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(No longer) Unemployed (https://chiefsplanet.com/BB/showthread.php?t=210384)

Dartgod

07-15-2009 09:15 AM

(No longer) Unemployed

Got laid off today.

Happy ****ing Birthday to me.

:(

JOhn	07-15-2009 09:16 AM

Damn dude, sorry to hear this.
Will keep you in my prayers, and I know something better will come along.

seclark

07-15-2009 09:16 AM

sorry to hear that...you're one of the good guys.
happy bday anyway, i guess.
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rockymtnchief

07-15-2009 09:17 AM

Damn, how many are unemployed on here now?

Good luck to you!!!

Frazod

07-15-2009 09:17 AM

Ugh. On your ****ing birthday? God that's awful. :shake:

If I wasn't 500 miles away I'd buy you many beers.

MTG#10

07-15-2009 09:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dartgod (Post 5902921)

Got laid off today.

Happy ****ing Birthday to me.

:(

Thats horrible man, sorry to hear it. You married? Kids?

JOhn	07-15-2009 09:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rockymtnchief (Post 5902932)

Damn, how many are unemployed on here now?

Good luck to you!!!

Yea, no shit. Worries me a bit being I work in a vacation destination. But so far we've been pretty damn lucky, business is actually up> :shrug:

Mr. Flopnuts

07-15-2009 09:19 AM

Jesus. Very sorry to hear it bud. I get the impression that you're a hard worker though, you'll land on your feet.

FAX	07-15-2009 09:19 AM

Damn. Sorry about this, Mr. Dartgod. Very sorry.

Please advise if there's anything I can do.

FAX

Skip Towne

07-15-2009 09:19 AM

What a crappy deal. I hope you find something better soon. Big Red Chief might be able to help you.

ChiTown

07-15-2009 09:20 AM

crap

Sorry to hear about that, Bob. Hope you land on your feet soon.

Gonzo

07-15-2009 09:22 AM

Well shit,
That sucks...

At any rate HBD man.
Try not to worry too much and enjoy it.

I hope they gave you some sort of severance package.

dirk digler

07-15-2009 09:24 AM

Sorry to hear that Dartgod man that really sucks.

What kind of business were you working for?

milkman

07-15-2009 09:26 AM

Look at the bright side.

You won't be going to work with a hangover from the celebration tommorrow.

HBD.

Sorry about the lay off.

You'll land on your feet, I'm sure.

KC Dan

07-15-2009 09:26 AM

Holy Batfuck, man. Damn sorry to hear it. Damn sorry...

Dartgod

07-15-2009 09:26 AM

Thanks for the thoughts. I work in IT.

Got 8 weeks severance. Married, no kids. We'll survive.

talastan

07-15-2009 09:27 AM

HBD and hope something else better comes up Dartgod. Let us know if we can help an any way!

rockymtnchief

07-15-2009 09:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JOhn (Post 5902937)

Yea, no shit. Worries me a bit being I work in a vacation destination. But so far we've been pretty damn lucky, business is actually up> :shrug:

Pffft...top gigolos never run out of work. Stop worrying!

Anyway, that's pretty cold laying you off on your birthday!

Gonzo

07-15-2009 09:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dartgod (Post 5902958)

Thanks for the thoughts. I work in IT.

Got 8 weeks severance. Married, no kids. We'll survive.

Well...

There you go. IT jobs are usually recession proof man. It shouldn't be to hard to find work.

Good luck.

Buehler445

07-15-2009 09:32 AM

Hey dude. That sucks. You survived so many too!!!

Damn. hopefully something comes along.

Not that it will mean anything, but HBD.

Saulbadguy

07-15-2009 09:34 AM

That sucks. Whadya do in IT?

HemiEd

07-15-2009 09:37 AM

Sorry to hear about his Bob. You have been there quite a while, right? Hopefully they gave you some kind of package, to ease the pain.

Oh, and Happy Birthday, hope it gets better! :toast:

FAX	07-15-2009 09:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rockymtnchief (Post 5902961)

... Anyway, that's pretty cold laying you off on your birthday!

Extremely so.

FAX

MagicHef

07-15-2009 09:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dartgod (Post 5902958)

Thanks for the thoughts. I work in IT.

Got 8 weeks severance. Married, no kids. We'll survive.

Wow, I got laid off on Friday, got one week working notice, and one week severance.

BigRedChief

07-15-2009 09:39 AM

Sorry to hear. I bumped the I.T. thread. Anything I can do to help, just let me know.

BigMeatballDave

07-15-2009 09:41 AM

Sorry to hear. I feel your pain.

FAX	07-15-2009 09:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MagicHef (Post 5902988)

Wow, I got laid off on Friday, got one week working notice, and one week severance.

Jeez. There's a lot of this going around. Unreal. Really unreal.

This economy must be worse than I thought.

FAX

Skip Towne

07-15-2009 09:51 AM

The nice thing about not having a job is you can't be fired or laid off.

RJ	07-15-2009 09:57 AM

Damn, dude, I'm real sorry to hear that.

I went through it at the first of the year. Turned out I had plenty to keep me busy for the first few weeks.....lots of honey-do's I'd been putting off. I got a lot done and the activity kept my mind off being unemployed. A few weeks after that I was back to work and missing that free time. Hopefully a new gig will come your way quick, but not so quick that you don't get a few minutes to breathe.

And try to have a happy birthday. Might as well, right?

shakesthecat

07-15-2009 09:59 AM

Sorry to hear it, Bob.

HBD anyway, and here's hoping you find something better soon!
:toast:

Mr. Wizard

07-15-2009 10:02 AM

good lord, I can't imagine what that is like. best of luck.

TrebMaxx

07-15-2009 10:06 AM

I am sure you will bounce back, hopefully with an even better job. HBD too!

MagicHef

07-15-2009 10:14 AM

My layoff came at a pretty interesting time.

I'm married, we're expecting our first child in September, we're under contract on a house, and my wife's mom and sister just moved in with us because her mom's (soon to be ex-) husband is a cheating, abusive piece of trash. We'll make it, though.

Um, anyone looking for a Mechanical Engineer?

Jenson71

07-15-2009 10:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MagicHef (Post 5903071)

Sheesh.

I pray the best for you and Dartgod, and all the other members here facing hard times.

Radar Chief

07-15-2009 10:16 AM

Sorry Dart, that sucks.

Nzoner

07-15-2009 10:17 AM

Sorry to hear Bob,I know you'll be fine,so in the meantime mix up some margs and enjoy your day.

kepp	07-15-2009 10:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dartgod (Post 5902958)

Thanks for the thoughts. I work in IT.

What do you do in IT and where do you live?

DeezNutz

07-15-2009 10:23 AM

Sorry to learn of the bad news and the terrible timing.

You're a smart guy, and I have no doubt you're hard working, so you'll get through this fine.

Keep your head up.

LaChapelle

07-15-2009 10:27 AM

It can always be worse. You share an NFL birthday with a guy from the twenties named Dick Rauch. Bernie Madoff got laid on this morning and probably will again at noon.

morphius

07-15-2009 10:29 AM

Sorry man, that really, truly sucks. I hope you find something soon.

kc rush

07-15-2009 10:35 AM

Sorry to hear it. Good luck finding something new.

Dayze

07-15-2009 10:41 AM

Sorry Holmes; that chit happened to me last October completely out of the blue; Friday morning at 9am; our office shut down.

It sucks man. Let me know if I can help etc. What do you do?
Dunno if I can help, but worth a shot.

Mile High Mania

07-15-2009 10:41 AM

Sorry to hear about that, man.

Has anyone thought of creating a sub-forum on this site and harnessing the power of the people here for professional networking assistance?

There are many that have been laid off, some are looking for new jobs, etc... there is a TON of talent on the board and many people with connections.

I know that some may reach out offline, via PM or whatever... but, couldn't something be done as more of a 'group effort' to centrally keep track of who is needing help and who could help?

Just a thought... it's tough out there and leveraging personal/professional resources is paramount right now for helping people find jobs.

CoMoChief

07-15-2009 10:41 AM

That sucks. I'd pray, but God usually doesn't listen to me anyways.

Mile High Mania

07-15-2009 10:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CoMoChief (Post 5903135)

That sucks. I'd pray, but God usually doesn't listen to me anyways.

Not to get off an a tangent that would turn this thread upside down, but maybe He is not the one with the listening problem.

ziggysocki

07-15-2009 10:45 AM

this thread just got religious. :popcorn:

Monty

07-15-2009 10:45 AM

Hang in there Bob. When one door shuts, another opens.

Mr. Flopnuts

07-15-2009 10:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LaChapelle (Post 5903103)

It can always be worse. You share an NFL birthday with a guy from the twenties named Dick Rauch. Bernie Madoff got laid on this morning and probably will again at noon.

So you're a fan of puckered up assholes?

Jenson71

07-15-2009 10:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ziggysocki (Post 5903146)

this thread just got religious. :popcorn:

THERE IS NO GOD SUCKERS!! HHAHAHAHA

ziggysocki

07-15-2009 10:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jenson71 (Post 5903152)

THERE IS NO GOD SUCKERS!! HHAHAHAHA

Then I guess it would be a waste of time to tell you to go burn in Hell? ROFL :thumb:

Mile High Mania

07-15-2009 10:53 AM

I figured there would be some replies, but I had to post that one...

Anyway, let's get this thread back on track...

What are your thoughts on how to best leverage the power of CP to help people find jobs?

LaChapelle

07-15-2009 10:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr. Flopnuts (Post 5903150)

So you're a fan of puckered up assholes?

You lost me at fan.

BigRedChief

07-15-2009 11:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mile High Mania (Post 5903163)

We have a I.T job thread to post jobs people hear about.

Mr. Flopnuts

07-15-2009 11:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LaChapelle (Post 5903178)

You lost me at fan.

LMAO

Sure-Oz

07-15-2009 11:08 AM

wow, this economy blows

my uncle and my cousin got laid off from their jobs last week, he worked 20 years with the company and she worked 13 with hers...

bullshit

hope you find something soon

Groves

07-15-2009 11:09 AM

Thats no fun, Dart.

No smart alec comment can take away the sting.

Now you'll have time to install a garbage disposal in your bathtub, right? Why leave?

PhillyChiefFan

07-15-2009 11:15 AM

damn, that is terrible man.

I am really sorry to hear that, and on your birthday??

I hope something better comes along quickly for you and your family.

Rain Man

07-15-2009 11:19 AM

Dang it. That's too bad. I hope you find something better, and this becomes a "seemed bad at first but was a blessing in disguise" story.

FishingRod

07-15-2009 11:34 AM

That sucks, Sorry man

Mile High Mania

07-15-2009 11:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigRedChief (Post 5903186)

We have a I.T job thread to post jobs people hear about.

Ahhhh - cool, did not know that... obviously.

CrazyPhuD

07-15-2009 11:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jenson71 (Post 5903152)

THERE IS NO GOD SUCKERS!! HHAHAHAHA

Nah there's a god, just no one has been able to answer why he needs a starship.

Now on a real note...sorry DG...:( hope things pick up soon...at least you got a decent severance.

FAX	07-15-2009 11:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mile High Mania (Post 5903263)

Ahhhh - cool, did not know that... obviously.

I didn't know about it until today, either. I have to say that it's a fantastic idea. A much better idea than trying to save money on garden fertilizer by using your hat to catch bird poo falling from the sky.

I'm wondering if anyone has actually gotten a job yet ... by virtue of using the thread, I mean.

FAX

Donger

07-15-2009 11:51 AM

Ick. Sorry to hear that, Dartgod.

Lzen	07-15-2009 11:54 AM

That sucks, DG. Especially on your bday. Hang in there. I'm sure you'll land on your feet.

HBD anyway.

Halfcan

07-15-2009 11:55 AM

Happy B-day!

Sorry about the job-hopefully you will get a better one.

Hang in there.

Mr. Flopnuts

07-15-2009 11:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mile High Mania (Post 5903263)

Ahhhh - cool, did not know that... obviously.

It was still one of the best ideas I've ever heard from a Donko fan on this site.

Bwana

07-15-2009 12:15 PM

Sorry to hear that Bob. I know it won't last long for you. Take a little time and chill out.

ChiefaRoo

07-15-2009 12:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Monty (Post 5903149)

Hang in there Bob. When one door shuts, another opens.

Not anymore. Those days are over.

FAX	07-15-2009 12:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr. Flopnuts (Post 5903303)

It was still one of the best ideas I've ever heard from a Donko fan on this site.

I don't know ... there was that one donko fan, Mr. Mr. Flopnuts, who threatened to drown himself in a bathtub full of lime jello. That was a pretty good idea.

FAX

Bowser

07-15-2009 12:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dartgod (Post 5902958)

Thanks for the thoughts. I work in IT.

Got 8 weeks severance. Married, no kids. We'll survive.

Really sorry to hear, man. On your b-day to boot. Complete crap.

Take a week off, sample a few 'ritas , and then go looking after. Good luck.

Mr. Flopnuts

07-15-2009 12:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FAX (Post 5903391)

I don't know ... there was that one donko fan, Mr. Mr. Flopnuts, who threatened to drown himself in a bathtub full of lime jello. That was a pretty good idea.

FAX

Yes. That was the very bestest idea from a Donko fan.

Dartgod

07-15-2009 12:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Saulbadguy (Post 5902977)

That sucks. Whadya do in IT?

Quote:

Originally Posted by kepp (Post 5903090)

What do you do in IT and where do you live?

I was doing desktop development in KC Metro. Some of the stuff I did on a regular basis:

Enterprise PC image creation and deployment
Software deployment (Computer Associates SDO)
Active Directory/Group Policy administration
Security Patch deployment
I've done a lot of PC refresh project work
I'm very good with documentation - recently did all end user and support documentation for 6,000+ user Citrix migration.
Tier 3 client support
I have some experience in networking and have just began dabbling in Citrix support.

Lots of other stuff that doesn't come to mind right now.

Dartgod

07-15-2009 12:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Skip Towne (Post 5903017)

The nice thing about not having a job is you can't be fired or laid off.

And I don't have to go on call this Friday as scheduled. :thumb:

patteeu

07-15-2009 01:44 PM

Sorry to hear it, Dartgod. Good luck finding something else that you like even better. HBD too.

Iowanian

07-15-2009 01:48 PM

Just in time to go catch some Crappie...

You'll land on your feet Bob.

Just don't let them know in your next interview that you don't really know what an H-back is....

Mile High Mania

07-15-2009 01:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dartgod (Post 5903446)

I live in Dallas so things may not be the same in other areas, but I'm in IT sales and while things are still sluggish... many customers, even those in retail and other areas hit hard, are hiring. There is a feeling that things are picking up, so that's positive.

I also know that a TON of recruiters have been reaching out for people for various sales and true IT roles... are you in touch with any recruiters?

If you're not on LinkedIN... I would suggest getting on there and connecting with as many of your co-workers and peers as you can find. There are resources there that you can leverage and recruiters will find you.

If you're on there, PM me with your info... I can put you in touch with some IT recruiters that may have visibility into openings in your area.

Best of luck..

Megbert

07-15-2009 01:59 PM

That sucks. I too will be joining the ranks of the unemployed Friday!!! Hoping its one of them blessing in disguise things and not a living under a bridge things.

Braincase

07-15-2009 02:00 PM

Sorry to hear it Bob. Hope your fortunes improve in the immediate future.

BigRedChief

07-15-2009 02:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mile High Mania (Post 5903627)

I would suggest putting in as many keywords as you possible can into your resume for word searchs to find. Every piece of software, hardware you have ever worked with.

Fairplay

07-15-2009 02:17 PM

Hey Dartgod i feel so bad for you. I remember you were hinting around about it down the months. Heck, its practically happening everywhere.

Nothing is set in stone for any of us my friend. You hang in there. You have a lot of friends on here that you've known and trusted. That's what friends are for, the good and the bad. Just someone to listen to makes a world of difference.

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