Lost my job

Zack · **on:** June 16, 2009, 12:57:56 AM

Well I found out today my job had become redundant. It sucks especially in this climate, but I taking it as a blessing. I was having to commute an hour one way everyday and the travel got to be very consuming. So now the search begins, so please keep my in your thoughts and prayers along with my family.

cliosguy · **Reply #1 on:** June 16, 2009, 12:59:43 AM

good luck with that buddy....though times these $:-\$

Benner · **Reply #2 on:** June 16, 2009, 01:00:11 AM

That really blows.

665ae · **Reply #3 on:** June 16, 2009, 01:00:50 AM

Ah hell... that sucks man!

Keep your head up and spend as much of your newly discovered free time as you can with your boy. Hopefully you'll find something soon.

Zack · **Reply #4 on:** June 16, 2009, 01:02:06 AM

I might have some contract work coming up so that is something, but now a whole lot. Worked on my resume when I got home sent out two applications after that. I WILL FIND A JOB!

Craig · **Reply #5 on:** June 16, 2009, 01:04:13 AM

Quote from: Zack on June 16, 2009, 01:02:06 AM

I might have some contract work coming up so that is something, but now a whole lot. Worked on my resume when I got home sent out two applications after that. I WILL FIND A JOB!

With an attitude like that I doubt you'll be out of work for long

Anthony · **Reply #6 on:** June 16, 2009, 01:07:03 AM

Sorry to hear that man, what kind of work do you do?

Zack · **Reply #7 on:** June 16, 2009, 01:08:33 AM

Staffing Manager with a vendor inside of Six Flags, but Six Flags just filed for Bankruptcy and business has gone quite a bit, no one wants to go to theme parks.

Gareth · **Reply #8 on:** June 16, 2009, 01:17:42 AM

Really sorry to hear that mate. I'm sure you will find something soon.

appletree_man · **Reply #9 on:** June 16, 2009, 01:17:57 AM

Sorry about that.

Chako · **Reply #10 on:** June 16, 2009, 01:38:07 AM

That sucks.

Hope things get better for you.

Nikos · **Reply #11 on:** June 16, 2009, 01:41:28 AM

You already are in our thoughts and prayers Zack. Keep that chin up and always look on the bright side of life.

duckman1975 · **Reply #12 on:** June 16, 2009, 01:49:12 AM

Things aways fall into place for good people, sometimes the best things in life comes after a storm. My prayers with you.

PS If you have time search Randy Pausch the last lecture in youtube.

Neil · **Reply #13 on:** June 16, 2009, 01:54:44 AM

Ouch

Best of luck.

BIG-TARGET · **Reply #14 on:** June 16, 2009, 02:08:12 AM

Sorry to hear about what's happened.

I'm Still Bison · **Reply #15 on:** June 16, 2009, 03:39:58 AM

And the pundits say the economy is headed for a recovery.....that's easy to say when you have a nice comfy slot. I've been down that road,and trust me,I know what you're feeling.Need any advice or want to vent,PM me.

max6166 · **Reply #16 on:** June 16, 2009, 03:50:50 AM

I am really sorry to hear that, Zack. I hope you find a job quickly. Hopefully, an even better one with less of a commute.

Grant Lamontagne · **Reply #17 on:** June 16, 2009, 04:09:21 AM

Zack man, I feel for you. It really does stink, but I wouldn't suggest that you let it get you down. As one who can easily get into a depressed funk (it doesn't take much, but I am getting better!) I know how hard something like this can hit you. The reality is though, things like this happen- if it wasn't the job, and it wasn't now, it would have been something else at another time. Either way, these things happen, and they can be dealt with simply by assessing the situation and asking yourself "what am I going to do about it?" I know that sounds kind of callous, but in my experience sh*t is going to happen and your choices are to wallow in it or stand up straight and not let it get to you.

I've done a fair bit of both, and let me tell you, the standing up thing is really much better!

This is a great time for corporate head hunters as they get to pick and choose the cream of the crop, so that when things get better with the economy (do they ever really get better or is it degrees of bad?

) they can make greater strides. It's up to you to be one of the people they choose!

Def

Poncho65 · **Reply #18 on:** June 16, 2009, 05:17:02 AM

Quote from: max6166 on June 16, 2009, 03:50:50 AM

I am really sorry to hear that, Zack. I hope you find a job quickly. Hopefully, an even better one with less of a commute.

+1 on that Zack

Good luck on the search

sardauker · **Reply #19 on:** June 16, 2009, 07:18:22 AM

Good luck :/

Mike, Lord of the Spammers! · **Reply #20 on:** June 16, 2009, 07:27:23 AM

Sorry to hear that mate

But best of luck with the future

JohnD · **Reply #21 on:** June 16, 2009, 08:21:43 AM

Oh damn......that really sucks pal!

Good luck with finding a new job though!

MultiMat · **Reply #22 on:** June 16, 2009, 01:55:46 PM

My thoughts & hopes go out to you & the family mate.
Hope something good comes up soon

nuphoria · **Reply #23 on:** June 16, 2009, 03:24:17 PM

Thinking of you mate.... you're right though, you WILL find a job

I hope you can make the most of the time off before you get one.

Medic82 · **Reply #24 on:** June 16, 2009, 05:00:46 PM

That sucks dude, I feel for you.

J-sews · **Reply #25 on:** June 17, 2009, 02:46:40 AM

It does indeed suck Zack, but hopefully like you say this will be an opportunity for something better to come along. Best of luck to you

Zack · **Reply #26 on:** June 17, 2009, 05:28:04 AM

So in the past two days I have filled out 20 applications and filed for unemployment. My goal is to find a job before I can even get benefits, but I figured I might as well get it out of the day. This seriously couldn't have come at a better time. My wife and I have one month left on our apartment lease, and then we are moving in with her parents (been planning this for months) to save up money to buy a house. No rent, utilities, groceries for as long as we need it. Do I like moving back in with her parents...no...but they are good people and they give us our space. Most of the credit cards are paid off, or they have very small payments to make, my car is paid for, hers is almost. This can work, and I WILL FIND A JOB.

Teofilo · **Reply #27 on:** June 17, 2009, 11:40:39 AM

You're a good man Zack. He will guide you the way!

Whoey · **Reply #28 on:** June 17, 2009, 12:28:07 PM

it sucks, I'm sure you'll find something though...

I have two friends of mine who have been unemployed for a long time who have been job hunting for what seems like forever, and they both landed jobs since the economy went down the toilet... so not all is bad out there... it's just changing.

Chako · **Reply #29 on:** June 17, 2009, 12:29:43 PM

Well you certainly have some unique job qualifications.

I have found that things happen for a reason. Change can be a good thing. And that if you want to make something work, chances are good that things will fall into place and work.

I have also personally found that even though there are tough times, if one perseveres, there are always times when things get better.

Keep your chin up man.

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