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Aren't we all?Quote:
Originally Posted by MagnificentUnicorn
I like getting high as much as the next guy, but no, I've got a pretty even keel even when sober.
Ha I mentioned it once, cause, of course, you were being a douche I'm sure. In any event you'll still be stuck in a shitty ski shop making shit money, and I'll take my very marketable skills elsewhere. I wasn't really looking for pity here, I don't need pity. I'll find a gig pretty simply. The real decision is really if its in Utah or back east. That's the real issue mostly. Good luck with those ski shop skills when the snow stops flying enough for them to keep you around.Quote:
Originally Posted by buttahflake
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My advice is to slash expenses and work for yourself. Make sure this never happens again and that you live life on your terms.
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They got rid of you, because you suck. What part of that don’t you understand? You know what I’m doing tomorrow? Working!Quote:
Originally Posted by Skidog
Yup...Quote:
Originally Posted by buttahflake
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Right now I'm team lead for a group that manages all of the contract data and renewals for all of North America and South America, roughly 5 billion dollars annually. I do all of the resume screening and first round interviews for the directors whenever there is an opening on the team. I also spent ten years in retail management screening interviewing and hiring. I can guarantee that a 6 month gap in your resume is a bigger problem than a data entry gig is.. I get it.. Folks don't want to brag about a step backwards, but to potential employers it is way better than standing still going nowhere. A step sideways or backwards still keeps you in the game where a better position can open up.Quote:
Originally Posted by DBdude
We could use a rental monkey in the shop.
I've also worked as a cabinet maker and kitchen remodeling company long ago. Just saying changing careers entirely to a lower pay grade entry level comes before missing mortgage payments,Quote:
Originally Posted by Benny Profane
As for investing in an RV?? If I were single I'd probably already be there. Even with that best to own property to park it on. It gets rough packing the family of 4 in an RV for more than 5-6 days hahaha.. Mrs JongGuy is all in for getting one when the nest empties though..
personally i fill the gaps in my resumes
with pictures of me gettin pitted sendy all whiteroomy in the sick gnarz
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y19...m/_MG_1884.jpg
or puttin the whippy sticks rip lips on the poopersfish
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y19...psmmdrkxrx.jpg
even if ya don't hires me my skill set #radnessmatters
VibesQuote:
Originally Posted by buttahflake
It's not like skidog hasn't done his fair share of kicking people when their down.
Nice carp. Takes a little more funding to take your kids along for those kinds of adventures..Quote:
Originally Posted by skifishbum
For sure, the guy’s a douche bag.Quote:
Originally Posted by mtngirl79
Geez, you guys are brutal.
Correct and totally expected. In fact I expected more.Quote:
Originally Posted by mtngirl79
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Pot....meet kettle.Quote:
Originally Posted by buttahflake
I'd venture to say I've met quite a few mags who would tell you different.
Can you say the same?
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Meh, I got laid off on Christmas Eve years back.Quote:
Originally Posted by Skidog
he's honest. If you get laid off you should understand why. Is it because you suck (a layoff round that's underperformers/fuckups) because your business unit is dead (a round that's one unit) or is it because the companys shitting the bed (a layoff round of previous high performers - this is a couple rounds down the line usually). If you care about your career - fix that shit. Or just be a victim.Quote:
Originally Posted by ACH
In the hottest job market in 20 years I won't feel bad for someone out of a job temporarily. You should be able to get another.
FTR, he can say the same, as I have heard on numerous occasions that he's a nice guy IRL.Quote:
Originally Posted by Skidog
So you're both douchebags online and are nice to mags in person? Yay?
Sorry for the layoff. Good luck on the job hunt.
This is probably true.Quote:
Originally Posted by Danno
Thanks. I don't know if I'd say the company is shitting the bed, but it's sure not Rosey. I was told it was not performance related, but who knows. Never had a bad review or missed a yearly raise. Hit all expected targets. The focus is likely more dev, but you still need a pretty solid systems guy typically. The new investor might already have a guy they like that could get up to speed. The new investors are kinda calling this shots. Risk is 100% on them for sure. I hear tell the deal states if no profit is turned in 1.5years they will be liquidated.
Maybe it's for the better for me, but I probably would've gone down with the ship given the chance.
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Totally get it, nobody wants this to happen. But here's the way I look at it. Six months from now, maybe a year, maybe 2, you'll find yourself in a good situation, at a job you like and are happy to have. And you'd never find yourself in that situation in the future if not for this layoff. So it will work out for the better.Quote:
Originally Posted by Skidog
At least you are getting laid, amirite?
Does my hand count? 😀Quote:
Originally Posted by scottyb
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Well, if nothing else you will have a firm handshake for the interview.
i dont do interview handshakes
you need to hire me and i gets paid fore you touch me
other than that im at work
and i really doubts ill ski a hundy this season
Wow for realz? You not getting a hundy is quite shocking. Least you got a job 😀Quote:
Originally Posted by skifishbum
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The only offers I've seen are part time with no bennies, sometimes one will even pay more than it costs to take the job. I've gotten hosed a couple of times because on my resume there are only 2 jobs for the previous 20 years. I've been told, more than once, that there is no way I could possibly have the variety of experiences necessary to thrive in ... environment because my work experiences don't support versatility or something similar. The bimbo at the state unemployment office even told me to make up things so I would have more jobs on the resume and tell people to give me references if they're contacted.Quote:
Originally Posted by Talisman
There just aren't any full time permanent gigs for anyone over ~45 anymore other than in select spots and even those will dry up soon. Those retail jobs you say you'll fall back on are already gone, there's nothing full time and nothing pays enough to be worth making the effort to get to.Quote:
Originally Posted by SumJongGuy
Question, for those with dependents that have been down this road, how did healthcare work out? I've (noc on wood) never missed a paycheck and have built up very good savings, but have always been W-2 and beleive in being ready for what may come. Have dependent family/kids, near as I can tell any health insurance policy runs $1k? $750 ? a month...
Lots of variables in pricing healthcare but $1k/month sounds very cheap for a family.Quote:
Originally Posted by MARSHALL TUCKER
That's true that automation and AI are replacing people in the historically easy hire arenas. There's still part time work pretty available. Just about every restaurant and big box store I go to have help wanted signs up. When you live in a state with only 6 weeks of very low unemployment benefits taking two or three part time jobs becomes a necessity rather than a burden that costs more than it's worth. I remember once getting 18 MONTHS of unemployment after the dot com crash. Now I could only get 6 weeks tops so I'm not passing on anything remotely doable over $10/hour if I lose my current gig.Quote:
Originally Posted by gravitylover
Ah, that sucks skidog, but just a bump in the road eh.
Most everyone has been laid off at least once if you've been working for 20yrs or so and it does suck.
Twice for me, but luckily I was young with no reponsibilities. First company went under and the second one in Taos he "laid me off", but actually canned my ass because I gave the ducks water. Imagine that...me giving ducks water because they didn't have any. That's a whole nother story. I still hate those idiots with ducks on the mesa.
You could try running the numbers on your state exchange if you have one.Quote:
Originally Posted by MARSHALL TUCKER
I was just talking to this guy doing some work here he pays $1K/mo with a $6K deductible just for him and his wife
^ ^ ^ That's at or a bit below the mean in WA or OR. Add kids and it goes way the fuck up. HC coverage is the big wild card for self-employed/consultant until you hit 65. Sad there isn't a 55+ y.o. self-employed/unemployed Medicare buy-in option.
aint beens to alta to take a lap on the new supremesQuote:
Originally Posted by Skidog
nor ups the kesslers and thats me happy place
havin a lot of work in a low tide season
allowed bbi road trip fundages
and i may just ski or fish with a 100 e-fuckos
this year
"which is nice"
ski ya high boy
if i aint fishin
We were shopping plans when my wife was laid off then starting a new temp job. Until she got a temp job with good bens we were looking at taking my insanely high deduct plan for myself and her and putting the kids on the ACA because it was legally doable based on our other metrics. Now her temp job changed to a different vendor with good long term perm possibility.. but even shittier benefits.Quote:
Originally Posted by OldSteve
Lol if the snow allows you to even get to high boy. 😀Quote:
Originally Posted by skifishbum
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If new investors are involved it could just be the never-ending quest to cut costs. Those who make the decisions don't always know or care what everyone contributed or what the job entails and just expect that those who are left can pick up the pieces. Sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn't. Some employers just plain suck at communicating, too.Quote:
Originally Posted by dunfree
This is what it appears to be, but ya never know, maybe I do suck. Reviews would tell you different.Quote:
Originally Posted by evdog
I'm not psyched to be re entering the job market at 46 that's for sure. I'll figure something out.
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