So I lost my job today...

[lxskllr]

Sounds good Snot. You're on your way to bigger and better things :^)

[GoVegan]

That sounds positive! I am hoping for the best and thanks for the update.

[Snotgifff]

Just thought I'd update you guys on my job hunt progress. I've got one interview lined up thanks to a friend from school I hadn't talked to in a few years, and a part time job at my friends gun shop lined up if nothing comes my way by the 1st. There's so many IT jobs in St. Louis right now it's crazy. Here's to hoping I can snag one! In the meantime I'm continuing my regular job...except I just sit there and work on cover letters and look for jobs ;-)

[codyg140]

I feel for ya man! I got rid of my baby...my Mustang...for something more family friendly. Then the wife got a new car so those payments suck. 60% paycut, ouch!! I thought my 50% was bad...Best of luck to you!

Us Ford guys always make it work!!!

[Duff338]

Snotgiff I feel your pain brother, I got downsized, or fired and fuct the PC way last year around Christmas time.....it was a kick right threw my ass....I had to hustle and work side jobs and whatever I could find to make ends meet....I found a new regular gig, but it is barely half what I was making, I am still looking for something better, but my kid has a roof over his head, clean clothes on his back and food in his belly, so really all I have is luxury problems....Keep your head up brother, things will come together.

[Snotgifff]

I just had a change in my job that cut my income about 60% and me and my wife are still making it work so I'm sure you will make it work.(that nice $60,000 truck doesn't seem so smart now lol)

I feel for ya man! I got rid of my baby...my Mustang...for something more family friendly. Then the wife got a new car so those payments suck. 60% paycut, ouch!! I thought my 50% was bad...Best of luck to you!

[codyg140]

I just had a change in my job that cut my income about 60% and me and my wife are still making it work so I'm sure you will make it work.(that nice $60,000 truck doesn't seem so smart now lol)

[Thunder_Snus]

I remember my dad telling me about when he had gotten out of the Navy. He had 3 kids and a job he had set up turned out to not be what he was originally offered. He kept searching and putting in the time and eventually found his eventual career path. It's usually those big losses that turn into those big opportunities. Keep at it and you'll find something bigger and better

[Snusdog]

Somehow yes It's like this my father and on Persian guy thought I am bed at economy so they asked me to get out of Gajanes Finencial decisions ..... Now i can nog decide Amy thing Over there ..... But snus hell yes its My division all the way

GN I have learned one thing in life

never……… NEVER EVER………. let the accountants steer the ship…………they will only take you to the places everyone already knows how to get to

Nothing great...........no invention...........no revolutionary new idea......... has ever happened under the direction of a banker………..bankers only know what has already been done

[Snotgifff]

All I can do is keep my chin up right now. It sucks having to go to work and see these people. Today was totally uncomfortable...Saw the Senior Pastor(kinda the CEO if you will) while I was taking a piss, he asked how I was doing so I just said "Fantastic!" and walked out of the pisser. A few years ago before I was married and had a kid, I would have just told them to shove the job up their ass. Or quit the week of Easter, that would really screw them. But, I'm gonna hang in there till I get a job...then tell them to shove it ;-)

[GoVegan]

I have seen a few people, mostly in construction, get more work then they could possibly do through craigslist. Might be worth a shot.

[hokiehi82]

Keep your chin up man. a lot of success stories start this way.

[truthwolf1]

Beware the 1099 route. I know more people than I can remember that have worked as subcontractors and had a major problem with not having their income taxes deducted from their pay. Also, any income from pt work will be figured into and deducted from your unemployment benefits. I would look for a new job. It seems the job market is improving, imo.

Yes, I believe it is something you need to do yourself over a certain amount made during the year and the company that hired you out just reports it as paid out. Anything earned will be garnished from unemployment checks. I am on a number of companies 1099 list so it just makes things legit and easy but the tax man still gets his cut after everything works out at the end of the year.

Snotgiff, did not realize the daily nightmare working there! so, sorry no 1099 in that case.

[OregonNative]

Sorry to hear that bro, that really sucks. You'll bounce back, no worries. The economy is shit right now, for everyone.

[GN Tobacco Sweden AB]

Look at the bright side.....you have more time to use that gift I sent to you and the Mrs. Remember that "neck massager".

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