Reduction of Force

[Lee Chambers]

So I got laid off from work today. That's what happens when a company hires too many people then fucks up the jobs and loses too many clients.

Idiots.

They were nice enough to give us plenty of notice too, about fifteen minutes before they booted us all out the door. I believe there were about thirty or forty people total let go. At least they paid us for a full days work...despite waiting until one o'clock to tell us to get out when we all get out at 3:30.

Personally I think anyone who says our country isn't in recession at this point has their head up their ass or in the sand. In either case, as disappointing as it is to lose my job, I'm not horribly broken up over it. The company is rife with problems, quality being the least of them. None of us were being payed even close to the industry standard of the various jobs we did (I was an electrician). And, in general, they constantly fucked with our work, made us make changes to the job, then turned around and bitched when our clients were unhappy with the work.

Dick heads.

Some positives:

1) I'm out of Hell's outhouse.
2) Maybe I can finally get around to writing something.
3) I had vacation days saved up which led to a nice check that will help me out over the next month.
4) I can look for a job in something other than construction in the hopes of finding something within my career field. Although, with the recession I wonder if there's going to be much hiring going on.

Anyway, I just felt like sharing, since this was a rather major issue in my life. Normally I don't go on about my problems but I could use some encouragement right now. I really don't have too many people in my life who do that for me.

 

[rgraham666]

Bummer.

Here's hoping you get another job soon.

 

[Chantilyvamp]

I'll send you lots of good job hunting vibes!

 

[Lee Chambers]

Bummer.

Here's hoping you get another job soon.

Thanks. I'm sure something will come up. Just have to get out there and find it.

 

[Lee Chambers]

I'll send you lots of good job hunting vibes!

Much appreciated!

 

[Gizzmotick]

I wish you luck..

 

[S-Des]

They were nice enough to give us plenty of notice too, about fifteen minutes before they booted us all out the door.

It could be worse...ATA didn't even tell their employees they were going out of business. The people showed up for work, and found a sign up (oh yeah, they didn't tell the passengers either). We might not be in recession technically (two quarters of negative growth) but that doesn't mean it doesn't suck out there. Good luck finding something quickly. I'm still crossing my fingers with my company. They've laid off everyone possible to keep the doors open (even the mailroom kid who shipped us components), so one more setback and I'll be out there looking too.

 

[tickledkitty]

 

[Guest]

I hope you quickly find something that suits you, pays well, and is something you enjoy.

In the meantime, I think inspiration can be found in Chantily's AV.

Good luck!

 

[Katyusha]

 

[R. Richard]

Layoffs suck. Best of luck finding a new job.

 

[MagicaPractica]

I hope you have at least as much luck as I have. I found a half time job and somehow the money to pay the other bills keeps appearing in the nick of time. It's getting to the point where I'm pretty relaxed about it.

 

[Trombonus]

Well, as one chapter ends another one begins. From what you said, it sounds to me like getting fired from that job could quite possibly be the best thing that could have happened.

Much luck!

 

[Lee Chambers]

I wish you luck..

Thank you. I appreciate it.

It could be worse...ATA didn't even tell their employees they were going out of business. The people showed up for work, and found a sign up (oh yeah, they didn't tell the passengers either). We might not be in recession technically (two quarters of negative growth) but that doesn't mean it doesn't suck out there. Good luck finding something quickly. I'm still crossing my fingers with my company. They've laid off everyone possible to keep the doors open (even the mailroom kid who shipped us components), so one more setback and I'll be out there looking too.

Good luck to both of us then, me to find a job and you to keep yours.

I hope you quickly find something that suits you, pays well, and is something you enjoy.

In the meantime, I think inspiration can be found in Chantily's AV.

Good luck!

Definitely. I wonder if there's anyway I could get paid to smack an ass like that. Ah, to dream.

Layoffs suck. Best of luck finding a new job.

Thank you. And yes, the layoffs seem to be more common around here.

I hope you have at least as much luck as I have. I found a half time job and somehow the money to pay the other bills keeps appearing in the nick of time. It's getting to the point where I'm pretty relaxed about it.

Fortunately I only took a few of my vacation days so I had a nice check when I left. It will hold me for a bit until I can find something.

Well, as one chapter ends another one begins. From what you said, it sounds to me like getting fired from that job could quite possibly be the best thing that could have happened.

Much luck!

That's what I'm hoping for. The job I worked before this one went way south at the end and I finally walked out on it. It turned out to be a great decision because this job allowed me to go back to school. My main goal is to find a job that can pay my bills and allow me to continue school, since I only have a few classes left until I can get my associates. Here's hoping.

Thanks all for your support. It's much appreciated.

 

[fifty5]

Go for it kid!

The real bummer is finding your skills are valuable to no-one.

I'm sure you aren't in that category, so you've got it... flaunt it! Tell them how good you are, so they can't afford not to hire you!

 

[Belegon]

So I got laid off from work today. That's what happens when a company hires too many people then fucks up the jobs and loses too many clients.

Idiots.

They were nice enough to give us plenty of notice too, about fifteen minutes before they booted us all out the door. I believe there were about thirty or forty people total let go. At least they paid us for a full days work...despite waiting until one o'clock to tell us to get out when we all get out at 3:30.

Personally I think anyone who says our country isn't in recession at this point has their head up their ass or in the sand. In either case, as disappointing as it is to lose my job, I'm not horribly broken up over it. The company is rife with problems, quality being the least of them. None of us were being payed even close to the industry standard of the various jobs we did (I was an electrician). And, in general, they constantly fucked with our work, made us make changes to the job, then turned around and bitched when our clients were unhappy with the work.

Dick heads.

Some positives:

1) I'm out of Hell's outhouse.
2) Maybe I can finally get around to writing something.
3) I had vacation days saved up which led to a nice check that will help me out over the next month.
4) I can look for a job in something other than construction in the hopes of finding something within my career field. Although, with the recession I wonder if there's going to be much hiring going on.

Anyway, I just felt like sharing, since this was a rather major issue in my life. Normally I don't go on about my problems but I could use some encouragement right now. I really don't have too many people in my life who do that for me.

*sigh*

I've been out of work since August... I feel ya, bro.

Best of luck! We both are headed for better things! ( I refuse to believe otherwise )

 

[JagFarlane]

A little suggestion, though I am sure you probably already thought of this. Look at companies like Home Depot and Lowes. They usually prefer to hire people with skills in the industry to work as thier sales reps. While you're there, the job will put you in contact with contractors and other people in the industry you're looking to work in. It can be kind of a win-win for you, if they're hiring. You make a lil money as a sales associate, but also build contacts in the industry [as well as prove knowledge during the sale]. Just a thought.

 

[glynndah]

A for luck from the good little witch.

 

[Lee Chambers]

Go for it kid!

The real bummer is finding your skills are valuable to no-one.

I'm sure you aren't in that category, so you've got it... flaunt it! Tell them how good you are, so they can't afford not to hire you!

That is the plan. Hopefully, someone will be impressed by may wide array of skills.

*sigh*

I've been out of work since August... I feel ya, bro.

Best of luck! We both are headed for better things! ( I refuse to believe otherwise )

I agree. As long as we're looking, we'll find something out there. The opportunities are waiting, you just have to be willing to look for them.

A little suggestion, though I am sure you probably already thought of this. Look at companies like Home Depot and Lowes. They usually prefer to hire people with skills in the industry to work as thier sales reps. While you're there, the job will put you in contact with contractors and other people in the industry you're looking to work in. It can be kind of a win-win for you, if they're hiring. You make a lil money as a sales associate, but also build contacts in the industry [as well as prove knowledge during the sale]. Just a thought.

Actually I don't want to go back into the construction industry, never did. I just got into it because I needed the money and some time I figure out what I wanted to do with my life. I'm hoping to find something that fits into the field I want to join, which is either something in advertising and public relations or writing and editing. I may end up having to go back into construction, but I'm hoping to find something that will also let me finish school.

A for luck from the good little witch.

Thanks, sweetie. One of those are always more than welcome.

 

[DeeZire]

I may end up having to go back into construction, but I'm hoping to find something that will also let me finish school.

Have you considered being an electrician for the home handy-man market? Like on a small scale? That would enable you to take little jobs for big rates, and make your own schedule so you can fit your schooling in. It amazes me that when you call an electrician in the phonebook, it's going to cost you $60 or $70 per hour, while the actual guy doing the work isn't even getting a third of that. There must be a way to undercut that market as a one-man show and make some big money. An ad in the phonebook only cost, like $30 or $40 a month.

The only problem with that scenario is getting your own health insurance, but if you're young it's no big deal. (If you're old, it's a huge deal, but that's another discussion.)

 

[dr_mabeuse]

Things like this are what are known as dancing lessons from God. Take some time off to gloat and do your writing. Sit around till sitting around gets boring. That's when it's time to go back to work.

Good luck on it.

--Zoot

 

[Lee Chambers]

Have you considered being an electrician for the home handy-man market? Like on a small scale? That would enable you to take little jobs for big rates, and make your own schedule so you can fit your schooling in. It amazes me that when you call an electrician in the phonebook, it's going to cost you $60 or $70 per hour, while the actual guy doing the work isn't even getting a third of that. There must be a way to undercut that market as a one-man show and make some big money. An ad in the phonebook only cost, like $30 or $40 a month.

The only problem with that scenario is getting your own health insurance, but if you're young it's no big deal. (If you're old, it's a huge deal, but that's another discussion.)

The electrical work I did at my job was simple. Home electrical work is a lot more complicated and a lot more dangerous. And like I said, I don't want to do construction or any kind of other industrial work if I can avoid it. It's not that I think less of people who do that kind of work, it's just not my speed. I'm looking for something a little more creative.

 

[Pure]

thanks, lee

for the posting!

i don't want to get into the 'blessing in disguise" theory. let's just say, "it sucks," and you will survive.

the pausch video, in another thread, has some interesting points, but you don't seem to need additional motivatioin.

best,

j

 

[S-Des]

The electrical work I did at my job was simple. Home electrical work is a lot more complicated and a lot more dangerous.

That's an incredibly difficult field to get into anyway. My nephew started his junior year in high school (they had shop-like classes for electricians), won a major state contest, finished a house for a project (that the school sold as a fund-raiser), made straight A's and has been out of school for two years now, waiting for an opening in the trade union. Working on your own is really complicated because of the state regulations. I moved from the computer field (tech support and electronic repair) to field service. I get to be my own boss, make my own hours (within certain parameters), and work at my own speed. I highly recommend it if you don't like someone hovering over your shoulder all the time.

 

[Lee Chambers]

Things like this are what are known as dancing lessons from God. Take some time off to gloat and do your writing. Sit around till sitting around gets boring. That's when it's time to go back to work.

Good luck on it.

--Zoot

Thanks. Unfortunately if I sat around until I got bored I would sit around for a looong time. But I'm still going to take some time to relax and make sure I have things straight and have a good plan in mind.