Life Lost my job today - Page 8

PunkinDrublic · 04:11 PM

This was my first job out of college and I had worked there for about 5 and a half years. I was doing so well in my old department and had even gotten rewarded but then at the end of July I got moved to a department where I was just constantly butting heads with managesment to the point where I was written up a couple of times in September. Try as I might I could not get moved to another department. Needless to say it was one of the most unpleasent work environments I've ever been in. Well around 3 today I get pulled into the VPs office and got canned. It's kind of a relief because I knew I wasn't fitting in very well with the managers I worked under. It was stressing me to the point where it was affecting my life outside of work. At the same time waking up tomorrow and not having a job freaks me out. i worked all through college and immediately found something after graduation. I was already looking for work while I was employed but it's hard to find time to schedule interviews when you are working all the time.

I'm not used to not having a job to go to. I signed up for unemployment already and have a little bit of money put away. I'm confident I'll find work but the uncertainty of when I'll get hired scares the **** out of me. What if most employers aren't hiring until after the holidays? Anyway just curious how some of you guys dealt with temporary unemployment.

Update: Finally Got a new job. I start tomorrow.

**frazod** · 01-24-2013, 07:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Sorter

I don't think anybody would enjoy firing someone that didn't truly deserve it unless they were an asshole.

Unfortunately, a lot of assholes are in that job.

theelusiveeightrop · 01-24-2013, 07:04 PM

Sorry dude. Prayers.

tecumseh · 01-24-2013, 07:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Setsuna

Somebody gets re-elected and you lose your job. This country is in good hands. IT'S A JOKE! **** OFF!

Sorry man. Do you know if you have options at this point?

somebody gets re-elected and you quickly find a new job. This country is in good hands. and setsuna is a hand job.

EagleRob · 01-24-2013, 07:08 PM

Thanks all, I won't enjoy it and will remember that this is not about me - its about him. Great tips that I will keep in mind tomorrow.

Strongside · 01-24-2013, 07:09 PM

Didn't originally realize that this was an old thread that had been updated with a happy ending. Congrats, buddy!

Sorter · 01-24-2013, 07:17 PM

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Originally Posted by frazod

Unfortunately, a lot of assholes are in that job.

That is always disheartening to hear.

Personally, I'd never take joy in removing a man/woman from their means of income without good reason.

Pants · 01-24-2013, 09:13 PM

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Originally Posted by PunkinDrublic

Well this story has a happy ending, I start my new job tomorrow. Being on unemployment for 3 months is not fun. I missed having a routine. November and December were especially rough because most places weren't hiring until after the holidays. So glad I had money put away to tide me over until my unemployment got approved. It got pretty deflating at times. At one point I got rejected from three straight places I interviewed for, not to mention all the places wanting me to start at $11/hr. There were so many times I bombed on my interview because I was so stressed out about finding work I couldn't sleep the night before. Anyway I'm ready to start my new job.

Congrats, dude. Here's to the new job working out for you.

**DenverDanChiefsFan** · 01-24-2013, 09:21 PM

Congrats! My unemployment is just over 9 months. But at least things are starting to look up. Have had several interviews this week with a couple second/third interviews scheduled for next week.

stadw0n306 · 01-24-2013, 09:47 PM

I got laid off couple weeks ago as well. Just waiting for my E.I to come now.

Congrats on the new job btw!

PunkinDrublic · 01-24-2013, 10:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BWillie

So how do you get a job after getting canned? I don't see how on earth that works unless you lie. Do you not just put them down on the resume? Say you quit?

If I got fired I'd just be really mysterious and evasive. If they asked me my work experience I'd just say that I have a very unique set of skills that makes me a night mare for ppl like you.

What I did was call my old companies HR department and ask how they give references. I was told they don't go into details, they just verify dates of employment. I also gave references of managers and co workers that I had a good working relationship with. But yeah you pretty much have to lie and pray that they don't investigate too much. I tell companies I got laid off.

silver5liter · 01-24-2013, 10:29 PM

Good deal. I just graduated from Missouri Western last month and am looking for a full time position. Luckily for me though i am freelancing for a company now, so that keeps a steady pay check coming until i find on

PunkinDrublic · 01-24-2013, 10:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by silver5liter

Good deal. I just graduated from Missouri Western last month and am looking for a full time position. Luckily for me though i am freelancing for a company now, so that keeps a steady pay check coming until i find on

Don't do like I did and take the first job offered to you from your schools job fair like I did. I worked for a mortgage company right in the middle of the housing crises. Five years of doing collections and processing loan modifications while good for a steady paycheck and benefits was a living hell at times.

silver5liter · 01-24-2013, 11:11 PM

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Originally Posted by PunkinDrublic

Don't do like I did and take the first job offered to you from your schools job fair like I did. I worked for a mortgage company right in the middle of the housing crises. Five years of doing collections and processing loan modifications while good for a steady paycheck and benefits was a living hell at times.

I dont plan on it, even though its hard to tell people you got offered a job and turned it down with out having one. I have an interview tomorrow but have no idea what the pay grade is. Guess I will see tomorrow.

Strongside · 01-25-2013, 07:26 AM

Punkin's first day didn't go so well...

NSFW for language.

**Saul Good** · 01-25-2013, 08:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by silver5liter

Good deal. I just graduated from Missouri Western last month and am looking for a full time position. Luckily for me though i am freelancing for a company now, so that keeps a steady pay check coming until i find on

What field?

If anyone in IT is looking for work, PM me. (Overland Park, KS)

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PunkinDrublic Reign in Bayside! Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Dallas, Tx Casino cash: $35190	Lost my job today This was my first job out of college and I had worked there for about 5 and a half years. I was doing so well in my old department and had even gotten rewarded but then at the end of July I got moved to a department where I was just constantly butting heads with managesment to the point where I was written up a couple of times in September. Try as I might I could not get moved to another department. Needless to say it was one of the most unpleasent work environments I've ever been in. Well around 3 today I get pulled into the VPs office and got canned. It's kind of a relief because I knew I wasn't fitting in very well with the managers I worked under. It was stressing me to the point where it was affecting my life outside of work. At the same time waking up tomorrow and not having a job freaks me out. i worked all through college and immediately found something after graduation. I was already looking for work while I was employed but it's hard to find time to schedule interviews when you are working all the time. I'm not used to not having a job to go to. I signed up for unemployment already and have a little bit of money put away. I'm confident I'll find work but the uncertainty of when I'll get hired scares the **** out of me. What if most employers aren't hiring until after the holidays? Anyway just curious how some of you guys dealt with temporary unemployment. Update: Finally Got a new job. I start tomorrow. Last edited by PunkinDrublic; 01-24-2013 at 04:11 PM..
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01-24-2013, 07:09 PM	#110
Strongside Damn, we're in a tight spot. Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: KC Casino cash: $2028229	Didn't originally realize that this was an old thread that had been updated with a happy ending. Congrats, buddy! __________________
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