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frustrated_lefty (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jun-23-10 10:37 PM Original message |
Becoming unemployed and scared |
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MichiganVote (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jun-23-10 10:38 PM Response to Original message |
1. Good luck. |
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OhioChick (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jun-23-10 10:39 PM Response to Original message |
2. Good luck to you |
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usregimechange (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jun-23-10 10:40 PM Response to Original message |
3. on to the greatest page, anyone have a job tip? |
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kentauros (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jun-23-10 10:41 PM Response to Original message |
4. The Texas Medical Center is always expanding. |
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Mimosa (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jun-23-10 10:41 PM Response to Original message |
5. Sending good thoughts your way |
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riderinthestorm (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jun-23-10 10:44 PM Response to Original message |
6. Why Buffalo? Do they have a booming economy or something? |
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K8-EEE (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-24-10 12:40 AM Response to Reply #6 |
26. i have the same question! nt |
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frustrated_lefty (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-24-10 06:19 AM Response to Reply #6 |
32. My fiance. That's the short answer. |
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dflprincess (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-24-10 10:30 PM Response to Reply #6 |
96. Last I heard Erie County has one of the worse economies in New York State |
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volvoblue (149 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jun-23-10 10:45 PM Response to Original message |
7. try temp agencies, and good luck |
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Just-plain-Kathy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-24-10 09:56 AM Response to Reply #7 |
48. Yes, temp agancies really get your foot in the door. |
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TheKentuckian (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jun-23-10 10:45 PM Response to Original message |
8. K&R It's disconcerting for sure. |
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prolesunited (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jun-23-10 10:46 PM Response to Original message |
9. The American dream sure ain't what it used to be |
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pitohui (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jun-23-10 10:49 PM Response to Original message |
10. good luck don't know what else to say |
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niyad (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jun-23-10 10:51 PM Response to Original message |
11. sending good thoughts your way |
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Hydra (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jun-23-10 10:53 PM Response to Original message |
12. Good luck in your search |
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donco (717 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jun-23-10 10:53 PM Response to Original message |
13. Hell, if you looking for a job |
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gateley (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jun-23-10 10:56 PM Response to Original message |
14. I'm curious, too -- why Buffalo? If you have family there that may help. |
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Juche (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jun-23-10 11:19 PM Response to Reply #14 |
23. Same here |
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Knight Hawk (336 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-24-10 08:48 PM Response to Reply #23 |
88. National Parks |
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Donnachaidh (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jun-23-10 10:58 PM Response to Original message |
15. hit the temp agencies as soon as you hit town |
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Auggie (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jun-23-10 10:58 PM Response to Original message |
16. Don't give up. Just don't give up. |
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pscot (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jun-23-10 11:04 PM Response to Original message |
17. Good luck, brother |
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raouldukelives (945 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jun-23-10 11:08 PM Response to Original message |
18. Best of luck to you frustrated lefty |
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Blue_Tires (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jun-23-10 11:13 PM Response to Original message |
19. all i can say is it won't be like this forever... |
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OwnedByFerrets (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-24-10 08:43 AM Response to Reply #19 |
44. Thats a nice sentiment, but there is nothing that indicates |
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Hannah Bell (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jun-23-10 11:13 PM Response to Original message |
20. don't ever let them convince you it's *you;* hard times can be endured if you keep your |
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Juche (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jun-23-10 11:15 PM Response to Original message |
21. Its miserable |
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frustrated_lefty (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-24-10 06:36 AM Response to Reply #21 |
33. It's competitive, but you can pursue a grad degree in Biochem |
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frustrated_lefty (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-24-10 06:49 AM Response to Reply #33 |
34. A surprising number of people were curious about "why Buffalo" |
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devilgrrl (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-24-10 10:54 PM Response to Reply #34 |
99. Being near Toronto, Canada will help... |
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lonestarnot (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jun-23-10 11:16 PM Response to Original message |
22. You will be ok. Things happen when you least expect them. I'm counting on them for you. |
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Urban Prairie (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jun-23-10 11:25 PM Response to Original message |
24. Good Luck from a fellow DUer |
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roxiejules (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jun-23-10 11:31 PM Response to Original message |
25. Call your Senators and Demand Help for People |
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renate (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-24-10 01:13 AM Response to Original message |
27. good luck, and let us know how you're doing |
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eppur_se_muova (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-24-10 02:15 AM Response to Original message |
28. That dream is not past, it never really worked. |
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w8liftinglady (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-24-10 02:28 AM Response to Original message |
29. Dallas Jobs,if Buffalo doesn't work |
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w8liftinglady (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-24-10 03:29 PM Response to Reply #29 |
67. and you are welcome to stay in my apt,until you find a place to live...if you don't mind teenagers |
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1776Forever (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-24-10 05:58 AM Response to Original message |
30. Have you ever considered Atlanta? Check out the link: |
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chillspike (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-24-10 06:08 AM Response to Original message |
31. Some links to make the transition easier |
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SocialistLez (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-24-10 08:27 AM Response to Reply #31 |
43. I love that first link. Thank you. NT |
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gleaner (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-24-10 06:54 AM Response to Original message |
35. I'm very sorry you find yourself in this position ... |
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cap (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-24-10 06:58 AM Response to Original message |
36. Philly has strong renter's protections |
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tabasco (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-24-10 07:06 AM Response to Original message |
37. Pittsburgh has lots of hospitals and universities. |
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distantearlywarning (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-24-10 07:39 AM Response to Reply #37 |
40. I was going to suggest the 'burgh too. |
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Scruffy1 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-24-10 07:09 AM Response to Original message |
38. Come to Minneapolis |
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Waiting For Everyman (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-24-10 07:36 AM Response to Original message |
39. There's lots of biomed in Maryland, fwiw. |
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mdmc (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-24-10 07:39 AM Response to Original message |
41. My girlfriend is unemployed (disabled) |
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raccoon (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-24-10 08:06 AM Response to Original message |
42. Hope things work out for you. nt |
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wackywaggin (243 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-24-10 09:34 AM Response to Original message |
45. Timne to go for the throat of them folks, |
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aikoaiko (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-24-10 09:38 AM Response to Original message |
46. Good luck, friend. Buffalo is a nice place to live affordably. |
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Paper Roses (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-24-10 09:49 AM Response to Original message |
47. I'm sure you considered all the Boston Biomedical companies. |
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tilsammans (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-24-10 09:57 AM Response to Original message |
49. Best of luck to you . . . |
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conspirator (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-24-10 10:04 AM Response to Original message |
50. If you could break into biotechnology, I think you could a find a good job |
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Fire1 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-24-10 10:24 AM Response to Original message |
51. Good luck to ya! Think positive. n/t |
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NBachers (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-24-10 10:45 AM Response to Original message |
52. Believe it or not, I've been hearing rumblings about Buffalo |
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grantcart (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-24-10 11:55 AM Response to Original message |
53. Good luck and looking forward to hearing the next part of the story |
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wolfgangmo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-24-10 12:35 PM Response to Original message |
54. Look internationally brother. |
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jotsy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-24-10 12:37 PM Response to Original message |
55. Of course there's a point. |
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Greyhound (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-24-10 01:19 PM Response to Original message |
56. You are not alone, hope you do well. |
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GoddessOfGuinness (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-24-10 01:36 PM Response to Original message |
57. All my hopes for you... |
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bora13 (56 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-24-10 02:09 PM Response to Original message |
58. Boston, MA/ Portsmouth, NH area |
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diva77 (999 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-24-10 02:19 PM Response to Original message |
59. just a thought regarding temp agencies -- you probably have lab tech skills |
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Melissa G (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-24-10 02:30 PM Response to Original message |
60. Best of luck to you! |
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wizstars (792 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-24-10 02:32 PM Response to Original message |
61. Kansas City has a growing Bioscience industry. |
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barbtries (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-24-10 02:45 PM Response to Original message |
62. with a PhD in biomedical Sciences |
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drmeow (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-24-10 02:52 PM Response to Original message |
63. A potential place for support |
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ailsagirl (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-24-10 02:56 PM Response to Original message |
64. CALL THESE SENATORS ASAP |
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SemperEadem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-24-10 03:17 PM Response to Original message |
65. I went through some dark years during my 40's |
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Grinchie (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-24-10 03:28 PM Response to Original message |
66. This will sound harsh, but become "Less Specialized". |
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conspirator (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-24-10 09:16 PM Response to Reply #66 |
90. The only thing good about specialization is that is a good source of income |
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Grinchie (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-25-10 12:48 AM Response to Reply #90 |
100. Thanks for seeing the point I was trying to make. |
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daligirl519 (92 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-24-10 03:37 PM Response to Original message |
68. I understand the stress and fear. . . |
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Godhumor (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-24-10 03:39 PM Response to Original message |
69. As a current Buffalonian, I am going to suggest one place for you to look for work |
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droidamus2 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-24-10 03:55 PM Response to Original message |
70. Good luck |
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XanaDUer (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-24-10 04:13 PM Response to Original message |
71. Feel free |
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customerserviceguy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-24-10 04:32 PM Response to Original message |
72. You might be moving to the wrong side of the state |
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Swamp Rat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-24-10 04:36 PM Response to Original message |
73. . |
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sonias (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-24-10 04:38 PM Response to Original message |
74. I wish you the best, frustrated_lefty |
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humbled_opinion (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-24-10 05:18 PM Response to Original message |
75. Scary indeed... |
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defendandprotect (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-24-10 05:29 PM Response to Original message |
76. Best wishes in Buffalo -- let us hear from you!! |
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democrank (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-24-10 05:33 PM Response to Original message |
77. I`m pulling for you...... |
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Ruby the Liberal (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-24-10 06:30 PM Response to Original message |
78. Best wishes to you. |
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MissDeeds (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-24-10 07:17 PM Response to Original message |
79. I am so sorry for what you're going through |
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Jakes Progress (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-24-10 07:29 PM Response to Original message |
80. Best wishes. You are one of us. We are all you. |
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OnlinePoker (837 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-24-10 08:04 PM Response to Original message |
81. Have you thought of starting your own company? |
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NuttyFluffers (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-24-10 08:06 PM Response to Original message |
82. i need a job, but you need it more. may you receive my share of fortune now. |
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SCRUBDASHRUB (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-24-10 08:26 PM Response to Reply #82 |
83. Definitely go to networking events. I'm still looking for a job, but have |
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hayu_lol (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-24-10 08:40 PM Response to Reply #83 |
84. Good thing about Buffalo is... |
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undeterred (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-24-10 08:41 PM Response to Original message |
85. All the best to you. |
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Knight Hawk (336 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-24-10 08:46 PM Response to Original message |
86. Buffalo? |
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DimplesinMI (281 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-24-10 08:47 PM Response to Original message |
87. "THIS IS SHAMEFUL".......to quote Ed Schultz |
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Taverner (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-24-10 09:12 PM Response to Original message |
89. Good Luck |
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Patchuli (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-24-10 09:18 PM Response to Original message |
91. I wish you much luck |
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JeffersonChick (338 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-24-10 09:33 PM Response to Original message |
92. I'm so sorry... |
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wisteria (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-24-10 09:44 PM Response to Original message |
93. It is terrible being in limbo, I know, I am there now too. I pray things start going your way and |
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relayerbob (149 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-24-10 09:45 PM Response to Original message |
94. Hang in there ... |
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GalleryGod (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-24-10 09:52 PM Response to Original message |
95. I Know Where You're At. I'm there myself. |
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saracat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-24-10 10:43 PM Response to Original message |
97. Best wishes. I am sorry i was too late to rec! |
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riderinthestorm (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-24-10 10:47 PM Response to Original message |
98. Okay, another question. Did you quit, or were you laid off? |
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