Dear John

Dear John

A Poem by LA Lorena
"

This piece was written especially for my boss, as a very special dedication. Needless to say, he no longer signs my pay cheques!

"

 Dear John,

 

I can't wait for Monday
so I can tell you where to go
It will be such a fun day
I look forward to it so!

When you bought my boss's practice
You said we'd all be fine
then promptly fired half the staff
to protect your bottom line

Those of us that made the cut
have had to live in fear
for the day that it would be our turn
to take it up the rear

So you lopped off all our benefits
cut my hours, then my pay
changed all conditions of employment
and I didn't have a say

You've made my life unpleasant
and caused me so much stress
created financial hardship
but you couldn't have cared less

You only see the dollar signs
and want to save a buck
that I can't afford to pay my rent
who really gives a f**k?

Well listen to me Doctor
I think you're quite a dope
And what I really want to tell you
is to go piss up a rope

You can think up some good story
to tell the patients when they ask
what's happened to our favourite nurse
the one who has always run the back?

The new regime is here it seems
but it certainly lacks a heart
and if this is how you do business
well, I really want no part

I've found myself a new boss
one who appreciates good staff
and I'll be filing with the labour board
and then I'm gonna laugh

We're in the business of making smiles
so it's only apt I grin
for you'll be paying me some severance
And I'll relish when I win

You're not the only gig in town
and I will not let this pass
so kindly take your crummy job
and shove it up your a*s

 

Sincereley,

LA Lorena

 

© 2012 LA Lorena


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I really understand this! I know that often the "new" doctors can treat staff like an expense item and try to get by on the cheap...
Our staff is our greatest asset! You invest in an assest and that is an expense that will pay off every single time! Also, a "boss" should never forget that lives depend on his good judgement. It is always about more than money.
I'm sorry if this really happened to you and I know you love your job now.
Be happy to know that the old boss will get their due if they have not already gone under...

Posted 11 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

LA Lorena

11 Years Ago

This is in actuality, a true story. The new dentists had the option to not bring on the current sta.. read more



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I really understand this! I know that often the "new" doctors can treat staff like an expense item and try to get by on the cheap...
Our staff is our greatest asset! You invest in an assest and that is an expense that will pay off every single time! Also, a "boss" should never forget that lives depend on his good judgement. It is always about more than money.
I'm sorry if this really happened to you and I know you love your job now.
Be happy to know that the old boss will get their due if they have not already gone under...

Posted 11 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

LA Lorena

11 Years Ago

This is in actuality, a true story. The new dentists had the option to not bring on the current sta.. read more
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DrD
Was he a proctologist?

Posted 11 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

LA Lorena

11 Years Ago

LOL! other end!
It says here you worked for a doctor. For a while there I thought you worked for my old manager at Wal-Mart

Posted 11 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

This is fantastic. I had a really good laugh at this. Would have loved to see his face when he read it. Brilliant!

Posted 11 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

LA Lorena

11 Years Ago

thanks Karina. I have run into him and his wife at professional meetings, and they pretend not to s.. read more
KarinaT

11 Years Ago

Nothing like marking someone's card. I like your style. A lot!
KarinaT

11 Years Ago

Revenge is a dish best served cold...I really admire you :-)
Haa, this is such a perfect way to begin a lazy Sunday, enjoyed it immensely. So many great lines....bravo you. :)

Posted 11 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

LA Lorena

11 Years Ago

Thanks. It was a tremendously satisying one to write!
Oh Please I wish I wanted to resign NOW and my CEO is called John too so I'd simply send him your poem instead of a letter. This made me laugh and laugh! Thank you so so much and I hope you got the severance!

Posted 11 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

LA Lorena

11 Years Ago

bloody rights I did! Managed to buy all new bedroom furniture, repaint, and swank out my boudoir in .. read more
John Alexander McFadyen

11 Years Ago

Well done lass!!!!

It's great to walk away and leave it all behind. I'm always so impressed with how you can take very nearly any given topic and rhyme it while maintaining such points of specificity...excellent...!

I'm glad you found another place to dedicate your skills...!

Posted 13 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

I cannot even begin to tell you how much I enjoyed reading this. You go LA Lorena!

Posted 13 Years Ago


hahaha! good for you, this made me howl with laughter this morning

Posted 13 Years Ago


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oh i do hope you sent it!! love the polite little signing off too :)

Posted 13 Years Ago



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