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08-06-2008, 12:59 PM | #1 |
YT 1000 Club Member | Anybody else out there laid off??? I was laid off yesterday! I had a contract until Sept. 30th...lotta good that did me...they laid off 6 contract employees.....I was worried what would happen at the end of Sept. but I have a trip to Europe booked for the first 2 weeks of Oct. and figured if they did not renew my contract ...I would get my vacation either way....now my trip is 8 weeks away and both my husband and I are laid off! He is supposed to go back in 4 weeks and I am job hunting...but new employers won't be too eager to hire someone who needs 2 weeks off that soon! How many others are dealing with layoff?
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08-06-2008, 01:09 PM | #2 |
Slave to Princess Chloe Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: NJ
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| Oh sweetie! I am so sorry to hear that! I hope you will find a new job soon! What were you doing before? |
08-06-2008, 01:57 PM | #3 |
Donating YT 30K Club Member | Sorry to hear about your being laid off. I was laid off 3 1/2 years ago after 33 years with the company in a Director position. They called me in one day and said your position has been eliminated and you will be taking early retirement. At least I get a small pension, no where near my salary and insurance. I was 52 at the time. I have stayed home and tane care of my Fil and my parents but now it is just my dad left and I am getting low on money so I need to start looking for at least a part time job. Unfortunatley it s happening to too many workers. I don't know how they expect people to live. Hang in there. My dtr just got hired at a part time teller job at Chase She's also a full time student) and she told them she had 2 vacations coming up and they hired her anyway so some employers will work with you. I will keep you in my prayers.
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08-06-2008, 04:54 PM | #4 |
Elvis+Honey=My Heart Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: North Georgia
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| I am sorry to hear this. I was more or less forced out of my job too due to the fact that the job went to Brazil. I decided to say "screw it" I'm not looking for another job within the corporation and took retirement...so far so good. But it is maddening to be forced to leave rather than you choosing when you'll leave. I too took a trip to Europe right after the job ended and very glad I did! Maybe you can enjoy your European trip and get rejuvenated, so when you return your job search will be easier since you'll have renewed energy. Good luck.
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08-06-2008, 05:08 PM | #5 |
Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Fort Worth, TX
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| I'm so sorry that you guys are having to go through this... I know how tough it can be. We're not laid off here, but my housemate and I were in an auto accident in March of last year - - - neither of us has been released to return to work even at this point, a year and a half later.... so things just get tighter and tighter... I know how you feel! Prayers coming your way that God will lead you to a quick resolve for your family!! All the best <<hugs>>
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08-06-2008, 05:12 PM | #6 |
My Tiny Treasures Donating Member | I'll let you know on Friday It seems I'm hanging in week to week |
08-06-2008, 05:24 PM | #7 |
YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Mid Michigan
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| I will be out of work in 3 weeks, I have been job hunting for the past month trying to prepare but no luck yet.
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08-06-2008, 05:27 PM | #8 | |
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08-06-2008, 05:33 PM | #9 |
♥ Chip ♥ Smokey ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Leesburg
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| I work at our local hospital and I was laid off at one job in the hospital, so I went to another one and for now they aren't laying anyone off, but they are doing a bunch of changes (like messing with our schedules) and telling us to deal with it. The next step is they will start laying people off and I'm the next one on the list. So much for the health care industry being a stable place to work!
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08-06-2008, 06:05 PM | #10 |
YT 1000 Club Member | Thanks everyone for your encouraging words...I am hoping the best for all of you too! It's so scary hearing the stories of people losing their homes....I live in an area that is Automotive related and this area used to revolve around the "Big 3" Chrysler, Ford & GM..but sadly those days are over and any automotive related jobs are suffering too. I was working at a company that is a prototype facility...engineers and designers with a huge test lab (no production) ...that part moved to Mexico about 6 yrs ago..this company has other locations in Germany, Mexico, China, Japan etc....they design and build the heating and cooling systems in car seats and stearing wheels ...auto related! I was an Administrative Assistant for HR / Receptionist....in a beautiful building with "State of the Art "design and furnishings...even a water fall in the front lobby... I was well paid and treated very well and really liked it there....I am a very positive person and believe there is something better for me.... I am grateful to have the kinmenship of all you YTers! Yorkie lovers UNITE!
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08-07-2008, 03:40 AM | #11 |
Yorkie Kisses are the Best! Donating Member | GOOD LUCK with your job search !!! I was laid off my full time job just over 6years ago ...I had great co-workers and it was so hard when we all got the news that the company was shutting down - I loved working there...Things weren't as scary back then as it is now with the high cost of living. and Patti - being laid off after 33 years with the same company had to be devestating... the upside is - you CAN find something good out there - sometimes when one door shuts another opens ....but it's so scary with the economy these days. I barely make ends meet - but I'm grateful to have a job... |
08-07-2008, 03:53 AM | #12 |
Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Missouri
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| I really will be thinking of you both. I know lots are getting laid off due to companies having hard times. Not sure what is going to happen when all these people are looking for jobs. I know you will find something very soon. I haven't worked for 1yr due to my health and we have 2 mortgages so I know what it is like. I hate not being able to put into our home but its just the way it is right now. Its even more frustrating when you can't find a good doctor to help your issues. Its like they don't even listen to you now. I wish you the best on your vacation and hope that when you get back all your worries will be gone and you both will find something wonderful. Maybe its for the best and something else is out there that is better.
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08-07-2008, 03:55 AM | #13 |
Yorkie Kisses are the Best! Donating Member | ps...what bugs me is the cost of living has just about tripled in the last decade - The cost of food - gas - utilities etc have skyrocketed ....yet employers still seem to be offering the same pay as though things are still the same.... I'd love to go just ONE day without worrying about money - but I don't see that happening anytime soon. A suggestion - is there something you can do from home while you job search ? I work from home (doing labels and cards) ...It started as a hobby - but now is a must if I want to eat |
08-07-2008, 04:35 AM | #14 |
Donating YT 10K Club Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Alabama
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| Oh that sucks! I am so sorry. I am sure you will find something better soon. Our company has laid off people in other departments, but not mine so far. <knock on wood> Seeing as my company deals with the housing market, it's not really a big surprise to anyone here. I think there are lots of companies being forced to lay people off right now. |
08-07-2008, 04:45 AM | #15 | |
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