Unemployment

[obucard]

It sucks.

[planet planet]

Hang in there, obucard. What do you do? For some reason I think you're in Ohio? What kind of steps are you taking in your search?

It is very tough out there right now. You are definitely not alone. Just stay positive and be creative. In the meantime, have you evaluated what you could possibly cut out of your monthly budget and expenses? Are you collecting unemployment yet? It's important to seize control in times like these or else you feel like someone else is pulling the strings.

OK, I just reread this and it sounds like a 12 step pamphlet, but I really feel for you and I have several friends in the same situation. Oh, and post more!

[KyCardinalFan]

Sorry for your misfortune, obucard. Hope you find work soon.

If misery loves company, I'll let you know that my sister lost her job at the end of the year due to state efforts to reign in their budget. We weren't too worried about her since my other sister had moved in with her this fall, thinking she could help with expenses. However, she was fired the Monday after Christmas (because of her own stupidity/stubbornness), so they're each looking for jobs.

I haven't talked to them since Christmas, because I am afraid of what I might say to the foolish one, but I can imagine it hasn't been easy for them, either.

[sparks]

Hang in there, obucard. What do you do? For some reason I think you're in Ohio? What kind of steps are you taking in your search?

It is very tough out there right now. You are definitely not alone. Just stay positive and be creative. In the meantime, have you evaluated what you could possibly cut out of your monthly budget and expenses? Are you collecting unemployment yet? It's important to seize control in times like these or else you feel like someone else is pulling the strings.

couldn't put any better. Only thing I would add is don't get to comfortable in the good years try to save at least 6 months or more of wages if possible to suplement the unemployment.

The one plus I pulled out of the Reagan years was how to survive on unemployment.

In a good year I work I get 2200+ hours of employment. In an average year I get 1600 hours. In a slow year I get 900 - 1000 hours.

[Leroy]

If he is not a liar, he is in Arkansas.

But yeah, it is ugly. My wife and I have both lost our jobs at one point, and there is nothing worse than doing what you are paid to do and then being told you will no longer be paid to do it.

Maybe go smash into a coyote...didn't work for me, but we're all individuals.

[PujolJunkie]

My mom is out of a job at the moment. Hard time to be out of a job in her business, being in apartment management and everything. Nobody wants to freaking move in the Winter, therefore there's not much work to be had and no reason to let the office people go or no real urgency to replace them.

[Michael]

Sorry buddy, hang in there!

[JCShutout]

Been there, two years ago. Just a couple of months living on bare bones eats into your savings (and credit card if you don't have savings).

I hope you find something soon!

[Freed Roger]

I'm sure it sucks. Keep on pluggin away.

[Radbird]

Hope things break in your favor soon, obu.

Each of us is just a tap on the shoulder away from joining you. In today's environment, no one should feel secure.