Laid Off and Laid Out

by Brennan on Jan.26, 2009, under Life

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Well, I was laid off today. I can’t say I didn’t see it coming, because I did. Unfortunately, this has happend to me before. I think this will be the last time. I’m getting out of this game. Architectural visualization was fun for a while, but I think perhaps the thrill is gone. She don’t treat me like she used to.

My friend Daniel, who was also laid off today, told me that this day, January 26th, 2009, was being called “Bloody Monday”. Over 65,400 jobs were eliminated in the USA today. Is that metal? I don’t know.

The picture above is of my dog, Fresno, after I told him the news. That’s what I would look like right now if I were a dog. I tried to tell him it would be okay, that I’ll get a new job soon, but he was inconsolable. See, Fresno can’t work because of his back, so he doesn’t have a job either. I’m the sole provider in our household. I keep telling him we’ll be fine, but he just laid there, mumbling something about shrinking economies and increased unemployment percentages. I need to stop letting him watch so much CNN.

:Life

4 Comments for this entry

Jason Schwartz
August 27th, 2009 on 8:00 am
It’s amazing how influential dogs can become. I do believe the impact of economic downturn, towards you, has brought a calming aura about Fresno.
Reed
August 27th, 2009 on 9:12 pm
That couch looks familiar
Jason Schwartz
August 29th, 2009 on 9:26 am
I loved that couch! I spent many nights passed out on it.
Brennan
September 8th, 2009 on 8:42 am
I miss that couch. I think Fresno does too.