut $000,000 from your budget!"

2. After three weeks on your new job, having been personally recruited by the CEO: "I've decided to take early retirement. We have no succession plan . You'll need to recruit my replacement."

3. From the receptionist: "There are a couple of FBI agents here to see you."

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