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Friends....?

People use the term BFF, besties, best friends way too loosely. In truth those people you call besties can you depend on them in a jam? I can truly say I can count on 1 hand how many people I can depend on and even that's with some restrictions. But way make more than it seems? Why put these crazy labels on something that's not really that way? Is it because you WANT the BFF who will hold your hand every time the world does you wrong? Or is he/she someone who will give you their last dime & clothes off their back to make sure your happy. Seriously grow some because that shit ain't real. Being a besties as you twitter people like to say will help you grow some balls and help when it's needed but don't drain your source people, even the best person can take the whoa is me shit. Being a BFF or simply a friend works both ways. It's hard work to maintain it but making the effort is half the battle. I've been on both ends of the spectrum, I've ...

More lay offs.....

For weeks....actually months I've been watching companies announce they're laying off people left and right. Today it hit a little closer to home. My previous job Virgin did a massive lay off and they few people i knew that remained with the company were laid off today. One girl has 3 kids and finally got into a position that really suit her because she's o social. Another guy also has 3 kids was laid off and I hope he uses his contacts in the gaming industry to find a job. Another 2 were older, the lady is a few years shy of retirement and the guy I have a feeling will eventutally find something (just make sure he has his daily dose of cookies). Another woman i didnt really care for but I still feel bad. The worst part there was NO WARNING !! They didnt even give the people a week. They called them in one by one and said today is your last day. The few people I know in management were heartbroken they had to say goodbye to their staff. I know nothing is guraeeteed (sp?), I...