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KG Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-20-08 04:49 PM
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so, i got laid off today.
i thnk i'll wait till monday to start looking for a bridge to live under. :(
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flvegan Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-20-08 04:49 PM
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1. That sucks!
I'm sorry to hear that.
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hedgehog Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-20-08 04:51 PM
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2. Look at it this way - I'm hoping you have some kind of unemployment coming.
Your former employer is going to be paying for part of that. This is your chance to look for a better job on their dime!
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KG Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-20-08 04:55 PM
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4. i work in the residential housing world - there aren't any jobs.
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lizziegrace Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-20-08 05:08 PM
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8. Are you in a position to move?
there are still booming markets around.

:hug:
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hedgehog Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-20-08 05:10 PM
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9. You're probably in shock, but there are steps to take ASAP.
Can you move your skills to another industry? Get cracking with your resume and haunt the people down at your local state department of labor office. See if you can make an appointment with a job counselor who maybe can point you in a direction you're unaware of.

Also - put yourself on a strict limit on your time here. It can be addictive for someone at loose ends.
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KG Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-20-08 06:26 PM
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14. it's under control.
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lizziegrace Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-20-08 04:53 PM
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3. I'm so sorry..
permanent or could you be called back?
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NJmaverick Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-20-08 04:56 PM
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5. So sorry to hear that
:hug:
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Critters2 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-20-08 04:59 PM
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6. Sorry to hear.
:hug:
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skygazer Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-20-08 05:06 PM
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7. I'm sorry KG - that's rough
Are you able to collect unemployment? :hug:
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GOPisEvil Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-20-08 05:24 PM
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10. Well, that sucks.
You've got a skill though. You should be able to latch on somewhere else soon. Or hell, freelance. Good luck.
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KG Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-20-08 08:10 PM
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22. thanks. i've already applied for unemployment on-line.
that and my part-time handyman gigs should get me by for awhile.
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totodeinhere Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-20-08 05:34 PM
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11. You are another casualty of shrub's ridiculous economic policies.
I hope you can find another job soon.
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KG Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-20-08 06:29 PM
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16. ridiculous economic policies have been pushed by both parties since 1980.
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CatWoman Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-20-08 05:35 PM
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12. K
:hug:
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KG Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-20-08 07:01 PM
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18. everything cool.
if worse comes to worse, i can become a beach bum!
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Connonym Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-20-08 05:40 PM
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13. I'm sorry
So many DUers having a hard time these days. It's heartbreaking. I hope things turn around quickly for you.
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old mark Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-20-08 06:28 PM
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15. Treat yourself well.
Make it into a little vacation.
All the best.
mark
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backscatter712 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-20-08 06:47 PM
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17. Welcome to the club!
I'm in my third month of unemployment. Speaking of unemployment, make sure you apply for unemployment benefits. You were laid off, meaning you lost the job through no fault of your own, so you should be eligible. The unemployment money should help you keep the wolves from your door.
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av8rdave Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-20-08 07:06 PM
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19. That blows....sorry to hear!
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CaliforniaPeggy Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-20-08 07:24 PM
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20. My dear KG...
I'm so sorry...

May it be over quickly!

:hug:
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KG Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-20-08 07:33 PM
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21. i'm seriously considering liquidating my possesions and becoming a beach bum...
i figure i'll lose those pesky extra lbs and get a great tan! :hi:
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yewberry Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-20-08 09:12 PM
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23. Oof, sorry to hear that.
It's a scary time to lose a job.

Best of luck.
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Maestro Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-20-08 09:17 PM
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24. So sorry KG
I hope your "downtime" is quick. Good vibes being sent and follow up with unemployment. It is there specifically for people like you.
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JanMichael Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-20-08 09:40 PM
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25. if you need anything
pm us. That sucks.
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KG Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-20-08 09:42 PM
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26. um. a job would be good....
actually, i think i'll be okay. i've got resources.

or maybe just retire and become a beach bum.... :hi:
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MichiganVote Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-20-08 10:19 PM
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27. I was layed off too....I feel your pain. All the screwin' without the...well, you know.
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FloridaJudy Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-20-08 10:25 PM
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28. Oh man, that bites.
Sorry to hear that.

The way things are going, that beach is going to get really crowed. Stake out your territory early.
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Wapsie B Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-20-08 10:57 PM
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29. I hope things turn around for you.
At least you're not in the middle of nowhere trying to find work.
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GoddessOfGuinness Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-20-08 11:09 PM
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30. I hope you land something soon...
:hug::beer::hug:
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eauclaireliberal Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-20-08 11:18 PM
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31. Want to know my idea?
Edited on Wed Aug-20-08 11:20 PM by eauclaireliberal
PM me. I can probably help.
Just curious: what state do you live in? How old are you?
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ulysses Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Aug-21-08 04:58 AM
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32. sorry to hear it, bro.
Anything we can do?
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KG Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Aug-21-08 05:51 AM
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34. can i move in with you?
:hi:
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ulysses Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Aug-21-08 03:58 PM
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38. I have to ask the cat.
:)
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Manifestor_of_Light Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Aug-21-08 05:29 AM
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33. Sorry to hear that, KG.
I quit looking for a job after I looked for one for over a year, back around '05 using my law school's placement office to help, and got exactly ONE interview. AGGGH. The jobs I've had since my first career died in '94, which I was burned out from anyway, have been shitty temp jobs and retail crapola.

For this I went to college for 12 years??? :wtf:

So i decided to sell my house and retire. Remodeling it and selling it is a major pain in the butt but it has to be done.

You'll find something to do with yourself. Good luck.
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applegrove Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Aug-21-08 12:59 PM
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35. So sorry KG. That's bad luck.
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KG Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Aug-21-08 03:51 PM
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37. not bad luck; incompetence on the part of the owner.
but he still has his job. :eyes:
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applegrove Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Aug-21-08 06:57 PM
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39. Sorry. How frustrating. At least you will not have to put up with his/her
incompetance anymore. That can be soul-sucking being in a bad work situation.
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mnhtnbb Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Aug-21-08 01:52 PM
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36. So sorry, KG. Good vibes to you in the job search.
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