deepblue Posted October 19, 2009 Share Posted October 19, 2009 The car got a flat this morning on my way to work. Fixed it up, rushed in and was told after 25 years that our jobs end November 1st. Sometimes when it rains it really rains. 46 and jobless. Lads your life can change at the drop of a hat. and it begins... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super24 Posted October 19, 2009 Share Posted October 19, 2009 Sorry to hear that. I hope things turn around quick! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Bill Posted October 19, 2009 Share Posted October 19, 2009 Deepblue, I'm very sorry to hear this! Keep your chin up and you will be back to work before you know it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveinspain Posted October 19, 2009 Share Posted October 19, 2009 Sorry to hear that Blue. I got the axe the end of May.... I look at it like an opertunity to start something new. What kind of work were you doing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevef Posted October 19, 2009 Share Posted October 19, 2009 Sorry to hear it.. I've been out of work since last January.. Came close to a new job a couple of times but, no "cigar".. I'm 58 and have over 35 years experience working on computers.. Good luck.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AXE® Posted October 19, 2009 Share Posted October 19, 2009 I got note April 2007 and have been living off my good looks and charm ever since. Best of luck Blue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigfootdg Posted October 19, 2009 Share Posted October 19, 2009 Thats rough. I've been looking since 2007, the year I graduated. Hope you fare better than I have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silverbursted Posted October 19, 2009 Share Posted October 19, 2009 Sorry to hear that Blue. Was this completely out of left field or were expecting it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowdiddley Posted October 19, 2009 Share Posted October 19, 2009 Blue keep your head up, usually when one door shuts another opens, best of luck! I got note April 2007 and have been living off my good looks and charm ever since. Best of luck Blue. Everyone isn't that rich Axe.:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
surfpup Posted October 19, 2009 Share Posted October 19, 2009 Ouch! That is a hell of a day. Sorry to hear that, deepblue. I certainly wish you good luck and hope (as others have said) it turns into an opportunity. Maybe you and Axe® can become teen idols or something.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riverside Posted October 19, 2009 Share Posted October 19, 2009 Stormy Monday. No Gibson content, but Dang! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deepblue Posted October 19, 2009 Author Share Posted October 19, 2009 Ouch! That is a hell of a day. Sorry to hear that' date=' deepblue. I certainly wish you good luck and hope (as others have said) it turns into an opportunity. Maybe you and Axe® can become teen idols or something....[/quote'] lol!...Teen idol sounds good! Thanks for the love guys.....It was a bit of a shock, but as far as news goes its not the worst a person can hear by any means. Everyones happy and healthy and it doesnt get any better than that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Californiaman Posted October 19, 2009 Share Posted October 19, 2009 I feel for ya' Blue. If it's important to you, don't let any grass grow under your feet. You may find a job right around the corner. Let everyone know you're looking and pass your resume around. Good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Plains Posted October 19, 2009 Share Posted October 19, 2009 Crap, sorry to hear that. Everyones happy and healthy and it doesnt get any better than that. Money is one thing but ultimately, good health is everything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riverside Posted October 19, 2009 Share Posted October 19, 2009 Finally read the OP - sorry to hear it. They (who?) say that as one door closes, another one opens. Been there myself (even now) - I hope it works out for you. And for all of us who might share the same predicament. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeBudfrumHull_SG Posted October 19, 2009 Share Posted October 19, 2009 Jeez that's a real bummer ... 25 years and then a swift kick to the curb as a thank you. Good luck job hunting, I hope it works out for you. If you don't mind me asking , what line of work were you in ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milod Posted October 19, 2009 Share Posted October 19, 2009 Ain't fun... I think this is an increasing phenom, though. My wife got it a month ago. But after 60+ hour work weeks shes now finally cleaning the house. <grin> I hate to say this, but I think it's gonna be more of us in the future given what the economy seems to be doing, and not just in North America, obviously. m Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrisdude Posted October 19, 2009 Share Posted October 19, 2009 Very sorry to hear that blue dude. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAS44 Posted October 19, 2009 Share Posted October 19, 2009 ouch! Since I've never even HAD a job...I can only wish you the best Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaxson50 Posted October 19, 2009 Share Posted October 19, 2009 I feel for ya. My blue Monday involved my Teaching Job being dissolved (layoff)' date=' my soon to be wife left me on Tuesday and Finally on Friday I ended up in the hospital due to my Pulmonary Embolism. Mine was a hell week. I have worked for myself since 2002 and since I have more certifications than the majority of most managers of IT Departments they will not hire me due to the possibility of me being their replacement. Even if its a lower position. Good luck to all; my new horror are clients who can't or refuse to pay for work already performed from my working with them.[/quote']That sucks, keep your hopes up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeoConMan Posted October 19, 2009 Share Posted October 19, 2009 What kind of tires are you running on the car? Okay, seriously, after 25 years I can see how that would be a real bummer. I'm very sorry to hear that Blue. Not sure what I can offer for advice, but networking is always important. Collect the contact info for everybody you can - even the ones you don't really like. You may be able to find something new as everybody with the old jobs is going away. I've found that all the work layed-off people were doing for so many years usually will be required again. Maybe a small group somewhere will start doing what you did in a new or more efficient way. Old people/new company maybe? Good luck. (Sell a kidney before you sell any gear.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaxson50 Posted October 19, 2009 Share Posted October 19, 2009 These are hard times. No job is secure, and if your pushing 60 nobody wants you as a employee, that's the long and the short of it. You have no security, no employer gives a rip about anyone but themselves. I was a security supervisor for the state, worked with four governors, blah blah. I was under going medical treatment and was on medical leave when a new governor was elected and eliminated hundreds of positions and mine was one of them. That was three years ago, since then I have only been able to find temporary part time jobs. I'm screwed. Every job opening wants you to e-mail a resume, you never know if anyone even sees it. If you don't have a PhD. you can't even push a broom. At 58 my life is done as far as employers are concerned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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