Genius Golfer got word yesterday that the company he left the first week of October, has closed its doors. And with no warning to the employees. Just a regular Monday return to the office from the holiday weekend to no job.
He received a couple of texts, emails or Facebook notes telling him that he "got out when the getting was good". One former co-worker congratulated him on "seeing the writing on the wall" when he did.
Not that GG was anxious to see his former colleagues loose their jobs, especially just as the holidays were beginning. But as he quit, we talked about how long we thought the company could survive with the current leadership and management. I gave it until the first quart of 2012. He never put his finger on a date, but knew it would be soon. We just didn't think it would be almost eight weeks after he quit.
Those that knew what they were doing will certainly find something else. At least they were worth their paychecks. Others, especially some of the executive team, may find something that pays them well, but they won't have learned much. They will probably still go on to make their co-workers crazy and diminish their efforts, undermining the company's potential just like they were before.
But at least GG can say he "got out when the getting was good". He is certainly sleeping better since that change. And there is some justification and redemption in that.
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