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Subject:RE: I Can Really Pick 'Em, Can't I? From:"Erica Sullivan" <docudiva -at- hotmail -dot- com> To:camacdonald -at- core -dot- com, techwr-l -at- lists -dot- techwr-l -dot- com Date:Wed, 15 Feb 2006 13:06:36 -0500
sounds horrible!
First of all, you have a pretty generic name and you're not sending the
email from anywhere we can identify you. So, hopefully you won't have any
problems with reprecussions based on your email to us.
A lot of people have mentioned about where you're located and that's true.
Laws vary and markets vary. The job market really isn't too bad. Think
positive. You might not find the ideal job but you'll find a better one. I
vote for monster.com too. It's always worked well for me.
I'm a little confused about the organization of your company. You say it
has at least 2 sites, 15 miles apart... but only one HR person? Strange.
Usually companies with multi locations have larger groups.
Here's another suggestion, get a generic email account with a fake name.
(if you haven't already) Send copies of all of his insane emails and
anything else electronic to that account just so you have some kind of
evidence if/when necessary. A sneaky side thought on the same line, take
the next curse-ridden email he sends out, copy it to that account, and then
send it to the president of the company or the highest high mucky-muck you
have. Just a thought.
In the mean time, know we're all out here pulling for you.
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