I got Laid Off and I'm mad as hell!

[buuckkweet]

Thanks so much for the prayers and support Brothers!  It is greatly appreciated.

Today wasn't nearly as bad as I thought it would be.  My main priority is taking care of Mrs. BW.  Getting financial affairs in order and job hunting were a close second. 

Went to six factories and filled out employment applications.  Scheduling an interview Monday for a good paying production job.

Keeping my fingers and toes crossed!

And YES!  I'm going to every interview BALD AND PROUD!!!

[nomad]

it sucks to forced to make  a changed but you've got the right attitude to make it better and move forward in your life

keep your sly head up and keep fighting

[OzPete]

Hang in there BW, something will turn up!

[warhawk]

hey bw:  just wanted 2 let ya know that i'll B praying 4 ya.  i hope everything will go your way.

WARHAWK

[Dome of Steele]

Great attitude BW.  Don't sell yourself short and good luck with new employment!

[DJ_Bald]

That sucks man. Been there done that. What line of work are you in ?
Also...word to the wise....take taxes out of your unemployment...otherwise you REALLY get hammered come tax time.  Also...dont rush into the first job that wants to hire you. You should have 6 months of unemployment coming your way at about 527.00 per week (depending on your previous salary)--if you can survive on that then you can be a little pickier when choosing a new job.

[Alexander215]

My Bald Brothers, the economic times have hit home for me.

At 2:30 this afternoon I was laid off from my seemingly secure management position at work today.  My boss could'nt give me a direct reason besides the fact that the decision came down from corporate.  B.S!!!!  They kept employees who don't know the job nearly as well as I do. 

Hell Yeah I'm pissed!  But I'm not taking this crap sitting down!  

By 5:30pm I've already filed for unemployment, and applied at 2 other places for employment.  Every door that is shut in your face means another is about to open.  I just have to find the right door.  I still can't believe that this happened, but it did.  Now it's time to find another great job and once again do my very best!    

If they don't have a valid reason and you have worked there for more than 3 months I would take them to court.

[xnewyawka]

Hey buuckk, sorry to hear about the bad news, but you've definitely got your head in the right place. Keep up the positive attitude, and it will take you through this.

Keep your smooth bald head held high.

Good things will come along for you.   

[Brkeatr]

My Bald Brothers, the economic times have hit home for me.

At 2:30 this afternoon I was laid off from my seemingly secure management position at work today.  My boss could'nt give me a direct reason besides the fact that the decision came down from corporate.  B.S!!!!  They kept employees who don't know the job nearly as well as I do. 

Hell Yeah I'm pissed!  But I'm not taking this crap sitting down!  

By 5:30pm I've already filed for unemployment, and applied at 2 other places for employment.  Every door that is shut in your face means another is about to open.  I just have to find the right door.  I still can't believe that this happened, but it did.  Now it's time to find another great job and once again do my very best!    

If they don't have a valid reason and you have worked there for more than 3 months I would take them to court.

That would do NO good unless your Civil Service or something.....there is a little thing in the law called EMPLOYMENT AT WILL and most places hire under that law....



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[Alexander215]

My Bald Brothers, the economic times have hit home for me.

At 2:30 this afternoon I was laid off from my seemingly secure management position at work today.  My boss could'nt give me a direct reason besides the fact that the decision came down from corporate.  B.S!!!!  They kept employees who don't know the job nearly as well as I do. 

Hell Yeah I'm pissed!  But I'm not taking this crap sitting down!  

By 5:30pm I've already filed for unemployment, and applied at 2 other places for employment.  Every door that is shut in your face means another is about to open.  I just have to find the right door.  I still can't believe that this happened, but it did.  Now it's time to find another great job and once again do my very best!    

If they don't have a valid reason and you have worked there for more than 3 months I would take them to court.

That would do NO good unless your Civil Service or something.....there is a little thing in the law called EMPLOYMENT AT WILL and most places hire under that law....



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Is that American law or Canadian? Generally most employers here [Canada and it may just be my own province] gives you a 3 month grace period and after that they are hard pressed to fire you without reason. In fact I know plenty of people who have taken their former employers to court [sucessfully] because they were fired after that 3 month period without any reason whatsoever. A lot of call centres take advantage of this 3 month thing from what I hear.

[Brkeatr]

American.....Been through it years ago when someone in my family was fired because the new VP of the company didn't like them. Totally unfair and unjustified and we thought we had a good case until the attorney explained to us "Employment at Will". Was nothing we could do.......

[Robmeister]

Sorry to hear, man....

I've been there too.....actually looked at it as a BEGINNING not an END.....an OPPORTUNITY rather than MISFORTUNE.......it's a pain in the ass though.

You've got the right attitude for channeling your ANGER 

[buuckkweet]

To be honest, I've been down this road a few times, and each time it stinks!

I have no intention of taking my former employer to court because it is a waste of valuable time that I can be using trying to figure out what I want to be when I grow up.

The way I see it, they lost someone who knew the position better than anyone else.  Now a few people will have to grow up and learn the hard way what I was trying to teach them.  I'm no longer there to save the day and do the tough jobs that no one wanted to do. Their loss will be someone else's fortune.

I'm not mad any more.  What is done, is done.  Now I've closed this 51/2 year chapter in my life and preparing for another, more profitable chapter.

Employment is funny like that.  With each ending, there is usually a new exciting beginning.....if you play it right!

[Brkeatr]

Atta boy BW, go get em bro, the world would be great if everyone could have your attitude !!  Good luck....

[hammerdrill376]

To be honest, I've been down this road a few times, and each time it stinks!

I have no intention of taking my former employer to court because it is a waste of valuable time that I can be using trying to figure out what I want to be when I grow up.

The way I see it, they lost someone who knew the position better than anyone else.  Now a few people will have to grow up and learn the hard way what I was trying to teach them.  I'm no longer there to save the day and do the tough jobs that no one wanted to do. Their loss will be someone else's fortune.

I'm not mad any more.  What is done, is done.  Now I've closed this 51/2 year chapter in my life and preparing for another, more profitable chapter.

Employment is funny like that.  With each ending, there usually a new exciting beginning.....if you play it right!

March 18th of this year I had a NASSSSTY parting of the ways with a company with whom I worked for over 9 years. I was angry, pissed, etc. but looking back now it was one of the best things that could have happened.