Climbing out of the hole...

07-01-2015, 10:52 AM

Well, I was recently part of a company "re-structuring" to save expenditures (aka...layoff). Actually, saw it coming and fortunately, was already sending out resumes. BTW - many thanks to Scott and Lisa for revising and updating my resume!

Anyway... Laid off Friday just before going to see my doctor. Great timing! That afternoon, I was fortunate to get a part-time weekend job, but still need to replace the full time income to keep wifey and kid happy. This morning, received a call from a good prospect and have an appointment to talk with them tomorrow AM.
Called my wife and told her she's my guardian angel for all her help and support. I'm a very fortunate person, even if this doesn't gel. Been working since I was 15 , full time and on my own since 17. Not my style to collect unemployment. IMHO, that is for those that truly are in need and I've seen many who really do need the help.
Think I read on here that the best way to get back on your feet is to get off your ass! Excellent advice and thanks for reminding me of that.
Moral of the story is this; sh~t happens, life goes on, thank God and your wife for your blessings, work hard, play hard, have good ethics and always say thank you when it is appropriate to do so - costs nothing.
Like Arnie says... "I'll be bock"

RR

markem · 07-01-2015, 10:56 AM

You have a great attitude, Rob and that will hopefully shine through at your interview. Many would not recognize the role that family support plays in being successful and you are a role model that way.

Best of luck on the interview and hope that you get the position!

Remo · 07-01-2015, 11:04 AM

Good luck Rob

shilala · 07-01-2015, 11:19 AM

I didn't do anything, Rob, but I'll tell Lisa where you're headed.
She'll be tickled.

Prayers for you and yours, brother!!!

AdamJoshua · 07-01-2015, 11:20 AM

Best of luck, Rob!

jjirons69 · 07-01-2015, 11:29 AM

Best of luck, Rob! Tenacity pays off!

Dave128 · 07-01-2015, 11:30 AM

Good luck with the interview, Rob.

icehog3 · 07-01-2015, 11:38 AM

Kick butt on that interview, Rob!

Ogre · 07-01-2015, 07:26 PM

Good luck

pnoon · 07-01-2015, 09:09 PM

You've got the right attitude, Rob.
You'll be employed in no time.

longknocker · 07-02-2015, 03:59 AM

Praying For The Best For You & Your Family, Rob! God Will Work It All Out, Brother!

mosesbotbol · 07-02-2015, 06:06 AM

See your lay off as an opportunity. Can hard to see it that way, but you have a chance to make more than you did and/or better title. You are entitled to Unemployment money, so there is no shame in taking it.

You sound like someone who knows how to land on your feet, so just put the time in each day looking for jobs and approach any opportunity from a position of power. Don't let your current employment state color your decision; at least not yet...

irratebass · 07-02-2015, 10:00 AM

Good luck Rob! It's only a minor setback remember that.

rwiiames · 07-02-2015, 04:45 PM

Good luck.

Blueface · 07-03-2015, 08:18 AM

Stay positive.
Believe it was for a reason.
Good luck.

T.G · 07-03-2015, 08:21 AM

Rob, with your great attitude towards the whole situation, it won't be long until things are better than they were before.

07-16-2015, 01:55 PM

Thanks to all the help received from friends, will be starting in a new position Monday morning with what looks to be a very promising, economically healthy company. A few opportunities came up and this looked to be the right fit. A positive spinoff of this short 'vacation' is that I was able to land a part time position in a cigar shop that is proving to be a lot of fun. Thanks for all the good mojo thrown my way by all of you here! When things get back on track, just might be able to get the

going again!

mosesbotbol · 07-16-2015, 02:27 PM

There's a lot worse things that can happen than being laid off for two weeks in July! Good luck on your new opportunity.

czerbe · 07-16-2015, 02:41 PM

Great attitude my man best of luck!

pnoon · 07-16-2015, 02:55 PM

07-01-2015, 10:52 AM	#1
badbriar Guest Posts: n/a	Climbing out of the hole... Well, I was recently part of a company "re-structuring" to save expenditures (aka...layoff). Actually, saw it coming and fortunately, was already sending out resumes. BTW - many thanks to Scott and Lisa for revising and updating my resume! Anyway... Laid off Friday just before going to see my doctor. Great timing! That afternoon, I was fortunate to get a part-time weekend job, but still need to replace the full time income to keep wifey and kid happy. This morning, received a call from a good prospect and have an appointment to talk with them tomorrow AM. Called my wife and told her she's my guardian angel for all her help and support. I'm a very fortunate person, even if this doesn't gel. Been working since I was 15 , full time and on my own since 17. Not my style to collect unemployment. IMHO, that is for those that truly are in need and I've seen many who really do need the help. Think I read on here that the best way to get back on your feet is to get off your ass! Excellent advice and thanks for reminding me of that. Moral of the story is this; sh~t happens, life goes on, thank God and your wife for your blessings, work hard, play hard, have good ethics and always say thank you when it is appropriate to do so - costs nothing. Like Arnie says... "I'll be bock" RR

07-01-2015, 10:56 AM	#2
markem Bunion Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mark Location: Second Star on the Right Posts: 22,625 Trading: (47)	Re: Climbing out of the hole... You have a great attitude, Rob and that will hopefully shine through at your interview. Many would not recognize the role that family support plays in being successful and you are a role model that way. Best of luck on the interview and hope that you get the position! __________________ I refuse to belong to any organization that would have me as a member. ~ Groucho Marx

07-01-2015, 11:04 AM	#3
Remo C.I.A Join Date: Feb 2011 First Name: Mike Location: Palm Harbor, Florida Posts: 12,597 Trading: (122)	Re: Climbing out of the hole... Good luck Rob __________________

07-01-2015, 11:19 AM	#4
shilala Dear Lord, Thank You. Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Scott Posts: 13,721 Trading: (252)	Re: Climbing out of the hole... I didn't do anything, Rob, but I'll tell Lisa where you're headed. She'll be tickled. Prayers for you and yours, brother!!! __________________

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AdamJoshua Article 4 Free Inhabitant Join Date: Jan 2013 First Name: The Other Adam Location: Satellite Beach Posts: 14,787 Trading: (40)	Re: Climbing out of the hole... Best of luck, Rob!

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jjirons69 Haberdasher Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jamie Location: Chucktown, SC Posts: 4,120 Trading: (94)	Re: Climbing out of the hole... Best of luck, Rob! Tenacity pays off! __________________ Somebody has to go back and get a chitload of dimes

07-01-2015, 11:30 AM	#7
Dave128 Sexy Dave Join Date: Feb 2009 First Name: Dave Location: Voorheesville, NY Posts: 3,922 Trading: (4)	Re: Climbing out of the hole... Good luck with the interview, Rob. __________________ "Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy." - Benjamin Franklin I "heart" Boobies and Beer!

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icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,440 Trading: (60)	Re: Climbing out of the hole... Kick butt on that interview, Rob! __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

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pnoon YNWA Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Peter Location: San Diego Posts: 29,919 Trading: (20)	Re: Climbing out of the hole... You've got the right attitude, Rob. You'll be employed in no time. __________________ Be more concerned with your character than your reputation, because your character is what you really are, while your reputation is merely what others think you are. -John Wooden

07-02-2015, 03:59 AM	#11
longknocker Postwhore Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Greg Location: Mobile, Alabama Posts: 11,174 Trading: (82)	Re: Climbing out of the hole... Praying For The Best For You & Your Family, Rob! God Will Work It All Out, Brother!

07-02-2015, 06:06 AM	#12
mosesbotbol That's a Corgi Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Moses Location: Boston Posts: 6,171 Trading: (6)	Re: Climbing out of the hole... See your lay off as an opportunity. Can hard to see it that way, but you have a chance to make more than you did and/or better title. You are entitled to Unemployment money, so there is no shame in taking it. You sound like someone who knows how to land on your feet, so just put the time in each day looking for jobs and approach any opportunity from a position of power. Don't let your current employment state color your decision; at least not yet... __________________ Port Wine & Claret \| British Cars \| Welsh Corgi's

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irratebass EMPEROR TOMPKINS Join Date: Aug 2011 First Name: Mickey Location: Mooresville, Indiana Posts: 8,313 Trading: (48)	Re: Climbing out of the hole... Good luck Rob! It's only a minor setback remember that. __________________

07-02-2015, 04:45 PM	#14
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T.G Grrrrrr Join Date: Mar 2009 First Name: The Other Adam Posts: 15,557 Trading: (37)	Re: Climbing out of the hole... Rob, with your great attitude towards the whole situation, it won't be long until things are better than they were before.

07-16-2015, 01:55 PM	#17
badbriar Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Climbing out of the hole update. Thanks to all the help received from friends, will be starting in a new position Monday morning with what looks to be a very promising, economically healthy company. A few opportunities came up and this looked to be the right fit. A positive spinoff of this short 'vacation' is that I was able to land a part time position in a cigar shop that is proving to be a lot of fun. Thanks for all the good mojo thrown my way by all of you here! When things get back on track, just might be able to get the going again!

07-16-2015, 02:27 PM	#18
mosesbotbol That's a Corgi Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Moses Location: Boston Posts: 6,171 Trading: (6)	Re: Climbing out of the hole... There's a lot worse things that can happen than being laid off for two weeks in July! Good luck on your new opportunity. __________________ Port Wine & Claret \| British Cars \| Welsh Corgi's

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07-16-2015, 02:55 PM	#20
pnoon YNWA Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Peter Location: San Diego Posts: 29,919 Trading: (20)	Re: Climbing out of the hole... __________________ Be more concerned with your character than your reputation, because your character is what you really are, while your reputation is merely what others think you are. -John Wooden