Well, unemployed DUers...I've just joined your ranks.....

[TK421]

now I don't know what the fuck I'm going to do



cheers

[flvegan]

1. I'm sorry to hear that, TK421.

I assume that this was out of the blue?

Regardless, that sucks. I hope you find something soon.

[TK421]

21. Thank you man, yeah...it was out of the blue, sort of

we all knew something was going to happen...hours were going to get cut in certain departments and certain titles were going to be slashed.

I hope I find something, too...I'm not the kind of person who would be content to sit and collect unemployment checks, I need to work and need the benefits of a full-time job.

Thanks for your kind words...I'll keep everyone updated on this

[siligut]

2. Sorry you got laid off.

It is happening to 1 out of 10 people now. What to do? Apply for unemployment and start looking for another job.:hug:

[TK421]

22. Thanks, siligut...I'm going to the office tomorrow and see what I'm eligible for

again, I've never done this before so I have no idea what to expect

[madinmaryland]

3. Sorry to hear that. Hope you are able to find something.

Best of Luck.

[TK421]

23. Thank you, madinmaryland...even if you are a Cowboys fan

I could use all the support I could get right now
















































































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[lost-in-nj]

4. sorry

:hug:

hope you get something soon.....
along with all the others looking for jobs....


lost

[TK421]

24. So do I....I'll let you know what happens!

:hug:

[CrownPrinceBandar]

5. Sorry to hear that............

Lord Vader comes down really hard on those who abandon their posts. :evilgrin:

Seriously, I hope something comes your way soon.

[TK421]

25. I no longer work for the Empire, that's for damn sure!

:toast: thanks

[CrownPrinceBandar]

30. LOL...........

Take it or leave it: I have been unemployed for about 2 months now. What I have done to keep myself sane is to take some time after job-hunting, and do some good things for myself. Since my layoff, I have been eating better and exercising a hell of a lot more. I'm hoping to build some healthier habits that I can carry back into my employed life (whenever that happens - hopefully soon). I was working so much in my last job that I never had the time. So I'm looking at it as kind of a mixed blessing.

That said, I know we all have debts and responsibilities, and they don't usually wait for times to get better. So do what you can to keep your head above water, but remember this too shall pass.

Good luck TK! There's always room in the Rebel Alliance! :toast:

[Aristus]

50. I'm glad CrownPrince said that; I didn't want to taunt you with that at this difficult time.

I'm sorry, buddy, and I feel for you. :pals: Getting fired or laid off absolutely sucks.

I remember the first time I was ever fired; I wanted to slash my throat, I felt so worthless. This country really rubs it into you: if you don't work, you're dog-meat.

I'm sending prayers and good wishes for you to find another good job quickly, and get back up on your feet. Hang in there, we're with you... :grouphug:

[TK421]

53. Thank you, my good friend

:hug:

[Dappleganger]

6. So sorry to hear that.

:hug:

[TK421]

26. thank you

:toast:

[handmade34]

7. you're in good company

cheers back

[TK421]

38. thank you

:-)

[Midlodemocrat]

8. Oh, sweetie. I'm so sorry.

[TK421]

39. I'll see what tomorrow brings...until then, I'm just chilling out and clearing my head

that is much better than taking it out physically on another person, don't you agree?

[mnhtnbb]

9. Oh, so sorry. Hit something--soft--swear a lot--make a voodoo doll of boss

and then make a plan and start your new job: looking for a job!

Don't forget the fun of filing for unemployment!

Good vibes coming your way!

[TK421]

40. I will learn all about the process tomorrow...as I said in the OP I filed years ago

and was forced to watch some threatening video...I hope I don't have to go through that again. We'll see what happens...

[Iggo]

10. Fuck! That sucks!

Dammit!

[TK421]

41. Yuppers! It's hit home this time n/t

[Tektonik]

11. I was in your place last year

I ended up borrowing money from my brother and mother and stressing every day :(. Not fun.

[TK421]

42. My sister already offered financial assistance....I refused

she has helped me enough over the years...I couldn't possibly ask her for anything more at this time. No, this is a situation that only I, myself can get out of...and I will.....


I have been in much, MUCH worse situations than this in my life but I go by that old saying.....and it applies "Dump me in a bucket of shit, and I come out smelling like a rose". So, you see..these fuckers who have me down at the moment won't win in the long run, and I will turn out just fine.

I'm confident about that much..that I am

[lizziegrace]

12. Oh no! I'm so sorry

:(

[TK421]

43. Thank you lizzigrace

:hug: I'll be fine, I think

[lizziegrace]

63. You've got lots of company

and you've always got an ear. :hug:

[CreekDog]

13. I'm sorry

:(

[TK421]

44. Thank you, my friend

:pals:

[CaliforniaPeggy]

14. My dear TK421...

Oh sweetie...I'm so sorry...

My best vibes to you during this time of trial...

:hug: :hug:

[TK421]

45. Thanks Peggy...I sure could use them right about now

:pals:

[Bertha Venation]

15. oh, jesus, TK, I'm so sorry

wish I knew what to say.

[TK421]

46. You've said enough...that you're sorry about my situation

and thank you for your support! :)

[GoddessOfGuinness]

16. I'm so sorry...

What do you want to do? :hug::beer::hug:

[TK421]

47. I've already had about 16 beers....so probably just sit at home and look

forward to going to the unemployment office tomorrow....don't know what to expect there.

I promise to keep you guys updated on what has happened....if you don't hear from me, I'm dead

:)

[Gormy Cuss]

17. That stinks. I wish you the best of luck and hope that you find a new job soon. n/t

[TK421]

48. Thank you, Gormy Cuss....so do I

I just want to work....

[TK421]

18. I was pulled into the office about 2:30 ( which seems to be prime-time for termination )

they sat me down...they said ( she said....she being the new boss they brought in about a month ago ) that they looked at all of the positions filled and felt that mine was the easiest to eliminate ( good luck with that, you fuckers....and I can't get into the specifics of that since it would take you forever to read it.....literally ). So, they offered me three weeks severance plus the paycheck I get tomorrow ( for last week ) and a paycheck on June 19th ( for this work week ). No vacation time banked..since this is a particular kind of non-profit organization..they are exempt from such things. Needless to say, I have been at this job since June 12th 2001 and know it well. I know it well enough that I trained ( and managed ) six different co-workers in that period of time since my original trainer and co-worker passed away due to a tragic bicycle accident. I have been an extremely loyal and effective employee there....even bringing in new subscribers to this theatre. Why my job in particular was cut, I couldn't tell you...THEY couldn't tell me ( or wouldn't...and I would be more inclined to think that they wouldn't ).

So....tomorrow I have to do something that I've never had to do before...get unemployment. Years ago, I applied for it, and that was while I was living in Florida. I had to sit in this "classroom" and watch a video on how cheating unemployment could get you in trouble with the law ( scary, scary ). Thankfully, one of the places I filled out an application at ( walked in..that is how I've gotten every job I've had...fuck the papers and internet ) called me and wanted me to come in for an interview. That was back in 1997 and I have been employed ever since...sure, I've had some shitty, dirty jobs but it was money.

Now, $6000.00 or slightly more in credit card debt, no car ( cause I simply can't afford one and all of the expenses associated with owning one ) I find myself in a position of collecting an unemployment check that ( from what I have been told ) would only be 2/3 of what I was normally collecting weekly. Then there is rent...and electric, and cable ( which I suppose I could do without, except for internet job searching purposes... ) and my cell phone ( which, having a Mom with constant health problems who is constantly being rushed to the hospital with something ) this is NOT an option..I must have that phone and can't afford to do without it now. One good thing that came out of this is I just completed a debt management program dealing with two credit cards ( Bank of America and Washington Mutual, formerly Bank One ). That means another $140.00 a month, for what it's worth...


I deposited my three severance checks about two hours ago....and just got back from the bar. I will be honest....I can't remember being this drunk since about six months ago at a Christmas party. I just got off the phone with my sister who was pissed that I was even at a bar, but I did just come out and tell her. It was kind of a WTF situation, and what else will you do with your time today? Feel sorry for myself at home? I talked to someone at the bar ( recently laid off also ) and she told me that you could STILL work part-time while collecting unemployment and I didn't know that. I've never collected unemployment, and I've always thought that if you have a job ( any job ) you are barred from getting any check from unemployment...I will research this further....

Sorry for this long ramble....I didn't intend for it to be this long, but I guess it just turned out that way.....and, well....I guess I could use some of those legendary lounge vibes right about now..

[latebloomer]

19. Vibes to you, TK421!

It all sounds very unfair. They'll probably regret it, but by then you'll have a fabulous new job!

Re the pt-time thing- I don't know how it works in all states, but in NJ they subtract the part-time job earnings from your unemployment check.

[StrongBad]

20. Pssh, don't be hard on yourself for being at a bar.

I would be doing the same thing!

Hope unemployment helps you while looking for work. Obviously this isn't your fault and shouldn't effect your getting a new position soon!

[mnhtnbb]

27. Sheeeet. If you can't get drunk when you get laid off, when the hell can you?

As long as it doesn't become a regular visit...

[mnhtnbb]

29. I f you love wine--and know it--look for a job with a wine store. You might be able

to get some hours, even if not full time.

[TK421]

33. There is a state store not far from me....that is an idea

:thumbsup: I know a thing or two about wine!

[bigwillq]

28. I'm very sorry.

That does stink. :hug:

[TK421]

49. Yes, it does....thanks bigwillq for the vibes

[Starbucks Anarchist]

31. I'm really sorry to hear that.

I hope things work out for you soon.

[Haole Girl]

32. It's always darkest before the dawn

It sounds stupid, but it helped me get through a very difficult time.

Hope you find something good soon. :hug:

[TK421]

34. I'll try to reply to everyone that has posted here tonight...and thanks guys and gals

I need to take care of some things, but I'm sure I'll be back later tonight if anyone wants to keep this kicked I would appreciate it :grouphug:

thank you

[TheMightyFavog]

35. I've been like this for almost two years now. It sucks.

If it weren't for my loving family, I'd be on the streets.

[TK421]

52. Just like you, I am lucky to have a family that will support me

albeit at an inconvenience, somewhat.....but they are here for me no matter what, so I consider myself lucky in that respect

[grace0418]

36. I'm so sorry TK421.

It happened to me in December. I'm a freelancer now so I wouldn't say I'm back to be employed but I'm doing alright. I hope you find something soon. :hug:

[TK421]

54. I'm glad to see you found some work in that field....hopefully, I will find

something that will keep me afloat. Thanks for your kind words :-)

[Deja Q]

37. I'm so sorry

:( :(


:hug: :hug:

[TK421]

55. Thank you Deja Q....I really think I'll be alright, some how...

:thumbsup:

[Xipe Totec]

51. Welcome, brother!

May your stay be short and pleasant.

Do not fear change any longer.

If you're going to be laid off, this is the best time for it; nobody will bat an eyelash about it.

You don't have to explain yourself, the economy explains it all.

There is nothing wrong with you, it is just the crummy economy.

What can you do.

And that, my friend, should be your attitude.

It is not your fault, it is not their fault, it is just the economy.

You have nothing bad to say about your former employer; It was a great company, and you understand their decision fully.

let me repeat that...

It was a great company, and you understand their decision fully.

You are ready to move on to the next challenge.

Hopefully, with a positive attitude, you will land your next job before you can say: Where do I file for unemployment?

[TK421]

Thank you for that, Xipe Totec....and there is some food for thought there as well

I'm trying to maintain a positive attitude....but after eight years at a company where I have been told I have done nothing but an exemplary job and, today....getting told that today was my last day..that is kind of weird..and disturbing. Thank you for you words..:)

[femmocrat]

56. So sorry, TK. Hope you bounce back soon.

My son just lost his job too. Dammit.

[TK421]

59. Thank you femmocrat, I'm seeing disturbing numbers here in Bristol Borough

as well as lower Bucks County...just about everyone I run into has been laid off from something

[motely36]

57. I'm really sorry to hear this

:hug:

[TK421]

60. Thank you motely!

:) so much for those theatre tickets, huh? :rofl:

seriously...not funny, but.....

[mwdem]

58. I'm so sorry to hear this..

I hope there is a turnaround soon, for you and the rest of us.

[TK421]

61. I was just having a discussion with a good friend of mine about the possibility of them

hiring me back....and I'm not so sure about wanting to do that if they offered. This place is the polar opposite of the job I entered back in 2001, and I would just be stepping into the same shit-pond that I was kicked out of. Shame, I really do care about this place and hope they don't make any more decisions that are so rash as to affect the other employees who have been there for many years.

The same employees who contributed to the theatres initial success, that is

[mwdem]

64. Are you in the movie theatre business?

Or in the stage business?

[TK421]

65. We are ( were ) a live theatre.....here is the link

www.brtstage.org

[mwdem]

67. Aww, sweetie!

I lived in the Cherry Hill area 14 years ago. I loved the whole Philly theatre business. We went to the Wilma when it seated only 100!

[TK421]

68. From what I hear, the Wilma isn't doing too good, either

unfortunately.....what drove you from the Northeast?

[mwdem]

69. My husband's career path.

It ended in the midwest. And now, we're in the DFW area in Texas, of all places!!

[TK421]

70. Well...I hope you are happy there?

doing well....all that jazz

[mwdem]

71. We're maintaining.

I'm from the south, he's from N.M. and we're holding on in Texas, of all places! I do hope you'll find work soon. Maybe we'll be out to see your next venue! Please take care, okay?

[TK421]

72. Thanks...you too and maybe I'll be back there, who knows?

[mwdem]

74. Let us know what happens, okay?

n/t

[Kat45]

62. I'm sorry to hear this, but it's good that you'll be able to collect.

Even though you hate the thought of having to apply for unemployment, at least you'll have come money coming in. My job got eliminated at the end of December and I'm still out of work. Unfortunately, because I worked for a church I cannot collect unemployment.

[TK421]

66. Thank you Kat45....I worked for a non-profit and they told me outright

I was eligible for it...I'm just not sure exactly what it is I'll be eligible for...

guess I'll find out tomorrow

[LeftyFingerPop]

73. You will kick back for awhile, de-stress, enjoy yourself...

and then get another job.

It is the circle of life and the way of the world.

[TK421]

75. I'm gonna try to dude....jobs are really hard to come by nowadays...especially

around here.

I'm looking at a hospital up the road from me ( I can walk to it ) but I'm going to unemployment first

[LeftyFingerPop]

76. I've been through this 3 times...

One day at a time...

Get unemployment, then go step by step...

Enjoy whatever time off you have, because you WILL be working again...

It is all a cycle...don't panic...I am wrong about a lot of things...but I have been 100% right about this when counseling my friends. It is just the way things work.

Be happy and have a few beers.

[blogslut]

77. I am sorry

Good wishes for you. I hope you won't be unemployed for long.

[raccoon]

78. Sorry to hear that.

Hope you find something else soon. :hug:

[backtoblue]

79. sorry TK, I hope something comes along quickly.

:hug:

[TZ]

80. I'm so sorry to hear this my friend....

I'm very lucky to be in a field that seems to be recession proof...What is your field? I had a period about 2 years ago with job issues and I found a lot of resources that I might be able to recommend to you..:hug:

[NJmaverick]

81. I am sorry to hear that

:hi:

[Tuesday Afternoon]

82. that is too bad. Best of Luck to you

cheers.