Work sucks.. any one else have a bad day!
 

So I get called in to an emergancy meeting this morning , upon arival I am greated by my boss with a sour look on his face. I asked what was going on and he procedes to tell me that he was instructed to lay me off:whine: :whine: . So I procided to start loading ( ok maby throughing) stuff into his truck that he requested back,including my laptop:whine: :whine: :whine: . So after the big smoky burn out out the parking lot and a few hours of updating my resume, I am now at the library using there computer looking for a new job.This sucks, my wife cant stop crying, Im mad but getting over it, except that 4 months ago I just bought a new truck for that job so now I have a $550. truck payment on top of it all!
I know that there are a lot worse things that can happen but man this sucks, the bad thing is I really liked that job. So if any one knows of somewhere that is hireing, Im lookin. I was most recently doing outside commercial sales for a construction supply company, I have also been a superintendant, and other forms of construction management. I have an automotive background as well, Sevice manager,writer, and was a shop forman for 4Wheel parts for about 4 years as well. If any one has any leads please let me know, before my kids dont have a home!!!
Thanks all
shawn

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Sorry to hear it!! I hope some luck comes your way soon.

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dang man that does suck, i really hate to hear that ,i thought i had a bad day with bill collectors calling me but after hearing what happened to you today i realized that my day wasnt that bad at all. sorry i cant help you with any job info but we will keep ya in our prayers and hope that you find something soon.hope eveything works out for ya buddy

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Sorry to hear about your bad day. I hope you are able to find a job that you enjoy quickly and I hope everything works out the best for you.

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Hey man, I hear ya.. Im on the puter right now cuz i am currently in the job hunt too... as a industrial tech teacher Ive ben laid off twice in the last 3 years... so I too have heard the tears and felt the stress... HOWEVER the opportunities that came out the new jobs or opportunities far exceeded my expectations, so there is light at the end of the tunnel... take care and good luck with the job search!!!
--Mike

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Sorry to hear that:(

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everything will work it self out..i will pray for you and your family.
make the unemployment office your first stop, to keep the cash coming in.
think about all the companys you have contact's with in the same bussiness.
call in favors from friends and family for those side jobs..

let us know if you need a ear to bend.. your pal mark

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i figure everyday i wake up it's a good day // the alterritive isn't very appealling

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Man I hear you there, Thats what I ment that there are far worse things that can happen, but this still stinks.. well on a positive note I got the old computer fired up at home and found a free internet site, Its verrrrrrryyyyy
ssssllllooooowwwwww , , , , But it is free! At least I can surf for jobs at home instedd of at the public library with some kid next to me trying to look at porn... dang kids LOL.
Thanks to all for your warm and caring thoughts, hopfully I will be bringing in the dough again soon. I also hope I dont have to sell any of my 70 chevy parts.... I did put my 4 wheeler on craigslist today though, if any one is looking for a Big bear 400 4x4 with a plow Im yor man! PM me.

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Take a look at some of the Jobs with my employer. I've been with them 2-1/2 years now. Some of the usual corporate stupidity, but not too bad. The owner is directly involved with the company, will talk to any employee if they ask, & at least seems to give a hoot. And they have locations close to you!

http://www.transwestjobs.com/

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:lol: Man sorry to hear about you losing your job. Hope your luck will swing around quick. You'll get through it though, just keep chugging.

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I'd offer you a delivery job but youre a bit too far away, i cant imagine you'd want to move from beautiful colorado to this area. I wish i could help you, i really do. It will get better and in fact this layoff is a blessing for you, you will find something much better than you had.

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I realy am not supposed to post with you guys anymore, but i felt like jumping in for you. Go to ericksonaircrane.com and check out employment. Who knows???

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The jobs listed are not all that might be available. Use your imagination and be flexible and you could fit in anywhere. If not with us here at Erickson, then someone out there will be glad to have you!!!
It is kind of a good feeling here at Erickson knowing that your work is helping save lives and property, not only here in USA, but around the world!!
The top number No. 1 aerial fire fighting team in the whole world!!


HOOOOOOOOOORRAAAAAAAAAA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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I don't suppose you have a degree in construction. A friend of mine was a construction foreman and has a degree in construction science. He is a safety engineer at SAIC working on big oil contracts.

And while you're on Craig's List, check out the job postings and consider posting a sanitized (no street address) version of your resume. I have found my last 2 jobs on Craig's List by emailing my resume with a short cover letter.

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Monster.com

Are you willing to relocate? Might find more job oppurtunities elsewhere

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Thank you, I took a look and it looks like a neat company, I will send them a resume.
Thanks again

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Thats right, I forgot about monster, I will be surfing there later. I might consider relocating, I came from cali 4 years ago and have had poor luck with jobs since I have been here, I like california but the housing is soooo out of whack, but for the right job, who knows. Oregon is nice to, I would say east coast but that might take its toll on my rust free chevy. LOL
Well I will start the search here first to avoid having to uproot the family, but if I dont find some promising leads by next week I will expand my search.
My wife figuerd that we have about $4500 going out per month, know wonder why she was crying, now she is freaken me out.
Thanks again for every ones help.... Keep it comeing, I need a job!
Or the winning lottery #s would be fin to:lol: :lol:

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Been there done that...got the T-shirt.

Was a VP of Ops for a company (venture capital funded) and they ran out of money...told me I could work for free. I opted to not work for free.

Making $180,000 and then laid off...got some emergency jobs @ $10/hour stocking DVDs at Best Buy, Selling Qwest DSL and merchandising Carhartt apparel at a number of stores. Felt very humble to go from Exec to worker bee...had tons of thoughts like "I am more highly trained than this" etc for a while...but after a while felt OK...still had to eat. Check www.mosaic.com for some part time work.

We were OK...because prior to being laid off I got out of debt ... www.daveramsey.com helped me prioritize my expenses and reduce about $95,000 of debt in about 18 months.

He can also help out on the prioritization when one loses employment. Four Walls are most important.

1. Roof over head
2. Heat and utilities
3. Food and clothing
4. Transportation

Everything else goes on the back burner and does not get a penny as long as you are in survival mode. It will amaze you how you can fend off creditors and how toothless their threats are and how much power you really have.

Good luck...you will be OK. Hug your wife...she is scared right now and needs your support.

Tim

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Oh yeah...I forgot.

www.48days.com

48 days to the work you love.

Worked for me...now I work for me making a ton doing what I like to do.

Tim

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Just keep in mind, everything happens for a reason. I know it pisses you off and it seems like everything is against you right now, but something will come your way. I'll keep you in my prayers.

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i feel ya, same thing happened to me, i have similer experences as you but im 17. a horrible age.... still in school... you know it... plus i have to pay for a 8mi/gal truck at $2.50/ga. no bills except cell phone bill....thank god for credit! :(

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Hope ya find employment soon, but being laid off isn't to bad.
I'm used to it though, since I get laid off every fall. Construction worker. LOL

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i know it sounds kinda lame, but you should definitely be entitled to unemployment. thats what its there for. and it really helps alot. good luck- things will brighten with a little time.

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Sorry to hear of your situation skchevota, but I STRONGLY second timcos comments about Dave Ramsey. I work for a company that had two partners, one very much a mentor figure, the other pretty much just occupies space. The mentor partner came down with ALS and unfortunately doesn't have much more time with us. This really brought my life into perspective and I realized that without debt and with a little bit of an Emergency Fund...you have options.

I realize that's not much help for today, but keep your head up, keep looking for something and take some odd jobs until something comes along. Once you get back on your feet, check out www.daveramsey.com

It'll change your way of life...if you work at it. It did for my family.

Good luck

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hope you get a new job soon , im unemployed for 3 years now and after that sortah time its hard to find anny job and get back intoo the rithem of working again
4500 is a LOT you might want to look where to safe some cash i've allway's thought it was less expensive to live in the states oposed to live in europe .
i spend 10 euro avarage a day tops for food fuel and clothes and about 950 euro a month for housing , car , car and health insurance and gas light water but than again i live on my own

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I didn't have as drastic a change as Timcos, but it was sort of the same deal. When the start-up I was working for burst with the rest of them I spent 6 months on the couch. I looked and applied everywhere and the market at the time was flooded with Software Engineers.

I picked up the paper and took a job at Anderson Towing. He figured out I was a bit brighter than most folks that worked for him, so I became the "special project". He taught me how to do accident recovery using a wench and the tricks to recovering rollovers and extraction from ditches and stuff. It was $10 + overtime, but I had a brand new $100k truck and I learned a lot.

6 months later I was back in the software world, but I learned a lot and it got me through one of the hardest times my family had to deal with.

Good luck and keep us posted.

Also try www.careerbuilder.com

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This has been an infomative thread for me. I'm making decent money but not in what I want to do and am trying to get into LE. Skchevota, keep your chin up!

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Good luck on your job search. If you were a machinist I'd hire you today, but on the flip side, the construction industry is hot and heavy down here in SE Texas, you'd have to give up your beautiful mountains though. Good Luck!:)

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Sounds like a great time to start your own business and be you own boss! It's better to own the corporate ladder rather than trying to climb it! Always a good idea to keep 3-6 months of emergency cash, or an open line of credit. Never know when the "big one" will hit ya!

Good luck on whichever direction you decide to take. If you have a passion, and are good at it, and can create value for others by doing it, GO FOR IT!!!!! That's what I am in the process of doing, and I am very happy so far, and it's only going to get better!

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Keep your head up and keep looking.

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I work for a large construction firm from Greeley, CO which will remain nameless as I shouldn't be cruising this site on the job...but you probably know the yellow trucks since it's about 5 miles away. I don't pull enough weight to make a call and get you on right away, but if you pm me I can give you all of the contact info for the local projects (most Denver, Ft. Collins) Always looking for good foremen, Supt's, etc...

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wsh i had this type of help over here in the netherlands you guys are realy looking out for eachother

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thanks again for all your help and support. I am deep in the hunt so we will see what comes up.
It is nice to see the kids during the day for a change though.

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if you had a class A license and could drive a transporter truck, I could keep you busy in socal.

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If you want to come to Sunny Washington we are hiring bus drivers. $14.00 per hr for first 6 wks then $18.00 per hr then goes upto $24.00 per hr.
Full medical paid 12 holidays and 2 weeks vacation after the first year.
Go to this link if interested:
http://www.commtrans.org/?mc=commtrans&subcat=1
Good luck