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By: Chris/Gentleben

Chris/Gentleben — Thu, 24 Dec 2009 00:19:47 +0000

This really is terrible news. There’s nothing else to say that I’m sure closer friends/family haven’t already echoed.

I really hope things work for yourself, Rin and the two cats.

Chris
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By: Babu

Babu — Sat, 19 Dec 2009 22:37:33 +0000

I have a few friends going through something similar so I’m hearing these experiences a lot.
As someone whose been through redundancy and agony false promises (although not with as dire consequences) I really do feel for you. Considering what you’ve described, it’s just depressing how some companys and recruiters have behaved stupidly this entire year when there’s a lot of talent out there.

I really hope you both find happiness again back Chicago and keep in touch.

All the best, guys!

By: Minh

Minh — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 23:16:01 +0000

We all want you to stay but understand any decision you take and will support you either way.

Just let me know if you need anything. Minh

By: Kai

Kai — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 19:55:27 +0000

Going purely by what you say here, you clearly would like to stay in London. If you get flexible (or similar) tickets to Chicago for the end of January, you can cancel on them and end up only paying something like £50 admin charge, though admittedly per ticket. That way you wouldn’t have to swallow the whole cost of the ticket.

You also say you have a bunch of friends in London. That is true. I don’t know how much in dollar/pound terms I can help out but I’d gladly toss some money your way if since it’s getting horrendously tight. I’m sure every little helps, and I wouldn’t probably be the only one. If you want we could call it a long-term loan. I know it’s not a solution but if it’d keep the cats fed…

Like I implied in the first sentence, I’m trying to think things in terms of you staying in London, and doing everything to be able to do that. It does suck that the UK seems to be permanently failing at the most basic adminny things. I know I’ve experienced shitty good-for-nothing “agents” of various types, broken promises, horrendous inefficiency etc. It takes serious effort to keep people working on your case but this is your future we’re talking about. I know you’re not just idling, waiting for them to do it but I guess I’m trying to say that if you research this on your end, i.e. what needs to be done for them to sponsor you (by talking to department of work and pensions people as if you were a business owner) and then making sure your future company freaking does it all and does it quick, you may be able to help your case.

Damn, I guess I’m just rambling. I just… it’s hard to imagine myself in your situation, but I’m capable enough to realise that if blows. Thing is, though I am a pessimist, I’d urge you to stay positive. It’ll sort itself out.

By: cinchel

cinchel — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 15:47:15 +0000

um…if you are in chicago..please come over..we will feed you before you have to start eating out of garbage cans….i promise