Lay Off Day 2

Posted: Wed Apr 28, 2010 1:39 pm

Day 2 of not working. Like many things in life, its careful what you wish for.
I often wished I didn't have to work and dreamed of getting so much done on so many unfinished projects. No job, no income = projects on hold Crying or Very sad

Biggest adjustment is how out of sync with life, After working for 36 or so years, itsd a tough adjust to NOT get ready and go to work.
I got more done when I was working than now, and I have all day, every day.

Tomorrow - Unemployment office ! I see they offer FREE classes so I'll look into a few freebie classes, can't work, may as well learn something.

Even crazier - with this experience, the thought of retirement as lost its luster

Posted: Wed Apr 28, 2010 1:50 pm

Ouch. That sucks. Is it a permanent layoff, or just temporary? Hope you find something soon, either way.

cbxdog wrote:

I see they offer FREE classes

Now, if this were in the Double Yellow, that would lead to one hell of an argument. Twisted Evil

Posted: Wed Apr 28, 2010 2:15 pm

Outback_Jon wrote:

Ouch. That sucks. Is it a permanent layoff, or just temporary? Hope you find something soon, either way.

cbxdog wrote:

I see they offer FREE classes

Now, if this were in the Double Yellow, that would lead to one hell of an argument. Twisted Evil

thanks for the kind thoughts,, I was told 30-45 day lay off. And FREE classes are a good thing,, Very Happy

Posted: Wed Apr 28, 2010 2:38 pm

Hang in there. It sucks, but things will turn around.

Posted: Wed Apr 28, 2010 3:00 pm

cbxdog wrote:

....Biggest adjustment is how out of sync with life, After working for 36 or so years, itsd a tough adjust to NOT get ready and go to work.
I got more done when I was working than now, and I have all day, every day.

Boy, do I know that feeling....I empathize w/you. I've been in the workforce for 43yrs. I so identify w/working for a living - the idea of being out of work really unsettles me. I hope you're back at work soon & return to "normal" quickly.

"Free" classes are a good thing. CA. has similar program, I used it to take machinist classes when I was last unemployed. Learned a lot of useful stuff - added to my skill set.

Take care, Ed.

Posted: Wed Apr 28, 2010 3:19 pm

Hang in there it has been almost 9 months for me. I can see how new born mothers start to lose it from lack of adult interaction.

Posted: Wed Apr 28, 2010 3:58 pm

I wonder what the Guinness Book of World Records has listed for most consecutive days wearing a bathrobe around the house without leaving?

Guinness, hmmmn....

Posted: Wed Apr 28, 2010 4:15 pm

Silversurfer1050 said: I wonder what the Guinness Book of World Records has listed for most consecutive days wearing a bathrobe around the house without leaving?

Answer: I think they're only interested if you're wearing over 200+ pairs of underpants.

Posted: Wed Apr 28, 2010 4:25 pm

take advantage of it...treat it like a long vacation
BTW i thought you would have that 1100 all parted out by now
take care Ed

Posted: Wed Apr 28, 2010 4:34 pm

Larry,

I know how you feel. I thought I got a fair bit done back in the day when I worked seasonal jobs and had long unemployed spells. I got more done this winter with a new daughter, two semesters of university and some interior renovations (my first stair case from scratch). I also got my highest marks to date. Got my first high A on an English paper.

Here's to getting your job back, Grant.

beerchug

Posted: Wed Apr 28, 2010 4:50 pm

Larry, that sucks. Hope it gets better. The key seems to be to stay positive and keep pushing. I have buddies who who did the bath robe thing and are still out of work. Those that kept hussling are back working.

Posted: Wed Apr 28, 2010 6:32 pm

I received one reply from a college for an adjunct instructor - They asked for college transcripts. Sent for them and wating for them to arrive. That would be a nice cange of pace.

Posted: Wed Apr 28, 2010 7:33 pm

Sorry about the bad luck. Hopefully it's not permanent. I've been laid off for the last two years due to the company outsourcing to China. I took the opportunity to go to college and get my degree. If you have the chance to take some classes go for it, you can never learn too much. Wink

Posted: Wed Apr 28, 2010 9:12 pm

silversurfer1050 wrote:

I wonder what the Guinness Book of World Records has listed for most consecutive days wearing a bathrobe around the house without leaving?

I checked, some dude named Hefner holds the record. Wink

Sorry to hear of the unexpected vacation, Larry.

I've been off since before Thanksgiving. The winter months were really rough with the nasty winter we had. Now that it has warmed up, I've been doing better mentally. Hope to be back myself within the next month.

Good luck and hang in there!!

Posted: Wed Apr 28, 2010 9:25 pm

i got retired last year Larry and then they hired me back fo 960 hours a year, basically 1/2 time. My contract is up at the end of June and i'm crappin in my pants wondering if it will get renewed. first job 14 years old (all summer) in jail 15-18, family at 19 years old, apprenticship, in business for 30 years, government work for 11 years after biz. I'm only 67!! no time to quit now!! hang in there somthin will happen.

Posted: Wed Apr 28, 2010 11:12 pm

ya gotta stay on a sched..I've been off five months now but my alarm goes off at 7:00 and I find something to do.. sometimes it's just polishing the bike but no tv during the day, no laying around on the couch..I tried that early on and found myself getting angry and bitter..and heavy lol Good luck brother