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Subject:Re: FWD: An ugly job incident (long) From:John Posada <john -at- TDANDW -dot- COM> Date:Tue, 20 Oct 1998 12:03:25 -0400
Carene...
I'm sorry, but I deal in reality.
Is the severance deserved? Maybe.
Will it require lawyers, courts, etc.? Yes, at least lawyer(s).
What's severence pay? Two weeks? That will get eaten up in the first two
meetings with the lawyer.
> Kiss that puppy goodbye
>
> I disagree wholeheartedly! Fight for what is rightfully yours. If you know
> you did nothing wrong, then stand by it and get what you deserve. I imagine
> we are not talking about a few dollars here. Don't KISS anything goodbye
> unless you will lose more than you will gain. The best of luck to you!
>
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