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they sent out an essay reminder - Badcat


Posted: Mar 25, 2010

I just got an email in my MQ box "reminding" us about this "friendly" little essay contest that they are trying to  shove down our throats.  Apparently the response hasn't been overwhelming (gee, I wonder why) if they have to do that.

I know it's hard for those of us trapped at MQ to hang on.  I am one of them too.  No jobs out there right now and I'm taking courses.  But I have to make something to somewhat survive so I have to stay.

All I say is, make your plans to get out any way you can, then hang on till you can get out.  We can't let them drive us insane.  We have to beat them at their own rotten little game.  I refuse to let them put me in despair.  I won't let them have that control!

Resistance is - futile . . .

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From MQ Commander in Chief:

"Write! Write it now! Tell me you like it! Tell me you really, really, like it now!

If you do not write that you like it, you will be beamed up to the mother ship where severe mind control techniques will be used to make you comply!"

Fortunately my mind is already mush thanks to MQ, bring it on - Badcat

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nm

I am surprised they didn't send a "get back to work email" - they B cracking the whip!

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You know the office weenies are just going to write a glowing review of FTR don't you? They will continue to praise it until the next brain fart comes along. I fully agree with you, don't play the game.

But should the weenies ever be let go, or leave, theyll - have their essay on file saying all was peachy. n

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