Author Topic: I got my layoff notice today! (Read 11666 times)

Chris_ · « **Reply #25 on:** June 29, 2011, 08:39:10 PM »

I've been a magnet for pink slips and layoffs since I lost my job at Ford in 2007. Something always turns up. It always does.

Take therefore no thought for the morrow: for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself.

BEG · « **Reply #26 on:** June 29, 2011, 09:21:18 PM »

Move to Texas like us, we can live like hippies on a commune.

Boudicca · « **Reply #27 on:** June 29, 2011, 09:26:09 PM »

Aagh, it sux that the troublemaker isn't going to suffer.
Good thing I believe in karma.

Your head and heart are in the right place, BSS. You're going to do just fine.

Texacon · « **Reply #28 on:** June 30, 2011, 07:22:43 AM »

Ahhhh. The wonderment and delight of being unionized. So what the ones whose positions were eliminated had more time in. Now they are stepping into jobs they don't know and they are already filing grievances? Wow.

KC

Karin · « **Reply #29 on:** June 30, 2011, 09:58:44 AM »

I'm so sorry to hear about this, BSS. Your head does seem in the right place, and that's of the utmost importance.

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I should take the unemployment for a while and work on my sobriety

In my case, this would not work for me, and it would be absolutely counter-productive. I once had a spell of unemployment, about 7 years ago. I went into a very dark place and consumed unhealthy quantities at all hours of the day. Not good.

You'll know what's the best for you, though, you're a smart guy who'll land on top in no time.

Lacarnut · « **Reply #30 on:** June 30, 2011, 10:35:17 AM »

Sorry to hear that but it is good that you have a positive attitude. Whatever you do, don't start drinking again. That just makes matters worse. I have been down that road you are on. Keep going to the meetings and keep your chin up.

NHSparky · « **Reply #31 on:** June 30, 2011, 11:35:12 AM »

Hang in there, BSS. Amazing how only the backstabbing assholes are the ones who manage to hang around in civil service, ain't it?

Gina · « **Reply #32 on:** June 30, 2011, 12:47:52 PM »

Quote from: NHSparky on June 30, 2011, 11:35:12 AM

Hang in there, BSS. Amazing how only the backstabbing assholes are the ones who manage to hang around in civil service, ain't it?

Hey now!

I just got my gov't job back!

They are laying off 125 city employees tomorrow and cutting everyone's pay by 4.9%. They say it's equivelant to losing 12 of their 13 holidays.

NHSparky · « **Reply #33 on:** June 30, 2011, 12:57:49 PM »

Quote from: Gina on June 30, 2011, 12:47:52 PM

They are laying off 125 city employees tomorrow and cutting everyone's pay by 4.9%. They say it's equivelant to losing 12 of their 13 holidays.

GTFO!

Gina · « **Reply #34 on:** June 30, 2011, 01:01:02 PM »

Quote from: NHSparky on June 30, 2011, 12:57:49 PM

GTFO!

not sure if you are serious or just being mean to me but here is the article http://www.commercialappeal.com/news/2011/jun/30/about-125-city-employees-get-pink-slips-friday/

namvet · « **Reply #35 on:** June 30, 2011, 01:01:30 PM »

Quote from: Gina on June 30, 2011, 12:47:52 PM

Hey now! I just got my gov't job back!

They are laying off 125 city employees tomorrow and cutting everyone's pay by 4.9%. They say it's equivelant to losing 12 of their 13 holidays.

my wife works for the state. and we're worried she may get axed. the signs are there. also last month to save cost they ordered all thermostats moved up to 80. she says its like an oven there.

NHSparky · « **Reply #36 on:** July 01, 2011, 06:45:54 AM »

Quote from: Gina on June 30, 2011, 01:01:02 PM

not sure if you are serious or just being mean to me but here is the article http://www.commercialappeal.com/news/2011/jun/30/about-125-city-employees-get-pink-slips-friday/

I know you're serious, I'm just incredulous that they'd put it like that when so many people in the workforce DON'T get paid for holidays off.

Way to win sympathy there, union ****sticks.

Gina · « **Reply #37 on:** July 01, 2011, 12:47:28 PM »

Quote from: namvet on June 30, 2011, 01:01:30 PM

my wife works for the state. and we're worried she may get axed. the signs are there. also last month to save cost they ordered all thermostats moved up to 80. she says its like an oven there.

that's awful....there has never been a layoff here since it's existance but then again they bring in money constantly so we aren't costing the taxpayer's anything.

namvet · « **Reply #38 on:** July 01, 2011, 01:14:15 PM »

Quote from: Gina on July 01, 2011, 12:47:28 PM

that's awful....there has never been a layoff here since it's existance but then again they bring in money constantly so we aren't costing the taxpayer's anything.

she works for the dept of juvenile corrections. the state has already closed two branch office's locally.

AllosaursRus · « **Reply #39 on:** July 01, 2011, 01:36:52 PM »

I can always use a hand up here on the Ranch Blue! As long as you're not allergic to domesticated poo!

Hehehehe!

On second thought, I might be a bad influence, as AA is against my religion! Besides, who'd keep Johnny Walker in business if I started goin' to those meetins?

BlueStateSaint · « **Reply #40 on:** July 01, 2011, 06:34:04 PM »

Quote from: AllosaursRus on July 01, 2011, 01:36:52 PM

I can always use a hand up here on the Ranch Blue! As long as you're not allergic to domesticated poo!

Hehehehe!

On second thought, I might be a bad influence, as AA is against my religion! Besides, who'd keep Johnny Walker in business if I started goin' to those meetins?

You don't have to go to meetings. I do, to keep the dreams from roaring back.

And domesticated poo . . . you do know about The Heiress, don't you?

My wife said to me today, "You didn't get all of that food to sit on your ass and eat Bonbons, did you? We'll be alright." I know we will be, but I just don't like going through this. All because of someone else.

Gina · « **Reply #41 on:** July 03, 2011, 04:32:24 PM »

Quote from: namvet on July 01, 2011, 01:14:15 PM

she works for the dept of juvenile corrections. the state has already closed two branch office's locally.

damn, I am sure juvenile crime hasn't gone down so what a bs move by the gov't

BlueStateSaint · « **Reply #42 on:** July 16, 2011, 08:04:47 PM »

One week later . . . and my union and the Governor's office came to a tentative agreement. Layoffs are rescinded, so I'm happy.

I did hear about a couple of things that the NYS Department of Civil Service offers--resume-writing, for example. I seriously need to update mine. I've heard about a few interesting opportunities in the area in private industry that I'd maybe qualify for, and I'd be a fool if I didn't at the least prepare for maybe having to go on interviews (the membership still has to ratify the contract).

Opening Day at Saratoga Race Course is a go!

Lacarnut · « **Reply #43 on:** July 16, 2011, 10:03:11 PM »

Quote from: BlueStateSaint on July 16, 2011, 08:04:47 PM

One week later . . . and my union and the Governor's office came to a tentative agreement. Layoffs are rescinded, so I'm happy.

That is great news. Looking for a job is a b!tch especially when you are unemployed.

DumbAss Tanker · « **Reply #44 on:** July 17, 2011, 05:54:38 AM »

Sounds like it'll owrk out then, BSS, good news. I have had everything go south on me before, but always managed to land on my feet and move on. The one thing I'd say is NEVER burn any bridges, generally I've found that it's almost always a really bad idea to do the thing that is really going to feel good when you're upset, because the upset passes but the consequences of acting like an asshole live on forever.

namvet · « **Reply #45 on:** July 17, 2011, 08:02:36 AM »

Quote from: DumbAss Tanker on July 17, 2011, 05:54:38 AM

Sounds like it'll owrk out then, BSS, good news. I have had everything go south on me before, but always managed to land on my feet and move on. The one thing I'd say is NEVER burn any bridges, generally I've found that it's almost always a really bad idea to do the thing that is really going to feel good when you're upset, because the upset passes but the consequences of acting like an asshole live on forever.

signed: Barack Obama.

DumbAss Tanker · « **Reply #46 on:** July 17, 2011, 08:09:26 AM »

Quote from: namvet on July 17, 2011, 08:02:36 AM

signed: Barack Obama.

Not. THAT particular asshole has never had to land on his feet, he was raised on a silver spoon from the git-go (Which he used to snort coke with for several years) and has had the wind of affirmative action and Liberal guilt at his back ever since.

namvet · « **Reply #47 on:** July 17, 2011, 08:37:08 AM »

Quote from: DumbAss Tanker on July 17, 2011, 08:09:26 AM

Not. THAT particular asshole has never had to land on his feet, he was raised on a silver spoon from the git-go (Which he used to snort coke with for several years) and has had the wind of affirmative action and Liberal guilt at his back ever since.

he'll still go in the history books as the asshole job killer

DumbAss Tanker · « **Reply #48 on:** July 18, 2011, 09:05:24 AM »

Good.

BlueStateSaint · « **Reply #49 on:** September 27, 2011, 08:19:27 AM »

I resurrected this thread because the vote is being announced today. I've heard some rumors about it passing, but I've also seen an article by Fred Dicker of the New York Post that quoted "unnamed Democrat Party sources" as saying that they feel the chances of passage are 50/50. If it doesn't pass, I get the layoff notice tomorrow. I should know by 2 PM EDT.

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Author Topic: I got my layoff notice today! (Read 11666 times)