My Day 3.02.09

So Yesterday My company laid-off 70 more people after laying off 95 in Oct. I was one of those people. I am actually taking it alot better than I thought I would. Maybe it was the fact that I was getting tired of the job anyways(you know we all need a break at sometime) or maybe it was the fact my boss kinda teared up. See I was a good employee with not a mark on my record other than breaking my leg last August that resulted in being off full duty for 6 months. He made it very clear that I was going to be the first person he called when the job market picked up. So that made it seem a little better. Now you have to ask if I have anymore prospects in a new job? No, but I'm good at change and will adapt to a new job fairly well. Well I'm going to post this and quit babbling. Now my question is how would you take it in you current situation?

Very sorry to hear that you lost your job, and good luck with finding a new one. Luckily my company has not had to lay off anyone yet, but who knows what the future will bring. Hopefully the economy will pick up soon.

Thanks Eddie, it was a sort of lottery see I had 6 years in and the company have people that have been there a shorter time that didn't get laid-off. But like I said a change may be good for me at this juncture in life

I work in a manufacturing company. This is something I have thought about a lot. I hoenstly think that it would suck, but what am I going to do to fix it? I just need to roll with the punches and trust that I will get through it.

I always do.

I wish you luck in the changes ahead.

so sorry Tim. Times are tough and going to get a bit tougher I fear. You have a great attitude about it, I hope something comes your way fast. You will be eligible for unemployment, right?
If my company laid off, it would hurt us terribly (read devastate). We have had lots of short hour weeks, but it's been enough. We have a long term contract for work, and from what the 'company' tells us, there is more than enough work for years. I'm crossing my fingers.

Best of luck!!

Everything happens for a reason...this may be the opening to a bigger and better opportunity. Good Luck.

Tim,

I'm so sorry to hear that you lost your job...

Keep your head up, tighten up a bit and weather the storm. It'll all work out in the end.

:hug:

Man. That sucks.

But, I don't feel sorry for you :)

twas about 5 months ago when I received that "talk" from my company. they gave me an extra two weeks pay and said "good luck"

since then, I have not put in a single job application to any company in the industry I'm in.

It has been 100% freelance ever since. I could not be happier.

Sure, the job security is nice. It's nice knowing you'll be getting that pay check...

But it's also nice creating your own living. It's nice to find that niche and create your own income. It's harder - a hell of a lot harder - but worth every minute.

I've read quite a few of the books by Robert Kiyosaki (Rich Dad/ Poor Dad) and it really gives you a different perspective of todays living. My mother - TODAY - sent me 6 job listings for an IT Specialist for the US Government with salaries up to 125k per year. I replied back with "no thanks". My mother is still in the mindset that a lot of the Kiyosaki books talk about... "go to school...get a good job with benefits", which is how 95% of people are raised to think. I think that's changing.

I would rather make less money doing something I love and really enjoy doing than be stuck at a government job. I'm not getting rich doing what I do - but that doesn't bother me.

My point is - don't dwell on it. Don't feel sorry for yourself. Don't be upset with yourself or your company. Yeah the economy kinda sucks right now - but I see it as just a temporary slow down.

Now that you have all this free time on your hands, get over your fears of not having money and do something for yourself. There's nothing like being independent. Screw corporate. :salute:

Good luck manno :gj:

Tim,

I'm sorry to hear that! Hopefully something bigger and better will come into your life as a result!

Like I said yesterday....

It will all work out. Your too good of people to let fall into the pits.

Oh Tim, I'm so sorry to hear that. I don't know what your line of work is, but PM me if you want me to look around Nellis for positions...it sucks, but with two wars on, the contractors on base have pretty good job security.

I wish I had better connections, but if I can do anything to help out, please just ask. :) Of course, I know you're going to be fine. I have faith the economy's going to pick back up. :gj:

I'm sorry to hear this, Tim! I hope you find a job that you will truly love - soon!

Very sorry to hear this. But I always try to take a positive spin on most anything. They have laid off quite a few people where I am at, but most were in line to be terminated anyway (performance issues, etc.).

I think I would probably freak a bit, but I would looke at it as an opportunity for some changes in my life. I do think about everyday so that if/when it happens, I am sort of prepared.

Best of luck!

That really blows. We have downsized about 60 to 70% in the last 1.5 years. Luckily I am still employed, but with the economy the way it is right now who knows.

Sorry to hear about your job, Tim. Keep an eye out for any silver lining that might be hanging off that very dark cloud.

Thanks to everyone and after a nice pep talk from another snakey friend (you know who you are) I'm in a better mood and frame of mind. Maybe a get away in Cali is just what my mind needs.

Tim,

That really sucks, man. I think, though, that you'll get yourself out in the world again, showing everyone how awesome you are. I know we all have faith in you.

As far as what would I do if it happened to me? I'm currently on the verge of quitting my job. I work with a manager who's unfit to pick up trash on the side of the road. -Shrugs.- I'm going back to school soon anyways. Meh.

Tim,

I was there 5 years ago and it sucked but I'm a lot stronger for having gone through it. Luckily I had the AF Reserves as a back up so I was completely unemployed. One thing I learned in my job hunt was to network like crazy and don't count out any possiblities. Sometimes your skills cross into fields you never even considered.

If you can take some time and do something for yourself go for it. Good luck!!