What. The. Hell.
Ok, so yesterday I found out that on December 31, I no longer have a job. Why? because my company is SO in debt that they lost both buildings and all of their accounting and management staff. The management of both buildings is being turned over to CBRE as of the 1st of the year, and the buildings will then be sold as soon as possible. Technically, I think that's probably what should have been done in the first place. They should have given the management of the buildings to someone who knows what they are doing, i.e. CBRE. They do this kind of shit all the time. It's old-hat to them. But no, they thought they could do it cheaper (I guess...) or more effectively if they managed it themselves with people who were enthusiastic but ignorant.
So, now I have a dilemma: CBRE may be hiring people from my office to stay on with them for the smooth transition of the take over of the buildings. Apparently this happens all the time; Nancy and Rich, two people who work(ed) with me came from the previous management companies of each building. However, CBRE is a HUGE corporation. They may just not bother with us little people. Or, they could deem me under-qualified (I am), and under-experienced (I am), and too much hassle (I probably am) to keep around. Usually people with my title go to things like Real Estate School, and have lots of certifications and degrees in this particular field of work. They deal with budgets and legal situations that I have no experience in (and have not received experience in since I started here). Basically, they know what they are doing in all aspects, and while I can do some things, like answer the phone and manage programs, I am severly underqualified to do most of the other stuff. Long story short, my dilemma is this: Do I start looking for a job now and blow this place off (I take care of all the issues in these buildings, if I stop working, these buildings go to shit), or do I hang on, kiss major ass and hope to god they throw me a bone?
Right now I'm going the "Ass Kissing" route. It's making me feel like a tool (but hey, I've always felt that way at this company...).
Michelle, my "boss" is definitely NOT being rehired. She has fucked up way too much for them to do that. I'm NOT going to say I'm sorry to see the end of her in 3 weeks, but I will say that she's kind of getting a bum wrap. All of the engineers are being fired, and the Assistant Chief is on vacation and can't even defend himself or interview with the new management company. All of the security guards. Everyone in connection with this building's management is being fired. All because some ASSHOLE named Garrett Miller couldn't keep a handle on his fucking finances, and threw tantrums like a toddler when things weren't done fast enough or with enough quality, which made them much more expensive than they actually could be.
I am beside myself with anger. "Incredulous" doesn't even begin to describe how I feel. This couldn't come at a worse time: Christmas...Grad School apps are due...Kelly and I have to start saving for our potential move...Kelly wants to quit her job, and I want her to quit too. This place has failed spectacularly, and there isn't even any gunpowder to make fireworks with the flames.