The last time I "least expected it" was August 10, 1988, 3:20 P.M. CST. Funny how sharp my memory is about these things. The next 6 events of this type were expected, mostly after a longer interval than I would have expected. I've even lost a few wagers to my wife (i.e. gee honey, how long do think this gig will last?) and bought a few beers to pay off.
As other posters have pointed out, the employment contract is "at will" which applies to both parties. Human nature begins to misinterpret this type of contract after it's been in place for a while, say a few years. Because it begins to resemble a relationship, people think it actually is. We delude ourselves into this belief by adding homey items to the cubicle to make it look like a home, rather than the parking place it really is. What I remind my younger colleagues of is that the employment contract is a commercial transaction, nothing more, nothing less. As long at it serves the needs of both parties, it's a good deal. Some employers can create a veneer of "loyalty" but once some financial stress occurs this masquerate quickly disappears. Here, prove the concept, go ask your boss how much he loves you and for how long.......then check if he's looking at his shoes. -----Original Message----- From: IBM Mainframe Discussion List [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of (IBM Mainframe Discussion List) Sent: Tuesday, May 30, 2006 8:42 PM To: IBM-MAIN@BAMA.UA.EDU Subject: Re: Slightly off topic In a message dated 5/30/2006 5:41:44 P.M. Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: >For the record, I love my job, love my employer, and am permanently >committed to them, unless the company across the street offers me >$1.00 more. My, my. It sounds as if you are just about as loyal to them as they will prove to be to you when you least expect it. Bill Fairchild ------------------------------------------------------- --------------- For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the message: GET IBM-MAIN INFO Search the archives at http://bama.ua.edu/archives/ibm-main.html ---------------------------------------------------------------------- For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the message: GET IBM-MAIN INFO Search the archives at http://bama.ua.edu/archives/ibm-main.html
