| Author | Message | ||
| slawie
Intermediate Member Username: slawie Post Number: 114 Registered: 8-2002 |
I lost my job or more acuurately it was stolen from me! Due to the take-over of my company by a large multi national I was made redundant. Send out some positive vibes please. I know that with a concerted effort from the good folks here - Karma shall win the day. I am over 50 and "over qualified" for a number of the jobs I have applied for. slawie | ||
| chrisalembic
Member Username: chrisalembic Post Number: 84 Registered: 3-2009 |
I wish for some brighter days to come along your way. Dont give up.. www.youtube.com/watch?v=E2rYvvbBCBQ&feature=related | ||
| artswork99
Senior Member Username: artswork99 Post Number: 894 Registered: 7-2007 |
Lots of good vibes your way slawie! I know the feeling as I fall in the same category and situation. I've been able to get a bit of contract work to make ends meet. All the best! Art (Message edited by artswork99 on October 28, 2009) | ||
| bassfingers
Advanced Member Username: bassfingers Post Number: 224 Registered: 11-2005 |
Really sorry to hear it slawie and would like to add my good vibes to the karma soup.I hope things will turn around for you real soon. Best Wishes, Simon. | ||
| jet_powers
Senior Member Username: jet_powers Post Number: 477 Registered: 2-2003 |
I too, know how you feel. I don't even get acknowledgments anymore for resumes I send out. Keep the faith bro, something will happen. Positive vibes are headed down under! JP | ||
| gregduboc
Advanced Member Username: gregduboc Post Number: 231 Registered: 11-2008 |
Slawie, Man, I wish you the best possible. I don't know if it helps, but I once heard a saying that kept me going on several occasions: If one thing goes, it's because a better one is to come. These are probably going to be hard times, but I'm sure you can overcome it. Because in the end, it is just a job. One of the hundred chapters of life, and now it's time to start a new one. Remember to keep living, don't let it hold you back. I'm really hoping the best for you! Greg | ||
| dannobasso
Senior Member Username: dannobasso Post Number: 1128 Registered: 3-2004 |
I hope for a speedy and profitable opportunity for you. May this detour lead you to an amazing and fulfilling occupation. | ||
| davehouck
Moderator Username: davehouck Post Number: 8917 Registered: 5-2002 |
Sorry to hear this Slawie. As Danno said, I hope this turn of events brings new opportunities. | ||
| otis
Member Username: otis Post Number: 86 Registered: 10-2008 |
Slawie, Sorry to hear about that. I wish you the best and you will be in my thoughts and prayers. You will find the right job, or the right job will find you, sooner than you think! Stay positive! Peace;) Frank | ||
| terryc
Senior Member Username: terryc Post Number: 1128 Registered: 11-2004 |
Oh f***k slawie..just about happened to me(and about 12 others) at the company I work at. Mind you we got a takeover and kept our jobs thru TUPE - this is a UK term meaning our original contracts go with the company, this is the third time for me and the last company kept us hanging on for nearly a year about looking for a buyer. I am over 50 as well and it is worrying that no one will want you because of age although we have an Age Discrimination Act here in the UK but whether it has any clout I am dubious. here in Teesside UK we have had 3 major chemical companies go down and a steel works..since the area is steeped in this heavy industry it is very worrying for everyone Hope you get another job and best of luck for the future..keep us all informed. | ||
| pas
Advanced Member Username: pas Post Number: 218 Registered: 3-2003 |
Try to find a way to go into business for yourself...otherwise you'll always be someone's overhead...that they're looking to eliminate. I've been layed off on more than one occasion, and it was sufficient motivation for me to pursue self employment. Best of luck to you. | ||
| pace
Senior Member Username: pace Post Number: 445 Registered: 4-2004 |
Wishing you all the best Slawie.... Without sounding too much like your horoscope, if you ever thought of working for yourself, doing what you love, now's the time! | ||
| funkyjazzjunky
Senior Member Username: funkyjazzjunky Post Number: 496 Registered: 5-2007 |
God Bless you | ||
| alemberic
Member Username: alemberic Post Number: 90 Registered: 6-2006 |
Slawie--Hang in there. I lost my job--actually a career--when I was in my mid-40's. At the time I thought it was one of the worst things that ever happened to me, and there were some nerve-wracking moments in the months that followed. However, it turned out to be one of the greatest blessings of my life, and I found a new career in which I've been much happier, personally and professionally. I will keep you in my prayers. The right opportunity will come along, just don't give up. Regards, Eric | ||
| toma_hawk01
Advanced Member Username: toma_hawk01 Post Number: 232 Registered: 9-2009 |
Losing a job, is that all? Now, you'll know your true friends.... Cheer up, my friend... You'll find work again, because there are too many dumb dumbs I know who are working, and most of them are managers. | ||
| sonicus
Senior Member Username: sonicus Post Number: 468 Registered: 5-2009 |
Sorry to hear of your vocational loss but. look at the brighter side in that you will have extra time to devote to academic music studies with that beautiful ALEMBIC fretless of yours. Jobs come and go so the moment for you do shine as an awesome individual person and Bass Player is NOW ! You will get by OK !!!!!!! (Message edited by sonicus on November 01, 2009) | ||
| hankster
Advanced Member Username: hankster Post Number: 215 Registered: 6-2004 |
Slawie, I've been a labour and employment lawyer for 20+ years now, and one thing I have learned over time in this career - much of which is dealing with the negative fallout of job loss, from the employee side - is that the cliche about these things being new opportunities is often true. I have seen many, many people lose a job only to find that another door opens for them. Just keep looking forward. Keep us all informed as you do, and we'll all keep sending positive vibes your way. Rick | ||
| serialnumber12
Senior Member Username: serialnumber12 Post Number: 568 Registered: 12-2004 |
U lost your job?.......... join the rest of us! | ||
| dadabass2001
Senior Member Username: dadabass2001 Post Number: 1302 Registered: 6-2002 |
All the best tp Slawie and Keavin from a fellow on the same slippery terrain. Good luck in your searches, Mike | ||
| cozmik_cowboy
Senior Member Username: cozmik_cowboy Post Number: 579 Registered: 10-2006 |
Got laid off from a crappy job in '02. Went back to college. No one wants to hire an old fart, so now I'm unemployed with a graduate degree. Hang in there, bros. Peter ps - Anyone need an archivist, historian, or overeducated soundman? (Message edited by cozmik_cowboy on November 01, 2009) | ||
| slawie
Intermediate Member Username: slawie Post Number: 115 Registered: 8-2002 |
It is all over. Thanks guys for your support, prayers and suggestions. Each of you has added to making me feel better. This club is one of the better things in my life and I am proud to be a part of it, Thanks once again to all my "ALEMBROTHERS" slawie (Message edited by slawie on November 03, 2009) | ||
| pauldo
Advanced Member Username: pauldo Post Number: 322 Registered: 6-2006 |
Slawie That was a professional send off - good for you. Thus far I have been saved from the hatchet that has struck so many these days. However 6 years ago I was let go from a job that I had for 19.5 years. It is a difficult thing to go through - but the old saying is true "when one door closes another one opens" best of luck finding your passion to persue. | ||
| adriaan
Senior Member Username: adriaan Post Number: 2348 Registered: 6-2002 |
I thought acrostics were supposed to be complimentary? | ||
| glocke
Senior Member Username: glocke Post Number: 647 Registered: 9-2002 |
Good luck to you guys. Its that time of year when my company does their layoffs also, so Im a little nervous. Ive been there 12 years, and have been through about 4 layoffs. | ||
| benson_murrensun
Intermediate Member Username: benson_murrensun Post Number: 189 Registered: 5-2007 |
I work for a motorcycle riding training company. Since we started in 1990 we were amazed at the growth we enjoyed, and all with almost no advertising. We wondered for years when the demand would top out; it seemed there was no end in sight. Well, we found it this year. Business is down for the first time. It seems the depressed economy has finally found its way to our little corner of the world. Many of our instructors took a big hit on income this year, myself included. We are a tad nervous about what next year will hold for us. It's belt-tightening time. |
