It was fun while it lasted...

BeatTheJerk · 09-30-09, 05:03 PM

Originally posted by pat venditto

Bill Dozer I don't want the job anymore pal sorry. I'm overqualified. I'm a professional gambler.

clever .................

BobHarvey · 09-30-09, 05:07 PM

Dave,

A shocker. Dave you're a great guy and you'll be missed. Good luck in your future endeavors.

Bob

Junkyard Dog · 09-30-09, 05:12 PM

gl dave

BobHarvey · 09-30-09, 05:15 PM

Originally posted by durito

Why couldn't you all fire crazylou instead?

Hopefully that was said in jest. This is a bad time in the economy to even joke about someone losing their job. It's scary man.

pavyracer · 09-30-09, 05:19 PM

Originally posted by BobHarvey

Hopefully that was said in jest. This is a bad time in the economy to even joke about someone losing their job. It's scary man.

I believe he is saying "instead" not both. Someone was fired and lost his job.

Madukwe · 09-30-09, 05:20 PM

good luck dave, you were one of my favorite posters to follow

you'll be missed

BGS 9.5 · 09-30-09, 05:21 PM

Big Vegas Dave fan here. I am sorry to see you go, SBR got a little worse today.....

Jshap1515 · 09-30-09, 05:24 PM

Does it have to do with the SBR Points? They might be cutting costs to pay for the pizzas people have been ordering?

pavyracer · 09-30-09, 05:26 PM

Originally posted by Jshap1515

Does it have to do with the SBR Points? They might be cutting costs to pay for the pizzas people have been ordering?

accuscoresucks · 09-30-09, 05:27 PM

this sucks to hear
you will be missed vd

BobHarvey · 09-30-09, 05:29 PM

Originally posted by pavyracer

I believe he is saying "instead" not both. Someone was fired and lost his job.

Pavy...I understand what he was saying...choosing one instead of the other is a bad choice of words either way.

Peace!

rjt721 · 09-30-09, 05:40 PM

SBR, we need some details. I'm picturing VD and CrazyL throwing down constantly at the SBR offices. Then, with other workers fearing for their lives due to the violent nature of VD and CrazyL's squabbles, Willie Bee steps in and is forced to let one of them go, ultimately choosing Lou.

Am I close?

Robyn · 09-30-09, 06:16 PM

Dave, I wish you the best of luck in whatever you decide to do next. You are a great person and whatever the reason for your employment separation, there are surely more adventures in your horizon.

Take care of yourself, kiddo.

BobHarvey · 09-30-09, 06:21 PM

Dave,

If you can make it, Pete Carroll needs a running back for the Cal game. Something about a weight lifting accident. Johnson will be okay thank goodness...but it sounds like Carroll needs you ..in a big way. Fight on.

losturmarbles · 09-30-09, 06:21 PM

well damn, dave. today isn't april 1st, is it?

did you at least poop on the boss' desk before you left?

gl dude.

ZetaPsi808 · 09-30-09, 06:24 PM

we will miss you at SBR, vegas dave!!!

ShamsWoof10 · 09-30-09, 07:17 PM

Good luck Dave...

CashMoney · 09-30-09, 07:21 PM

GL Vegas Dave. As far as SBR's decision is concerned

daneblazer · 09-30-09, 07:31 PM

damn, i missed this today :-\ Good luck to you wherever you go

jackpot269 · 09-30-09, 07:31 PM

Have always liked your write ups and videos (you and myself only Raiders fans around here I guess im on my on now) It was a pleasure getting to meet you in Vages GL in your future and my GOD bless you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1

poker_dummy101 · 09-30-09, 07:34 PM

Dave, where are you going to be posting?

flyingillini · 09-30-09, 07:55 PM

Wow, just got home from a long day and noticed this. I am not sure what happened but the one thing I will say is you are much better off in California than Texas. Good luck in the future, it was a pleasure hanging out with you at the Bash.

20Four7 · 09-30-09, 08:10 PM

Dave,

I haven't read the whole thread. It was good to meet you in Vegas. I wish you would still post here but WTF I know real life sucks. Gonna Miss ya man. Take care and good luck.

flyingillini · 09-30-09, 08:21 PM

Will we ever find out what exactly happened? We do know that Dave is not happy on how it was handled..

InTheHole · 09-30-09, 08:43 PM

Good Luck My Friend!

MickChunky · 09-30-09, 08:50 PM

Thought this was a joke at first, gl usckingsfan we'll miss you bud

InTheHole · 09-30-09, 10:15 PM

Mac4Lyfe · 09-30-09, 10:46 PM

Originally posted by flyingillini

Will we ever find out what exactly happened? We do know that Dave is not happy on how it was handled..

Texas is an "at will" state. Companies can fire you at will with no explanation. Of course noone wants to see someone fired but companies have to make decisions on the bottom line. What business is it of any of us to know why this decision was made? It could be for performance or it could be to cut cost. It is not for us to question.

All the best moving forward Dave and like some have said here, that getting fired for some people was the best thing to happen to them. Doors opened that they never knew were there and a dose of reality is sometimes all the motivation one needs to step up their game.

flyingillini · 09-30-09, 10:49 PM

Originally posted by Mac4Lyfe

Texas is an "at will" state. Companies can fire you at will with no explanation. Of course noone wants to see someone fired but companies have to make decisions on the bottom line. What business is it of any of us to know why this decision was made? It could be for performance or it could be to cut cost. It is not for us to question.

All the best moving forward Dave and like some have said here, that getting fired for some people was the best thing to happen to them. Doors opened that they never knew were there and a dose of reality is sometimes all the motivation one needs to step up their game.

It is not anyones business at all. I was simply just stating if it will ever come out. Means nothing one way or the other to me.

Mac4Lyfe · 09-30-09, 10:57 PM

Originally posted by flyingillini

It is not anyones business at all. I was simply just stating if it will ever come out. Means nothing one way or the other to me.

If it ever came out it would most likely come from Dave. There's really nothing to be gained by the company to air dirty laundry. I handle HR issues every day and see people let go for a variety of reasons. It's never fun but it has to be done. It's usually best to give the employee some heads up, so that it doesn't totally blindside them, especially if its to cut cost. If it's performance or maybe legal incident then sometimes you have to make the cut immediately before the employee can sabotage the company.

Millions of people have lost their jobs the past year. It's very tough for people to go through. You have to get some support sometimes to move forward during this difficult time. Fortunately there are some great agencies that can help you get back on your feet

Poker_Beast · 09-30-09, 11:00 PM

flyingillini · 09-30-09, 11:07 PM

Originally posted by Mac4Lyfe

If it ever came out it would most likely come from Dave. There's really nothing to be gained by the company to air dirty laundry. I handle HR issues every day and see people let go for a variety of reasons. It's never fun but it has to be done. It's usually best to give the employee some heads up, so that it doesn't totally blindside them, especially if its to cut cost. If it's performance or maybe legal incident then sometimes you have to make the cut immediately before the employee can sabotage the company.

Millions of people have lost their jobs the past year. It's very tough for people to go through. You have to get some support sometimes to move forward during this difficult time. Fortunately there are some great agencies that can help you get back on your feet

I hear you, for about 5 years, I was having to fire an employee about once every 3 months. Now that I have made my requirements harder to get the job and I pay more, I have good people that don't mess around.

MastaB · 09-30-09, 11:09 PM

You're a good man Dave. Best of luck in the future. Why would you take a job working for a forum? Anybody have an idea how much they pay? I wouldn't even consider for less then 75K.

THEGREAT30 · 09-30-09, 11:12 PM

I remember the first post of his I read that caught my attention. It was basically asking why we care to pay the juice at certain books. Truthfully, I did not pay him much attention as I don't really pay anyone close attention around here, but I wish him the best in life just like everyone else.

tacomax · 09-30-09, 11:20 PM

Originally posted by Mac4Lyfe

If it ever came out it would most likely come from Dave. There's really nothing to be gained by the company to air dirty laundry. I handle HR issues every day and see people let go for a variety of reasons. It's never fun but it has to be done. It's usually best to give the employee some heads up, so that it doesn't totally blindside them, especially if its to cut cost. If it's performance or maybe legal incident then sometimes you have to make the cut immediately before the employee can sabotage the company.

Millions of people have lost their jobs the past year. It's very tough for people to go through. You have to get some support sometimes to move forward during this difficult time. Fortunately there are some great agencies that can help you get back on your feet

Good post.

SBR are here to make money and they have the right to hire and fire at their discretion. Maybe he didn't fit into what SBR thought they wanted - who knows? Well Dave knows and SBR knows. But that's beside the point.

But I do know one thing. I know that Dave got his notice a month ago but continued to work his notice, continued to partake in the Beat Vegas Dave contest, continued to post his froggie picks, continued to take shit from people who have nothing better to do than give him shit and continued to be a really nice bloke. And when it came to the end, he was classy enough to say his farewell and not talk shit (aside from a little jab, he's human after all).

Dave -