| A Poem by an unknown HP (Hewlett-Packard) employee |
| As you might know, i do consulting work at Hewlett-Packard in Corvallis, OR. Last year when HP was going through some of thier 'cost savings' programs, they created a Discussion Forum. Some great stuff was posted out there. As more and more people got laid off, the discussion became more and more heated over the new CEO - Carly Fiorina. Being an outsider on the inside, it was great comedy. This is a poem written by some employee ... i don't know who it is, but if it was you, i will recognize you if you send me a note. Enjoy ... |
| Roses are red, violets are blue Al Gore's out of work, and so are you Your writing was great, such a way with cards Now please leave quietly, or we'll call the guards We all know that you're valuable, you do so many things But we've found someone for half your pay, with dreads and eyebrow rings Your poems were sublime, your work left us gaspin' But the prez wants to build a new condo in Aspen Roses are red, violets are blue I wouldn't get sick if i were you, you've lost your job and your insurance too We realize that as you leave, a part of our company goes with you We strongly suggest you put it back, signed, the boys in blue At writing cute poems, you were the bomb But now we suggest Monster.com We hope this friendly greeting card will ease your post-job tension At least until you find out we [tossed] away your pension In order to replace your work, we'll have to count on Tom We're sure he can handle surfing redhotbuns.com Your work was really wonderful, but we have to boost our stock We're really sad to see you go -- please don't rampage with your Glock You've been a great employee, so diligent and true But there's no 'I' in team, and now there's no 'U' |