It Finally Happened

cfrizz
cfrizz Posts: 13,415
edited March 2010 in The Clubhouse
I got laid off this morning. Been with the company for 28 year & now I'm out the door about to discover the wonderful joys of unemployment.

This sucks big time.:mad:
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  • Ricardo
    Ricardo Posts: 10,636
    edited March 2010
    Sorry to hear that Cathy. That's a lifetime of dedication. Hope things work out for you.
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  • obieone
    obieone Posts: 5,077
    edited March 2010
    Sincerest condolences.
    I'd recommend getting down to the Home Depot ASAP. It's right there where the S.E. xpressway dumps into RTE. 128. I believe there's a Red line stop right next to it, provided there's one near you.
    If not, I'm sure one of the buses would get you close.
    Good luck.
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  • concealer404
    concealer404 Posts: 7,440
    edited March 2010
    Sorry to hear Cathy. :(
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  • bobman1235
    bobman1235 Posts: 10,822
    edited March 2010
    Luckily, you live in Mass. They'll give you unemployment for YEARS.
    If you will it, dude, it is no dream.
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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,536
    edited March 2010
    Sorry to hear that Cathy, best of luck on finding new employment.
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  • billbillw
    billbillw Posts: 6,726
    edited March 2010
    Sorry to hear that. Hope things work out for you.
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  • Midnite Mick
    Midnite Mick Posts: 1,591
    edited March 2010
    Tough spot....hope things work out for the best. Sometimes something bad can turn into something good, so try to keep your spirits up.

    Good luck,
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  • nooshinjohn
    nooshinjohn Posts: 25,383
    edited March 2010
    That's to bad Cathy.... Other doors are sure to open.
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  • thsmith
    thsmith Posts: 6,082
    edited March 2010
    Stay positive and don't get down on yourself. Hopefully you have 6 months or better emergency funds.
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  • heiney9
    heiney9 Posts: 25,164
    edited March 2010
    Sorry to hear that Cathy.......been there and done that a few times in the past 5 years. No one is safe really. Try not to stress and just do whatever you can to find employment. In my close circle of friends/family I know a lot of people out of work. Things have to turn around soon.

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  • madmax
    madmax Posts: 12,434
    edited March 2010
    This is a great oportunity to get ahead! You have a new job now, moving up. Most people in this position find themselves better off shortly afterwards if they look at it in the right way.
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  • comfortablycurt
    comfortablycurt Posts: 6,745
    edited March 2010
    I'm sorry to hear that Cathy. That seems to be the story all over the place anymore though.

    I'll be hopin for ya.:)
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  • coolsax
    coolsax Posts: 1,824
    edited March 2010
    sorry to hear about this.. i've been through it twice in the last 7 years. Best thing to do is take a half week to a week(if you can afford it) to decompress and then go full force into looking for the next job.. hopefully it will be onto something better.
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  • Jstas
    Jstas Posts: 14,807
    edited March 2010
    Well, on the bright side, Obama has extended unemployment so much that those who have yet to claim unemployment can collect for almost 2 years. Granted, it's not much compared to what you were making but it does help. You can also do partial unemployment where you get a part time job and you can still collect unemployment to help with the bills.
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  • polkatese
    polkatese Posts: 6,767
    edited March 2010
    Hoping for the best Cathy. Best of luck in your search endeavors..I am confident that you'll get a new one soon.
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  • fossy
    fossy Posts: 1,378
    edited March 2010
    Sorry to hear it Cathy but one door closing simply means others open up.Stay on the up & good luck in your new quest.
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  • treitz3
    treitz3 Posts: 18,994
    edited March 2010
    Cathy, I am sorry to hear of this news. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Best wishes for making this a positive move in life.
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  • Retro152
    Retro152 Posts: 985
    edited March 2010
    Very sorry to hear this Cathy. Nearly 30 yrs of loyal service shows off the commendable diligence and character you have shown your employer in that span of time. The same character and class you have shown here in my short time at Club Polk, tells me your in the drivers seat for future employment, no doubt! This is only temporary and does indeed suck, but chin up Cathy, a person like you "can only go up!" :) Take care, my best to you.





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  • vc69
    vc69 Posts: 2,500
    edited March 2010
    Gosh Cathy, I'm sorry. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. That had to be a blow.
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  • kn505
    kn505 Posts: 380
    edited March 2010
    Sorry about your situation. Hope thing will turn out good for you soon.

    My boss (the CEO) was let go early in January. Three days later, the company was merging with another conpany. I was then informed by the acting manager that the new company would not need my services. She and I agreed that my last day would be March 31. In exchange for that, I would document all my works, complete several new projects, and transfer all knowledge to them. The hard part for me was not letting my coworkers know about my planned departure. It was a release when the news was released to all employees last Friday. I has been looking for work and just realize that it is hard out there.

    Sorry for hijacking your threat.
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  • Amherst
    Amherst Posts: 695
    edited March 2010
    Jeeese it's everywhere, sorry about the bad news.


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  • leroyjr1
    leroyjr1 Posts: 8,785
    edited March 2010
    Sorry to here that, hopefully everything will work out for you.
    28 years is a long time. How far from retirement were you?
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  • madmax
    madmax Posts: 12,434
    edited March 2010
    Hey, a few tips as I was also a long time employee (20 yrs) who got ousted.

    Interview anywhere, even if you are not interested in the job or not really qualified. The first few interviews I did I really sucked at. One was so bad they even told me I sucked at it. Never make a job you really want one of your first.

    Put on your resume that you are an audiophile. A friend told me this and I did it. Whenever an interview starts to get slow they ask about things like that. It can turn the whole thing around when they hear you talking about something that excites you. One of the high ups here noticed it on mine and we talked quite a bit about it. (Hmmm... a guy I can relate to, I'm sure he was thinking).

    If you want someone to check out your resume feel free to send it. I took a class on writing them and have looked at tons.

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  • joeparaski
    joeparaski Posts: 1,865
    edited March 2010
    Oh man...after 28 years!!!??? Hang in there...most people I know that were let go found something better shortly after.

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  • AudioGenics
    AudioGenics Posts: 2,567
    edited March 2010
    It is a terrible shock.
    I am sure you have great friends that are close and will help you.

    ....a new opportunity is now waiting.

    Best of Luck !
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  • Fireman32
    Fireman32 Posts: 4,845
    edited March 2010
    So sorry to hear Cathy. Hopefully things will turn around quick for you.
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  • Polkersince85
    Polkersince85 Posts: 2,883
    edited March 2010
    Sorry to hear it Cathy. Seems like it is everywhere out there. MadMax offered some good advice on the resume/interview scheme. Just remember that is not your fault, you are just as good as you have always been.

    P.S.
    In your interviews, be sure to ask for a minimum of $200 per/hr. ;)
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  • dudeinaroom
    dudeinaroom Posts: 3,609
    edited March 2010
    That's crap, walk right back in there demand they fire the VP instead of you, it would save the company a lot money. At least you will be able to collect unenjoyment. Best of luck to you, I know you'll be fine.
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  • snow
    snow Posts: 4,337
    edited March 2010
    Wow 28 years :eek: Well im sure with your record of employment and experience you will have no trouble finding a new and even better job. GL with the search :)



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  • janmike
    janmike Posts: 6,146
    edited March 2010
    Hope all works out for the best Cathy.
    Michael ;)
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