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Paddy Inner circle Milford OH 1571 Posts |
Last Friday (July 14) night my wife and I were at our usual restaurant, Don Pablo's on the river in Kentucky. (We also do a Sat. gig at the restaurant in Norwood OH, both in the Cincinnati metro area.) Jeremy, the regional manager was there along with the corporate vice president. The G.M and Jeremy both bragged about how we brought in the families and how much the customers liked us. In fact, the G.M told us that they were talking about us and how Jeremy and he wanted to give us a raise.
Well we got there yesterday (Fri July 21) and are setting up he face painting area when the G.M. comes out, sees us and says "OH S***! didn't anyone call you?" Yep as soon as I heard him say "oh s***" I knew it was coming. The corporate V.P. told them Monday before he went back to whence he came, that entertainment for families did not fit Don Pablo's image and we were to be cut. This hurts. We would take in tips alone between US$150 to 200 a night from each of Don Pablo's stores. He** we had been there for 7 years. Well Out marketing again first thing Tuesday to replace these 2 places. Getting our pictures taken as people instead of clown so we can work new places without the make up. I am glad to know that the ONLY reason we were cut is the V.P. and that there was no complaint about us. In fact the G.M. said that corporate is going to be "deluged with b******* because you're not here." Peter |
MAKMagic Special user I got banned for one of my 555 Posts |
Sorry to hear that Peter. Best of luck in finding a new gig.
.:Michael Kelley
On the Level, By the Square |
sibbie Special user East Coast 525 Posts |
Maybe if their corporate office gets enough calls you will be brought back. After seven years I am sure you have many regulars that are used to you being there to entertain them.
Good luck! |
Lee Darrow V.I.P. Chicago, IL USA 3588 Posts |
Bean counters (usually VP's from out of town) are clueless as to the value of long-established in-house entertainment. I hope that, in the long run, the VP gets a serious earfull about his cutting you.
Ad hoc decisions about established drawing cards and terminations that are handled so unprofessionally really burn me up. Best of luck to you! Lee Darrow, C.H.
http://www.leedarrow.com
<BR>"Because NICE Matters!" |
Dannydoyle Eternal Order 21219 Posts |
I really hate to say this but it happens.
IT SUCKS, but happens. You have the right attitude, move on. You will find work,and then probably make them regret losing you! Living well being the best revenge.
Danny Doyle
<BR>Semper Occultus <BR>In a time of universal deceit, telling the truth is a revolutionary act....George Orwell |
Lee Darrow V.I.P. Chicago, IL USA 3588 Posts |
True, like a character on Freakazoid (whose voice was played by Ricardo Montalban, who also layed Khan on Star Trek and who did the original line): "Revenge is a dish best served cold....... with favah beans and a nice chianti slslslslslslsls!"
When he did that, I have to admit, I fell off the couch laughing! Lee Darrow, C.H.
http://www.leedarrow.com
<BR>"Because NICE Matters!" |
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