Houston Chronicle "position-elimination program"

Sorry, Fenian, but you can't take what they ain't got.

 

I've reread my post 18 times. I see no mention of MY testicles, since, you know, they don't exist.

 

"Dear Chronicle Employees:

In this complex and competitive information and media environment, with consumer choices multiplying daily, our new strategic plan calls for more resources to be dedicated to new technology and product development. We need to operate differently, and at less cost, as we continue to build our lineup of products to capture more audience and ad revenue market share."
Jack Sweeney

So.....Mr. Sweeney, presumably a smart man since has risen to such a prominent position, plans to throw MORE resources to new technology and product development. Sounds like a grand idea! Mr. Sweeney also wants to BUILD his lineup of products and capture MORE audience. Bravo, once again, Mr. Sweeney, a splendid plan! Genius-like, in fact.
And to accomplish this growth and to do more, our intrepid Mr. Sweeney has huddled with his management team and determined the best strategy is ... CUTTING THE FUCKING STAFF.
How do these idiots face themselves in the mirror?
Scum and idiots. And they are ruining our industry.

 

Flash and IJAG --
What is it, national Be Too Literal Week?
Yeesh.

 

Dear staff,

In light of the cutbacks please remember to work smarter, not ha ...

(gnashing of teeth, death, pillaging, explosions, wailing, glass breaking, anguish)

 

Um, there's more than one "chick" in Canada, Fenian. Flash is not Cansportschick.

 

"Llama fisting?"

Eeech.

 

No harm done. Just don't do it again Fenian ;D I am definitely not Flash by a long shot.

 

That's as close to non-bullshit as I've seen. It's certainly more direct than "downsizing" or "rightsizing."

 

I heard the SA Express is doing the same thing.

 

Makes me want to start up-chucking.