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BlancheSplanchnik

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34. makes you want to holler.

Reply to 1StrongBlackMan (Original post)

Thu Jan 8, 2015, 03:55 PM

Jan 2015

That is so WRONG.

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Mrs. 1SBM just got some bad news ... [View all] 1StrongBlackMan Jan 2015 OP

I wish I could offer more than deepest sympathies. this has to suck big time. niyad Jan 2015 #1

So sorry TexasMommaWithAHat Jan 2015 #7

Thanks ... 1StrongBlackMan Jan 2015 #12

I'm sorry to hear about this. NYC_SKP Jan 2015 #2

Thanks ... 1StrongBlackMan Jan 2015 #14

That's great advice! NYC_SKP Jan 2015 #16

That's a bummer. My sympathy is with her. Cleita Jan 2015 #3

Actually ... 1StrongBlackMan Jan 2015 #22

That's an idea! 1SBW could become a consultant charging big bucks to restore what she had created Dont call me Shirley Jan 2015 #40

You laugh ... 1StrongBlackMan Jan 2015 #46

I hope she succeeds! Dont call me Shirley Jan 2015 #49

I have no words either Dale Neiburg Jan 2015 #4

My greatest sympathy for both of you. nm rhett o rick Jan 2015 #5

I am disappointed and hurt for her and would suggest, since more than once they let her know how monmouth4 Jan 2015 #6

this sounds kinda sketchy irisblue Jan 2015 #8

Condolences Demeter Jan 2015 #9

have they adopted the consultant's KT2000 Jan 2015 #10

That's one of the things I try and remind her ... 1StrongBlackMan Jan 2015 #35

Excellent suggestion, 1SBM. Anansi1171 Jan 2015 #45

I suggest she gather her great evaluations and promotion history . . . brush Jan 2015 #11

Well ... 1StrongBlackMan Jan 2015 #26

Although the recommendation is to demote your wife's position, is there any chance they'll swap Fla Dem Jan 2015 #42

One other thing, 1SBM brush Jan 2015 #51

So sorry she is getting the rug pulled out from under her, this is blatant, picking out 2 POC. freshwest Jan 2015 #13

I am ever mindful chervilant Jan 2015 #15

That is just not right. sheshe2 Jan 2015 #17

The poor thing. During my last year (of 15 years) at a large, well-known Nay Jan 2015 #18

I know ... 1StrongBlackMan Jan 2015 #28

I feel for her JustAnotherGen Jan 2015 #19

That has been my advice ... 1StrongBlackMan Jan 2015 #30

That sucks. She doesn't deserve it. calimary Jan 2015 #20

I'm so sorry wryter2000 Jan 2015 #21

So these consultants came in ... staggerleem Jan 2015 #23

LOL ... 1StrongBlackMan Jan 2015 #31

hope I don't hurt your feelings rurallib Jan 2015 #36

No, not at all ... 1StrongBlackMan Jan 2015 #41

. gollygee Jan 2015 #24

Lawsuit? Omaha Steve Jan 2015 #25

Fortunately ... 1StrongBlackMan Jan 2015 #32

"It's just another sad reminder that no amount of loyalty and hard work goes unpunished." Ford_Prefect Jan 2015 #38

I hope employment laws in your area allow for contesting this. riqster Jan 2015 #27

No words here either, just elleng Jan 2015 #29

I'm so sorry. I wish I had a pillow for her to punch Warpy Jan 2015 #33

makes you want to holler. BlancheSplanchnik Jan 2015 #34

What's that odor??? OldRedneck Jan 2015 #37

I'm not sure staying another three years SheilaT Jan 2015 #39

I am sorry Gothmog Jan 2015 #43

Thanks ... 1StrongBlackMan Jan 2015 #47

Given my former experience at a mega corporation... blackspade Jan 2015 #44

That stinks. redwitch Jan 2015 #48

Tell Mrs. 1SBM I am sorry this has happened. rbrnmw Jan 2015 #50

I went through something similar BeyondGeography Jan 2015 #52

I am so sorry to hear this. It's a real kick in the gut when something like this happens. Hekate Jan 2015 #53

Message auto-removed Name removed Jan 2015 #54

I can only imagine what . 1StrongBlackMan Jan 2015 #55