sigh.....I lost my job.:(.

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Originally Posted by Jerhart

I wonder if that has anything to do with Katrina? Many people left (the state, and their jobs) and never returned from what I understand. Also the rebuilding of southern Louisiana I would imagine creates more job opportunities.

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A lot of people that left did return. The rebuilding probably has some impact on job openings but in general, they have various job openings around here. police, fire fighter, chemical plants, off shore jobs.

Unfortunately, I'm in the same boat, been out of work since November of 08. My unemployment is about to run out and I'm getting rather worried. It does seem like though things do work out for the better, I'm hoping I'll find a job that I'll like (or at this point, ANY job). Good luck to everyone in this down economy with the job searches!!!:)

I'm really sorry to hear you lost your job..don't worry, things will pick up and you'll find something new in no time! :0)

Hey folks,
Take a look at your local unemployment office.
YOu may qualify for displaced worker benefits. YOu may be able to get that extension in your benefits if you have them now...
The displaced worker benefits are if your company moved out of state, moved out of the area OR were closed down... you can get school and some other stuff. I don't know all of it.
If you are a veteran, talk to the VA rep for your state and for your county, through the VA Admin and the VA reps at the local unemployment offices.
If you are a student, check your local university web sites, they have job listings for those who are students and for those who were or are part time students...
SOme are specific to students, others are people seeking former or current students to do OUTSIDE jobs.
Check the temp agencies, LTE type jobs, and since school is starting soon. all the teens and college students will be leaving so a good chance to get a job may be around the corner.

I am semi self employed, I am a part time nanny and farm worker.
Hope this helps
Carol

im real sorry to hear about that i got laid off back in march and i just recently got a job, its rough but you can do it i wish you the best

Unfortunately I too am in the same position. I took a "Temp to perm" job, and it turned out to be just temporary. My BF has a pretty secure job, he works at a paving company as a Quality Assurance supervisor. The bigger town next to me is shutting down stores like crazy, the actual town I live in is so bare downtown it's scary!

Things will turn around, in time. Just gotta be patient. Our BPs have taught us well in that area, right? Lol...

It's really nice to have the support of your "peeps". When things are really rough, whether it be the job, the relationship, losses of family or pets,etc., we all know that we can turn to this forum for some warmth and a friendly ear. That's a great thing to know. God I love this place. :worship: :hug:

you're gonna do just fine I think, if you keep at it and stay positive. it may take some time but as you can see it's just the way things are right now and shouldn't be taken personally :-)

As for me, tomorrow I have my first interview since work stopped flowing 8 months ago! I really hope I impress them because it's a dream job in many respects! :bow:

I have had to lay off employees lately. I hate being the bad man, I know that by letting them go I am taking food out of their mouths. It is hard but at the same time I have to realize that by letting go of a few employees I am saving several more.

I hope you guys find jobs soon, hopefully it will be the job of your dreams.

Mmike