Sep 08, 2004 12:32 pm sorry to hear that dude, guess thats why youre not on IM...lemmee know if ya need anything...
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Posted on Sep 08, 2004 12:21 pm
dbmasters
Administrator Since: Apr 03, 2002
I just got laid off...so I have time...
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Sep 08, 2004 12:32 pm sorry to hear that dude, guess thats why youre not on IM...lemmee know if ya need anything...
Sep 08, 2004 12:36 pm Hey DB
Thats real bad news man...I take it you had no clue that wis gonna happen??
Damn corporations are nothing but scumbags...
Chin up dude...with your skills youll get something else..most probably better tae.
Take it easy bud
Coco.
Sep 08, 2004 02:17 pm I had suspisions for a couple weeks
still sucks, 4 1/2 years of my life down the shitter. I can stay afloat for a couple months, but I getta get something before the end of the year.
Sep 08, 2004 02:33 pm Sorry to hear that man. You're really f'in skilled, I'm sure you'll have no problem finding something new. In the meantime, sleep in the next few days ;)
Sep 08, 2004 02:45 pm Really sorry to hear that dB :( Keep you head up though. Other members are right,with your skills it won't be long before something better comes up.
Sep 08, 2004 02:47 pm Hey DB, you thought about doing the contracting / self employed thing? I'd think you'd be able to crank out sites for people on your own.
Sep 08, 2004 03:09 pm Yeah, actually I do side work now, and have turned down many contract possibilities due to this job, I'll just have to start taking them now.
Plus I have already spoke with some contacts I have so things are already in the works...things will come around, it may not work out how I want, but it will work out, it always does. I just gotta keep from getting down on myself...
Sep 08, 2004 03:25 pm Sorry to hear about that bro. Thats happenin' to alot a folks I know too. Your a smart dude, you'll do good.
don't get down about it, take it easy
Sep 08, 2004 03:34 pm i hope that this unfortunate thing leads to something better for ya, mang.
Sep 08, 2004 04:45 pm Aye, for sure defo dont get down on yerself...
As you say, there's the sideline you have which for my money, is damn professional on its on. You know what yer doing and this is gonna sound crap but you will probably do well oot of this in a roundaboot kinda way. I dont mean this to sound like **** like you'd expect folk to say - I genuinely mean it.
I cant believe that you werent doing your own thing already cause I think you'd defo make it with your sideline due to the skill you have. Certainly from the internet/scripting side of things. I dunno aboot your audio work but judging on your own music stuff, its darn good man so theres possibilities there.
So, for sure, if someone can make it - it would be you dude. Defo dont get down on yerself.
I know I mentioned this when Tincan had the same prob - I could be in the same boat soon working for a big insurance co which is aboot to implode - so I've been tryin to get ma sideline on the go tae - ma web design stuff. Karma has a habit of popping up man...sounds like crap but its true.
Stick in man...you'll do it.
And, all the best.
Coco.
Sep 08, 2004 06:43 pm Thanks for all the well wishes, it means a lot.
I am fine with it at the moment, a few hits on me already, people that I have worked with in the past have already emailed with opportunities, a few people have come through, or will come through, with contract work...
Everything has a reason, the reason may suck and all that, but life is a rollercoaster. Without some lows the highs are not nearly as cool.
Sep 08, 2004 06:50 pm A very cool philosphy and outlook..very cool.
All the best ti yi - and its good to see some stuff comin thru for ya.
Good stuff...
Coco.
Sep 08, 2004 09:23 pm Definately agree with the roller coaster thing dB. In the time I have known you we have both seen high's and lows, and never let it get under the skin for too long.
Like coco said, you have so me great skills and I for one am sure there are peeps out there who know it as well.
Like we discussed on the phone, some peep's have allready been knockin so you know they are out there.
And finally just my 2 shillings worth, dont take any rubber nickels, they dont spend well. :-O
Oh, and by the way pretty shitty of em not to let you clean out your own damn desk. Ther I got that off my chest.
Sep 08, 2004 09:57 pm Well dB... I'm gonna need a website designed in the near future that is way beyond my skills... now that you have some time maybe we can work something out.
Sep 09, 2004 03:34 am Eh, that sucks db. But, I'm confident you will bounce back. If I can find a job after getting layed off, anybody can.
Sep 09, 2004 06:07 am That totally sucks db. That's what I did, contract work to get by till I found something. It will all work out.
Sep 09, 2004 12:38 pm Thanks peeps, I have a total stress headache today...filing for unemployment, putting out resume's, contacting people, argh...it's more work being unemployed...irony defined...
but, eh, that's life, I just want to get back to work before my kids insurance runs out...I can live with it, my kids I gotta provide for...that's what it's all aboot.
Sep 09, 2004 03:06 pm Correct...thats all that stops me from chuckin in the job at ma "real" work and goin solo with web design/something music related or something worthwhile that makes ME rich rather than the fatcats....
But as you say dude, gotta put food on the table.
Coco.
Sep 09, 2004 07:46 pm That really sucks, my only layoff experience was with SARCOM and I was layedoff the day bofore I was supposed to start working there, at the very very begining of the dotcom bust... I did get seperation pay :)
Just remember on corporate jobs you might now have to contact human resourses directly as here in columbus they don't really list corporate jobs publically anymore. It's all "inside" hiring of "outside" applicants who know where to look. Corporate entry level ($20 per hour and below) practically requires a temp agency...which are conviently located inside the human resourse departments :/
I am thinking of entering the jobmarket once again myself... I just need a really flexable job :)
Sep 09, 2004 07:54 pm Hey dB! Very sorry to hear about your situation. :( Been out of town.
But I'm with everyone else regards your skill level and like I said before, 'what goes around comes around'...sounds like that's happening already...with offers and such. You're a very generous man and...what would this world be like without people like yourself.
I have another saying, 'when one door closes, another one opens'...wish you all the best...but I know there's going to be something for you...maybe not what you want...could be something fantastic...something you never expected, even in your wildest dreams :)
Kind regards,
BM
Sep 13, 2004 09:58 pm Well, two interviews coming up on Wednesday, possibly three...
send me good mojo.
Sep 13, 2004 11:09 pm I'll send beer if ya think that might help.
Really though, good luck from me and the boyz!
Sep 14, 2004 12:03 am Really sorry to hear about the job dB. Hope the interviews go well, I'm sure you'll find something soon.
Dan
Sep 15, 2004 04:47 pm good interviews, I have another tomorrow at the company I saw a recruiter about today...and they are trying to get me in at 6% over what I was making before...and I think I have a good shot at the job...real good.
w00t!
Sep 15, 2004 04:50 pm Effin A! Top man...top.
Now - there is some good news for ya dude.
Nice one...all the best.
I didnt think you'd have problems so I have faith in ya goin all the way and gettin the job YOU want.
Good luck bud.
Coco.
Sep 15, 2004 10:21 pm Good to hear dB, keep rockin em dead.
Sep 16, 2004 03:34 pm If you get the job be sure to call your old boss and thank him for the raise :)
Sep 16, 2004 05:37 pm good idea zek, maybe I will. :-)
I think the interview for that job went pretty well too...I just got back from it a few minutes ago.
Sep 16, 2004 09:03 pm dB, I just saw this thread for the first time... Getting laid off sucks hard, man, it just really does. Your webcrafting work is top notch, and if what you do in your free time at HRC is any indication of the quality of work you do on the job, you will get something soon. Your time off may even turn into a brief little vacation with a pay raise waiting at the end of it. Stay positive - you'll have something soon
Sep 16, 2004 11:13 pm Sounds like things are heading in the right direction dB.
Good luck...
BM
Sep 18, 2004 11:32 am Well the Marine Corps could use a Few Good Men and we'd be glad to have ya! But if not, at least I told you about us.
But good luck with the over 6 percent job.. Nice raise!!
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