The update you've all been waiting for. I didn't want to do this preemptively, so I waited until the agreement was made over the phone.
In what must go down as the oddest week in my life (I really wracked my brain to think of a weirder one) I was let go by Nomadic Display, and no less than two (2) days later I was offered my job back with Nomadic Display. Same pay, same position, same 4-day per week schedule. At which point I request 5-days per week, and today they cleverly countered with 4-days per week. Being the cunning businessman and negotiator that I am, I accepted their offer.
From what I could gather from my boss, it turns out that the employee in my department who was cut to part-time and wanted to be laid off instead got her wish (big hooray because she is awesome) and now there was money to hire me back.
I hadn't even taken my desk chair out of my car.
I figure I want them to go around and introduce me to everyone again, give me another employee handbook, basically treat it like I'm the new guy again. Or I'll make 100's of "What are you gonna do, fire me?" style jokes. Either way, next week is gonna be a little weird as well.
And there's another reason- the company wants the severance pay back. I'm no lawyer (although, if someone makes the right offer...) but from what I've gathered from some friends with HR experience since I was in fact laid off, I am entitled to my severance. Those of you who are lawyers, (Jess E., Jess P., Kristen W., and Chris F.- this means you.) I could use your help on this one!
In conclusion- because I have lost my job and got a new job since I have last seen you, the way I see it, you all owe me two drinks! See you at the bars!
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