The last place I worked at.
They were very innovative in doing upgrades and repairs on PDA's. Seriously, this small 5 man band made over $2 million in a year.

I got hired on as the assistant to the CEO (sorry, owner), and they were planning on expanding. But then.....PDA's became more affordable. And then woah....hello iPhone....and suddenly some of our major clients were struggling (major clients as in Taiwan based corporations that just couldn't concede to their utter, utter fucking failures).

The bosss used to host meetings once a month, and ask for our feedback. We all had several feedbacks, ranging from "get out of the fucking business before it puts you under" to "start developing iPhone apps".

The day I left, there was $3k left in the company bank account. Not enough to pay the 3 of us that were still working there out of a sense of loyalty.

The boss closed the doors in February. I now consult for him on a commission basis. He still doesn't listen when I say PDA's are now dispensable, and it's cheaper to buy a new one than get one fixed. And that maybe, just mabye he should go into software development - if not for the iPhone, then for Windows Mobile or Android. He has the skillz to do it, but he's determined to make what's left of his business work. And it pains me to see that. 'cos it's not gonna work.
( Batshitmentalist is sane for once, Fri 11 Jun 2010, 8:42, 2 replies)

I hate when bosses ask for feedback,
but are asking for a round of applause.
(apeloverage committed the vile act of onanism on, Fri 11 Jun 2010, 9:00, closed)

You should have thrown his cat out of the window.

( Amorous Badger NAKED BEA ARTHUR PHOTOS 4U, Sat 12 Jun 2010, 11:49, closed)