Comments on: Week One

By: Pete Krause

Pete Krause — Thu, 19 Jan 2006 14:27:28 +0000

Bob:

Just heard about your “termination” (funny how that word seems softer than “firing”). I am so sorry to hear about it, as we go way back–I remember you declaring that you “discovered me”.

Just to let you know, there is life after comics. I hope for all the best for you and your family. If there’s anything I can help with, you can always send me an email.

Take care,

Pete Krause

By: Bob Jones

Bob Jones — Wed, 18 Jan 2006 13:17:49 +0000

You might know about this already but you can post your resume for free for these jobs: http://variety.careercast.com/js.php?view=&lookid=variety&q=Editor&qInd=&qCity=&qState=&fromSearch.x=62&fromSearch.y=18

By: Bob

Bob — Tue, 17 Jan 2006 14:52:23 +0000

Bobby,

I’ve known you for many years, and I am crushed to hear about this. To do this to such a devoted worker has got to be one of the lowest blows. The corporate world we are forced to live and work in makes decisions based on some really stupid criteria, that none of us can even hope to understand. Through it all, you have borne the brunt of stupid personnel moves and have stubbornly refused to be tarnished by the process, coming out better and stronger than ever on the other side. Of course, Julie , Rachel and I wish you all the best, but you hardly need my wish. You , above all else , are better than these people and you will come through once again an improved, re-imagined Bob Greenberger, and we get to know you all over again.
See you at Farpoint.

By: Bob Jones

Bob Jones — Tue, 17 Jan 2006 01:42:05 +0000

Someone’s going to wind up with one hell of a writer and editor. I checked it out and the Senior Editor job at Johns Hopkins Press just got, unfortunately, filled.

By: J Linder

J Linder — Mon, 16 Jan 2006 06:15:44 +0000

I spent seven months on the job hunt last year, so if you don’t mind two pieces of unsolicited advice?

1> Take time to read/relax. Not only is now a chance it will help you be more relaxed at interviews.

2> Remember, job search expenses are tax deductible

By: Michael A. Burstein

Michael A. Burstein — Mon, 16 Jan 2006 00:36:37 +0000

At Nomi's birthday party last night, we recounted for a few people the story I mentioned at http://www.livejournal.com/users/mabfan/197221.html about what happened when you presented the movie trailers for the masquerade. People were most amused. To a person, everyone who hears about your situation wishes you well.

By: Rob Davis

Rob Davis — Sat, 14 Jan 2006 23:11:13 +0000

I still remember fondly sitting eating lunch with my wife, Theresa, and you in Chicago and being berated by you for not insisting on a higher page rate for the DC Star Trek work I was doing (since I’d gotten a nice increase at Malibu for the DS9 books I did). You then promptly went back to the DC offices after the show and got me the increase.

You’re one of the “good guys”, Bob– don’t ever forget that. I know I won’t.

Best of luck– though I’m sure you won’t need it.

By: J. Alexander

J. Alexander — Sat, 14 Jan 2006 23:09:37 +0000

Sigh. I understand what you are going through. I recently lost the job where I had been working for the last 17 years. It is a blow, but life goes on. Good luck with your job hunt. I am currently doing the same.

By: Bill Mulligan

Bill Mulligan — Sat, 14 Jan 2006 19:06:57 +0000

Sounds like you are handling this in the best way possible. Most people take a while to get over the shock and probably lose some very valuable time.

The fact that so many have been touched by your situation and offered so much support should tell you a lot about yourself and the way you have treated others. Best of luck to you.