The Year of the Rabbit is off to a lucky start...for some.

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The Year of the Rabbit is off to a lucky start!

February 10th, 2011 · 37 comments

…at least that’s the spin the managers of this Atlanta restaurant are going with.

(Thanks to Nicole and her friend Sam for submitting.)

related: Recession incentive plan

FILED UNDER: Atlanta · fired · now that's management · restaurant

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#1 Jib Jab

Maybe they lost their job because knowitall tip/service industry/ maven Chesire (sic) Cat whined to the owners.

Feb 10, 2011 at 7:49 pm rating: 90

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- #1.1 Canthz_B
  
  Or maybe they weren’t as good a server as the one we had at a local restaurant the other night.
  It was her first night on the job, and she was wonderful.
  We called the Manager over to let him know how well she treated us, and gave her a $20 tip on a $58 check.
  I guess she hasn’t yet become cynical about patrons, because she was a very nice young lady.
  
  We’re going back this weekend, and we really hope she’s our waitress again.
  
  Alexis, you were GREAT!!! I hope you get some sorry fired server’s extra shifts!!
  
  Feb 11, 2011 at 12:52 am rating: 90
- #1.2 oi
  
  AAh! “Proud of spitting in food” guy! We missed you on the indoor/outdoor cat thread.
  Seriously, go check it out.
  
  Feb 11, 2011 at 9:58 am rating: 90
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#2 Talia

They’re taking the glass half full approach a bit too far, don’t you think?

Feb 10, 2011 at 7:51 pm rating: 90

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- #2.1 lupanime
  
  Great News!
  Grandma was “terminated” today!
  More room in the house for others,
  Keep up the good work!
  
  Len
  &
  Lili
  
  Feb 10, 2011 at 10:20 pm rating: 90
- #2.2 liddy
  
  omg!! thats hilarious!!
  
  Feb 12, 2011 at 9:26 am rating: 90
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#3 Kay

I had to read the note three times before I could figure out what they were talking about. I thought they were talking about computer servers. Huh? Time for me to get out a little more. Ugh.

Feb 10, 2011 at 7:53 pm rating: 90

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- #3.1 tish
  
  i did too!
  
  Feb 10, 2011 at 8:17 pm rating: 90
- #3.2 Xenobio
  
  OK, glad to see I’m not the only massive nerd.
  
  Feb 10, 2011 at 10:14 pm rating: 90
- #3.3 Denise
  
  yep that is what I thought too.
  
  Feb 11, 2011 at 7:30 am rating: 90
- #3.4 orionsmark
  
  yeah, computer sever was my first thought also.
  
  Feb 11, 2011 at 8:37 am rating: 90
- #3.5 unholyghost2003
  
  me too
  
  Feb 11, 2011 at 9:09 am rating: 90
- #3.6 Janellionaire
  
  Why would they “fire” a computer server? And were they leaving a note for the other servers? Can they read? I don’t know much about that part of computers.
  
  Feb 12, 2011 at 12:02 am rating: 90
- #3.7 The Elf
  
  Maybe they thought it was “set fire to”.
  
  Feb 12, 2011 at 7:48 am rating: 90
- #3.8 Kay
  
  Janellionaire – That’s why I read it three times. I couldn’t figure out what they were saying about the computer servers!
  
  Thanks to all the other geeks for ‘fessing up too.
  
  Feb 12, 2011 at 11:49 pm rating: 90
- #3.9 clumber
  
  raises hand Yeah i had to re-re-read it trying to figure out how they had narfed their server. We have a couple we often talk about taking to the gravel pit to shoot… setting them afire would be smelly.
  
  Computer server. Well, actually, my comment may apply to all types…
  
  Feb 14, 2011 at 10:33 am rating: 90
- #3.10 The Elf
  
  I don’t have enough familiarity with servers to feel that strongly about them, but I do know a printer that I’d like to go all “Office Space” on. I’d “fire” that in a heartbeat.
  
  Feb 14, 2011 at 10:43 am rating: 90
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#4 Tracy

Kay- perhaps so. lol

Feb 10, 2011 at 7:55 pm rating: 90

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#5 bec

I wish Len & Lili wrote obituaries.

Feb 10, 2011 at 7:55 pm rating: 90

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#6 Jim

Good to see a note that’s actually passive-aggressive and not overtly hostile.. love it!

Feb 10, 2011 at 7:55 pm rating: 90

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#7 JetJackson

This sounds much better if read with an Arnold Schwarzenegger voice.

Feb 10, 2011 at 8:09 pm rating: 90

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- #7.1 The Elf
  
  “Consider that a divorce!”
  
  – Total Recall
  
  Feb 11, 2011 at 12:40 pm rating: 90
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#8 JetJaguar

I was using a ‘funny chinese restaurant owner’ voice

Feb 10, 2011 at 8:13 pm rating: 90

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#9 VerityBrown

Well, consider that the restaurant may have:
a) had too many servers for their current level of business, leading to a lack of hours for all employees
b) gotten rid of a server who was disliked by most of their fellow employees
or c) both a and b.

I can easily imagine a situation in which this note would make perfect non-p/a sense!

Feb 10, 2011 at 9:18 pm rating: 90

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#10 moonbait

at this rate, the restaurant will be running itself in no time!

Feb 10, 2011 at 10:29 pm rating: 90

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#11 Canthz_B

Great News!
Terminated one server today!
More shifts for others,
Keep up the good work…or there will be still more shifts for others.

Len
&
CiCi

Feb 10, 2011 at 11:27 pm rating: 90

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- #11.1 Nunavut Guy
  
  Drop one more won ton and it’s back in the crate!
  
  Feb 11, 2011 at 8:45 pm rating: 90
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#12 Mrs.Beasley

Yeesh. This one’s got that “Heads Will Roll!” vibe.

Feb 10, 2011 at 11:55 pm rating: 90

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#13 Denise

I do wonder about the back story to this. Could be like someone said above a disliked coworker…..and not enough shifts to go around in the first place.
Thought that after I realized they weren’t talking about computers.
That or they’re wackos.

Feb 11, 2011 at 7:33 am rating: 90

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#14 unholyghost2003

Oh to be a fly on the wall when the termination took place…

Len “Great news!”
LiLi “we approve all the time off you wanted!”
Len “and then some!”
LiLi “I am sure the other servers will be happy to cover your shifts”
Len “For the duration of your life”

With this kind of good news for people who love bad news I wonder if the shitcanned server even knows that s/he was terminated or if s/he is going to walk in on Saturday night and ask “ooooh, who got fired?” awkward.

Feb 11, 2011 at 9:18 am rating: 90

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#15 oi

Terminated? wow! I use terminated when I trample down spiders and roaches with my foot. Of course shoe covered foot.

Feb 11, 2011 at 9:41 am rating: 90

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#16 unholyghost2003

“Terminated one server” Does this mean the rabbit died?

Great News indeed!

Feb 11, 2011 at 10:23 am rating: 90

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#17 paw print pet tags

Good news – you’re fired. You can sleep in tomorrow.

Feb 11, 2011 at 4:41 pm rating: 90

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#18 Canthz_B

A note similar to this was the inspiration for “Death of a Salesman”.

Feb 11, 2011 at 4:55 pm rating: 90

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#19 liddy

…is the last sentence a veiled threat? If so, then it gives a whole new appreciation for the P.A.-ness of this note!

Feb 12, 2011 at 9:31 am rating: 90

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#20 Divvitar

Am I the only one who thinks that a note like this could lead to a “going postal” episode? Len and LiLi sound like the bosses from hell!

Feb 13, 2011 at 3:09 am rating: 90

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#21 smash

Very much along the lines of “Beatings will continue until morale improves.”

Feb 15, 2011 at 12:32 pm rating: 90

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