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Ever Been Laid Off?

Started by Brock Samson, June 21, 2007, 09:10:52 PM

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Neal_J

#25
June 22, 2007, 02:57:27 PM
Not to get too personal, but are you facing the prospect of the axe or are you already holding your head?

Sad to hear, regardless.  Even though lots of folks have been there before (many, many in the manufacturing sector as those jobs went overseas), it sucks when it happens to you.

Unemployent is not fun but try not to wallow in the emotions.  Decide what you want and go for it 100%.  Expect some rejection and try not to let it affect your ego, amigo.   Those that know you couldn't care less what job your have or don't have.

Hang in there,

Neal

Brock Samson

#26
June 22, 2007, 03:18:22 PM
right now im negotiating my buyout agreement with HR...
and simply praying for God's will not mine..
I'm sure things will work out,...
still appreciate your kind words and suggestions, what I need will come through,.. i think i may take some time off to travel some...
maybe rent a winnabego 'n go down to Baja... after the Charger Meet in Aug..

TUFCAT

#27
June 22, 2007, 07:43:09 PM
No worries Brock - - Cody doesn't have a job....and he's even got a Charger!   :scratchchin:

RD

#28
June 22, 2007, 07:52:46 PM
man stratman.. that sux... you could always attempt at finding a government job, no layoffs there :D  Move to Kansas.. I can find you a job  :2thumbs: that is my job is to find jobs for those who need jobs.  Do you have a disability other than dyslexia?  I know of programs that may help you (pm me if you are interested).
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Daytona R/T SE

#29
June 22, 2007, 10:29:38 PM
My job sucks. After 20 + years I'm thinking about quitting and weaving baskets from hemp and selling them out at the rest stop on Interstate 70 :smoke:

lumpy

#30
June 22, 2007, 10:30:14 PM
Just some ideas, if you have any money saved up or equity in your house you could start your own business or invest in real estate. I bought my first rental property for $50,000. It was a 6 unit apt. building that was a bit run down. I maxed out my  building supply credit card and fixed it up. Once I got it fully rented it brought in over $2,000 per month. I had the bank re appraise it, and bought my next 5 unit property with no money down!! I had two old cars and borrowed money against them to buy another property. In less than three years I had 9 properties and 33 total units, bringing in over 11k per month. I know it kinda sounds like an infomercial, but after getting laid off from the factory and going thru a bunch of other dead end jobs, I decided that i could do just as good or better doing my own thing. We sold off seven of the properties to invest in new housing here in Tucson AZ. I moved my family 1800 miles across the country from Iowa last year, only to have the real estate market out here crash !!! But not to worry, my wife bought a Salon and Spa business, I sold cars at Tucson Dodge until i got my dealers license, and now I go to auctions looking for cars nobody else wants and sell them on ebay!! I have also made a considerable amount of cash buying items at local auctions and selling them on ebay. Last year I bought out two old Chrysler dealerships of all their NOS parts and made a ton of money selling them on ebay. Say what you want about ebay, but I think that it's great. I don't beleive the hype of those infomercials, about how you can make millions, but I have a freind back in Iowa that has over 5000 old record albums listed currently. He makes enough that he quit his good paying state job. Another freind of mine here in Tucson, searches Craigslist twice a day for good deals and flips everything on ebay. He doesn't work and is paying for his girlfreind to go to the UofA. My recent venture is hauling back 6 18ft trailers from Dallas and selling them locally for a $600.00 profit each. I have made 4 trips and sold 23 trailers in the last 3 months. This is all because I couldn't find a nice steel bed car trailer at a decent price in Tucson. I know these type of ventures are not for everybody, but there are a million ways to make money, you just have to find something that interests you and that you have a passion about. Maybe its selling vacumn cleaners or opening up an ice cream shop, anything is possible. Good luck in whatever you decide to pursue.

Lowprofile

#31
June 22, 2007, 10:32:09 PM
Quote from: Ponch ® on June 22, 2007, 11:23:09 AM
Quote from: Lowprofile on June 22, 2007, 01:46:19 AM
. I work when I want for who I want. 

Damn...I didn't know Randy Moss was a member here! :icon_smile_big:


Thats just how I Roll Bro....... O0 :apimp: :D

I think you got the right Idea Strat.........take some time off, chill out for awhile, figure out what you really want to do with this part of your life......Change can be Good!  :2thumbs:
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Brock Samson

#32
June 22, 2007, 11:16:38 PM
thanks guys. you all raise some interesting points and ideas,..  :scratchchin:
i knew many of you had been thru this before, some more than once...
funny, how attached i am to what job i have, & toys i own.  :shruggy:
it really calls into play my faith in a higher power...
I heard once men define themselves by their work while women tend to most value their relationships.
i am so blessed to have my health and good friends, your not gonna find me pouting about this.  :icon_smile_wink:
It's Grand Adventure & I belive I will come out of this alot better for it...  :yesnod:

still takin tips if ya' wanna share...   :popcrn:

thanks ! 

2Gunz

#33
June 23, 2007, 05:52:44 AM


Ive never been laid off, however about 8 years ago I had to make the agonizing
decision to quit my full time job.

It was stressing me out for like 12 bucks an hour. So I just up and quit.

No new job, no prospects, no f'ing clue what I was going to do.
But for my sanity I had to leave.

I now make $45 - 55 an hour, have a bright future and will soon start making more money.
And better yet, I REALLY like my job.

Best thing I ever done for my career period.


My advice.....  When one door closes nail that bitch shut and look for the next open one and
never look back.

And another interesting observation about work and the money part. You will make however much
you can convince other people that you are worth.

If ya think you are are worth $12 bucks an hour thats what you will make.
If you think you are worth $50 bucks an hour thats what you will make.

Within reason of course, but you get the idea.


And me personally I wouldnt go lolly gaggin around killing time in a camper.

Get a new job as soon as you can, good jobs are hard to get and it could
take a long time to find something.

So save the cash, get a job, and on your first vacation time do something
extra nice with your saved money.



TK73

#34
June 23, 2007, 10:17:27 AM
The Army is hiring; room, board, monthly check, travel expenses paid, free training, clothing allotment, medical...
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Charger1973

#35
June 23, 2007, 11:41:58 AM
Quote from: TK73 on June 23, 2007, 10:17:27 AM
The Army is hiring; room, board, monthly check, travel expenses paid, free training, clothing allotment, medical...

They even toss in a tax free vacation to sunny Iraq!   :2thumbs:

68chrgrwife

#36
June 23, 2007, 01:58:07 PM
Quote from: TK73 on June 23, 2007, 10:17:27 AM
The Army is hiring; room, board, monthly check, travel expenses paid, free training, clothing allotment, medical...

Unfortunatly I think Dave is too old for that...even for reserves.....
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dkn1997

#37
June 23, 2007, 03:57:24 PM
As depressing as it is, think about all of the people who lose jobs without buyouts or severance...you will get a better job.  My brother got canned after 15 years at the same place.  He had really grown to hate that job towards the end.  He got a new job, a bit less money, but he loves it. 

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Big Lebowski

#38
June 23, 2007, 04:19:14 PM
  Try being a remodeling carpenter, we get laid off after every job. That's why being self employed is so cool, because you can keep your own work lined up.
    The last jack ass I worked for always came at lunch time to harass us. After a 5 min. lunch break, he says "Well are you ladies gonna sit in the shade all day or get back to work?"...So I said..."Oh I don't know, I might go play the back nine at that golf course down there." So he said..."Well that can be arranged" And he did, he..."laid me off" that afternoon.
     I took it well by saying..."F U you cranky old slave driver, I've quit better jobs than this. 6 am to 6 pm. w/ no lunch break in 98* mountain air. Go F#^$ yourself." as I walked out.
                                  That's the attitude to have about being laid off, screw them.
"Let me explain something to you, um i am not Mr. Lebowski, you're Mr. Lebowski. I'm the dude, so that's what you call me. That or his dudeness, or duder, or you know, el duderino if you're not into the whole brevity thing."

Brock Samson

#39
June 23, 2007, 04:54:07 PM
well i got a few ideas i'm fleashing out,..
but i want to make sure my reach doesn't exceed my grasp...  :icon_smile_wink:
and as for "Lollygagging"  :smilielol:  i get where your commin from 2 gunz, but after 37 years of workin' i think  :scratchchin: i deserve some R & R...
even if it's only a month or six weeks...    :shruggy:

Big Lebowski

#40
June 23, 2007, 05:31:25 PM
  Ever seen the movie Office Space?..."They they they got my stapler...they moved my desk again...I didn't get my paycheck...that's the final straw"  :D
"Let me explain something to you, um i am not Mr. Lebowski, you're Mr. Lebowski. I'm the dude, so that's what you call me. That or his dudeness, or duder, or you know, el duderino if you're not into the whole brevity thing."

jasonfromIKILLYA

#41
June 24, 2007, 10:05:52 PM
Quote from: Big Lebowski on June 23, 2007, 05:31:25 PM
  Ever seen the movie Office Space?..."They they they got my stapler...they moved my desk again...I didn't get my paycheck...that's the final straw"  :D

"damn it feel good to be a gangsta"

CLASSIC movie!
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Mean 318

#42
June 24, 2007, 10:50:47 PM
yes I was last year. The human resources lady decided I was a "risk" to keep on since I was attending college. mind you that my school schedule and work schedule never caused a problem. nor did I ever miss a day or come in late. I plan on working there for at least 5 years. My boss also asked her numerous times what it would take to be able to keep me. But I had enough cash put away to take a month and a half off, buy my carb and build my trans!

Brock Samson

#43
June 24, 2007, 11:09:21 PM
i don't think they can legaly let you go for attending classes if the schedules work...  :shruggy:
wanna sue?..

Rocky

#44
June 25, 2007, 02:30:01 AM
Quote from: Brock Samson on June 24, 2007, 11:09:21 PM
i don't think they can legaly let you go for attending classes if the schedules work...  :shruggy:
wanna sue?..

But he was deemed a "risk".

Where do I get one of these BS consulting jobs?

Brock Samson

#45
June 25, 2007, 09:21:51 AM
 :lol:  there's a book called "Consulting for Dummies" you don't have to read it, ya' just have to flip through it... .... :scratchchin:

Brock Samson

#46
July 03, 2007, 11:07:36 AM
  So it's finally here, my last after 25 years...   :eek2:
   But it's not bad,  i got a great buyout with a year's salary and 18 mos cobra (health plan with Kaiser) plus my severance.
  Meanwhile,.. The paper in San Jose yesterday laid off over 40 folks and they just got pink slips,..   :-\
     I allready got some great leads on other jobs,.. And overall I think it's good I broaden my horizons...   :2thumbs:
  Thanks for your support folks, it's been kinda' scary but your experiance and tips and advice did alot to encourage me.
  So, it's all good!  :icon_smile_big:

PocketThunder

#47
July 03, 2007, 01:47:28 PM
Does this mean your going to Carlisle this weekend?
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#48
July 03, 2007, 01:59:49 PM
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Rocky

#49
July 03, 2007, 02:02:35 PM
Time to put that hitch on your car and get a little trailer.  Go out on the road and then write your book  "Travles with Charger"  :cheers:
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