#Wow, so I totally just got fired.
Wednesday, October 13, 2010 at 9:16PM
Like fired fired. Like let me paint this picture for you … SOOO!! I was getting ready for the OKCupid date with the dude that I posted on the other day, and I hear “can I talk to you for a second.”
See, if you’re new to the site (*waves* hi welcome!), or didn’t know, I barter social media to live. SO! I was consulting for this crowd, and therefore was given a place to live. The problem is, I am incredibly devoted to what I am doing with the site, so in absolutely all fairness, I was like the worst consultant-er ever. The problem with social media is, is it is not cookie cutter. I can’t predict that far out what the trends are going to be – but I know my shit. Like I know, know my shit. But I’m also Buddhist. Everything is very “in the now.” This is why I don’t work for a big crowd because they’re not going to get the medium like I do.
So yeah, preface it with that … I get the “can I talk to you?” I walk into the kitchen and I see this other dude there. Anytime it is two against one you know you’re in for it. I’ve never been fired from anything. Like literally, ANNYYTHIINNNNGGGGG!!! Even crap jobs that no one is supposed to care about. Dude, I was student of the year circa 1997. I’m pretty effin smart.
They told me that they did this background check, and contacted this person and yada yada. And this person isn’t my person, but someone I am connected to- and even have documentation and photographic evidence. Dude, my dad is a lawyer – I document EVVERRYYYYTHINNNGGGGGG!!!!!!!! I won’t go into the deets, but I literally sat there and felt like someone was saying the sky is red not blue. I was like do you want to talk to this person, or see this, but then I was told that there was a car waiting outside to take me to anywhere I needed to go. I was then given $400 and sent on my way. Yeah. I got fired, and I had to move at like 8pm tonight. I still had wet laundry in the washer.
I have nothing but my word in this world. Literally – like my word is the ONLLYYYY thing that I have. I don't lie, cheat, or steal. Really, would I ever say something that wasn’t legit? Either way, still really dig what that crowd is doing, and the Buddhist in me is appreciating that all of this is for the greater good. I was even saying to Morgan the other day, I felt things were weird, and yada yada. I just felt like I was being checked out. Again, having nothing to hide I was kinda like cool beans. Dude, mama didn’t raise no fool. I know a LOT of people in this town. I know my shit. I’m kind of still processing it all, but I called a friend that had an extra bedroom.
Now, I have upgraded from an air mattress to an actual bed, and an entire room all to my lonesome. The rest I’ll just have to deal with.
DUDE! A few months back I was sleeping in my car, (albeit a corporate sponsored car, in corporate sponsored clothing, drinking corporate sponsored water, eating corporate sponsored food) I know I’ll figure it out, but right now all I can do is just laugh. This tells a way better story. Getting fired, having to move, having wet laundry in the washer, and a town car waiting outside … you can’t write this shit.
So yeah, now I don’t need another crowd to consult for, I just need to spend the next 86,400 seconds figuring something else out. I know I will, I always do. I’m awesome! Through and through … I don’t define myself by a job, it just becomes “feels good and doesn’t feel good.” JUST the other day, I was saying to Morgan this didn’t start to feel good anymore and POOFFFFF this happens. Coincidence, I think not.
I created this site - from concept to coding to 3 domain and server transfers. If I can talk the talk on this site of being unapologetically awesome- I can certainly walk the walk.
Life throws a lot of curve balls at you, but attitude is everything. My passion for what I do, and my honor is all that I have. Again, I have NOOO idea if this will be successful in my own eyes, as success is a terribly personal thing. Right now, fuck yeah to anyone in the world this site is a success - but I wasn't sleeping. Anytime I can't sleep, I know change is coming. I didn't jive with that crowd, cool beans - so what!! They've got a killer product, that I would still believe in, and the rest is history. Attitude gets you through anything. There are no guarantees in life, and anytime you think that there are, you need to check yourself.
What's next? Who knows - but doesn't that make you want to stay tuned?? =)
#NerdsUnite
Reader Comments (10)
If I say to you "I admire your attitude" that is the biggest understatement of the century.
You have just inspired me to tears, what I went through yesterday is nothing compared to this, and look at you being Little Miss Sunshine! Ms Friel, you will go far, and I am so privileged to have known you.
GOOD LUCK!
HAHAHA how funny, i was saying this to you in our chat last night that life is just what you make of it and yada yada ... see, walk the walk and talk the talk.
=) #nerdsunite
Okay I have some questions because I am curious:
I work for an SEO company and I am guessing you basically just do freelance right? So these people who you were doing social media consulting for or SEO, were allowing you to live in their house or their property? Then they kicked you out because of a background check they did on you? I guess maybe the stuff you are leaving out for the sake of being professional is confusing me or maybe its been a long day. Also this post was probably written with a lot of adrenaline pumping.
Well anyways, I am really really sorry you were fired, it seems a little shady to me and overall unfortunate :( You are perhaps one of the most outwardly determined/confident people I have ever come in contact with and I am sure you will bounce back ASAP, like probably in the next five minutes :) And who knows -This could always leave the doors wide open for something better! Plus, you have your nerd army behind you!
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it wasnt a background check - it was someone that I am involved with, that i cant talk about yet - but that is literally happening rightttt now, this will all make sense in a very short amount of time, again I just document it, with as much as I can talk about, as it is happening - in real time. =) I have nothing to hide. Jigga ... jigga ... jigga ...
So… it was a date? See, I wasn’t sure if it was just two people getting together to talk about the new Facebook or if it was a precursor to a lifetime of happiness between two eternally connected souls. I was really banking on the latter, seeing as Ma keeps asking me when I’m going to bring that “special girl” home to meet her and Pa and start making babies. Good to know I can cash those checks now.
But seriously, Jen, I understand that we don’t know each other – at all, really – but if I’ve learned anything from watching your videos and checking out your site the past couple days (thanks for the welcome, by the way), it is that you are an extremely compassionate and passionate person with a fire inside that will not be so easily extinguished. There is no question in my mind that you will not only find your place in the sun, but will share its warmth with anyone she can. You’re a smart cookie, and I am positive that only good will come from this in the long run.
Without the Koopa Troopas, Goombas, pitfalls, fireballs and those stupid squid-looking things that follow you under water, Super Mario Brothers would be a very boring game to play. The challenges make the journey an adventure, and if you bash your head into enough bricks eventually a 1-UP will pop out and you won’t have to worry for a while. Here’s hoping you find your Fire Flower soon, so you can shoot flaming balls out of your crotch and carve a clear path to the castle.
There's a hot vanilla latte with your name on it when you're ready to claim it. :)
First, sorry about what happened. Not knowing all the details, I'm not even going to attempt to interject any opinions... except that getting a sudden news like this, then being asked to leave the premises in such short notice sucks. Really no other way to say it.
That said, I am loving your attitude, and it is that attitude that keeps you going, and ultimately leads you to success. I pointed this out in a past video of mine (http://youtu.be/ebb1isczJAg) that in the face of negativity, you stand strong knowing full well you're going to pull through. Love it!
Looking forward to awesome news to come!
:-)
Thanks guys!!! #nerdsunite
Well if anyone can bounce back like a champ it's certainly you!!
I keep thinking of you as a Jack Sparrow type, you play it by ear but when everything is said and done, it works out so well that it looks as if it was all planned!
Namaste!!
Jeez, srsly? That sucks! But yeah, as said by many before me, you'll figure it out. And when the movie makes you a millionaire, you should send them a pic of your mansion with: na-na-na-na-na-naaaaa on the back Xd
all the best!
Crisis always appears as an aspect of our transformation. Flutter by, little butterfly... I’ll be watching for the hurricane that began with these initial conditions.