donderdag 28 januari 2016

Did you think things could not get any worse?

Did you think things could not get any worse?

My chef told me I had a meeting at 10. How odd, I had received no email? At the meeting room was HRM, my manager and his manager. Nothing unusual, just like the last meeting about my recovery.

"In light of the circumstances we will not be renewing your contract on March the 7th. Any questions?"

BAM! Out of the blue. Instant knockout, they had me literally gasping for breath. No, no questions, I was too shocked. HRM then asked if I was making improvements with my health. I said I did.

And that was it. Went back to my desk, told my chef I just got laid off, and he just said I could have seen it coming. This after the last warning I had 8 months ago, and then improving my productionspeed with 25-30%. Hardly ever internetting anymore, so not taking a small break every 30-60 minutes meant my nervers were getting frayed at work. So WTF I should have seen it coming?! I said I was leaving, he would tell HRM and my manager that I would go home and I just left, I didn't want to be there anymore, that place.

On the way home, I felt sad and relieved at the same time. Let's be honest, the job was incredibly mind numbing, everybody there seems to make a living complaining about everything (even more so then the typical Dutch) and the entire management couldn't find their way out of a paper bag cause they are so damn clueless/ignorant/aloof to the everyday problems over and over again. Honestly, who gives away free managerspositions here? Apply only if you are Asian and completely retarded and your life long dream is to shaft your fellow managers and staff?

So no real loss :)

The lack of income however is a problem, so I know have the dubious honour of applying for welfare, again, and choosing a quick job just to pay the bills or live with less for a while and retrain myself and look for a job that suits my particular skills and enthusiasm and company loyalty (mine flew out the moment they told me I have no more job)

This, however, is a problem to tackle during daylight hours, now is hobby time.

So, I'm now working on a model of the Abbey La Maisontaal from Warhammer fame. (Why? Because I can and I wanted some stuff for Mordheim and Frostgrave to try out). I've looked long and hard at the only picture from the White Dwarf that I have, plus the excellent WIP version seen on the LAF, and freehanded most of it. Here is where I am now, and in red I painted what I still need to do (some walls, gate, towerruin).
 Made the one with the crypt as a non accessible crypt, the front door is barred from the inside and I will pile rubble against the door in the back. Saves me from making a take out floor and roof. The other large building I made a full on ruin. And I just realised I have reversed it in the picture, the intact wall should be facing the courtyard....doh! Will build the tower and the gate somewhere during the weekend to get the basic shell done, and then I can start adding all of the card stones on the sides and widow-/doorframes. Here are some more shots as it stands now.




The tiling I made from thick card I got at work from the bin. It is a big piece (well, several really) that will last me for some time but I only really need for this project as it is too thick to be useful for other things. Still, looks neat, and needs some additional tiling in the hallway. Might even do the part on the right side.

12 opmerkingen:

  1. Sounds like just about every job, I have had since I left the army. Your Better off with out them. But yes the money thing does suck.
    Aside from that a looks like you have been pretty busy with that frost grave scenery. Good work.

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    1. That bad eh? I hope yopur fortunes will change too, there in hot Las Vegas.

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  2. Great work on that building mate, really enjoying your creativity.

    As a fellow Aspie I can totally relate about the job scene, I've had a lot of different ones over the years, and may last job fried my brain & left me sick - that's still a WIP. Commission painting is my "job" now, and I'm thankful my wife has a job.
    Look after yourself Johan. Can these guys help at all with the job scene? http://autitalent.nl/

    Take Care,

    John

    PS Feel free to PM me on the Guild or email me if you want to chat about stuff.

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    1. Hi John, that link is new to me. I've spoken to my councellor and from now on we will play my Asperger as my strength instead of as my weakness. With a special needs law in effect (every company over 25-50 staff must hire 1 (to ratio) handicapped person, and mine not being too severe, there should be plenty of chances, if not right away. Thx for the invite, should PM you soon.

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  3. I'm sorry to hear you lost your job.
    Your bad luck clings tot you quite strongly. But it could als be an opportunity to broaden your horizon.
    Good luck on the job-market! I hope you find a job that suits you fast.

    The building looks Fantastic!
    If you want an extra income you might try to do some commissions.

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    1. I'm a friggin bad luck magnet! :D I have been given the choice to either find a job as quickly as possible, or work with my problem and find a fitting solution. This time, I'm choosing for the latter. Ack, no comissions, please, more pressure I don't need :P

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  4. Well, that just plain sucks! On the other hand, if the job consistently fried your nerves then maybe it's for the better. Good luck on the hunt!

    The scenery is shaping up great!

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    1. Thx Erik, you will see it tonight. I want your expert opinion then :)

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  5. Sorry to hear about the job. Hope that something else comes along soon.

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    1. Thx mate, it is just another setback. We'll sort it out again.

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  6. What do you mean, "Apply only if you are Asian and completely retarded..."?

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    1. Let me nuance that. I work for a American company with a Taiwanese boss, and barring one all manager positions, no matter how small, are filled by Taiwanese and Chinese expats. For some reason these guys try to sabotage each other work by just not cooperating between the various groups of the company and making up rules as they go, only to do 180 weeks later and a backflip weeks later again, but still not following the company line. In my opinion, this is completely counter productive to the well being of the company. Using the word retarded is a bit strong perhaps, especially coming from me, sorry about that.

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