Have you ever been laid off?

[Dinardy]

Wow I truly didn't expect much response... These stories really did help with the processing and planning, some of you have really been hurt as much and more than I have. I literally have been in hate mode for months, forgetting the big picture and moving on. For some reason knowing what to do next has been hard, especially trying to gauge and decrypt today's industry, it's a really insecure feeling..especially with two little mouths to feed. I have been bouncing around the idea of returning to school and vastly switching directions towards a more computer/technology enriched environment, my first love and passion. I don't know if it's the right choice, but I'm going for it. I guess the only thing I have to lose is this crap security job at this snobby hotel.

Fun fact: I did see Magic Johnson, Michael Jordan and Charles Barkley today. They are in town for a golf tourney.

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I'm not sure what type of computer/technology enriched environment you're looking for, but I work in IT in Seattle. Depending on what it is, I might have some insights or contacts if you're interested.

Jean, I am very interested. I would love to see what you have.

 

[skieur]

Actually, I got fired on my first day of work, before I had a chance to do anything and I was newly married as well. This is when it is good to have a unionized workplace. The union forced them to re-hire me.

 

[ratssass]

...i work construction (25 yrs laborers local #633),so getting laid off is just another part of my world.Never any anger/tears,etc....it goes w/territory.When a project is completed,or weather (winter) makes unfeasible,I just move on.It is what it is.

 

[Newtricks]

More times that I can count, often after one day, got to know the locals call steward on a first name basis. Sometimes you'd be on a job long enough that it feels like you've found your place then at the end of the day the foreman says check the board, that's short for pack your tools. Most of the time though you knew going in it was a one or two day call from the start, I work back lot, Motion Picture Studio Grips local #80.

Be well,

Anthony

 

[cbarnard7]

Once, terrible job fit.
I was hard-working, experienced senior manager, my boss was a crazy, self-involved, controlling, miserable *****.
Nevertheless, I took it hard and didn't work for 18 months, then eventually got a position that made me a nationally known person in my field and led to my own company.
I still hate the person who fired me and hope she got so fat that she exploded and they had to sweep little bits of her off the walls.

I couldn't help but to think of "Violet" in Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory when I read this!