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  1. Nov 5, 2009 at 4:02 PM
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    hang in there! I got axed last August after 30 years on the same job. Took 6 months but landed a great job + no stress!
     
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  2. Nov 5, 2009 at 4:05 PM
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    Yeah, I'm thinking a little time off for me before I start a full out search. Been working full time for 36 years. I'm not rushing back to a job that pays half of what I'm making now. I really only need to work for about 5 or 6 more years and I'll be able to retire for good.
     
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  3. Nov 5, 2009 at 4:31 PM
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    I now officially have something lined up. But I have a trial period. So hopefully I'll be good to go. Ironically, I have more freelance work than I can currently handle and none of it I actually applied for. I went from nothing to suddenly getting this deluge of emails and phone calls. Either that's coincidental or the economy 'might' be turning around. Most of the work is ad work and companies tend to cut down on their marketing campaigns when things are bad. Looks like that is starting to pick up.
     
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  4. Nov 5, 2009 at 5:08 PM
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    oldtacomaguy four forty four

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    Here's to hoping so, Bob.:cheers:
     
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  5. Nov 5, 2009 at 5:10 PM
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    What do you mean? Didn't you hear? The Dow Jones went back above 10,000. The recession is over and people aren't getting fired anymore!

    :rolleyes:

    Or so the media and banker-owned scumsuckers in DC would have us believe.

    That sucks hardcore dude. Best of luck finding another money tree.
     
    jandrews, Nov 5, 2009
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  6. Nov 5, 2009 at 5:13 PM
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    Don't worry, with Christmas coming surely out manufacturing base will kick into high gear....
     
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  7. Nov 5, 2009 at 5:18 PM
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  8. Nov 5, 2009 at 5:27 PM
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    Best of luck Bob, Remember,

    "Failure to maintain a positive attitude, and altitude will result in removal from this program" - Some crusty chief
     
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  9. Nov 7, 2009 at 11:01 AM
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    I'm mulling over the idea of going back to school to get my teaching cert. I think I'd like teaching high school business classes.
     
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  10. Nov 7, 2009 at 5:30 PM
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    i got let go on 3-31 of this year and was out of work for 7 months.. started my new job 2 weeks ago.. sorry about all of you guys luck?! keep your heads up
     
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  11. Nov 7, 2009 at 6:06 PM
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    I'm sorry to hear the news guys :( Maybe its a sign for better things to come...keep your heads up :thumbsup:
     
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  12. Nov 7, 2009 at 6:11 PM
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    Welcome to the club. Its great:rolleyes:. I've been laid off since April.

    Sucks Man! Sorry Bro>
     
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  13. Nov 7, 2009 at 6:33 PM
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    some good points, however you can indeed blame those folks in power who have consistently empowered the federal gov't to manipulate the market. Were there not room for more workers in a particular industry, the market would have indicated such....however seeing as we no longer have a true free market, its to be expected.

    I am also in the process of seeking a new employment....best of luck to everyone, especially those with families!
     
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  14. Nov 7, 2009 at 6:51 PM
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    Good post! Welcome to TW! :)
     
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  15. Nov 7, 2009 at 7:42 PM
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    I thought you found work chris:confused:
     
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  16. Nov 7, 2009 at 8:04 PM
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    Add me to the list...been without a job now for the last 10 months. The businesses here are still shutting down and more layoff's everyday.
     
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  17. Nov 7, 2009 at 8:46 PM
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    chris4x4 With sufficient thrust, pigs fly just fine. Moderator

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    Nope....Job fell through.
     
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  18. Nov 8, 2009 at 4:25 AM
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    That sucks Bro. And the search continues
     
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  19. Nov 8, 2009 at 6:44 AM
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