Election euphoria hasn't stopped waves of layoffs. The number of out-of-work Americans continuing to draw unemployment benefits has surged to a 25-year high, reports the AP today. With that in mind, it's another round of layoff... horror stories. Today's tales go out in tribute to the very recently downsized employees at Hearst (Redbook, Good Housekeeping), Time Inc., and the Village Voice. Holla! (Wanna send us your anonymous anecdotes? Write tips@gawker.com.) Today, we hear tales of crying, drinking, and a well-placed Fuck you. Fuck You : After nearly 3 years as a newspaper reporter, I ...

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