Posted on 05/06/2016 8:58:54 AM PDT by Vigilanteman
So here is the situation. About a year ago, I was convinced I would lose my job due to a confrontation with the company HR manager (a/k/a "The Commissar") over doing something non-PC which he made into a BFD.
But today, I am still here and he is retiring next week. We are even having a "We're Glad You are Leaving Party." So there is a card we are all being asked to sign with a short message (preferably 6 words or less). I am trying to keep it classy even though a lot of my co-workers are not. I thought about something like "Enjoy your Dacau" which would be subtle but non-confrontational. But I don't know. Here is hoping Freepers might think of something more appropriate.
Let's just say you poured a little sand into the Clinton machine without being caught. The sand causes the machine to slowly break down and she loses. So, now, you need to write something true, but still classy for her campaign's defeat. Any ideas?
How about, “your department wouldn’t be what it is now if not for your contributions?”
Thinking you’re looking for something that can be taken multiple ways?
Best wishes on your new role.
“We know where you live” ?
How about simply saying FU. Short, simple, and to the point. Why try to over think it.
Well ... bye!
“It’s been real, it’s been fun...”
I sincerely recommend that you do not commit anything to writing. You have no idea how it may come back to haunt you later. You also don’t know what contacts he has that could damage you in ways you may never trace back. Remember, Perry Mason is dead.
Living well is the best revenge.
“This place won’t be the same without you.”
“Good luck.”
Subtle retribution, while attractive emotionally, accentuates the negative feelings you hold inside yourself. Being magnanimous, while remaining appropriately bland, allows you to close the lid on those lingering recriminations.
JMO, naturally.
“I sincerely recommend that you do not commit anything to writing. You have no idea how it may come back to haunt you later. You also don’t know what contacts he has that could damage you in ways you may never trace back. Remember, Perry Mason is dead.
Living well is the best revenge.”
+1.
Say something nice.
While “Thank God and Greyhound your gone.” might be tempting, don’t provide ANY ammunition for the other side.
Be neutral at worst. “Best wishes on your next effort / challenge / etc”.
Either seems to work in this case. I will think about other comments.
"Ceterum censeo 0bama esse delendam."
Garde la Foi, mes amis! Nous nous sommes les sauveurs de la République! Maintenant et Toujours!
(Keep the Faith, my friends! We are the saviors of the Republic! Now and Forever!)
LonePalm, le Républicain du verre cassé (The Broken Glass Republican)
“Good luck in becoming a tire again!”
Yes, just be glad to have survived him. Trying to get back at him might rehash some things that you hoped were over with and get you into trouble. It is not worth it.
Arbeit macht frei........................
“I’m glad I’m not you.”
It is over. There is nothing to be gained by taking parting shots — just wish them the best and move on. You’ll be happier for it.
why bother? why not show some class, that you’re bigger than he. i faced the exact same situation not long ago. i got more respect for being nice than i ever would have being a snark..and he didn’t
My second thought precisely because of the dual meaning. My first was the far less subtle “Arbeit Macht Frei.”
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