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Thanks.  I also have to lay off three more people.  And my 14-almost-15 year old dog died.

I'm sorry to hear about your employees and your dog.

BC

Thanks, BC.  First my firm told me to list two or three, then four or five, then I had to provide a list of eight.  I've furloughed three, will probably have to furlough or possibly lay off three more. 

Mrs. Mick and I have been married 32 years.  We've had two pets that entire time.  I've been on the road a lot the last six years.  I'd say that our dog was Mrs. Mick's best friend.  It really sucked, let me tell you.

Sorry to hear it, man. There's never a good time to lose a family pet, but in these shelter in place times pets seem to be bringing even more love and affection to their owners than in better days. And losing a pet with whom you can't communicate the way you can with a fellow human always carries with it a small sense of lack of closure, an inability to communicate just what they meant to you. :(

Here's hoping you won't need more than one hand to count your layoffs.

[2006alum]

Thanks.  I also have to lay off three more people.  And my 14-almost-15 year old dog died.

I'm sorry to hear about your employees and your dog.

BC

Thanks, BC.  First my firm told me to list two or three, then four or five, then I had to provide a list of eight.  I've furloughed three, will probably have to furlough or possibly lay off three more. 

Mrs. Mick and I have been married 32 years.  We've had two pets that entire time.  I've been on the road a lot the last six years.  I'd say that our dog was Mrs. Mick's best friend.  It really sucked, let me tell you.

Sorry to hear it, man. There's never a good time to lose a family pet, but in these shelter in place times pets seem to be bringing even more love and affection to their owners than in better days. And losing a pet with whom you can't communicate the way you can with a fellow human always carries with it a small sense of lack of closure, an inability to communicate just what they meant to you. :(

Here's hoping you won't need more than one hand to count your layoffs.