David M. Bueker
David M. Bueker
Wow that really sucks Chris. Sorry to hear it. The cats will come around, at least at supper time.
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Well, maybe you can finally sit down now and write the book.
Chapter One : Waiting for Callahan
Two : Bucko the Wacky Editor
Three : Yes Virginia, They Really Do Steam Steaks in the Village
Four : Boatloads and Bollocks
Five : Don't Pray for Me, Mr Bueker
etc.
I'd buy a copy, even the full retail price, hardback edition.
Chapter One : Waiting for Callahan
Two : Bucko the Wacky Editor
Three : Yes Virginia, They Really Do Steam Steaks in the Village
Four : Boatloads and Bollocks
Five : Don't Pray for Me, Mr Bueker
etc.
I'd buy a copy, even the full retail price, hardback edition.
Chris Coad
Chris Coad
originally posted by Marc D:
Well, maybe you can finally sit down now and write the book.
Chapter One : Waiting for Callahan
Two : Bucko the Wacky Editor
Three : Yes Virginia, They Really Do Steam Steaks in the Village
Four : Boatloads and Bollocks
Five : Don't Pray for Me, Mr Buecker
etc.
I'd buy a copy, even the full retail price, hardback edition.
Ooh, ooh! There's an idea. Writers make a very good living, right? And they can work from home and become delusional shut-ins? Cause I'm all about that.
The cats will come around, at least at supper time.
Yes, such selfless devotion is heartening in times of stress.
Hey, is this what they call a "Pity Party"? This is fun, I should've gotten axed years ago!
Zachary Ross
Zachary Ross
Ugh, that sucks, hope things turn around soon.
Many years ago, I used to explain to my ex that paying the mortgage was women's work.originally posted by Chris Coad:
Any career advice from some of the other trophy husbands out there? What should I expect as I start this exciting new phase of my life?
I wouldn't pursue that particular line if I were you.
David M. Bueker
David M. Bueker
It would be even better if you would spell my name right. It's on the fucking page.
originally posted by Chris Coad:
Any career advice from some of the other trophy husbands out there? What should I expect as I start this exciting new phase of my life?
Speaking as the representative trophy husband, I suggest brushing up on your cooking an cleaning technique and cultivating a winsome personality. From all that I've read, you've got things well in hand. Rest easy.
Mark Lipton
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originally posted by Chris Coad:
Any career advice from some of the other trophy husbands out there?
Nothing from this end, my sugar mama is unemployed. Of course, she still makes more than I do on unemployment...
originally posted by Chris Coad:
Sheesh, talk about topical. I got laid off just now, after nine years at the same place.
I am not having a good day. The cats are eying me nervously.
I just fired someone today.
Seriously though, sorry to hear.
Don't you wish that bullet had gone off, you could have sued me and been living high on the hog!
originally posted by Chris Coad:
Yeah, shed no tears for me, I'm just getting an early jumpstart on my long-anticipated career as the trophy husband of a nice Jewish doctor.
Any career advice from some of the other trophy husbands out there? What should I expect as I start this exciting new phase of my life?
Condolences, Chris. It always blows to have life throw you for a loop.
My doc's not Jewish, and I'm no one's trophy. And while it sounds somewhat self-empowering and trite, my advice is from the heart, and comes from being in a similar position a few years back when another bubble burst.
If circumstances truly allow for a little latitude while you retool yourself into the New and Improved You, do it. Follow your heart, dude.
Take it from a former dot-com wunderkind turned full-time winegeek. I have a lot more fun now, even if I'm making a lot less money. I'm lucky enough to have a cushion from that bubble and a built-in safety-net from my wife's career. It allows me to take a longer view toward a career- and allows me to find something I consider a calling, and that will provide a lifestyle that will benefit our family far more than any of the lateral moves I could have floundered into at the time.
So, sure, take care of yourself in the short-term, but don't rush to jump on the next thing. Take the opportunity to make a true choice in what's next for you, and not just have circumstance determine it.
I look forward to raising a glass and meeting you at the jeebus. Maybe we can find a bottle of Arena somewhere.
Joe Dressner
Joe Dressner
David Buecker and I are praying for you.
Joe Perry and I wish you a successful flight to the desert world of Arrakis.
May I send you $30.00 in the mail?
Joe Perry and I wish you a successful flight to the desert world of Arrakis.
May I send you $30.00 in the mail?
Jeff Grossman
Jeff Grossman
Oh?originally posted by MLipton:
Speaking as the representative trophy husband...
Chris Coad
Chris Coad
originally posted by Seth Hill:
originally posted by Chris Coad:
Yeah, shed no tears for me, I'm just getting an early jumpstart on my long-anticipated career as the trophy husband of a nice Jewish doctor.
Any career advice from some of the other trophy husbands out there? What should I expect as I start this exciting new phase of my life?
Condolences, Chris. It always blows to have life throw you for a loop.
My doc's not Jewish, and I'm no one's trophy. And while it sounds somewhat self-empowering and trite, my advice is from the heart, and comes from being in a similar position a few years back when another bubble burst.
If circumstances truly allow for a little latitude while you retool yourself into the New and Improved You, do it. Follow your heart, dude.
Take it from a former dot-com wunderkind turned full-time winegeek. I have a lot more fun now, even if I'm making a lot less money. I'm lucky enough to have a cushion from that bubble and a built-in safety-net from my wife's career. It allows me to take a longer view toward a career- and allows me to find something I consider a calling, and that will provide a lifestyle that will benefit our family far more than any of the lateral moves I could have floundered into at the time.
So, sure, take care of yourself in the short-term, but don't rush to jump on the next thing. Take the opportunity to make a true choice in what's next for you, and not just have circumstance determine it.
I look forward to raising a glass and meeting you at the jeebus. Maybe we can find a bottle of Arena somewhere.
I appreciate the thoughts, what you say makes a great deal of sense. We're lucky enough to have some wriggle room, and I'm lucky enough to have a wife who came home from work at 11 p.m. with a bouquet of a dozen red roses for me, and one wish: "I'm so excited for you, it's way past due, let's celebrate!"
I had been mulling over cancelling on the Monday jeebus, out of some misplaced sense of duty, as if I were now in mourning. But, as VLM might say: fuck it, let's party!
Chris Coad
Chris Coad
originally posted by VLM:
What a coincidenceoriginally posted by Chris Coad:
Sheesh, talk about topical. I got laid off just now, after nine years at the same place.
I am not having a good day. The cats are eying me nervously.
I just fired someone today.
Seriously though, sorry to hear.
Don't you wish that bullet had gone off, you could have sued me and been living high on the hog!
What, you have deep pockets?
No way.
Chris Coad
Chris Coad
originally posted by Joe Dressner:
David Buekher and I are praying for you.
Joe Perry and I wish you a successful flight to the desert world of Arrakis.
May I send you $30.00 in the mail?
We've had to cancel the Arrakis trip due to the economy. We're eating imitation-crabmeat patties formed into the shape of sandworm cutlet instead. It's almost as good, truly.
I offer my thanks to both you and David Beukher for your prayers, they mean everything to me as I struggle through this rough patch. But financial donations are better channeled through legitimate charities, not individuals. There are many out there who are almost as unlucky as me, believe it or not, so if your life of leisure and privilege permits, please give till it hurts.
Scott Kraft
Scott Kraft
Another voice in the chorus. Really sucks. I here there's money to be made in the resveratrol biz.
Ian Fitzsimmons
Ian Fitzsimmons
originally posted by MLipton:
Speaking as the representative trophy husband...
Oh, oh?
Chris, if you don't already have children, you may wish to consider acquiring a couple. Selflessly, they will pitch in to mop up those odd bits of time that can prove such a burden to the idle adult. As a kind of bonus extra, they simplify wine decisions by several orders of magnitude - you'll find a whole new dimension of appeal in those gems at the lower end of your boatloads series. I think children are on special now at Costco, next to the clothing section.
In any event, you have feet, and you're not in Gaza.
Cheers.
Kay Bixler
Kay Bixler
Chris, in some way it must be kind of a relief. How many years has this layoff been looming?
Anyway I'm also praying for you. Me, Beaukour and Dressner are all praying our heads off.
If things get rough you can always come up and help with the maple next month. 6,000 taps! Wear warm boots.
Best,
Kay
Anyway I'm also praying for you. Me, Beaukour and Dressner are all praying our heads off.
If things get rough you can always come up and help with the maple next month. 6,000 taps! Wear warm boots.
Best,
Kay
originally posted by Chris Coad:
originally posted by VLM:
What a coincidenceoriginally posted by Chris Coad:
Sheesh, talk about topical. I got laid off just now, after nine years at the same place.
I am not having a good day. The cats are eying me nervously.
I just fired someone today.
Seriously though, sorry to hear.
Don't you wish that bullet had gone off, you could have sued me and been living high on the hog!
What, you have deep pockets?
No way.
No, this is America. You get to sue my insurance company and my employer!