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You my have my sympathies. I felt really crumby when it happened to me last month.

We'll let you know if there is anything you can do for us. 😀

I mean.... you know what I mean😛
 
Originally posted by: Platypus
use this as an opportunity, not a stumbling block
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great attitude. 🙂

unfortunately, the opportunities out there are more and more difficult to find.

sorry to hear your news Homerboy. hope you lay off is short lived.
 
Originally posted by: BoomerD
We're at almost 20% unemployment in my county...lots of people in your situation right now.
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Do you live in third world Central/South America?

Sorry to hear that. It is rough here too.
 
Originally posted by: IGBT
you guys that are looking for work consider mass transportation. Lots of ET/mechanical jobs. Modern LRV/heavy rail systems have lots of jobs maintaining the trains / Way Side equipment and track infrastructure.
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they may have lots of jobs, but don't you need some kind of school or training doing that stuff? they don't hire off the street do they?

I was laid off at the end of December last year for 2 months. Took a 6 month call center contract. I haven't stopped looking but there isn't much out there in my area. I've even applied to several entry level jobs without any response.

I need out of this job soon. I did 4 years in call center as my 1st real job and hated it. I just can't stand being a slave to a phone like this.
 
Originally posted by: Phokus
Just out of curiosity, what kind of job was it and what 'secure' job did you quit?
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I left a network admin job that was pretty restrictive and pay was pretty much capped. But it was 100% secure in that I ran the show, and I pretty much answered to nobody (and the people that I did answer to took my word as gospel for the most part). I could have worked there forever, but wouldn't have wanted to work there forever.

I went to a technical sales position (which I had done in a previous life) with a company and people I had known from the previous life. Big company, small # of people, just the market took a serious nose dive in pricing (not in demand though) and the profit margins slumped. Bad. The market is in a race to zero basically.

That being said, I know that they laid off everyone hired after me, the remaining core of 4-5 people are taking a 25% pay cut etc etc etc
 
Originally posted by: iGas
Originally posted by: BoomerD
We're at almost 20% unemployment in my county...lots of people in your situation right now.
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Do you live in third world Central/South America?
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Yeah, its called Sacramento County.

EDIT: Whoops, I thought BoomerD lived in Sacramento. His profile says Modesto which is Stanislaus County.
 
Originally posted by: Homerboy
I'm one of the stats now.

What sucks is I left of job of complete security for this higher paying, higher freedom gamble. And I lost.
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Sorry to hear Homerboy.

Going from a "recession" to a "depression" now.
 
Just what milwaukee needs, more unemployed IT professionals. I'll keep you in mind if anything opens up at my company. (we've never met but you used to work a few blocks from me at a law firm IRC.)
 
Originally posted by: FDF12389
Just what milwaukee needs, more unemployed IT professionals. I'll keep you in mind if anything opens up at my company. (we've never met but you used to work a few blocks from me at a law firm IRC.)
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Yeah I did. Amazing memory. Yeah if something pops up holler. Thanks!
 
Shitty. I live around Detroit and it is bad, but people are happy about some plants reopening... signs of hope for people looking for jobs around here.
 
Maybe this email I received can help you out. 😀
Legit emails come from hotmail right?

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Many are already Earning USD5,000-USD10,000 EXTRA per month working only 8-20 hrs/week around their current positions. Make a minimum of USD3K extra monthly just working a couple hours a week.



All work is home based, thus any location is suitable as long as there is an internet connection.



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? Accounts Payable

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? Handle customer service calls with vendors/customers



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- U.S. work authorization

-Highly Motivated & Dedicated Individuals

-Must Have Computer with Internet Access

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Bummer man. I hope it works out soon for you. Scary times to be living in for sure, although I keep hoping we're near the worst of it and it'll all turn around soon.
 
Our company announced a few layoffs today, however it's always been this way . A competitor of ours, J&J, are known to hire people like they're temps and fire them after 1-2 years of employment. These CEO's have these "visions" or missions, and when they see they can't work they move on and hire another CEO in his wake who have different goals in mind.

What sucks is I left of job of complete security for this higher paying, higher freedom gamble. And I lost.
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Don't ever put yourself down for trying to better yourself. That's exactly what you should be doing all the time. A company is not going to need your skills or job forever, and being subject to a layoff is natural. You'd be considered one lucky man to go through a whole career without being a victim of a layoff.
 
Sucks. Happened to me just over 2 weeks ago. Luckily I?ve found some more contract work in the same industry paying a daily rate of £275, which is a little less than what I was on before.

I?m sure there?s more work out there for you.

Good luck!
 
Well the GOOD news is my wife's little business (which has been steadily growing) was just asked to be a vendor at the WI State Fair main exhibitor's hall. Over a million people go to the WI State Fair, so that's a hell of a lot of foot traffic. Hell if .1% of the people buy SOMETHING the revenue (and publicity) would be great. Sadly we have to come up with some serious cash for expenses, fees etc. Lemons into lemonade right?

FYI: already applied of unemployment 🙂
 
Originally posted by: Homerboy
Well the GOOD news is my wife's little business (which has been steadily growing) was just asked to be a vendor at the WI State Fair main exhibitor's hall. Over a million people go to the WI State Fair, so that's a hell of a lot of foot traffic. Hell if .1% of the people buy SOMETHING the revenue (and publicity) would be great. Sadly we have to come up with some serious cash for expenses, fees etc. Lemons into lemonade right?

FYI: already applied of unemployment 🙂
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w00t!


edit: on second thought, stay FAR away from w00t.com😉
 
Originally posted by: Goosemaster
Originally posted by: Homerboy
Well the GOOD news is my wife's little business (which has been steadily growing) was just asked to be a vendor at the WI State Fair main exhibitor's hall. Over a million people go to the WI State Fair, so that's a hell of a lot of foot traffic. Hell if .1% of the people buy SOMETHING the revenue (and publicity) would be great. Sadly we have to come up with some serious cash for expenses, fees etc. Lemons into lemonade right?

FYI: already applied of unemployment 🙂
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w00t!


edit: on second thought, stay FAR away from w00t.com😉
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wootalyzer already removed 🙁
 
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