Lost my job yesterday...
By cortjo73
@cortjo73 (6498)
United States
August 26, 2008 10:34am CST
So, I don't know how much I will be on here for a while as I try to find another one while finishing up at this one. Basically, my company was bought out a few months ago and I was told that I was safe until January and things would be reevaluated then. But, around 4 or 4:15 yesterday the new boss pulled me into the conference room and told me there was just no more room for me anymore because he and his assistant would be moving into our office after all and, well...sorry but, that means I don't fit anymore.
So, FEDGE! That is just about all I have to say about that! I'm ticked. I'm hurt. I'm scared.
I'll try to do the Big Brother updates for those of you who enjoy the show. But, I am sort of beaten down right now and not feeling very Cortjo Reporty right now.
I just wanted you all to know so that, if you notice that I am a little MIA, it isn't because I don't want to be here anymore or that I have forgotten about all of you. I love you all!
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42 responses
@leenie50 (3992)
• United States
26 Aug 08
Hey Sweetie,
My heart goes out to you. My husband lost his job over a year and a half ago and is still struggling to find one. We are those people you hear about trying to hold on to our home and pay the utilities. I completely know how you feel. I'm disabled and can't work anymore so that too is difficult.
Just hang in there. You are young and have that going for you. Try to look at it as a mini vacation because before you know it, you'll be working again and wish that you had enjoyed your time off. So what do you do? Are you married or single? Try to stay close to your friends and don't let those ex bosses beat you down. That is the kind of person who drove me out of my job. And the same with my husband. What is happening to our society?
Lots of xoxoxo's
leenie
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@cortjo73 (6498)
• United States
27 Aug 08
Hey Leenie,
Thank you for your support and encouragement! I am sorry to hear about your hubby's job. I hope he finds something really soon! I am sorry, too, that you are struggling. I will keep you in my thoughts and hope that it all works out well for you soon.
As for me, I am married. I am an administrative assistant...well, I was! LOL! I don't hold anything against my 2 ex-bosses. It is the newest ex-boss that I am a little peeved at. LOL! My other 2 bosses don't want me gone. But, they don't have a choice in the matter.
As for what is happening to our society...Ugh! Tell me about it!
Good luck to you and your hubby. I really hope he finds something soon!
And, thank you again for your support and encouragement! It means a lot to me!
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@gabs8513 (48686)
• United Kingdom
26 Aug 08
I am so sorry to hear this Sweetie and I understand that you are scared and really upset
I will keep you in my thoughts Darling and hope that you find a new Job straight away
It is awful when they do this and I do hope that you will be entitled to a Pay out as well as they are letting you go which means they are making you redundant
Oh Sweetie I feel for you and it is so hard now to find the ideal job but I really hope you do
Big Hugs
@cortjo73 (6498)
• United States
27 Aug 08
Thank you Gabs! I have been collecting leads and will be revamping my resume this weekend with my hubby. So, hopefully, he will help me put something together that will wow the socks off any and all potential employers...or even just one! LOL! That's all I need anyway! LOL!
Thank you again for your support and encouragement! It means a lot to me!
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@Grandmaof2 (7579)
• Canada
26 Aug 08
What most people would do would be going M.I.A. We all love you too and this is the nice thing about myLot, this is the place to talk to your cyber friends. I am so very sorry to hear of this happening and it is no doubt very devastating, but if you can just remember you were looking for a job when you took this one and you'll be OK. Don't let this get you down hon, life is just too short. Love Ya!
@cortjo73 (6498)
• United States
27 Aug 08
Thank you! I do love this place! Everyone here is so encouraging and that is comforting!
And, you are right, I found this job 6 years ago when I was looking so, hopefully it will be as easy this time around. Besides, who needs to stay at a job for much longer than 6 years anyway? LOL! It is time for some new scenery! LOL!
Thank you again for your support and encouragement! It means a lot to me! And, I love ya too!
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@gemini_rose (16264)
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26 Aug 08
I am really sorry to hear that you lost your job, what a terrible trick to pull on you. I am not surprised you are feeling the way that you do, I reckon I would be feeling that way too, good luck in finding a new job, I hope something turns up for you really soon.
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@cortjo73 (6498)
• United States
27 Aug 08
Thank you! I really hope I find something new soon too! The sooner the better! I just wish they had held to their word to keep me at least until January! Gee! Thanks for letting me go at one of the worst times of the year for me...for most people! LOL!
Thank you again for your support and encouragement! It really means so much to me!
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@minnie_98214 (10557)
• United States
27 Aug 08
Well that sucks doesnt seem very fair. Apply for unemployment at least you can collect something till you find another job. I wish you the best of luck its scary when you lose your job and dont know when you will find a new one. I say hike up that skirt and start flirting youll get a job soon hehehe. Im just kidding of course you can get a job without showing skim im sure of it.
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@minnie_98214 (10557)
• United States
28 Aug 08
Well hike away lol it could work but if its a chick you may want to skip the skirt hike although these days even that may work lol.
Me and Savanna are good well Savannas good im miserable lol but only a little over one more month to go as long as this girl doesnt decide she likes the dark and stays in too long..........if she tries it ill pull her out myself lol.
@cortjo73 (6498)
• United States
27 Aug 08
LOL! Shoot...at this point, I am not above hiking up my skirt! LOL!
Anyway, thank you! I am going to hold off on the unemployment for now. If I don't have a new job by the end of September, I will seek unemployment. But, I am trying to be optimistic that I will get a new job by then.
Thank you for your support and encouragement! It means the world to me! And, I hope that you and Savanna are doing well right now!
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@ahgong (10064)
• Singapore
26 Aug 08
I am so sorry to hear of your plight.
I went through a similar situation that you are facing now before.
The initial part is going to be really tough!
I hope you find a job real soon. Otherwise, with each passing day, you will just going to feel worst each day!
All the best in your job hunt!
@ahgong (10064)
• Singapore
8 Sep 08
Oh yes, things are better now.
I am sure losing that job was a blessing in disguised.
I got a better job. But the pay wise I have to compromised.
Cos at the time I got the job, my bills are piling up. So I took what ever was offered to me.
If the pay was a little better, then this current job I am in would be ideal!
How bout you? Have you found a job yet?
@ersmommy1 (12588)
• United States
27 Aug 08
So sorry. I wish you luck in your job search. What a horrible way to lose your job. Let us know when you find something.
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@sparkofinsanity (20471)
• Regina, Saskatchewan
27 Aug 08
Go MIA. Hell, throw caution to the wind and run through the streets naked screaming at the unfairness of corporate America! I for one, would be right beside you fighting off the men! LOL
This is horrible sweets and I know how you feel. But it's also a great opportunity to scream bloody murder at the moon and then sit down and have a real good think about what you really want to be doing and how it could be accomplished. I hope that you are not so dependant on some kind of income of your own, that you can't take the time to think about your dreams and how to achieve them. Sometimes a situation like this can be a blessing in disguise if we look at it that way, and sh*t I'll stop talking now, because this kind of talk is probably the last thing you need to hear right now.......................Hugs and thinking of you and wishing you the best.
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@sparkofinsanity (20471)
• Regina, Saskatchewan
27 Aug 08
Name your liquid preference and I"ll be there with four bottles and bells on! LOL
And yeah - kick butt for sure! ROFL
You'll be fine sweets. I know you will. As you say, things happen for a reason and I'm glad to hear you believe that. Do let me know what happens. Hugs.
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@Barb42 (4214)
• United States
26 Aug 08
I hate when companies do their employees like that. They tell you one thing and then do another, not giving you time to find a good job before they get rid of you and your position. My son changed jobs last year after 18 years with this company. But he could have stayed,but the boss knew he'd be leaving one day. He's a computer programmer for TV and Radio and they were 'farming' out the programming, and he would have had to be checking them out. He said he didn't take that job to figure out the mistakes of others but to write the programs himself, so he found him a job by word of mouth in one day! Happened to be a lady working with him whose husband worked for another company who needed a worker, so he applied and got the job the next day. But not everybody is that lucky. Hope you can find a good job soon.
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@cortjo73 (6498)
• United States
27 Aug 08
I am glad to hear that your son was so lucky! Maybe I will be that lucky too! One can only hope for the best right? LOL!
Thank you for your support and your encouragement! It means the world to me and, the luck your son saw is also very encouraging!
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@Barb42 (4214)
• United States
26 Aug 08
I hate when companies do their employees like that. They tell you one thing and then do another, not giving you time to find a good job before they get rid of you and your position. My son changed jobs last year after 18 years with this company. But he could have stayed,but the boss knew he'd be leaving one day. He's a computer programmer for TV and Radio and they were 'farming' out the programming, and he would have had to be checking them out. He said he didn't take that job to figure out the mistakes of others but to write the programs himself, so he found him a job by word of mouth in one day! Happened to be a lady working with him whose husband worked for another company who needed a worker, so he applied and got the job the next day. But not everybody is that lucky. Hope you can find a good job soon.
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@KrazyKlingon (5005)
• United States
27 Aug 08
Well - your story had such a happy ending that it WAS worth mentioning twice. 
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@txcheerleadr90 (293)
• United States
27 Aug 08
Its tough to lose your job. Are you on your own?? Don't worry though. You'll find another one soon. Just do a lot of applications. You'll find one quicker, the more applications you put in. Good luck!@!
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@cortjo73 (6498)
• United States
27 Aug 08
Thank you. I am, fortunately, not on my own. I have a hubby who has a good job but, I still need to work. And, I hope that you are right and that I will find a new one really soon! I sure and going to try to! I am in the phase of collecting leads right now. Once my hubby helps me update my resume and make it something to knock their socks off, I will be sending it out to everyone!
Thank you again for the support and encouragement! It means a ton to me!
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@XunderdogX (3)
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27 Aug 08
Cortjo, I'm very sorry that you lost your job, it's hard to deal with job loss at the begining but you have to mouve on with your life and find a better job then your last job was. Maybe you should try to be unemployed for few months and if you are ready mentaly and physicaly then find a new job.
I hope all works out well for you.
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@cortjo73 (6498)
• United States
27 Aug 08
Thank you XunderdogX! My hubby keeps telling me maybe I should take some time too but, I really need to work so, I just can't see myself doing that.
I am just hoping that it won't be too hard for me to find something new really quickly!
Thank you again for your support and encouragement! It really is so very appreciated!
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@Gwapako_28 (2140)
• Philippines
27 Aug 08
That is hard and tough for you. I understand how you feel though. I just wish and hope that you will find new job soon. Don't worry, things will be fine for you. Just have patience and ask guidance from God.
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@enola1692 (3323)
• United States
27 Aug 08
I am sorry to hear about your rotten luck I have faith in you that you will find a better job for you good luck an I will be thinking of you
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@cortjo73 (6498)
• United States
27 Aug 08
Thank you! Hopefully this rotten luck will only be temporary! And, hopefully, I will find a better job than this one and that that is the reason I was pushed out of this one, so I could be free to find a better one!
Thank you again for your support and encouragement! It means a lot to me!
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@merrycherry (132)
• China
27 Aug 08
Oh.. Im so sorry! Be positive! Maybe its all for the best. Believe your instinct and follow it. When one door closes, the other one opens.
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@cortjo73 (6498)
• United States
27 Aug 08
Thank you! I really believe that all things happen for a reason and, I hope that the reason is that there is something better out their for me!
Thank you again for your support and encouragement! It means a lot to me. And, I am trying to stay positive!
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@relundad (2310)
• United States
27 Aug 08
Hopefully something better awaits you. Sometimes we have to be forced to get better and do better. By that I mean that we can sometimes be content with the now.
In todays market no job is guaranteed anymore. But I always tell people to pay attention to the warnings. And prepare to protect you and your interest. In other words if there is a hint that something may happen in the future even if you are told that it wont effect you, then you need to start looking at other options just in case.
@cortjo73 (6498)
• United States
27 Aug 08
Thank you! That is what I am hoping. That there is something better I am meant to be doing and that is why I am forced out of this situation.
Trust me, I realize that I should have been looking then, now. But, I ignored my own gut and trusted that I was safe since I was told I would be. LOL! That'll teach me!
Thank you for your support and your words of encouragement! It means a lot to me!
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@cortjo73 (6498)
• United States
27 Aug 08
Thank you! I am hoping to have a job in the next month but, if I don't after that, I will probably seek unemployment.
I don't know what ChaCha is. But, maybe I will look into it.
Thank you for your support and encouragement! It really means so much to me!
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