Toastmasters, and Losing Someone from Work

[ndrosen]

We had a USPTO Toastmasters meeting today -- well, actually, it was yesterday, because I slept after dinner, I'm online, and soon I'll be back in bed. I gave a speech that was well received, but what shocked me was that I saw a friend of mine there, and she had just been fired. She wasn't an examiner, she worked in Human Resources, and I think she was a contractor rather than a civil servant. Her being fired came as a total shock to her; from what she said, she seems to have upset a few people by insisting on doing her job right, and telling them that they had to follow procedure.

I don't know the full truth, but she seemed to me to a reliable, organized person. She said that she had already gotten in touch with headhunters, and she expects to find a new job soon. I wasn't the only person who was astonished at the news. I certainly wish her well, and will help her if I can.

Comments

[brainwane]

My sympathies to your friend. If she is in any way interested in software, and interested in part-time short-term work, will you introduce her to me? My consulting firm seems to be picking up more business.

[ndrosen]

Why, thank you. I don't know what her software skills may be, or what skills you need, but I'll mention it to her, and she can decide what to do from there.

[ndrosen]

I've been in touch with my friend, and she asked me to give your number. Her name is Katheryn Blakeman, and her phone number is 703-963-1119. Her electronic mail is Katheryndel at Verizon dot net. (Del is her middle name.)

I don't know whether her skills match what you need, but, in any case, thank you for replying, and one can hope for the best.

[kk1raven]

Getting fired for doing your job right is just plain wrong. I hope she finds a new job quickly.

Katheryn

[brainwane]

I am so sorry - I missed the opportunity to reach out to her last year due to missing some correspondence. Do you know whether she is still seeking a new position or gig? If you don't know, I could still reach out.

Re: Katheryn

[ndrosen]

I believe she found another position, but it’s been some time, and I don’t know what’s going on in her life now. You can try getting in touch if you like.