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How to save money when you get axed from work!

2010-04-20T20:39:00.002-04:00

Well today, I, the coupon cutie, got the pink slip. It was actually really strange the way it happened. I get to work after a restless night, I sit down to eat my energy kitchen breakfast sandwich and I see an email pop up on my outlook around 9:45am from the head of human resources and it says something like: IMPORTANT MEETING in the 7th floor boardroom at 10am (TODAY) your attendance is required. So naturally I'm like wtf. I thought it was directed at me personally, so I assumed hmm I am getting fired...then I hear chitter chattering among my coworkers "did you hear that? did you get that email?" blah blah. So I am confused. Normally they don't fire people in groups. After 4 years at my company I know they fire on Wednesdays and you usually receive a phone call at or around 12:30. This wasn't the case. So anyway enough yapping. I go downstairs to the boardroom and I see three big guys from HR sitting there and one other supervisor sitting and chatting with them. Slowly other people start to trickle in, 5 in which were in my group and who I've worked closely with. There was a handful that I didn't know...so then the Head of HR starts a speech about how the company has been suffering, losing a lot of money and clients etc. How they have tried to cut costs by eliminating company parties, and gifts and supplies (it got to the point where you had to ask for a pencil)--however their cutting back was not enough and they were forced to analyze billable hours and work availability and they had to let go a certain percentage of the staff..We (my self and the couple of others sitting there) were the "first wave" of people being let go. They offered us a severance package, which they dont usually give to someone at lower levels like myself and they started saying how they would help us find jobs and give letters of recommendation etc. The reason why they did it in a group was to assure us all it was nothing personal and that we did nothing wrong.

I am not ashamed, nor am I saddened. I know that I busted my ass in that company. I was put in sometimes impossible situations. I've seen the good, the bad and the ugly. I've laughed, and boy did I cry. I learned a lot. A weight has been lifted off my shoulders. I went into public accounting for the experience and I got more than that. I made some beautiful friendships. I only cried when I left because I had to say goodbye to those few who have influenced me in such wonderful ways. They stuck up for me, were there for me, they believed in me and they will forever hold a special place in my heart. The work it self; I will not miss.

I see other doors opening for me in the future. I will also continue to use coupons :D

Much Love,

Coupon Cutie

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2010-03-27T11:03:00.000-04:00

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FREE SHIPPING promotion code @ petco.com

2010-03-09T10:45:00.002-05:00

FREE Shipping on $50 or more! (Restrictions apply.)
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Online Only! weekend clearance sale @ aeropostale.com

2010-03-05T11:53:00.002-05:00

Weekend clearance sale!!

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$100 in P&G Coupons: Find out how to get yours.

2010-02-27T10:43:00.004-05:00

Receive over $100 worth of P&G coupon savings by mail when you buy $50 worth of P&G products. Enjoy savings on the brands you trust to give your family what they need — our thanks to you for everything you do.

Advil Coupon - Save $1 on any Advil product

2010-02-24T10:22:00.000-05:00

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20% all shoes @ urbanoutfitters.com

2010-02-21T12:06:00.002-05:00

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Enter code: SHOEIN at checkout

Online Only. Offer expires 2/23/10 @ midnight EST.

25% Off New Arrivals @ Gap.com

2010-02-18T22:31:00.003-05:00

Does not include jeans.

Online and in stores.
Enter code GAPNEW25
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Offer ends Sunday, February 21.

20% off ANYTHING and EVERYTHING @ Drugstore.com

2010-02-17T13:28:00.003-05:00

Couponcutie's most favorite and most anticipated sale! The 48 hour 20% off EVERYTHING sale @ drugstore.com!!!

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Sale ends Februay 18, 2010 11:59 pm PST

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Ooh, la, la! Get 20% OFF all weekend + share the LOVE @ Jockey.com

2010-02-12T18:16:00.002-05:00

Enjoy 20% off your entire purchase all weekend at any Jockey store or online purchase.

Use coupon code : VALENTINE

or

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Expires February 15, 2010

Williams-Sonoma Outlet Printable Coupon, 10% off entire Purchase!

2010-02-11T15:04:00.003-05:00

Enjoy 10% off on your entire purchase on Presidents Day! Click HERE to get your printable coupon!

*Excludes electrics. 10% off valid Monday, February 15, 2010. Must present coupon in order to receive discount. One coupon per person per visit. WSI employees not eligible.

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2010-02-11T14:37:00.003-05:00

Enjoy 75 FREE 4x6 prints!

Be sure to use Promo Code: PRINTS

Offer ends February 17, 2010

Banana Republic Factory Store Coupon!

2010-02-10T21:43:00.005-05:00

Card members enjoy 25% off their next purchase on $100 or more!

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Use as often as you'd like between February 11-16, 2010

click HERE for your printable coupon!

Save $25 at shopecko.com

2010-02-09T19:28:00.003-05:00

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Save 10% off at Shoebuy.com

2010-02-09T19:13:00.002-05:00

10% off at Shoebuy.com. Use code SHOEBUY at checkout.

Petco Promotion Code - $5 off your order of $50 or more!

2010-02-09T19:06:00.003-05:00

Promotion Code: affexc
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Offer expires 2/26/10

Secret Kodak Gallery Sale - 150 prints for $15

2010-02-09T14:23:00.002-05:00

Use Coupon Code: 150PHOTOS

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*Offer expires 2/16/10. Enter coupon code 150PHOTOS to receive 4 x 6" Premium-quality Prints at $0.10 each when you purchase 150 or more 4 x 6" Premium-quality Prints in a single order.

Ends Tuesday! 99¢ shipping + save 25-75% on women's clearance! @ Macys.com

2010-02-08T16:01:00.002-05:00

TO GET 99¢ SHIPPING ON CLEARANCE: Place qualifying items in your shopping bag; then enter promo code 99CENTS in the box labeled "HAVE A PROMO CODE?" and click "APPLY."

Shipping offer ends February 9, 2010.

Kodak Gallery 50% off Calendars: Exclusive Sale by Email Only

2010-02-07T00:05:00.002-05:00

50% off Calendars, start on any month!

Coupon Code: SAVE50CAL

*Offer valid through 2/9/10. Enter coupon code SAVE50CAL to receive 50% off Calendars, not including sales tax or shipping fees.

3 Printable DOVE coupons! Print and Save!!

2010-02-06T14:37:00.005-05:00

Printable coupon! Save $5 on a Case of Staples multipurpose print paper

2010-02-05T14:06:00.002-05:00

Click HERE to save $5 on your next Staples paper purchase. Offer valid 2/7/10-2/13/10

Save $1 on Yoplait Yogurt printable coupon!

2010-02-04T18:25:00.001-05:00

Macys promo code save 20% off + Free shipping on Home Purchase of $150 of more

2010-02-03T13:38:00.002-05:00

From February 3 - February 7, save an extra 20% or 10% off your online purchase! Use promo code WEARRED. EXTRA 20% OFF fashion and home. EXTRA 10% OFF jewelry. Extra savings are reflected at checkout and apply to regular, sale and clearance prices, with exceptions listed.

$10 off a purchase of $25 or more at Delias!

2010-02-01T19:26:00.002-05:00

A $10 gift when you spend $25 or more.

Use code: DABGift

Offer ends 2.28.10

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2010-01-27T17:27:00.000-05:00

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