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Jtrux · 01-30-2009, 12:04 PM

I got laid off yesterday from Union Pacific Railroad. It was just a matter of time seeing as how it was getting so damn slow but hopefully it won't last too long. I do have a CDL so maybe I can go drive trucks if anyone is hiring. School districts are always hiring so I could drive buses I guess.

**nightmare** · 01-30-2009, 12:30 PM

sorry to hear about that. i hope that things get better soon. this economy isn't helpful for anyone.

bouncytruck · 01-30-2009, 12:41 PM

Sorry to hear your bad news.

The economy is very scary. I just bought out my business partners before the economy crashed here in the Seattle area. I'm scrabbling to find more work since my house is collateral for the SBA Loan.

**jaros44sr** · 01-30-2009, 12:50 PM

Bummer...been there many times. Anything I can do.....

**Gary 70 Jimmy** · 01-30-2009, 02:02 PM

Either you don't have time to work on your truck or you don't have the money now you have time but no money been their before sorry to here about your job could be my job next no one is safe.

joemacho · 01-30-2009, 02:30 PM

sorry to hear about your job i been off for a month and a half with no work. i am to a cdl a driver. but the good thing about it all my lady has a job where she gets overtime and that helps alot plus my unemployement so were are just getting by. Good luck on your job search and they say "one door closes and another opens. "

1LoC10 · 01-30-2009, 02:39 PM

sorry to hear about that, I work for the UP too, work is def getting slow in Chicago, but no job cuts yet

Jtrux · 01-30-2009, 03:05 PM

Yeah, thanks everyone, i'm gonna start applying everywhere immediately. The police department is hiring and I don't think there is a job out there with better job security than that, at least that's what I hear.

bouncytruck · 01-30-2009, 03:20 PM

I've heard that customs/boarder patrol is hiring too. I don't know how close San Antonio is to the boarder, but not all the jobs are actual patrol jobs.

Big J · 01-30-2009, 05:24 PM

NO good. Hope something comes along for ya. We are all waiting for CHANGE

. We'll see.....

LUV2XCLR8 · 01-30-2009, 05:27 PM

Sorry to hear, hope it all gets better for ya

BLUE THUNDER · 01-30-2009, 08:33 PM

Sorry to hear about that bro. If you need anything give me a shout. Since you've got this time now come over and give me a hand tomorrow.

**Ron 586** · 01-31-2009, 10:48 AM

Sorry to hear of the job loss. It hurts when you haven't done anything wrong but get blindsided anyway. Good luck.

Bentblazer · 01-31-2009, 11:10 AM

Sorry to hear, hope all works out. (wonder if the ceo's are still getting their bonus?)

bigguy69 · 01-31-2009, 11:23 AM

i know how you feel me and my wife both are laidoff. hoping it is temporary

72Levi · 02-02-2009, 01:37 AM

Since you've got this time now come over and give me a hand tomorrow

Hmmm good luck on that! I think he's really looking for a job. Sorry to hear about that Jtrux, I'll keep my eye out for openings.

Jtrux · 02-02-2009, 09:45 AM

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Originally Posted by BLUE THUNDER

Sorry to hear about that bro. If you need anything give me a shout. Since you've got this time now come over and give me a hand tomorrow.

I think I have plenty to do on my blazer (body panesl, frame repair, AC install, body mounts, suspension, tranny/xfer case seals, wheels/tires, top repair, so I think I can keep busy)but thanks for the tempting offer.

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Originally Posted by 72Levi

Hmmm good luck on that! I think he's really looking for a job. Sorry to hear about that Jtrux, I'll keep my eye out for openings.

Exactly, already been looking and hopefully i'll get something to hold me offer til this economy straightes itself out.

Critter · 02-02-2009, 11:26 PM

I feel your pain. As you know I am in the same boat. Now that we have time, we have no money.

Otsa580 · 02-03-2009, 01:28 AM

I also work for Uncle Pete and I am back to switching.......I sure hope business picks up soon or I will be out of a job too. I could always sell my blazer when I'm broke at least! Just kidding!

01-30-2009, 12:04 PM	#1
Jtrux I'm a poor spectator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: San Antonio, Tx Posts: 2,287	I should have alot more time to work on my blazer now I got laid off yesterday from Union Pacific Railroad. It was just a matter of time seeing as how it was getting so damn slow but hopefully it won't last too long. I do have a CDL so maybe I can go drive trucks if anyone is hiring. School districts are always hiring so I could drive buses I guess. __________________ 2006 Jeep Unlimited IMPACT ORANGE 1993 Chevy 2500 4x4 ExCab LWB 454/NV4500 Tow rig 1977 Ford F100 2x4 LWB 1st truck I owned, still have it!!! 1979 Ford F150 4x4 SWB Built Ford Tough!!! 1971 Chevy Blazer 350 / SM465 / NP205 UNDER CONSTRUCTION Soon to have a LQ4 6.0!!!

01-30-2009, 12:41 PM	#3
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,038	Re: I should have alot more time to work on my blazer now Sorry to hear your bad news. The economy is very scary. I just bought out my business partners before the economy crashed here in the Seattle area. I'm scrabbling to find more work since my house is collateral for the SBA Loan. __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

01-30-2009, 12:50 PM	#4
jaros44sr Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454 Posts: 9,764	Re: I should have alot more time to work on my blazer now Bummer...been there many times. Anything I can do..... __________________ Semper Fi...Uncle Sam, you da man All parts offered to help are free, unless otherwise noted Dont try this stuff in my build thread, unless you have 55 years of mechanical OTJ training SAFETY FIRST AS usual, off topic They say your mind goes second, can't remember the first Jim

01-30-2009, 02:02 PM	#5
Gary 70 Jimmy Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Burghill, Ohio 44404 Posts: 3,401	Re: I should have a lot more time to work on my blazer now Either you don't have time to work on your truck or you don't have the money now you have time but no money been their before sorry to here about your job could be my job next no one is safe. __________________ 1972 GMC Jimmy 1/2 4X4 4wheel camper 1970 GMC Jimmy 1/2 4X4 350 1969 Chevy Blazer 1/2 4X4 307 1967 chevy LWB 3/4 396

01-30-2009, 02:30 PM	#6
joemacho Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: peoria az Posts: 252	Re: I should have alot more time to work on my blazer now sorry to hear about your job i been off for a month and a half with no work. i am to a cdl a driver. but the good thing about it all my lady has a job where she gets overtime and that helps alot plus my unemployement so were are just getting by. Good luck on your job search and they say "one door closes and another opens. "

01-30-2009, 02:39 PM	#7
1LoC10 Insert Title Here Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Dyer, Indiana Posts: 5,679	Re: I should have alot more time to work on my blazer now sorry to hear about that, I work for the UP too, work is def getting slow in Chicago, but no job cuts yet __________________ BOBBY _69 SWB_ 1000 pics of 67-72's>> http://s193.photobucket.com/albums/z...-72/?start=all <<

01-30-2009, 03:05 PM	#8
Jtrux I'm a poor spectator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: San Antonio, Tx Posts: 2,287	Re: I should have alot more time to work on my blazer now Yeah, thanks everyone, i'm gonna start applying everywhere immediately. The police department is hiring and I don't think there is a job out there with better job security than that, at least that's what I hear. __________________ 2006 Jeep Unlimited IMPACT ORANGE 1993 Chevy 2500 4x4 ExCab LWB 454/NV4500 Tow rig 1977 Ford F100 2x4 LWB 1st truck I owned, still have it!!! 1979 Ford F150 4x4 SWB Built Ford Tough!!! 1971 Chevy Blazer 350 / SM465 / NP205 UNDER CONSTRUCTION Soon to have a LQ4 6.0!!!

01-30-2009, 03:20 PM	#9
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,038	Re: I should have alot more time to work on my blazer now I've heard that customs/boarder patrol is hiring too. I don't know how close San Antonio is to the boarder, but not all the jobs are actual patrol jobs. __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

01-30-2009, 05:24 PM	#10
Big J Its lookin' like a Blazer! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Gods Country, KY Posts: 1,772	Re: I should have alot more time to work on my blazer now NO good. Hope something comes along for ya. We are all waiting for CHANGE. We'll see..... __________________ BAZINGA! My Build

01-30-2009, 05:27 PM	#11
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,468	Re: I should have alot more time to work on my blazer now Sorry to hear, hope it all gets better for ya __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Tow Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

01-30-2009, 08:33 PM	#12
BLUE THUNDER Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: San Antonio Posts: 993	Re: I should have alot more time to work on my blazer now Sorry to hear about that bro. If you need anything give me a shout. Since you've got this time now come over and give me a hand tomorrow.

01-31-2009, 10:48 AM	#13
Ron 586 RIP Mr Ron Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Big Sandy, Tn. 38221 Posts: 8,150	Re: I should have alot more time to work on my blazer now Sorry to hear of the job loss. It hurts when you haven't done anything wrong but get blindsided anyway. Good luck. __________________ Ron (Mr Round Tuit) Be kinder than necessary, for everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle TN Message Forum TN Facebook Group SETN Truck Show My Photobucket

01-31-2009, 11:10 AM	#14
Bentblazer Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Rolla Mo. Posts: 667	Re: I should have alot more time to work on my blazer now Sorry to hear, hope all works out. (wonder if the ceo's are still getting their bonus?) __________________ "85" Monte Carlo SS "71" K5 (SOLD) "64" Chevelle 1930 Chevy two door rat

01-31-2009, 11:23 AM	#15
bigguy69 dazed and confused Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: marion nc Posts: 1,649	Re: I should have alot more time to work on my blazer now i know how you feel me and my wife both are laidoff. hoping it is temporary __________________ members met: redbaron69, billsbowtie,nc67

02-02-2009, 01:37 AM	#16
72Levi Active Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: sa tx Posts: 851	Re: I should have alot more time to work on my blazer now *Since you've got this time now come over and give me a hand tomorrow Hmmm good luck on that! I think he's really looking for a job. Sorry to hear about that Jtrux, I'll keep my eye out for openings. __________________ 1972 K5 Blazer ALL ORIGINAL paint & engine, A/C, Tilt, 4sp, AM/FM, Tow Hooks, Aux Battery Tray, Tach, Vacuum 2004 FORD FX4 SuperCrew 2005 CTS-V 12 sec family car 2008 Buick Enclave AWD, Nav, & DVD, Wife LOVES it! Last edited by 72Levi; 02-02-2009 at 01:38 AM.*



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02-02-2009, 11:26 PM	#18
Critter Future TOTM Winner Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bulverde, TX Posts: 2,692	Re: I should have alot more time to work on my blazer now I feel your pain. As you know I am in the same boat. Now that we have time, we have no money. __________________ 72 Chevy CST K5 HIGHLANDER BLAZER Getting a 6.0,NV4500,NP205,14BFF (Currently laying all over the place in little pieces) 72 Chevy swb step-side "LS" 6.0 Here's a build thread of sorts 2002 HD2500 Crew Cab, 8.1L Allison 4x4 Daily Driver Check it out www.lsdyno.com

02-03-2009, 01:28 AM	#19
Otsa580 I Love Rusty Chevys Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Omaha, NE Posts: 617	Re: I should have alot more time to work on my blazer now I also work for Uncle Pete and I am back to switching.......I sure hope business picks up soon or I will be out of a job too. I could always sell my blazer when I'm broke at least! Just kidding!

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