tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33543511.post3719663314039822883..comments2023-11-05T06:51:51.312-06:00Comments on Here Comes Johnny Yen Again...: The Elephant In the RoomJohnny Yenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06561248220244037567noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33543511.post-15258181218249239972007-10-10T20:18:00.000-05:002007-10-10T20:18:00.000-05:00Oh, Johnny, that sucks — but it sounds like it was...Oh, Johnny, that sucks — but it sounds like it was a blessing. With your wide network, I'm sure you'll find something worthy of your talents soon.Cuphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00306848986781193911noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33543511.post-37226225544922488952007-10-05T11:33:00.000-05:002007-10-05T11:33:00.000-05:00You are like the 5th or 6th person I know, includi...You are like the 5th or 6th person I know, including myself, who is looking for a job right now. What a world. The worst part is that looking for a job is like a full-time job...with no pay and double the aggravation.BeckEyehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00119780316809151433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33543511.post-26432715677154629012007-10-05T11:13:00.000-05:002007-10-05T11:13:00.000-05:00Lulu-Thanks for the tip-- it's looking likely!As y...Lulu-<BR/>Thanks for the tip-- it's looking likely!<BR/><BR/>As you know, I walked into the place and it turned out that I knew the waitress who was working at that moment. <BR/><BR/>Barbara-<BR/>This last weekend, I got to spend a lot of time with my kids, bike-riding, playing frisbee, etc. I knew that overall things were better. <BR/><BR/>Macguffin-<BR/>Thanks-- it may already have.<BR/><BR/>Valerie-<BR/>It's so true, isn't it?<BR/><BR/>You need to see Guys and Dolls. I don't like musicals, and I love it.<BR/><BR/>Monkerstein-<BR/>Thanks! <BR/><BR/>Bubs-<BR/>Thank you-- I could have been really, really angry about it, but as a friend once said, "Don't rent them free space in your head."<BR/><BR/>Chris-<BR/>I've tried not to go into "full-blown panic mode." It doesn't help things. Yes, it was a really bad situation. I didn't realize how bad until after I got out.<BR/><BR/>Lady Who Doesn't...-<BR/>I think I'll appreciate the break after it's over. I want to be working full time.<BR/><BR/>Erik-<BR/>Thanks for the encouraging words! I have a feeling you're right.<BR/><BR/>Splotchy-<BR/>It happens all the time, actually-- a bunch of good reviews can, ironically, contribute to the demise of a restaurant. It's one of the reasons that there's a 98% failure rate in the business.<BR/><BR/>Kim-<BR/>Yeah, I'd look terrible in a French maid's outfit. Maybe I should get some lederhosen...<BR/><BR/>Skyler's Dad-<BR/>It definitely could have been an even worse confrontation. I could have decked the asshole.<BR/><BR/>Samurai-<BR/>Thanks! My kids were very unhappy about not seeing me. Money's not everything in life (though having enough helps).<BR/><BR/>Vikki-<BR/>You're absolutely right. That business if filled with dysfunctional people. And I need to take the advice I've given many other people in similar situations-- don't take it personally.<BR/><BR/>I'm not a big fan of musicals, but I just love Guys and Dolls. They even somehow got Marlon Brando to almost stay on key.<BR/><BR/>Andi-<BR/>Thanks! I was imagining what it would have been like if I'd still been there. My checking account would be a lot healthier, but not my mental and emotional (nor physical) state.<BR/><BR/>Cheer34-<BR/>Thanks! Something may have actually come up already!<BR/><BR/>Dale-<BR/>Flattery will get you everywhere....<BR/><BR/>The encouragement I've gotten has really helped. <BR/><BR/>JR=<BR/>I thought about you and your situation a lot. That must be horrible, having that "sword of Damocles" over your head. I was really relieved to hear that they'd at least temporarily solved things in Michigan. Unemployment is really fucking stressful.<BR/><BR/>Kristi-<BR/>Thanks!<BR/><BR/>I do know of the movie. I'll probably see it eventually, but it's one you've definitely got to be ready for. It has particular resonance for me, not only having been an educator, but about four years ago, two kids brought a gun into my son's old school. I wrote a post about it around the time of the Virginia Tech killings, but decided to postpone putting it up. I'll probably post it soon.Johnny Yenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06561248220244037567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33543511.post-9052884386180583752007-10-05T11:01:00.000-05:002007-10-05T11:01:00.000-05:00I'm sorry that was started out so well turned ugly...I'm sorry that was started out so well turned ugly so fast!<BR/><BR/>Fast business growth separates the quality leaders from the shmucks in a big way, huh? They need a quality work force and they abuse them... not rocket science to see the irony there!<BR/><BR/>Good luck on the hunt, and I've got my fingers crossed for you!bubbleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04309024574089677684noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33543511.post-46884422958822700462007-10-05T10:34:00.000-05:002007-10-05T10:34:00.000-05:00It will be good to get a job that's a lot less cha...It will be good to get a job that's a lot less chaotic so you can spend time with your family.<BR/><BR/>Have you seen that interesting Van Sant movie called Elephant? It's very Columbine-esque where two kids are planning to terrorize the school and never speak about it their whole morning on the way to school.GETkristiLOVEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03873004576844292852noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33543511.post-27576868081757111122007-10-05T04:31:00.000-05:002007-10-05T04:31:00.000-05:00I certainly can sympathize with you on the whole b...I certainly can sympathize with you on the whole blogging / work issue. Best thing a person can do is "keep on keeping on."JR's Thumbprintshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10479324326541901987noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33543511.post-5619558332410761912007-10-04T17:51:00.000-05:002007-10-04T17:51:00.000-05:00And now there's an elephant in the blog! Sounds l...And now there's an elephant in the blog! <BR/><BR/>Sounds like a lot of really hard work and quite a lot to juggle Johnny but we're behind you.<BR/><BR/>If you get really stuck, dream up a scheme where say, when someone's too tired to write a blog post, you step in and do it for a nominal fee. We end up with a well written and interesting blog post and you end up with the cash.Dalehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10769930056412752986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33543511.post-9333535672006693022007-10-04T17:47:00.000-05:002007-10-04T17:47:00.000-05:00uggh no one needs the mental and physical toll a c...uggh no one needs the mental and physical toll a crazy job gives. Better things are waiting for you. Plus you know just about everyone and someone is bound to offer acceptable employment soon.Cheer34https://www.blogger.com/profile/14932035995477093530noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33543511.post-61082839449878808762007-10-04T10:43:00.000-05:002007-10-04T10:43:00.000-05:00Sorry to hear that the job went so far downhill, b...Sorry to hear that the job went so far downhill, but it sounds like you have a great attitude about it, and it's definitely good that you got out before you took to the clock tower.<BR/><BR/>Best wishes, my friend!Andihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05220718933942181809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33543511.post-67770881356010795762007-10-04T10:27:00.000-05:002007-10-04T10:27:00.000-05:00JohnnnyY, I know you are smart enough not to kick ...JohnnnyY, I know you are smart enough not to kick yourself over losing a restaurant job. It's an insane business. Crazy shit happens. <BR/><BR/>You are a good and experienced server. There will always be a job for you in that world if you want one.<BR/><BR/>And I just have to say that I LOVE Guys and Dolls. Even with all the miscasting, it's still great, mostly because of the brilliant book and lyrics based on a Damon Runyon story.vikkitikkitavihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01501311175482530001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33543511.post-91375805525105347722007-10-04T10:17:00.000-05:002007-10-04T10:17:00.000-05:00Oh, man, that's right where I was for the last yea...Oh, man, that's right where I was for the last year. I know what you're going through all too well. You've got a good attitude, and I'm sure more time spent with the family helps you feel good, too. Just keep plugging ahead and do what you have to. Good luck.SamuraiFroghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18313259493587442589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33543511.post-42340658596679427342007-10-04T10:04:00.000-05:002007-10-04T10:04:00.000-05:00I am glad you are out of the nasty situation at th...I am glad you are out of the nasty situation at that place. After I got your email I thought to myself that it probably could have been a worse confrontation.<BR/><BR/>Hang in there, things will come your way soon!SkylersDadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18264164502733912326noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33543511.post-52912952305328318502007-10-04T09:51:00.000-05:002007-10-04T09:51:00.000-05:00Honey, that was a great post. Good for you. Some...Honey, that was a great post. Good for you. Somehow the term, "House Husband" doesn't suit you...your too sexy for that.<BR/><BR/>Oh, and before you go hunting today, can you grab the recycling?<BR/><BR/>xoxo,<BR/>Kimkimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17203640645714698292noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33543511.post-406484994429886022007-10-04T09:35:00.000-05:002007-10-04T09:35:00.000-05:00Wow, I wonder how many times this kind of thing ha...Wow, I wonder how many times this kind of thing happens -- a business is ruined (or on a collision course with ruin) due to success.<BR/><BR/>Glad you are out of there.<BR/><BR/>You're gonna be fine.Splotchyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15427992716600704581noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33543511.post-43440750827813716642007-10-04T08:58:00.000-05:002007-10-04T08:58:00.000-05:00Good luck, man. You'll land a good one.I like the ...Good luck, man. You'll land a good one.<BR/><BR/>I like the elephant analogy, too.Erik Donald Francehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02332500850365598564noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33543511.post-49111966040104700612007-10-04T08:17:00.000-05:002007-10-04T08:17:00.000-05:00I hear you! I've been out of work since May. I'm...I hear you! I've been out of work since May. I'm in a much different profession, but it's tough. You've got the right attitude and I hope are able to apprecitate having a little break.<BR/><BR/>The exact right thing has no choice but to come along.The Lady Who Doesn't Lunch:https://www.blogger.com/profile/16435708079953998705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33543511.post-32149320994007099352007-10-04T08:12:00.000-05:002007-10-04T08:12:00.000-05:00You seem to have a really good attitude about the ...You seem to have a really good attitude about the whole thing. I'm sure everything will work out for you. It's good that you got out of a situation that was such a physical and mental drag.Some Guyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06899082993897012313noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33543511.post-40766768641297955512007-10-04T07:44:00.000-05:002007-10-04T07:44:00.000-05:00All I can say is, you handled that entire situatio...All I can say is, you handled that entire situation with remarkable grace and humor. Isn't it scary how quickly events at work can carry you along, out of control? I'm glad you're spending more time with your family and recovering.Joehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09747874295331152779noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33543511.post-68613144307950540612007-10-03T23:48:00.000-05:002007-10-03T23:48:00.000-05:00Hang in there Champ, a smart guy like you will alw...Hang in there Champ, a smart guy like you will always pull through.Dr. Monkey Von Monkersteinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14370062692837972451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33543511.post-53269911790738653172007-10-03T22:48:00.000-05:002007-10-03T22:48:00.000-05:00I like the saying your mom is fond of saying too. ...I like the saying your mom is fond of saying too. My sister says it to me when I need to hear it most.<BR/><BR/>Best of luck with the job search.<BR/><BR/>I've never seen "Guys and Dolls." Is that bad?Valeriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02085236578016196544noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33543511.post-31870842361702638552007-10-03T22:45:00.000-05:002007-10-03T22:45:00.000-05:00Jeez, sorry it didn't work out for you. I'm sure s...Jeez, sorry it didn't work out for you. I'm sure something better suited to your needs will pop up.MacGuffinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01735435262362510652noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33543511.post-77505090336013571442007-10-03T22:06:00.000-05:002007-10-03T22:06:00.000-05:00It's best that you left a bad situation, but man t...It's best that you left a bad situation, but man that's still tough. You've got a good attitude though, and that is gold.Barbara Bruederlinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14476249934930666695noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33543511.post-18120595746006405822007-10-03T21:23:00.000-05:002007-10-03T21:23:00.000-05:00Ugh. I hate being in the job search panic. You w...Ugh. I hate being in the job search panic. You were smart to get out before it made you completely crazy, and before it seriously wrecked havoc on your family and school work.<BR/><BR/>It may be a bad time to look for a waiting gig, but you've got the most impressive resume in Chicago, besides, at some point, you'll walk in to interview and the manager will say "Hey, didn't you work at The Smokehouse?" And you'll be gold.<BR/><BR/>Our friend Liz and her husband are frequently looking for servers at their place in Evanston, ask tenS about it.(they end up with a high turnover due to the poor work ethic of NU students)luluhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06468418041443316689noreply@blogger.com