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Mother Mo · Post by **Mother Mo** » Mon Jan 19, 2004 4:20 pm

For those of you who have had the honor of being a DialAmerican at some point in your existence or known someone who has, it may interest you to know that the Dial is dead.

The announcement came today for the staff, tonight for our night shift reps, & tomorrow morning for our day shift reps. This ends 17 years of DialAmerica in Knoxville, the last 6 of which, I was along for the ride. Despite all the BS, it was a good place to work. We were a big family. Now we'll have about 100 or so more unemployed people in our fair city, including lots of single moms, elderly, & disabled.

We were given a package of parting materials which include various other organizations out there to apply with. We haven't been told officially about unemployment benefits. I know we will be losing our insurance coverage next month (& we have 2 appointments this week!). :-?

On the plus side, I guess I'll be able to stay late at Sanctus this Sunday, since I don't have to worry about getting up early Monday morning. :roll:

JaNell · Post by **JaNell** » Mon Jan 19, 2004 4:24 pm

OMG that sucks, Mo! :-?

The_Lady_Aphrodite · Post by **The_Lady_Aphrodite** » Mon Jan 19, 2004 4:25 pm

I am so sorry MO.

junkie christ · Post by **junkie christ** » Mon Jan 19, 2004 5:48 pm

holy shit that sucks
sorry mo

spookypete · Post by **spookypete** » Mon Jan 19, 2004 7:00 pm

As someone who as lost their job to a supposedly upswinging economy (yeah, right) I know how you feel (it stinks). I'm probably going to be at Sanctus on Sunday. So, if you need some advice on what to do next let me know, but I think you'll be back on your feet before you know it.

:sadhug:

Cryso lueth Wylthen · Post by **Cryso lueth Wylthen** » Mon Jan 19, 2004 7:13 pm

Im sorry

Hope ye get back on ye feet quicky.

Scorptrio · Post by **Scorptrio** » Mon Jan 19, 2004 7:20 pm

If I can help you out in any way, let me know. The few times I've worked for another have always ended badly, thus the poor-but-happy path of the self employed. (Best Genii voice: Cosmic Phenominal Freedom - Itty Bitty Income!)

We'll cheer you up at Sanctus - see you there.

Gregori

Post by **Arkady** » Mon Jan 19, 2004 7:22 pm

Oh hell. It's an end of an era.

Sorry about the job. I personally can totally understand as I am in a similar situation.

Hope things go well for you on the job hunt. If I run across any job openings, I will post them.

J

Post by **Bone** » Mon Jan 19, 2004 8:22 pm

Damn... sorry to hear that Mo....
I'm here if ya need anything :-)

Sir Diddimus · Post by **Sir Diddimus** » Mon Jan 19, 2004 9:13 pm

I'm so sorry......

shadow dancer · Post by **shadow dancer** » Mon Jan 19, 2004 9:28 pm

I really hate to hear that Mo. Let me know if I can help in any way.
*hug*

vicious_blood · Post by **vicious_blood** » Tue Jan 20, 2004 1:30 pm

That sucks ass! Does that include all of DialAmerica? I have a friend that recently got a job at the one in Johnosn City...I hope that one stays, just for her sake!
I'm so sorry Mo!

Mother Mo · Post by **Mother Mo** » Tue Jan 20, 2004 4:06 pm

Johnson City is still viable, but there are no more DialAmericas in Knoxville.

They told the A.M. reps this morning. They took it especially hard since that's where all our veterans were for the most part. Not a dry eye in the place. :cry:

Thanks for all the kind words. The Dial was a major part of my life that is now over. I can't help but be sad. The staff all sat down for one last meal together this afternoon... our "last supper." We cracked on each other & cussed like sailors for old time's sake. I'll miss them all.

Anyway, does any one know where the unemployment office is? I've never had to do this before. I know it used to on Magnolia, but I've heard it's since moved.

Thanks again for giving a fuck guys. It helps offset all those corporate asses who don't.

white_darkness · Post by **white_darkness** » Tue Jan 20, 2004 4:37 pm

I believe you can file online.

Go to:

http://www.tennesseeanytime.org/labor/

TheSym · Post by **TheSym** » Tue Jan 20, 2004 8:46 pm

Major Suckage, Mo. I hope you and your family weather it smoothly. Let us know if we can help. Come October, I may be in the same boat. bleh.
Yay America.

spookypete · Post by **spookypete** » Wed Jan 21, 2004 1:48 pm

The unemployment office is on 1610 University Ave. The directions mapquest give are accurate. Since I've done this before, I'll give you some pointers:

Theoretically, you could do this in a day. However, I didn't because I had no idea what I was doing.

Good luck

Mother Mo · Post by **Mother Mo** » Thu Jan 22, 2004 9:20 am

Thanks, Spookypete. Mission accomplished. They said to call next Tuesday to request the first check. Not an overly friendly lot down there, huh?

QueenOfTheFlock · Post by **QueenOfTheFlock** » Thu Jan 22, 2004 9:31 am

*HUGS* I am sorry to hear this. If you want company, I know I haven't been around or anything much but feel free to PM me and if you wanna get out and I can, I would definitely be up for doing it.

Coor · Post by **Coor** » Thu Jan 22, 2004 9:41 am

Man Cow (who my bro thinks is the greatest American ever) had a good point to say abou t all of this. " We are slaves to this counrty. If you don't think so, see how you are treated at any governement office or government affiliation. You atand in line like cattle at thew DMV hoping that you will get in that day." I'm sorry Mo, if I can do anything let me know.

Mother Mo · Post by **Mother Mo** » Thu Jan 22, 2004 9:44 am

Thanks guys! Let's all meet up at 11th street or Panda on Friday. Coffee & Kareoke should put smiles on or faces!

Thanks for dialing...

Thanks for dialing...

So sorry to hear that Mo