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captmike13	Lost my job today.	#1
Elite Guru Hillsboro Mo 2165 Posts Member since: 2008/1/15 0:00	As stated I got laid off today. Me and about 500 other employees. Looks like the holidays are going to be slim here. With some luck I'll be back in the workforce again soon. Just needed to vent I do have two month severance pay. That gets my through the new yr. Medical benefits till end of Jan. Mike.
	Posted on: 2008/11/4 2:26
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vetteblondie	Re: Lost my job today.	#2
Master Guru Jonesboro, AR 4651 Posts Member since: 2007/4/3 0:00	That sux. Hope something good comes your way.
	Posted on: 2008/11/4 2:27
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red_johnny	Re: Lost my job today.	#3
On Sabbatical Augusta, GA (85 383 stroker) 3213 Posts Member since: 2006/7/6 0:00	Holy crap! Sorry to hear! Thats alot of lay offs. What a horrible thing to do before the main stream holidays.
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captmike13	Re: Lost my job today.	#4
Elite Guru Hillsboro Mo 2165 Posts Member since: 2008/1/15 0:00	What was worse is there was no warning signs at all about it. I survived one earlier this yr and we all thought things were safe for a while.
	Posted on: 2008/11/4 2:34
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jsup	Re: Lost my job today.	#5
Elite Guru 1778 Posts Member since: 2005/9/9 0:00	Hey man, I've been going through this almost annually, you get to recognize the signs....it will be OK, it's tough mentally to bounce back, but you will. Don't let it drag you down to the point where you can't be productive about replacing your income.
	Posted on: 2008/11/4 2:35
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jsup	Re: Lost my job today.	#6
Elite Guru 1778 Posts Member since: 2005/9/9 0:00	Quote: captmike13 wrote: What was worse is there was no warning signs at all about it. I survived one earlier this yr and we all thought things were safe for a while. There were signs, the earlier lay off.
	Posted on: 2008/11/4 2:37
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captmike13	Re: Lost my job today.	#7
Elite Guru Hillsboro Mo 2165 Posts Member since: 2008/1/15 0:00	Quote: jsup wrote: Quote: captmike13 wrote: What was worse is there was no warning signs at all about it. I survived one earlier this yr and we all thought things were safe for a while. There were signs, the earlier lay off. Not signs per say but there were rumors for about a month. No such thing this time.
	Posted on: 2008/11/4 2:44
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captmike13	Re: Lost my job today.	#8
Elite Guru Hillsboro Mo 2165 Posts Member since: 2008/1/15 0:00	Quote: jsup wrote: Hey man, I've been going through this almost annually, you get to recognize the signs....it will be OK, it's tough mentally to bounce back, but you will. Don't let it drag you down to the point where you can't be productive about replacing your income. My neighbor told me it just may be a blessing in disguise. I sure hope so. We'll get by but it sure put a change on our budget.
	Posted on: 2008/11/4 2:48
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CSS996	Re: Lost my job today.	#9
Mega Guru Central PA 3644 Posts Member since: 2007/8/31 0:00	Sorry to hear that. I know the feeling though. In my case, I do believe it to be a blessing. Hopefully you can turn it into a positive.
	Posted on: 2008/11/4 2:54
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BrianCunningham	Re: Lost my job today.	#10
Senior Guru Boston, MA for the most part :) 7763 Posts Member since: 2007/12/30 0:00	Recession hits the forum. Sorry to hear
	Posted on: 2008/11/4 2:55
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captmike13	Re: Lost my job today.	#11
Elite Guru Hillsboro Mo 2165 Posts Member since: 2008/1/15 0:00	The lay offs weren't done by seniority either. One manager from our area and of the other two that I know of one had more than 30yrs service and the other had more than 20yrs of service. I had 11. The local news said 150 in here in Portland. There were more world wide that is why I say about 500 total. Mike
	Posted on: 2008/11/4 2:59
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bogus	Re: Lost my job today.	#12
Grand Imperial Pooh-Bah San Pedro, CA 20859 Posts Member since: 2005/9/7 0:00	Man, that sucks, dude... What do you do for a living? Don't let it get you down. We spend too much of our lives identifying with our jobs... find something you love and make it work.
	Posted on: 2008/11/4 3:02
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pianoguy	Re: Lost my job today.	#13
Guru Emeritus Apple Valley, MN 14762 Posts Member since: 2007/12/29 0:00	Quote: bogus wrote: Man, that sucks, dude... What do you do for a living? Don't let it get you down. We spend too much of our lives identifying with our jobs... find something you love and make it work. That's some good advice right there. Best of luck, man!
	Posted on: 2008/11/4 3:04
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biggrizzly	Re: Lost my job today.	#14
2011 Memorial Day Car Show Winner! Chesapeake Beach, Maryland 4543 Posts Member since: 2006/4/23 0:00	Its been about 15 years ago now that I got laid off, but I worked for Westinghouse Electric in Baltimore from the time I was 18yo until I was 24. I then left and went back to college and each summer worked for them again. Then after graduation I was hired as a Manufacturing Engineer for another 4 years. We knew there were layoffs all around us, and the morning I was let go, my boss called a meeting and told us we ALL were safe and the layoff would not affect us.... Bullshit!!! Two hours later I called in with three other young guys. They said since we had no families, wives or kids we had to go... It busted me up pretty bad since I felt like they practically raised me. They were all I knew pretty much. However in the long run it was better. I moved to South Carolina and met some wonderful people changed careers and got into training & development and I have never once looked back at a career in engineering again. Like everyone said... Do not let it get you down. I know it will but stay afloat, go to any career center they set up or provide for you. Check out all the options. You'll find something. Good Luck
	Posted on: 2008/11/4 3:12
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captmike13	Re: Lost my job today.	#15
Elite Guru Hillsboro Mo 2165 Posts Member since: 2008/1/15 0:00	I'm not letting it get me down. I did repair service for tektronix. IE electronic repair. My biggest problem is that I"m 43 with no degree. But hey the wife and I will make the best of it. Not much else we can do. They didn't set any career center or offer retraining. I'm on my own for that. Mike
	Posted on: 2008/11/4 3:41
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C4DERF	Re: Lost my job today.	#16
Senior Guru Home of the Masters; well Grovetown is close 332 Posts Member since: 2007/12/30 0:00	captmike13, Our prayers and thoughts will be with you and your family> It is never a good time to be fired< I hope as others have stated that you can fine something that you will find enjoyment doing. Hows your IT skills? Take care and know we are praying for you. Fred
	Posted on: 2008/11/4 3:47
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crash	Re: Lost my job today.	#17
Guru WRIGHT CITY MO 63390 977 Posts Member since: 2007/12/15 0:00	I KNOW HOW YOU FEEL MAN I WAS ON THE JOB FOR 29 YEARS AND WAS CUT LOOSE I WAS DEFENDING MYSELF AFTER ANOTHER EMPLOYEE GRABBED ME AND I FLIPPED HIS SORRY BUTT THAT WAS IN 04 TOOK 6 WEEKS OFF AFTER HANDING OUT RESUMES OUT OF THE CLEAR BLUE GOT A CALL AND WENT BACK TO WORK TOOK A CUT IN PAY BUT THINGS WORKED OUT YOU WILL MAKE IT JUST DONT GIVE UP AND STAY IN TOUCH WITH THE MAN UPSTAIRS
	Posted on: 2008/11/4 4:05
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captmike13	Re: Lost my job today.	#18
Elite Guru Hillsboro Mo 2165 Posts Member since: 2008/1/15 0:00	Thanks for all the kind words and thoughts. We really appreciate it. Mike and Ellen.
	Posted on: 2008/11/4 4:36
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bogus	Re: Lost my job today.	#19
Grand Imperial Pooh-Bah San Pedro, CA 20859 Posts Member since: 2005/9/7 0:00	Quote: captmike13 wrote: I'm not letting it get me down. I did repair service for tektronix. IE electronic repair. My biggest problem is that I"m 43 with no degree. But hey the wife and I will make the best of it. Not much else we can do. They didn't set any career center or offer retraining. I'm on my own for that. Mike Wrong answer. Most states offer retraining, if you so desire to take it. IT? Stay away. It's going to hit the shitter about the time you are ramped up to get a job. It's just taking a little longer than expected.
	Posted on: 2008/11/4 4:39
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captmike13	Re: Lost my job today.	#20
Elite Guru Hillsboro Mo 2165 Posts Member since: 2008/1/15 0:00	Quote: bogus wrote: Quote: captmike13 wrote: I'm not letting it get me down. I did repair service for tektronix. IE electronic repair. My biggest problem is that I"m 43 with no degree. But hey the wife and I will make the best of it. Not much else we can do. They didn't set any career center or offer retraining. I'm on my own for that. Mike Wrong answer. Most states offer retraining, if you so desire to take it. IT? Stay away. It's going to hit the shitter about the time you are ramped up to get a job. It's just taking a little longer than expected. Your right the state does. I was saying the company didn't offer anything.
	Posted on: 2008/11/4 4:45
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bogus	Re: Lost my job today.	#21
Grand Imperial Pooh-Bah San Pedro, CA 20859 Posts Member since: 2005/9/7 0:00	I would be shocked if they did... it isn't in their best interest. I am sure it will be good.
	Posted on: 2008/11/4 5:00
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cuisinartvette	Re: Lost my job today.	#22
Elite Guru 1782 Posts Member since: 2005/9/16 0:00	Sorry to hear that, its an empty feeling. Go try and find something right away if you can. Dont wait in this economy. Good luck.
	Posted on: 2008/11/4 5:45
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CentralCoaster	Re: Lost my job today.	#23
Senior Guru San Diego, CA 9454 Posts Member since: 2007/10/28 0:00	Quote: captmike13 wrote: My neighbor told me it just may be a blessing in disguise. I sure hope so. We'll get by but it sure put a change on our budget. That's patronizing, not helpful. Losing a job is no blessing at all. Get back out there and take what you can get and then go from there. If it has to be a step back, then I'd find something with a little flexibility that won't prevent you from doing interviews and looking for a better gig. Being with one company too long makes you hard enough to hire, let alone being unemployed for 6 months or so. Plus you'll go nuts if you can't stay busy 9 to 5... Good luck and keep us updated.
	Posted on: 2008/11/4 6:53
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TommyT-Bone	Re: Lost my job today.	#24
Chair-man of the bored Homestead USA 33760 Posts Member since: 2007/12/10 0:00	One door closes, another opens. Many people have found a better career path as a result of getting laid off or fired. That's the blessing I believe your neighbor was implying. It's like getting dumped by a girlfriend. It sucks in the beginning but hopefully you find a better girlfriend and wonder what the heck you saw in the first one. Best of luck in your future pursuits.
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Matatk	Re: Lost my job today.	#25
Webmaster SW Chicago Burbs 22804 Posts Member since: 2008/1/7 0:00	Sorry to hear that. My dad just got laid off and I know how upset he is. Hope it all works out for you. Matthew
	Posted on: 2008/11/4 13:02
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BillH	Re: Lost my job today.	#26
The Stig Moderator Reno 22702 Posts Member since: 2007/12/25 0:00	Quote: captmike13 wrote: I do have two month severance pay. That gets my through the new yr. Medical benefits till end of Jan. Mike. Good luck Mike. You may be able to extend the medical at a reasonalbe cost thru Cobra.
	Posted on: 2008/11/4 14:17
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captmike13	Re: Lost my job today.	#27
Elite Guru Hillsboro Mo 2165 Posts Member since: 2008/1/15 0:00	Quote: BillH wrote: Quote: captmike13 wrote: I do have two month severance pay. That gets my through the new yr. Medical benefits till end of Jan. Mike. Good luck Mike. You may be able to extend the medical at a reasonalbe cost thru Cobra. I'm not to worried about the benefits. The wife has a very good job with good benefits. I'll just be full time on hers and not double covered like we were. The biggest change there will be having to have co pays now for DR. visits and prescriptions. Mike
	Posted on: 2008/11/4 14:46
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Schrade	Re: Lost my job today.	#28
Elite Guru eastern NC / e-i-e-i-o 1909 Posts Member since: 2008/8/15 2:01	Like I told Ron there, make good use of your time. When you get on somewhere else, you'll wonder how you didn't get 'free time projects' done uh huh. And of course, you'll get on somewhere soon. Stay so busy in the meantime, that you'll feel like you're gettin' a rest when you do start back yup.
	Posted on: 2008/11/4 18:26
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CentralCoaster	Re: Lost my job today.	#29
Senior Guru San Diego, CA 9454 Posts Member since: 2007/10/28 0:00	In this economy it might take 2+ months to find a new one too, so don't wait till the severance runs out to start looking! Not that I should be talking. Took me 2 months to get off my ass, and 6 more to find this job.
	Posted on: 2008/11/4 22:59
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pianoguy	Re: Lost my job today.	#30
Guru Emeritus Apple Valley, MN 14762 Posts Member since: 2007/12/29 0:00	Quote: BillH wrote: Quote: captmike13 wrote: I do have two month severance pay. That gets my through the new yr. Medical benefits till end of Jan. Mike. Good luck Mike. You may be able to extend the medical at a reasonalbe cost thru Cobra. "Reasonable cost" and "COBRA" are rarely used in the same sentence. Fortunately, it sounds like Mike has benefits covered.
	Posted on: 2008/11/4 23:04
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captmike13	Re: Lost my job today.	#31
Elite Guru Hillsboro Mo 2165 Posts Member since: 2008/1/15 0:00	Thanks for the thoughts and prayers. I'll try to keep things updated as to the progress. Mike and Ellen.
	Posted on: 2008/11/4 23:07
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