Anyone ever get laid off?

[Lloyd Blankfein]

Sometimes being forced into something is a blessing in disguise. Especially for those that are afraid to actually jump and take risk.

[ovid9]

so today was supposed to be D-day. nothing yet and all the big wigs have gone home.
fucking stupid rumors. wouldn't surprise me anytime in the near future.

but also got word that several new contracts have been signed and much work is around the corner, so who knows.

i would love to get into something else though, but i would not want to be FORCED into it. i want to do drafting/3d modeling somewhere.

OOOOH, I got laid off another time, that sucked too. There's been rumors our dealership was going to be bought for pretty much the 5 years I'd worked there. Then we did get bought.

All of us were worried about our jobs. I was called into the office and told my job was safe.

Only to later be called in and told, "Oh wait, we screwed up, sorry, you're low man on the seniority list, you're getting bumped because we're keeping your manager on board as an assistant to the new manager." Talk about a punch to the gut. I was thankful my manager was ok because he was married and had kids.

I got a new job within a week, didn't even finish out my time at the old place.

Then, fast forward 2 years, the guy I got bumped for before becomes my new parts manager. Guy is a fucking idiot. I mean seriously, he lasted 3 months at where i used to work, a year at the place he jumped to and a little over a year at the place I quit to get away from him. Between my boss, the service manager AND the general manager all being fucking morons I quit.

Now I work for the same company again at their Ford store. God I wish working for morons didn't make me hate life. My work would be so much easier.

[PurpleTrails]

As it should be. Baby boomers are responsible for fucking this country up and installing every horrible business practice that is now holding them down and out.

Sucks to have to eat the shit flavored Popsicle you made, eh baby boomers?

I totally agree with you about the baby boomers. Most selfish generation to have existed.

Tea partier talking about selfishness? The guys who want to cut out social services that help people when they've been laid off, mostly it seems to reduce the amount that is coming out of their pocket in taxes? Pot, meet kettle.

FWIW, no one who is a good worker and wants to work "deserves" to be unable to make a living for an extended period of time, whether it's because they are the wrong age, sex, shape or color.

Um...which is more selfish:
A. Keeping the money that I earn, myself.
B. Demanding that you have a right to the confiscate the money that I earned. (Hint: this is the shit that has been instiutionalized by the baby boomers)

FWIW, no one deserves anything.

Shit happens, and then you get back up and get back on the horse.

Truth of the matter is that it is easier to stay on the dole playing your xbox than it is to get out and find a fucking job or move to some place where there is work. I have been laid off before and it blows. But in a time where people have barely kept their jobs and are in constant fear of losing said jobs, I have been shooting straight to the top. Why? Me and my drive. Not Uncle Sam.

So fuck you and your populist bullshit.

Actually, I think keeping the money you've earned and not contributing to the welfare of those who aren't as fortunate as you is pretty much the definition of selfishness.

You're sadly and completely misinformed on the boomers being the ones who institutionalized "confiscating" your money. Unemployment compensation in the US dates back to 1932, which is a couple of decades before the first boomer was born. It was basically institutionalized nationwide in the late 1930s, and the restrictions on receiving unemployment increased substantially post-WWII. So it was institutionalized when "the greatest generation" was young, perhaps even unable to vote. In fact, most of the social safety net that you abhor was initiated in the 40s, 50s and 60s by the greatest generation folks, who almost universally had memories of how shitty life was in the great depression.

The main thing that has gotten worse, by your standards, is that it's length was extended from 16 weeks to 26 weeks in most states by the 1960s, before boomers were able to vote, and has been extended to 99 weeks since 2009. You can blame the latter on folks elected by the boomers, along with gen-Xers, the remaining "greatest generation" folks and perhaps the oldest of the millennials.

In conclusion, eat shit and die you ignorant selfish troglodyte.

[Repner]

And sure enough, I was called tonight. Laid off after 5 months of working there.

[PurpleTrails]

Man, really sorry to hear that. Had hoped that the reaper had passed you by after a few days had passed. Best of luck on finding a new gig soon.

[thefyn]

Anderton = baby boomer

[thefyn]

And sure enough, I was called tonight. Laid off after 5 months of working there.

At least you have more time to

Sorry to hear that..

[RSBro]

Nope but I did get fired after I asked my Manager why he was an asshole to me all the time right in front of our HR Director. I lasted til the next late morning lol.

[benjamin801]

Nope but I did get fired after I asked my Manager why he was an asshole to me all the time right in front of our HR Director. I lasted til the next late morning lol.

[Axe]

As it should be. Baby boomers are responsible for fucking this country up and installing every horrible business practice that is now holding them down and out.

Sucks to have to eat the shit flavored Popsicle you made, eh baby boomers?

I totally agree with you about the baby boomers. Most selfish generation to have existed.

Tea partier talking about selfishness? The guys who want to cut out social services that help people when they've been laid off, mostly it seems to reduce the amount that is coming out of their pocket in taxes? Pot, meet kettle.

FWIW, no one who is a good worker and wants to work "deserves" to be unable to make a living for an extended period of time, whether it's because they are the wrong age, sex, shape or color.

Um...which is more selfish:
A. Keeping the money that I earn, myself.
B. Demanding that you have a right to the confiscate the money that I earned. (Hint: this is the shit that has been instiutionalized by the baby boomers)

FWIW, no one deserves anything.

Shit happens, and then you get back up and get back on the horse.

Truth of the matter is that it is easier to stay on the dole playing your xbox than it is to get out and find a fucking job or move to some place where there is work. I have been laid off before and it blows. But in a time where people have barely kept their jobs and are in constant fear of losing said jobs, I have been shooting straight to the top. Why? Me and my drive. Not Uncle Sam.

So fuck you and your populist bullshit.

Actually, I think keeping the money you've earned and not contributing to the welfare of those who aren't as fortunate as you is pretty much the definition of selfishness.

You're sadly and completely misinformed on the boomers being the ones who institutionalized "confiscating" your money. Unemployment compensation in the US dates back to 1932, which is a couple of decades before the first boomer was born. It was basically institutionalized nationwide in the late 1930s, and the restrictions on receiving unemployment increased substantially post-WWII. So it was institutionalized when "the greatest generation" was young, perhaps even unable to vote. In fact, most of the social safety net that you abhor was initiated in the 40s, 50s and 60s by the greatest generation folks, who almost universally had memories of how shitty life was in the great depression.

The main thing that has gotten worse, by your standards, is that it's length was extended from 16 weeks to 26 weeks in most states by the 1960s, before boomers were able to vote, and has been extended to 99 weeks since 2009. You can blame the latter on folks elected by the boomers, along with gen-Xers, the remaining "greatest generation" folks and perhaps the oldest of the millennials.

In conclusion, eat shit and die you ignorant selfish troglodyte.

[marshallnoise]

As it should be. Baby boomers are responsible for fucking this country up and installing every horrible business practice that is now holding them down and out.

Sucks to have to eat the shit flavored Popsicle you made, eh baby boomers?

I totally agree with you about the baby boomers. Most selfish generation to have existed.

Tea partier talking about selfishness? The guys who want to cut out social services that help people when they've been laid off, mostly it seems to reduce the amount that is coming out of their pocket in taxes? Pot, meet kettle.

FWIW, no one who is a good worker and wants to work "deserves" to be unable to make a living for an extended period of time, whether it's because they are the wrong age, sex, shape or color.

Um...which is more selfish:
A. Keeping the money that I earn, myself.
B. Demanding that you have a right to the confiscate the money that I earned. (Hint: this is the shit that has been instiutionalized by the baby boomers)

FWIW, no one deserves anything.

Shit happens, and then you get back up and get back on the horse.

Truth of the matter is that it is easier to stay on the dole playing your xbox than it is to get out and find a fucking job or move to some place where there is work. I have been laid off before and it blows. But in a time where people have barely kept their jobs and are in constant fear of losing said jobs, I have been shooting straight to the top. Why? Me and my drive. Not Uncle Sam.

So fuck you and your populist bullshit.

Actually, I think keeping the money you've earned and not contributing to the welfare of those who aren't as fortunate as you is pretty much the definition of selfishness.

You're sadly and completely misinformed on the boomers being the ones who institutionalized "confiscating" your money. Unemployment compensation in the US dates back to 1932, which is a couple of decades before the first boomer was born. It was basically institutionalized nationwide in the late 1930s, and the restrictions on receiving unemployment increased substantially post-WWII. So it was institutionalized when "the greatest generation" was young, perhaps even unable to vote. In fact, most of the social safety net that you abhor was initiated in the 40s, 50s and 60s by the greatest generation folks, who almost universally had memories of how shitty life was in the great depression.

The main thing that has gotten worse, by your standards, is that it's length was extended from 16 weeks to 26 weeks in most states by the 1960s, before boomers were able to vote, and has been extended to 99 weeks since 2009. You can bl ame the latter on folks elected by the boomers, along with gen-Xers, the remaining "greatest generation" folks and perhaps the oldest of the millennials.

In conclusion, eat shit and die you ignorant selfish troglodyte.

Not really...Arguments based on the socialist utopia are really senseless and fruitless endeavors.

How could one ever come out on the winning side of this discussion when someone basically calls you a heartless human being for not wanting to “contribute to the welfare of those less fortunate?” When the argument goes there, there is no more discussion. And that’s the point. That kind of logic has been used to strip citizens of rights since the beginning of time. “It’s for the children!!!” “It’s for the poor!!!” Ugg, it is just ugly and false.

What sucks for PurpleTrails is that I didn’t say that unemployment was institutionalized by the baby boomers; I said the confiscation of money was institutionalized by the baby boomers. He morphed into Don Quixote and created a dragon out of a windmill then proceeded in slaying something that wasn’t there.

Slay on!!!

[Lloyd Blankfein]

Repner,

Can you pick fruit at a high rate of speed?

Do you like this song:
http://m.youtube.com/#/watch?v=O5qlMIJR ... 5qlMIJRYQg

Do you have a mustache?


If yes to all three, I have a job for u brah. Lol, you'll find a gig man, don't worry.

[monwobobbo]

after over 30 years in the workplace it's something i've gotten used to sadly. most companies will talk a good game about loyalty but will dump your ass in a heartbeat to save a buck. don't take it personally and move on.

[neilrocks25]

I've been laid off twice, but both times it worked out WAY better than I could have hoped for.

First time, I was re-hired by the same company within 6 weeks, same job, same pay, different group. That round taught me to stay positive. I had gotten really down, and after getting re-hired and feeling better, I realized that when you're trying to market yourself, you've GOT to be positive. Be confident (and honest) un your skillset and get out there and get another job!

The second time, I was much better prepared, did a proper job of calling in favors for interviews, and managed to land my current job, which is amazing for my industry. It also ended up being a pretty well paid summer vacation, which I really needed.

So my message is, don't get stressed about it until it happens. When it does happen, start calling all your friends (and acquaintances) at various companies until you get the interview, then go kill the interview and get the job. In the mean time, just keep being good at your job and try to make yourself hard to get rid of!

good advise

[Lloyd Blankfein]

If you feel like your company is going broke, it's time to start looking and throwing feelers out. Keep this in mind, when a company goes tits up and there's a mass lay-off that means there are now 40 guys JUST like you who are now looking for work, in the exact same geographical location.

Beat them to the punch. Start looking now my dude. Writing is on the wall.

[Dickarms]

no lay off for me, sorry to hear about repner and inadvertently start a social policy war.

did apply to some stuff as safety nets, so who knows. i may jet voluntarily.

[RSBro]

Nope but I did get fired after I asked my Manager why he was an asshole to me all the time right in front of our HR Director. I lasted til the next late morning lol.

lol yeah the dude was just a total bitchtits. i found out later that the previous three people that had been at my desk, in my same position, had either left or been fired within the past 9 months. so, yeah.

[Repner]

Repner,

Can you pick fruit at a high rate of speed?

Do you like this song:
http://m.youtube.com/#/watch?v=O5qlMIJR ... 5qlMIJRYQg

Do you have a mustache?


If yes to all three, I have a job for u brah. Lol, you'll find a gig man, don't worry.

I'm your man!!