Losing Job

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  • Face
    Face Posts: 14,340
    edited February 2008
    Sorry to hear it, best of luck bud!
    "He who fights with monsters should look to it that he himself does not become a monster. And when you gaze long into an abyss the abyss also gazes into you." Friedrich Nietzsche
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  • ben62670
    ben62670 Posts: 15,969
    edited February 2008
    Sometimes a closed door turns you to a better opportunity. I am sending preyer's for you, and your family.
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    Please. Please contact me a ben62670 @ yahoo.com. Make sure to include who you are, and you are from Polk so I don't delete your email. Also I am now physically unable to work on any projects. If you need help let these guys know. There are many people who will help if you let them know where you are.
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  • devani
    devani Posts: 1,497
    edited February 2008
    good luck finding a new one....you will be fine no doubt about it..;)
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  • obieone
    obieone Posts: 5,077
    edited February 2008
    I wish you the best of luck. My recommendation is IF you can't find anything that appeals to you right away, take every benefit you can get from the state/ fed. and get trained in SOMETHING other than what you've been doing, i.e. building trades, IT, etc. It won't be huge $ for a while, but it is usually a secure job.
    I refuse to argue with idiots, because people can't tell the DIFFERENCE!
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  • PolkWannabie
    PolkWannabie Posts: 2,763
    edited February 2008
    Sorry to hear about your situation Dave ... Hopefully you'll open some new better doors shortly ...
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  • PolkWannabie
    PolkWannabie Posts: 2,763
    edited February 2008
    rskarvan wrote: »
    ... but couldn't get it past the house (R) ...
    (R) ?

    You may want to recheck the political affiliation of the house speaker that is elected by the house majority ... and while your thanking the congress for anything, be sure to thank them for letting FISA lapse while they go on vacation ...
    rskarvan wrote: »
    jdhdiggs.... please don't call unemployment insurance LEECHING.
    Ok fine ... How about socialism then.
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  • bobman1235
    bobman1235 Posts: 10,822
    edited February 2008
    Unemployment INSURANCE should be funded by a company (as incentive in case of layoff) or individual.

    SOCIALISM is unemployment pay funded by tax dollars.


    VASTLY different.
    If you will it, dude, it is no dream.
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  • jdhdiggs
    jdhdiggs Posts: 4,305
    edited February 2008
    When the government forces the company to pay for "insurance" how is it different from a tax on operations?
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  • Ricardo
    Ricardo Posts: 10,636
    edited February 2008
    Cheer up; you'll find a better job and have extra money for toys ;)
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  • bobman1235
    bobman1235 Posts: 10,822
    edited February 2008
    jdhdiggs wrote: »
    When the government forces the company to pay for "insurance" how is it different from a tax on operations?

    Er, my "should" was meant "if you're going to call it insurance, it should voluntarily be provided by your company as incentive"..... not "all companies SHOULD by law provide it". Re-reading it now it came out wrong.
    If you will it, dude, it is no dream.
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  • obieone
    obieone Posts: 5,077
    edited February 2008
    rskarvan wrote: »
    Good luck in your job search!!! And, remember that the senate (D) attempted to extend to you an additional 3 to 6 months of unemployment compensation in the economic stimulus package but couldn't get it past the house (R). Lastly, the FED says we are just in a slump...not a recession.

    Um, ZIPPY, hate to break the news to you but BOTH houses of congress are run by the Dem.'s: Nancy Pelosi-D, CA & Mary Reid-D, NV
    I refuse to argue with idiots, because people can't tell the DIFFERENCE!
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  • PolkWannabie
    PolkWannabie Posts: 2,763
    edited February 2008
    bobman1235 wrote: »
    Er, my "should" was meant "if you're going to call it insurance, it should voluntarily be provided by your company as incentive"..... not "all companies SHOULD by law provide it". Re-reading it now it came out wrong.
    Medicare & Medicaid are called insurance too ... So will Hillary and/or Obama care ...
    bobman1235 wrote: »
    Unemployment INSURANCE should be funded by a company (as incentive in case of layoff) or individual.

    SOCIALISM is unemployment pay funded by tax dollars.

    VASTLY different.
    As far as being vastly different is concerned, whether YOU pay the government directly through payroll deductions or YOU pay for it through some companies higher price of goods and services it's all basically the same ... YOU paid for it ... If you don't like the word socialism ... that's fine ... just don't think that someone other than YOU is paying for it and feel free to call it whatever you like other than capitalism, free markets etc ...
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  • SKsolutions
    SKsolutions Posts: 1,820
    edited February 2008
    Sorry to hear. Times are not easy in many places and on many companies. If you wanted to try something/place new, now might be a good time. It's a crapportunity. . . .it sucks, but you may end up with something better. Good luck.
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  • markmarc
    markmarc Posts: 2,309
    edited February 2008
    Sorry to hear about the job. If you can move and like to experience living somewhere else, now is the time. Best wishes.
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  • bobman1235
    bobman1235 Posts: 10,822
    edited February 2008
    PolkWannabie wrote: »
    As far as being vastly different is concerned, whether YOU pay the government directly through payroll deductions or YOU pay for it through some companies higher price of goods and services it's all basically the same ... YOU paid for it ... If you don't like the word socialism ... that's fine ... just don't think that someone other than YOU is paying for it and feel free to call it whatever you like other than capitalism, free markets etc ...

    This is going way off the rails and I apologize.

    Here's what I meant. If a company wants to VOLUNTARILY OFFER employees unemployment insurance, that's a good thing. Just like if they VOLUNTARILY OFFER you medical insurance. You don't have to take it, but if you feel like paying for it for piece of mind, you MAY. That's as free market as you can get.

    Even if a company REQUIRES that its employees have unemployment insurance, that's not socialistic; you can choose not to work for / buy from that company and therefore be monetarily unaffected. So long as it's not legally required that ALL companies have it then there's always a consumer / employee CHOICE.
    If you will it, dude, it is no dream.
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  • 66chevyIISS
    66chevyIISS Posts: 857
    edited February 2008
    sorry you had to do that daboys. Today was a pretty bad day at my office as well. We had almost 300 layoffs (majority in the field) and I also lost one in my department. Thankfully it looks like my job is pretty secure though.
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  • janmike
    janmike Posts: 6,146
    edited February 2008
    Stay positive and focused and things will work out. I know that is tough as I went through a downsize 7 years ago, but it turned out it was the best thing that ever happened to me. Good luck and I am sure you will be chiming in telling us what job you landed. Now get that polished resume out there.

    PS - Do not be afraid to ask for professional help regarding your resume, interviews and how to find that job.
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  • daboyz
    daboyz Posts: 5,207
    edited February 2008
    Thanks for all he support guys!! I appreciate it much. The economy here really sucks because we are really dependant on the auto industry. My whole family is here so it would be very difficult to relocate but would be open to anything. You know the local Polkies would miss me way too much if I left though.LOL
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  • Fireman32
    Fireman32 Posts: 4,845
    edited February 2008
    unc2701 wrote: »
    Dude, have you been here in August yet???

    Anyhow, he's got a point on the furniture & the economy here is doing great... One of the few places in the US that the housing market is still (slightly) up.

    I moved down here in august. So you have a couple of really hot months. But I get to wear shorts year round down here and get to play golf.
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  • george daniel
    george daniel Posts: 12,096
    edited February 2008
    Dave,, good luck and stay positive,, if you think it,,, it will happen.
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  • wingnut4772
    wingnut4772 Posts: 7,519
    edited February 2008
    Sorry to hear daboyz. Good luck. It will all work out for the better.
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  • NotaSuv
    NotaSuv Posts: 3,845
    edited February 2008
    Best of luck daboyz.......been there...stressed out to the max as my was a one day notice...i was making too much $$$ and they could no longer afford to keep me on..even though they set the salary and bonus program...felt like the rug was pulled from under me, helpless at best....then the aholes tried to fight my UE, so it took almost 8 weeks for my first check....had to sell a few off a few prized possesions to get by...got by..better job..all will work out for ya.....if you need any help with a resume etc....feel free to PM
    Good luck in finding your next better job
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  • tonyb
    tonyb Posts: 32,951
    edited February 2008
    daboyz wrote: »
    I'm the GM of a furniture store. Some of you east of the Mississippi would probably know of Value City Furniture. You know, I've been in retail so long that it may not be bad to get out of that now.too.

    Plenty of furniture stores by me in the Algonquin area and they are not slowing down in building new stores.I know it;s a hike for you but if you need something to hold you over.If you want to get out of retail,what other direction are you looking at?
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  • reeltrouble1
    reeltrouble1 Posts: 9,312
    edited February 2008
    Mgmt exp. can = a nice start in Government Civil Service--best move I ever made.

    btw I think your exec board are a bunch of sissies for making you tell your staff they are axed. They should get punched in the face.

    www.usajobs.gov

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  • mrbigbluelight
    mrbigbluelight Posts: 9,675
    edited February 2008
    Daboyz, everything is an opportunity if you let it be.

    Everything.

    Hang in there, it gets better.
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  • The Judge
    The Judge Posts: 60
    edited February 2008
    jdhdiggs wrote: »
    Newsflash: You know NOTHING about economics or business...

    Let's see, forcing someone to put money into an account so someone else who isn't working can get it isn't leeching in your world, nice....

    Going out on a limb here, but I'm guessing the OP has NO desire to see a single cent of unemployement and would prefer to be a productive and valuable member of society rather than a victim.

    You seem to be very mean spirited. Yes, most of us would prefer to be a "productive and valuable member of society." When you get unemployment benefits because you lost your job does not make you a leech.

    I don't know you or what you do for a living and if you are lucky enough to keep your position in your job, that is great for you. Some people lose jobs through no fault of their own and need some help until they can get back into the workforce. This does not make a honest, hard working man, a leech.
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  • rskarvan
    rskarvan Posts: 2,374
    edited February 2008
    The Judge wrote: »
    You seem to be very mean spirited. Yes, most of us would prefer to be a "productive and valuable member of society." When you get unemployment benefits because you lost your job does not make you a leech.

    I don't know you or what you do for a living and if you are lucky enough to keep your position in your job, that is great for you. Some people lose jobs through no fault of their own and need some help until they can get back into the workforce. This does not make a honest, hard working man, a leech.

    I agree completely. Especially about being mean spirited.
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  • carpenter
    carpenter Posts: 362
    edited February 2008
    @daboyz
    Hang in there buddy, we've all been there.
    I'm anxiously waiting for the "Starting my new job this week" thread.

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  • jdhdiggs
    jdhdiggs Posts: 4,305
    edited February 2008
    The Judge wrote: »
    You seem to be very mean spirited. Yes, most of us would prefer to be a "productive and valuable member of society." When you get unemployment benefits because you lost your job does not make you a leech.

    I don't know you or what you do for a living and if you are lucky enough to keep your position in your job, that is great for you. Some people lose jobs through no fault of their own and need some help until they can get back into the workforce. This does not make a honest, hard working man, a leech.

    What an ironic name... :rolleyes:

    Mean spirited? You put up with Ron's childish political and personal potshots and crackpot theories for a year and then talk to me again. This is about thread number 40 or 50 that he has derailed with his political views and sheer ignorance of basic economics. Basically, myself, and several others are sick of his ignorant rants, his hypocrasy, and genral attitude on this forum. If you want to stick up for him, that's cool, but since you're relatively new, why don't you watch from the sidelines a bit before wading in uninformed.

    Again if EITHER you or Ron would like to start another thread, I, and others here, would be more than willing to educate you on these things. Quit trying to derail the current thread.
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  • rskarvan
    rskarvan Posts: 2,374
    edited February 2008
    Yet another mean spirited post from jdhdiggs.
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