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**OnTheWarpath15** · 01-19-2008, 04:13 PM

As Phobia, Pink, Monty and Stevie already know, Mrs. OnTheWarpath58 lost her job back in September. Needless to say, things have been rough lately, between this and her father having his 3rd bypass surgery and also having a pacemaker installed in December.

It's never a good time to lose a job, but it's extremely difficult to find work late in a calendar year. We're hoping that 2008 brings about an opportunity for her, and I'm hoping someone out there might be able to get her in touch with someone who appreciates her talents.

Her background is in the Commercial Construction industry, in Business Development. She's been in the industry since the early '90's, and has worked on/landed some monster construction jobs in the Midwest, including the Scottrade Center, EJ Dome, Ameristar Casino, and numerous other hospitals, hotels, museums, etc.

If anyone knows of someone at J.E. Dunn, Black and Veatch, or another General Contractor, please PM me.

While the majority of her experience is in the Construction industry, she's also held positions as VP of Sales and Marketing for a printing/document company, and is excellent at expanding sales and increasing business/revenue.

We're open to moving, whether it be KC or anywhere else.

We know it's a longshot, but it never hurts to spread the word.

TIA.

**Dartgod** · 10-14-2011, 02:42 PM

That sucks.

I sent you a PM with some info about the company I work for.

**Bwana** · 10-14-2011, 02:51 PM

Damn, sorry to hear that bud. I hope she picks up something quickly.

**OnTheWarpath15** · 10-14-2011, 03:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dave

Wow. Shitty. Sorry to hear that.

Did they at least offer her some sort of severance package?

Yep.

A whopping two weeks, plus vacation time paid out and insurance/dental through the end of November.

Unbelievable.

**DaFace** · 10-14-2011, 03:19 PM

Damn dude. Hang in there.

**Predarat** · 10-14-2011, 03:20 PM

My gosh what a bunch of bastards. How awful.

Jenson71 · 10-14-2011, 03:28 PM

I hope things turn around real soon for her and she lands something even better. Good luck in this transition.

Fritz88 · 10-14-2011, 03:33 PM

Tough times these days.

God luck and God bless.

**rockymtnchief** · 10-14-2011, 03:34 PM

Sorry to hear that. Good luck to both of you.

stevieray · 10-14-2011, 03:36 PM

bummer, dude.

tell her to keep her chin up, she'll land on her feet.

BoneKrusher · 10-14-2011, 03:39 PM

ya, good luck and God Bless.
i'm near Blacksburg i could see whats available round here and forward it to you,
if you want, didn't notice where you're located so it may be too far away.

Frazod · 10-14-2011, 03:43 PM

Sorry to hear this. Sounds like your wife's luck with jobs is as bad as my wife's. Some of her greatest hits include working for a company that was shut down by the government because the executives were criminals - not only did she lose her job, but she also never got paid for the last two weeks she worked there. Another was when we returned from our honeymoon to a FedEx package on the porch containing a letter saying that her and her entire department had been laid off. The following Tuesday was 9/11.

I feel your pain. Best of luck to you both.

crazycoffey · 10-14-2011, 03:47 PM

Holy crap, let us know is we can help anyway we can, we got to be good for a couple free meals, and couple pairs of ears and / or at least a night of reprieve to let the hair down and stress out of a little while.

Unfortunately that is about all JR and I can do. Other than send the well wishes of course.

MOhillbilly · 10-14-2011, 04:57 PM

Can she milk cows?

**Gadzooks** · 10-14-2011, 05:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OnTheWarpath58

They actually had the balls to look her in the eye and say, "this isn't due to performance, you've done everything we've asked of you and more. But we need to cut overhead so we can pay out bonuses to the shareholders."

It took them some balls to be honest.
I wish the best for you and your family.
These are bad times for all. This is the way of world these days and it's frightening.
I worry for our kids getting their foot in the door in a age where every entry level position is being outsourced to India or China etc.. and every company is only concerned about the bottom line.

Good luck.

**Old Dog** · 10-14-2011, 05:29 PM

Unfortunately I have nothing to offer but good wishes to offer you, but you have those.

01-19-2008, 04:13 PM
OnTheWarpath15 MVP Join Date: Sep 2005 Casino cash: $2181115	My wife and I need your help. As Phobia, Pink, Monty and Stevie already know, Mrs. OnTheWarpath58 lost her job back in September. Needless to say, things have been rough lately, between this and her father having his 3rd bypass surgery and also having a pacemaker installed in December. It's never a good time to lose a job, but it's extremely difficult to find work late in a calendar year. We're hoping that 2008 brings about an opportunity for her, and I'm hoping someone out there might be able to get her in touch with someone who appreciates her talents. Her background is in the Commercial Construction industry, in Business Development. She's been in the industry since the early '90's, and has worked on/landed some monster construction jobs in the Midwest, including the Scottrade Center, EJ Dome, Ameristar Casino, and numerous other hospitals, hotels, museums, etc. If anyone knows of someone at J.E. Dunn, Black and Veatch, or another General Contractor, please PM me. While the majority of her experience is in the Construction industry, she's also held positions as VP of Sales and Marketing for a printing/document company, and is excellent at expanding sales and increasing business/revenue. We're open to moving, whether it be KC or anywhere else. We know it's a longshot, but it never hurts to spread the word. TIA.
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Dartgod Wasted away again... Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: in Margaritaville Casino cash: $3770000	That sucks. I sent you a PM with some info about the company I work for. __________________ If you shed a tear for me, please make it a tear of joy. -Joe Tracy (Nzoner) . .
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Predarat Run Chiefs fans, run!! Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Nashville, TN Casino cash: $9963863	My gosh what a bunch of bastards. How awful.
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rockymtnchief Supporter Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: The Crazys of Montana Casino cash: $10018968 VARSITY	Sorry to hear that. Good luck to both of you.
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10-14-2011, 03:39 PM	#85
BoneKrusher That's Right Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Bluefield, Virginia Casino cash: $9976645	ya, good luck and God Bless. i'm near Blacksburg i could see whats available round here and forward it to you, if you want, didn't notice where you're located so it may be too far away. __________________ "MaHomes/MaAuto"
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10-14-2011, 03:43 PM	#86
Frazod Did you hear what I said? Join Date: Aug 2000 Casino cash: $-606615	Sorry to hear this. Sounds like your wife's luck with jobs is as bad as my wife's. Some of her greatest hits include working for a company that was shut down by the government because the executives were criminals - not only did she lose her job, but she also never got paid for the last two weeks she worked there. Another was when we returned from our honeymoon to a FedEx package on the porch containing a letter saying that her and her entire department had been laid off. The following Tuesday was 9/11. I feel your pain. Best of luck to you both.
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crazycoffey .......... Join Date: Dec 2006 Casino cash: $4157901	Holy crap, let us know is we can help anyway we can, we got to be good for a couple free meals, and couple pairs of ears and / or at least a night of reprieve to let the hair down and stress out of a little while. Unfortunately that is about all JR and I can do. Other than send the well wishes of course.
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