Hard Times
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Spartan857
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Ive applied all over for the past year and nothin yet.........Sucks man.......really sucks eggs.........I live in Michigan, so I think we got the worst of the economical screwage.
Bloodl3tt3r
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I can't bitch about the economy yet, because I don't have a job, but then again, I've applied everywhere and nobody's hiring, so maybe I can.
Although the economy's not my only problem in life, but it's the only one that really matters (besides my grades, of course...
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Although the economy's not my only problem in life, but it's the only one that really matters (besides my grades, of course...
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GarzakAzur
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For me it gonna be a hard winter, im a welder and we are building some big truck. But since the US economy is down we are starting to get down to. They have less client and that means less welding for me. And I'm about to go in apartment with my girlfriend.
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Veritech017
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Times are tough.
Thankfully I managed to get a stable job, so long as we don't pull a Circuit City anyways. It's minimum wage, but low money is better than no money.
Thankfully I managed to get a stable job, so long as we don't pull a Circuit City anyways. It's minimum wage, but low money is better than no money.
SPARTAN II
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I feel your pain, dude. Last year I went through a number of jobs, none that really paid well or lasted very long for various reasons.
And as of now, I'm at risk of losing my current job. I work as an office administrator for Edward Jones Investments (a financial firm), and what with the economy being what it is up here at the moment, people either don't have the money to invest or are afraid to do so.
Since my Financial Advisor makes his living (and provides my paycheque) through what commissions he makes on client investments, if he's not able to bring in a steady flow of "new money" that may result in him not being able to earn much in a month, and therefore can lead to both of us having to find new employment.
As things stand, it's not looking too good right now.
Whether's it here (Canada) or there (US), everyone's feeling it
And as of now, I'm at risk of losing my current job. I work as an office administrator for Edward Jones Investments (a financial firm), and what with the economy being what it is up here at the moment, people either don't have the money to invest or are afraid to do so.
Since my Financial Advisor makes his living (and provides my paycheque) through what commissions he makes on client investments, if he's not able to bring in a steady flow of "new money" that may result in him not being able to earn much in a month, and therefore can lead to both of us having to find new employment.
As things stand, it's not looking too good right now.
Whether's it here (Canada) or there (US), everyone's feeling it
Ithica
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You mentioned coming back in. Just be sure ta have a family care plan. Sacrafise is a "female dog", I have a steady income and medical and all that good stuff but every year I leave my family for 12-15 months. If you and your daughter can handle the lifestyle then do it my friend. You already been here and done it so you know what to expect. I'm thankful I have made this a career during times like this. I wish you best bro. Keep your head up and keep appying. Things will work out for you.
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gamerguy55
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Ha.
'Funny I just noticed this thread, because as of about an hour ago, my Mom's last day of work will be February 6.
She work[ed] for Detroit Diesel for a little less than a year. Midnights, on a 'line' assembling engines. Just recently she got, I wouldn't really call it a promotion because she's not making anymore money, a different job where she works in an office doing paperwork. She had a similar job 6 years ago, but she quit to stay at home with my sister and me. About a year ago she decided that she should look for a job, she had worked a few different jobs over the six years like an aid for the school I go to and at a little store about 2mi away from where I live.
Needless to say, there are certainly better things to start your morning off with.
I'm really not sure what's going to happen, and that kind of scares me. lol
I suppose on the good side of things, the economy is going to have to be a lot worse than is now for Dad to lose his job, he works for the state as a mechanic.
I'm not old enough to have a job, but I completely understand what you guys/girls are going through.
Sucks.
'Funny I just noticed this thread, because as of about an hour ago, my Mom's last day of work will be February 6.
She work[ed] for Detroit Diesel for a little less than a year. Midnights, on a 'line' assembling engines. Just recently she got, I wouldn't really call it a promotion because she's not making anymore money, a different job where she works in an office doing paperwork. She had a similar job 6 years ago, but she quit to stay at home with my sister and me. About a year ago she decided that she should look for a job, she had worked a few different jobs over the six years like an aid for the school I go to and at a little store about 2mi away from where I live.
Needless to say, there are certainly better things to start your morning off with.
I'm really not sure what's going to happen, and that kind of scares me. lol
I suppose on the good side of things, the economy is going to have to be a lot worse than is now for Dad to lose his job, he works for the state as a mechanic.
I'm not old enough to have a job, but I completely understand what you guys/girls are going through.
Sucks.
Oh I know how you feel, but I do currently still have somewhat of a job left. This happened to me the day before my birthday in October.
Of course, now my super has told me not to count on my job being a stable thing. Hence my current job search.
Oh and on top of all this, IT'S TAX TIME...
This is the main reason I haven't been too heavily involved around here lately.
23Magnum said:Not really happy news though I'm afraid.
Today I got pulled into my boss's office as I was on my way out and he told me he had some "bad news".
With the economy in the crapper, our Fortune 500 company needed to cut some of the fat. The fat being all temps that worked for our company. Thankfully, I wasn't cut off completely though. My boss and his boss both fought for my job and retained my services although in a diminished capacity. Instead of the 40+ hours I was able to work before, I'm now only allotted 25 per week.
So...HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ME...
Of course, now my super has told me not to count on my job being a stable thing. Hence my current job search.
Oh and on top of all this, IT'S TAX TIME...
This is the main reason I haven't been too heavily involved around here lately.
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Deadguy
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At my work, I haven't had a new job cross my desk since November. The work I'm doing on old jobs is stalled too because people don't wanna' pay anyone right now.
Normally, this is a slow time of year for us anyways, so it's already planned for, but I don't know how long I can sit here as pure overhead, just toying around on the internet all day, every day. I keep waiting for the discussions of cutbacks, and doing everything I can to be at work early, and stay a little late (I'm salary) to keep up appearances, and to show I'm a team player.
There's only one other guy in my department, and he's my boss. Normally I take his overflow work, but there's just nothing at the moment. This can't last more than a few months or I'm gone, I know it.
I also can't really put my resume out there for two reasons.. #1- if I land in a worse position they might close even before my original job does. There's just no guarantee's for anyone right now. #2- if my boss catches wind of it (they are on the lookout for kinda' thing) I'll get fired.
I'm focusing on making money through hobbies, and should start getting that second income soon. On one hobby, I'm "working" as an advisor for a company that makes props/ masks/ etc.. I'm the guy that oversee's the masks /props in development, and indicate accuracy changes and stuff. If I give them something that causes them to change their design to incorporate my ideas, I'm given a small percentage of sales on the eventual items, but that assumes there ARE sales. So far they haven't completed molds for them yet, but I'm credited on three masks so far.
My gf had her hours cut recently, and money was tight even before that happened. My other hobby income thing should be starting soon, but there's no guarantee of success with it, and the intial capital outlay looks rough. I'm forced to keep details a secret though because it won't work unless I can do it very cheaply with no other hands in the pot. Competition would kill it right at the starting gate. Even if it succeeds, it'll only last for a little while, and likely won't be REAL lucrative in this economy, but every little bit counts, and with luck it'll open additional doors down the road.
If the economy doesn't start improving soon, it's gonna' get bad around my triplex apartment. I'm already concerned that none of the other tenants are paying their rent.. we're it, and our money isn't covering all the bills for the landlord. Lose the apartment and I'll lose it all because of how tight the budget is right now... there' no money for "first and last on a new place."
Scary times..
Normally, this is a slow time of year for us anyways, so it's already planned for, but I don't know how long I can sit here as pure overhead, just toying around on the internet all day, every day. I keep waiting for the discussions of cutbacks, and doing everything I can to be at work early, and stay a little late (I'm salary) to keep up appearances, and to show I'm a team player.
There's only one other guy in my department, and he's my boss. Normally I take his overflow work, but there's just nothing at the moment. This can't last more than a few months or I'm gone, I know it.
I also can't really put my resume out there for two reasons.. #1- if I land in a worse position they might close even before my original job does. There's just no guarantee's for anyone right now. #2- if my boss catches wind of it (they are on the lookout for kinda' thing) I'll get fired.
I'm focusing on making money through hobbies, and should start getting that second income soon. On one hobby, I'm "working" as an advisor for a company that makes props/ masks/ etc.. I'm the guy that oversee's the masks /props in development, and indicate accuracy changes and stuff. If I give them something that causes them to change their design to incorporate my ideas, I'm given a small percentage of sales on the eventual items, but that assumes there ARE sales. So far they haven't completed molds for them yet, but I'm credited on three masks so far.
My gf had her hours cut recently, and money was tight even before that happened. My other hobby income thing should be starting soon, but there's no guarantee of success with it, and the intial capital outlay looks rough. I'm forced to keep details a secret though because it won't work unless I can do it very cheaply with no other hands in the pot. Competition would kill it right at the starting gate. Even if it succeeds, it'll only last for a little while, and likely won't be REAL lucrative in this economy, but every little bit counts, and with luck it'll open additional doors down the road.
If the economy doesn't start improving soon, it's gonna' get bad around my triplex apartment. I'm already concerned that none of the other tenants are paying their rent.. we're it, and our money isn't covering all the bills for the landlord. Lose the apartment and I'll lose it all because of how tight the budget is right now... there' no money for "first and last on a new place."
Scary times..
Stuff just keeps getting worse, a while back someone stole my Identity. Like 4 people were using it for work in the southern states and filing false tax returns. I talked to the right people, two Special Agents from the IRS even came to talk to me. I was really relying on my tax return to help get caught up on bills, turns out $#!T is still messed up and they cant/wont give me a new SSC Number! This is how I feel right now
michaelarby
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things are bad in the uk too. in N ireland, they reckon there will soon be a loss of 1800 jobs per month. im workin in an architects office at the minute, but the construction industry is in the toilet right now, so although im still kept busy at the minute, i dont know how long for!
My work has had secret meetings a few times in the past couple of weeks. In the last one, they called a few people in and told them that they would be fired on Feb. 14th. Fired, not laid off. That's much worse because they can't even claim unemployment that way. They are nice guys too...with several children to worry about.
I'm getting my portfolio together because these firings mean there won't be raises or wage bonuses for a long time. I'm the provider in the household and I need to get with a company who can pay me what I ought to be making. I'm thankful to have this job, but it's not enough and I'm having to do side work to try and keep us in the +. Pretty typical situation I guess.
I'm getting my portfolio together because these firings mean there won't be raises or wage bonuses for a long time. I'm the provider in the household and I need to get with a company who can pay me what I ought to be making. I'm thankful to have this job, but it's not enough and I'm having to do side work to try and keep us in the +. Pretty typical situation I guess.
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