Hi Gang!! I have a problem.
Schmoop and I had a major disagreement last night. Yeah, I know...It doesn't happen often.
I want to do a scathing, yet accurate hit piece on my former boss. The boss/owner that is laying Schmoop off after the first of they year.
You see, I also worked for him for several years before I left in disgust some 18 months ago. I never got to tell him what an asshole I thought him to be because Schmoop still worked there.
Schmoop wants me to let it go and be the bigger person. I understand that. But...
For one of the few times in my life, I can't let it go. It eats at me because I find him to be reprehensible for so many reasons.
I need your opinion. Do I do the hit piece after she leaves in January, or do I let it go?
Your opinion matters to me. (Yeah, I'm surprised as well ; )~ ) I'll be back to Christmas programming tomorrow...until then, let me know what you think.
Thanks, and...
Cheers!!
Oh, the Tyra pic? Sometimes, when I'm down. I just need some Tyra. Mmmmmmmm, Tyra.
35 comments:
Nothing to gain.
But it will no doubt feel great to let loose on him.
Nothing to gain!
Micky: Ha...Your murkiness is sooo helpful. Cheers Mick!!
Songbird: Yeah, but it would make me feel better. Just ask Amber and Kyle. ; )~ Cheers!!
It is one thing to burn your bridges and another to burn Schmoop's. If she has valid reasons for asking you to hold back, then listen to her.
Karen: Y'know...You guys aren't very helpful. I love burning bridges. It's what I do. Seriously, thanks Karen. Cheers!!
Let it go.....it's the high road to take....listen to Schmoop.
Peace and have a Merry, in spite of it all :-)
Turn the other cheek and respect the wise woman's wishes, she is afterall the one you go home too. Then you can take it out on her with wild sex and it is a win win:)
Mmmmm. . . Tyralicious. . .
On the dickwad boss, I'd be inclined to let it all hang out and rip him a new one. However, if it's going to cause a war of any size on the home front, let it go. One day of "Way to stick it to the man Matty!" comments, isn't worth any amount of arguing with Schmoop.
Then again, you are a strong proponent of make-up sex too. Hmmmm,
Ha, one way or the other, you're screwed!
Odat: I hate your logic, but I love you. Have a Merry Christmas too, Odat. I still think of ya often. Cheers my friend!!
Snugs: Again with the logic. But the way you put it is better than most. I'm always UP for hot sex. Cheers Snugs!!
Jeff: Ahhhhh, a voice of reason. He's a puke and it is worth losing out on sex for...for awhile. Cheers Jeff!!
Oh how I love to burn a bridge down.
Only problem is that you could be hurting Schmoop's chances for a reference at her next job. That would be all kinds of bad.
Knight: Thank you. Sometimes, one needs to show some bitch.
As for the references? I can get her plenty from many of the movers and shakers in Bagwine. I have connections believe it or not. Cheers, Your Sweetness!!
Feeling lonely in your desire to flame out on the guy?
Everyone is just being nice here....deep down they ALL want to read about you trashing the guy!!!!
Make sure Shmoop and Kelly are justly rewarded and you'll be OK.
Micky: Now there's the Mick I love. Micky-T, Ladies and Gentlemen, the man who is probably closer to the truth that you care to admit. Cheers Mick!!
Let the SOB have it! I've never been one to hold back myself, and unless the guy is a mafia hit man(like Bond), kick in once in the vitural sack for Hoot.
...in the immortal words of Paul Simon: "...The problem is easy if you take it logically..."
Years ago my supervisor’s supervisor (I, too, was a supervisor, so she was way up in the organizational chart) resigned. I later did, too, but that was then far in the future. Back then I asked my supervisor’s supervisor how it felt to resign. She smiled and said, “I handed in my resignation with my middle finger.”
Wait until Schmoop is out of the organization and then let ‘em have it with both barrels.
I didn't trash the guy that layed me off because he wasn't an ass. He just did what he had to do. Matter of fact he is a gem of a person. If you feel this guy really is an ass that needs trashing then I say trash him once Schmoop has left the building. BUT do not bring into the trashing the mention of Schmoop or her termination, that is her pile. Remember the imortal words of some guy, be careful what you put in print, especially on the internet :)
Hey Buddy, have a splendid day. You woke up breathing and that is always a good thing :)
Hoot: Ha. I would expect nothing less from you. And thanks. Cheers!!
Dianne: Maybe you don't know this but he loathes women. Does that change your mind. Cheers Di!!
Phfrankie: Ha. That's not bad advice. There are a number of ways I could hurt him. Just ask Mick. CHeers!!
Nick: I always like your advice. I am going to wait until shei s gone. But after she's gone, what he did to me, her, and others shall be made public.
Lu: I understand what you are saying. But no, this guy isn't a nice guy, and no, I am not going on a rampage merely because he is laying her off.
He's a certifiable asshole. Cheeers!!
I love how everyone is being so protective of Schmoop.
"Don't hurt Schmoop!"
"Don't cause problems for Schmoop!"
Nobody really cares if it causes problems for YOU. LOL ;-)
I say write the best paper you've ever written. Just rip the guy to pieces. Freaking destroy him. Then read it out loud so you can put emphasis on all the things that are most important. Read it to Schmoop. In the noooood of course. She'll get all hot and bothered and then you can burn each others bridges.
Nope didn't think you were going on a rampage because he is laying her off, I can read. I just don't think you should add that anger into the ripping of the asshole which he so richly deserves in your mind and has had a reprieve from this long while.
Personally, I'd want to rail on the guy. But, out of respect for Schmoop, I guess I say let it go.
A whole new year starts soon Matty. Hopefully it'll be a better one for us all.
Ty Ty got Rob Pattinson to bite her on the neck. And then talked about how good it felt. I love Tyra. Smart girl! Nice rack, too!
As for being caught between Scilla and Charybdis, if you need to vent to sleep at night, write it out and send it to a few of us via email.
Other than that, let it go Matt. You burn pressure cardiac minutes off your life arguing with assholes. I speak from experience. I actually allowed myself to be drawn in yesterday and all I got was a spike in blood pressure and the knowledge that some assholes are just born that way.
wait until AFTER Schmoop has left the building (I agree with Lu' on that point). Now, to get a small amount of instant gratification I would suggest putting your thoughts and feelings down in a word doc or e-mail and SAVING it "to draft". This way while she's still there you can be HONING it and getting it just the way you want it - leaving no slam or explative unsaid.
Then, when she's safely in the clear... "OPEN F I R E"
Write it out, and set it aside somewhere for a week or two. Go back & re-read it. If you still want to send it, do it then...but if the guy's such an ass, all he'll do is laugh & torch it, knowing he got to you.
Blah blah blah. Everyone has such high morals.
Not me.
Go ahead and write your scathing piece. Then guest post on my site. It will be my Christmas present to you.
Wow, this is a tough one, M'dear. I do believe writing out anger and frustrations can be very cathartic but based on personal experience, making that writing public can result in unintended consequences.
I believe your claim that the man is a card-carrying asshole; however, every minute you spend being angry is wasted time and you can never get it back. This isn't about taking the "high" road - this is about not letting him have that kind of power over you.
It. Is. Hard. I know because I've been there - more than once. It's really hard to let go.
Of course, I've no doubt you could truly rip him and I would enjoy reading it (so true!), but in the long run (not today, not even next week, but down the road a spell), I think you will feel better - body and soul - if you don't.
I agree with Schmoop! Be the better Man and let it go..
matty - you asked if the guy loathing women changed my mind and I was about to say no it didn't since there are just so many loathers out there
if assholes could fly we'd never see the sun
then!!!! I got a call from someone who said something so racially offensive re. my grandchild to be that I think you probably heard me from NJ to Bagwine - in a serious of FCC bleeps
so now ... it's easy for me to say let it be when I'm not the one being pissed on
do what you gotta do to be right for yourself Matty
I'd say your dilemma is finding a nekkid photo of Tyra!
Yhe other issue? You will feel better for a few minutes if you tell the guy off. Schmoop will have your left testicle in a jar for many - MANY - years if you do!
Does the assbag have a boss?
Ya probably worked this out, but from what I can tell, while what you just wrote wasn't the cathartic piece you envisioned, you've just told everyone he's a major jerk.
Nothing to gain from this by going in deeper. The two of you just need to get on with it, start posting on Monster and looking through Craigslist.
On the other hand, if you do want to do some cathartic writing, write your hit piece and work him in as a character in a crime novel.
Guess it depends on what you think it'll accomplish...
It won't change him, it won't make the world a better place...
I say "meh".
Stare at Tyra a little bit more. Get a couple more photos of Jessica too.
late to the party...but actually read ALL the comments.
By all means hold off until Schmoop has all that is coming to her from the old gig...and maybe until she is established in a new gig.
Vengeance is a dish better served cold.
....meaning go ahead and write the post...but not while in hothead mode...
Being the better man....and taking the high road is always good advice...
HOWEVER
there are those to whom falls the difficult tasks. You have knowledge....experience...and a venue...
If the guy really has done things that need to be brought to light...you may need to be the one...just make sure whatever you post (publish) can stand up in court and not fall into libel litigation....you've played with the big boys....you know how to do it...
I vote yes.
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