Some of the things I don't miss with my old employer

Some of the things I don’t miss with my old employer:

Being “re-org’d” in May 2007 while being at a workshop in England. Going from a non-billable position to being required to be 100% billable.  Found this out via email, my manager couldn’t be bothered telling me this face to face. Bedridden with [...]

21 Things to do when quitting work

This is the list I used when I finished up at my last job. Writing in blue shows what I did/what actually happened when I tried to complete the task. Might be handy for others.

Performance appraisal feedback.  Finish writing feedback for staff who have asked for it. Print out list of training courses [...]

Matthew 22:21 – Render to Caesar …

There are three things which will get you into trouble in life, thus explains why I returned a USB memory stick to my employer.

It was a surprise to the colleague I gave it to.

“Why not keep it?”

It’s not mine, that’s why.

“Not that they’re going to miss it”

No, but the [...]

Two good companies I’ve dealt with recently

Imprint Rubber Stamps Based in Wollongong, they sell a complete range of Regular Rubber Stamps, Self Inking Rubber Stamps, Pre-Inked Rubber Stamps and Craft Stamps plus a full range of rubber stamping accessories.  They do web based ordering, and their service is prompt and cheap.

ClickBusinessCards.com Since I’ve told people I’m leaving my current [...]

Out of Office message: Employee 23279 has left the building

Once received this from someone I emailed at another company.

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I will be out of the office starting 23/12/2005 and will not return until 31/12/2099.

Hi there,

If you’ve got this mail from me then it means that you hadn’t realised that I have finally escaped from HAL before good old Uncle Larry [...]