kilroy69 990 Posted August 16, 2018 The company I worked for laid me off. They just did not have any job orders. The only people that are left are their immediate indian family members. I do not even care at all. In the 3 years i was there I was able to develop a marketable skill. Along with my 2 years in manufacturing my resume looks strong and stretches across multiple industries. They were super nice about it. Just said that they could not afford to keep me. They can't get the requirements in for me to fill. They gave me what amounts to 5500 take home till oct 3rd and I can file for unemployment if I need to. Thattttt being said. I got laid off at 2pm and had a phone interview set up at 430 which turned into an in person next thursday. Ifffff I play it right and get hired quick enough. I could use my severance as a bonus. Double dip for a little while. Also. I have not discounted starting my own business. I could do better than they did on less margin which is more attractive to employers. I know. I know. Rats ass. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The PosterFormerlyKnownAs 61 Posted August 16, 2018 Excited about your new opportunities, and great to leave that gig on such good terms. Get out the shades ... the future is bright indeed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fireballer 2,367 Posted August 16, 2018 The company I worked for laid me off. They just did not have any job orders. The only people that are left are their immediate indian family members. I do not even care at all. In the 3 years i was there I was able to develop a marketable skill. Along with my 2 years in manufacturing my resume looks strong and stretches across multiple industries. They were super nice about it. Just said that they could not afford to keep me. They can't get the requirements in for me to fill. They gave me what amounts to 5500 take home till oct 3rd and I can file for unemployment if I need to. Thattttt being said. I got laid off at 2pm and had a phone interview set up at 430 which turned into an in person next thursday. Ifffff I play it right and get hired quick enough. I could use my severance as a bonus. Double dip for a little while. Also. I have not discounted starting my own business. I could do better than they did on less margin which is more attractive to employers. I know. I know. Rats ass. Are you the guy that had no real job for alot of your adult life and one day got determined to be successful? Good for you. You got a good attitude for just being sh!tcanned. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GuardBum 73 Posted August 16, 2018 Way to be looking forward. Turn it up quickly after what is bad news. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kutulu 1,541 Posted August 16, 2018 I would welcome getting fired about now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vuduchile 1,940 Posted August 16, 2018 Sounds like an opportune time to strike out on your own. Go for it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kilroy69 990 Posted August 16, 2018 Are you the guy that had no real job for alot of your adult life and one day got determined to be successful? Good for you. You got a good attitude for just being sh!tcanned. I am. Had a son and it lit a fire in me I never knew I had. Ty.Even though it is not the best feeling being unemployed the economy is great and I feel confident I can find something rather quick. If I were just canned with no income I would be in a panic. The severance makes it easier to have a rosier outlook. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Djgb13 2,338 Posted August 16, 2018 Sucks man. At least you got a solid lead on a new job. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cdub100 3,366 Posted August 16, 2018 Good luck. The market is good for job searching Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fandandy 3,311 Posted August 16, 2018 I'll take Things a Tuna might say for $500, Alex... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NorthernVike 2,079 Posted August 16, 2018 The company I worked for laid me off. They just did not have any job orders. The only people that are left are their immediate indian family members. Are all 7-11's in tough shape? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kutulu 1,541 Posted August 16, 2018 Are you a fruit or a vegetable? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DankNuggs 305 Posted August 16, 2018 I'll take Things a Tuna might say for $500, Alex... good luck Kilroy, you'll be fine, stay after it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LOD01 185 Posted August 16, 2018 You'll wonder why you didn't leave long ago. You should have all kinds of opportunities in this job market. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Voltaire 4,550 Posted August 16, 2018 Wishing you the best. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MDC 5,874 Posted August 16, 2018 Wishing you the best. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gladiators 1,900 Posted August 16, 2018 Walk it off Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
penultimatestraw 473 Posted August 16, 2018 If you take the new job, how will you be double dipping? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Filthy Fernadez 2,696 Posted August 16, 2018 Good luck bro. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kilroy69 990 Posted August 16, 2018 If you take the new job, how will you be double dipping?I get paid till october 3rd. If i get hired next week I will be getting 2 paychecks at once for a short time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
penultimatestraw 473 Posted August 16, 2018 I get paid till october 3rd. If i get hired next week I will be getting 2 paychecks at once for a short time. Oh, I thought that phrase meant something different. Either way, hope you find a new job you like as much or better than the old one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Frozenbeernuts 1,652 Posted August 16, 2018 Join the trades. You will make a lot more money and get a lot better retirement/health benefits Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kilroy69 990 Posted August 18, 2018 I have 3 interviews next week. One with a small agency for the same amount of pay. The other with a google subcontractor offering 40 an hour on 1099. I am gonna push for 45. Which would leave me around 60k takehome and its remote. And finally one with a larger staffing agency out of philly. Also remote. I turned my LinkedIn alert to being open to new jobs. Applied to a ton of jobs and each day I post on linkedin something funny about hiring me. Seems to be getting a good response. Being canned might be profitable for me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
trumpurethra 42 Posted August 18, 2018 The company I worked for laid me off. They just did not have any job orders. The only people that are left are their immediate indian family members. I do not even care at all. In the 3 years i was there I was able to develop a marketable skill. Along with my 2 years in manufacturing my resume looks strong and stretches across multiple industries. They were super nice about it. Just said that they could not afford to keep me. They can't get the requirements in for me to fill. They gave me what amounts to 5500 take home till oct 3rd and I can file for unemployment if I need to. Thattttt being said. I got laid off at 2pm and had a phone interview set up at 430 which turned into an in person next thursday. Ifffff I play it right and get hired quick enough. I could use my severance as a bonus. Double dip for a little while. Also. I have not discounted starting my own business. I could do better than they did on less margin which is more attractive to employers. I know. I know. Rats ass. If you can do it, if you can either afford insurance on your own or don't have anyone needing you to provide it, start your own biz man. I know I would. If my kids didn't need insurance I would have done it long ago. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
