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DonaldDork lives (but barely)

Hello All!!

I'm still alive, I saw the thread and I thought maybe I should explain. I've had a horrible week and I'm still coming to terms with what has happened.

I am absolutely devastated to tell you all that after 12 years and 7 months, I was told I am no longer a "right fit" for the Disney Stores. I lost my job and I am now unemployed! Sad

This happened to my Regional Director last September, also I know of 6 other store managers in this area with tenure of more than 10 years each that this has happened to these past couple months. Also, my District Manager was demoted to an Area Manager, and then demoted again to a Store Manager.

One year ago, the stores hired a new VP of Store Operations and she has really cleared out the tenured cast members (not only in the stores but in our headquarters as well) and replaced them with people from her former companies (Bath and Body Works and Lucky Brand Jeans).

It's been tough to deal with.. and seeing Disney stuff makes me sad.. I'm sure that will pass eventually, after all.. I loved Disney before I worked for them right? Besides, I dont blame "Disney" but the new management at Disney Store is another story.

It's only been THREE days of work that I would have missed (because I was scheduled off this weekend anyway) and I feel like it's been WEEKS. I miss it TERRIBLY and I dont know what to do with myself.

I'm sure I'll be back to my normal self sometime soon...

Thanks for checking in on me!!

--Janet

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Oh wow............. sad

Im so sorry to hear that.... really truly. I know how much you loved that job. Maybe you should think about getting a job a Disneyland? Just a thought.... but again..... sooooooooooooo sorry.... sad sad sad sad sad sad

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That really sucks, especially after so long with the company. Hope you find something else soon.

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Wow, Janet, I'm so sorry to hear that. sad

I'm sending my best wishes to you. And a virtual hug. I'm not a really a hugger, but special situations deserve extreme measures.

So bighug

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Wow so very sorry to hear that and really hope that this will turn out to be a change for the better and that something even greater will come along for you.

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Wow, that does suck, sorry to hear that. Hope you find another job real soon!

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Well sweetie, i am a hugger so here you are, we can go through new job nervousness together, i am leaving my job here at Xerox on July 1st and starting a Centerbeam on July 4th. I agree with mase, could you use your tenure in some way to work at Disneyland itself? or are you looking for something completely different?

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I'm so sorry - truly. I hope something works out for you very, very soon, and that it's even better than your old job.

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I'm so sorry to hear that.....Hope you are feeling back to your old self soon and that you are able to find work quickly if that is something you need to do.....While we definatley understand your absence....definatley know that you are missed.

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I'm so sorry! I'm hoping that you will find a new amazing and even better job!

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I'm so sorry to hear this. Best of luck to you in finding a new job that you love.

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Very sorry to hear this- I'm sure it just means that bigger and better things are coming your way!

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Well, just like everyone else has said.. I am really sorry to hear this. We all know how much you really loved that job but I am going to hope and send good thoughts your way that this turns out to be a move in a good direction. *hugs*

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So sorry to here that. I really hope something even better comes along for you soon.

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Thanks everyone.. really.

It's been a pretty crappy time but hopefully I will find something soon.

I have considered Disneyland as an option, but it is 60 miles away so I'd have to move--I'm not sure I could do that drive everyday if I didnt.

So.. lots to consider--but I have plenty of time now to do that!

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Yuck, that really stinks..and makes me mad. I have never seen you work or anything but from the way you've talked about your job and the company I could tell you had such a passion for it. I need an address so I can send hate mail to SOMEONE...anyone.

muchlove muchlove Something much better will come along..that's for sure!

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