I just got laid off!

[dvtldav]

Re: I just got laid off!

Sorry to hear that Scott. I have been laid off since Sept. but got a call this morning asking if I was ready to come back to work so things must be picking up a little in the cabinet making business. I have done a lot of stuff around the house, and have a lot more to do, but I guess it will have to wait for a while. My advice is to take 3 or 4 weeks to rest and do what you want to do and recharge your batteries so to speak, then get serious about looking for another job. I didn't look for a job as I knew my lay off was temporary & would get called back, and I did work a few days when they got behind & needed help getting caught up. I am planning on retiring in 18 months so I considered this my retirement training. I drew my unemployment, worked in my woodshop, and kept my cars clean. As others have said, stay positive and something will open up. If God takes you to it, God will see you through it.

Dave

[Nick Chapman]

Re: I just got laid off!

I have my own pad washer and don't mind washing pads. How many hundred pads are you up to now?!?!

Hmmm, I've probably added another 30 pads or so. Just enough to keep you busy for about 3 hours

[BlueZero]

Re: I just got laid off!

Come on down to Texas, I'll put you to work

I have my own pad washer and don't mind washing pads. How many hundred pads are you up to now?!?!

[Nick Chapman]

Re: I just got laid off!

Thanks for the words of encouragement everyone!

I'm getting a lot of stuff around the house. Right now I'm enjoying the little vacation. How only if it was summer and I could detail I would be set. lol

Come on down to Texas, I'll put you to work

[BlueZero]

Re: I just got laid off!

Thanks for the words of encouragement everyone!

I'm getting a lot of stuff around the house. Right now I'm enjoying the little vacation. How only if it was summer and I could detail I would be set. lol

[Nappers]

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Good eye, I didn't even catch that and read it as it should have read.....

[Superior Shine]

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oops -- when one closes another opens..

[Nappers]

Re: I just got laid off!

The song from Rascal Flatts "My Wish" comes to mind for you for some reason.....

Hand in there and keep us posted and enjoy the time with the family.

Footprints

One night I had a dream--
I dreamed I was walking along the beach with the Lord
and across the sky flashed scenes from my life.
For each scene I noticed two sets of footprints,
one belonged to me and the other to the Lord.
When the last scene of my life flashed before me,
I looked back at the footprints in the sand.
I noticed that many times along the path of my life,
there was only one set of footprints.
I also noticed that it happened at the very lowest
and saddest times in my life.
This really bothered me and I questioned the Lord about it.
"Lord, you said that once I decided to follow you,
you would walk with me all the way,
but I have noticed that during the most troublesome times in my life
there is only one set of footprints.
"I don't understand why in times when I needed you most,
you should leave me."
The Lord replied, "My precious, precious child,
I love you and I would never, never leave you
during your times of trial and suffering.
"When you saw only one set of footprints,
it was then that I carried you."

[Superior Shine]

Re: I just got laid off!

<-------- self employed and love every second of it.

As nappers said - WHEN ONE DOOR OPENS ANOTHER OPENS.

You have your health, all else is minor.

[CarbonBlack]

Re: I just got laid off!

WOW, talk about bad timing!

Like others have said, your positive attitude is great, and will help you.

All of your friends at MOL will be thinking of you, and praying for the best.

Please keep us updated regarding your employment status.

Best of luck
-Nick Becker

[kellyinkc]

Re: I just got laid off!

Ah man! I am sorry. I have gone through it before myself. Just keep your head up and your job now is finding a job.

[vam_ras]

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So sorry man, that ***** but the most important thing its you aptitude. That`s define what next men. Think positive.

[jfelbab]

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Thanks guys! I'm not trying to get too down about it. Nothing I can do to prevent it so I might as well make the best of it and try to turn it into an opportunity. I love what I do so I can't imaging doing anything else. I wrote a paper in 5th grade about wanting to be an Architect when I grow up. I've stuck with it ever since. I'll take this time to get my paper work filed with the state so I can get registered to take my architectural exam and get licensed.

Thanks Jim for the great info. Never heard of LinkedIn. I'd be happy to try it out.

Scott, I sent you a PM.

[TimG]

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Sorry to hear about that. I've gone through a few "rightsizing" exercise on few companies and what I've learned is to always stay positive. Focused on the opportunities that you might find after this.



Tim

[J. A. Michaels]

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Scott, sorry to hear about this. That's terrible. It sounds like you have a positive outlook and things will work out. Good luck.