Reccession hitting home

[PythonWallace]

Yesterday when I was leaving work and saying good bye to everyone I was called into a meeting with 3 other employees. There are only 17 employees, and 10 of them are the brothers who own the company or sons or cousins of the oldest brother. We were told that we've been slow due to the econemy and we were being let go. No notice, no severence, not even a check for the rest of the week or our earned vacation time. One of the other guys has worked there for 20+ years and grew up with the owners since kindergarten, and another guy was their cousin. I've worked there since I was 18.

A few years ago I was asked if it would be ok for one of the sons to come work for me as my assistant with the guarantee that he would never make as much as me nor replace me, and that I had a job there as long as I wanted it. I ran the prepress department alone, so I wouldn't have been let go unless they closed there doors. The other guy was told the same thing, but now we're gone with the sons taking our place making more than we did.

I don't know what I'm building up to here, I guess just ranting. I'm taking today and tomorrow to relax and let it sink in, then I guess I'll try my luck this weekend at getting hired at the beginning of a reccession. :cens0r: that place and that family. The oldest brother and his son have been ripping that place off and running it into the ground ever since the father died. It went from a company that made $8 million+ a year to :cens0r: in 3 years. I'll be better off in the long run, but it's going to be tough for a while, I'm sure. They said my insurance runs out at the end of this month, so I'll have to get to the dentist and doctor soon, just in case I can't find anything this month. I'll probably be returning my PS3 this week too, which might be the biggest bummer.

[Freakie_frog]

Brother I feel your pain. We were put on notice here too. They have let 2 people go in a 6 person departement. Got us all scared for our jobs. I'll keep you and your in my prayers that things gett better quicker for ya.

[joepythons]

Yesterday when I was leaving work and saying good bye to everyone I was called into a meeting with 3 other employees. There are only 17 employees, and 10 of them are the brothers who own the company or sons or cousins of the oldest brother. We were told that we've been slow due to the econemy and we were being let go. No notice, no severence, not even a check for the rest of the week or our earned vacation time. One of the other guys has worked there for 20+ years and grew up with the owners since kindergarten, and another guy was their cousin. I've worked there since I was 18.

A few years ago I was asked if it would be ok for one of the sons to come work for me as my assistant with the guarantee that he would never make as much as me nor replace me, and that I had a job there as long as I wanted it. I ran the prepress department alone, so I wouldn't have been let go unless they closed there doors. The other guy was told the same thing, but now we're gone with the sons taking our place making more than we did.

I don't know what I'm building up to here, I guess just ranting. I'm taking today and tomorrow to relax and let it sink in, then I guess I'll try my luck this weekend at getting hired at the beginning of a reccession. :cens0r: that place and that family. The oldest brother and his son have been ripping that place off and running it into the ground ever since the father died. It went from a company that made $8 million+ a year to :cens0r: in 3 years. I'll be better off in the long run, but it's going to be tough for a while, I'm sure. They said my insurance runs out at the end of this month, so I'll have to get to the dentist and doctor soon, just in case I can't find anything this month. I'll probably be returning my PS3 this week too, which might be the biggest bummer.

Jake here is some thoughts and prayers for you and yours during this time .Yea it sounds like they are a bunch of back stabbing liers .In a few years or less when they go belly up you can be happy you were not there to take the blame

[Spaniard]

My job has been letting people go every pay week. 6-10 people are fired every week; its a scary thing to wonder week after week. I just got my bachelor's degree and this recession really put a damper on finding a better paying job.

Its best to take bad situations like this and try to turn them into opportunities we might not have found otherwise. Good luck Man.

[PythonWallace]

Brother I feel your pain. We were put on notice here too. They have let 2 people go in a 6 person departement. Got us all scared for our jobs. I'll keep you and your in my prayers that things gett better quicker for ya.

Thanks Ed. Same for you.

Jake here is some thoughts and prayers for you and yours during this time .Yea it sounds like they are a bunch of back stabbing liers .In a few years or less when they go belly up you can be happy you were not there to take the blame

Thanks Joe. It's looking that way the way they've been doing things. I wish the brothers had more :cens0r: and didn't let the oldest one rip everyone off and ruin the family business, but it's not my place to do anything if they won't.

[LadyOhh]

Jake,

I am so sorry to hear that...

Head up, and you know you have support from the BP.net family.

[KMS]

I feel your pain as well as I to was let go to downsizing in Jan. I worked for a Pet distributer out of Pa. and the market here in Mi is really bad right now. they wanted me to work straight comm on a $150 territory at 10%..I coundn't do that with the amount of travel...But it looks like by the end of the month Ill be employeed again.
Kevin

[jkobylka]

so sorry sounds like you really got the bad end of that deal! I hope you bounce back better than ever.

Justin

[rabernet]

Jake and all who are facing uncertainties with their jobs and livelihoods, my heart goes out to each of you. I went through this after 9/11 and was unemployed for a year. It was a year of hardship and personal growth.

I count my blessings every day when I get up in the morning to head to work that I HAVE a job to go to. Being out of work in a time of recession really makes you appreciate what you once took for granted. I'm in my sixth year with this company, and knock on wood, we're not laying off, and are in fact still hiring and adding more office space as we grow, but I don't take any day for granted.

What did happen from my layoff was that I found a job that I enjoy going to every day and a job I feel I can make a into a career.

My wish for each of you is that you find the same! My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time, both emotionally and financially.

[PythonWallace]

My job has been letting people go every pay week. 6-10 people are fired every week; its a scary thing to wonder week after week. I just got my bachelor's degree and this recession really put a damper on finding a better paying job.

Its best to take bad situations like this and try to turn them into opportunities we might not have found otherwise. Good luck Man.

Thanks, and good luck with your job.

Jake,

I am so sorry to hear that...

Head up, and you know you have support from the BP.net family.

Thanks Heather.

I feel your pain as well as I to was let go to downsizing in Jan. I worked for a Pet distributer out of Pa. and the market here in Mi is really bad right now. they wanted me to work straight comm on a $150 territory at 10%..I coundn't do that with the amount of travel...But it looks like by the end of the month Ill be employeed again.
Kevin

Thanks, and good luck with that new job.

so sorry sounds like you really got the bad end of that deal! I hope you bounce back better than ever.

Justin

Thanks Justin. I'm trying to figure out how best to do that.

I appreciate all the good wishes. I'll be back on later. I think I'm going to go buy a 12 pack and a giant canvas to paint, and maybe do some laundry. The thing that really sucks is that most of ourt stuff is in storage while we fix the condo up. It's a good thing we slacked on buying a new house, although even if I find a new job right away it will be a lot harder to get a mortgage when I've only been at the new job for a month or so. It might be time to start unpacking and go through with refinancing this :cens0r: hole with :cens0r: neighbors. Plus I just donated my car so I could share a car with my girlfriend to save on gas and insurance. Too much to think about right now.