Should I sit back and wait or get out now?
By 911Ricki
@911Ricki (13588)
Canada
November 27, 2012 9:24am CST
My day job is slowly saying they are going getting rid of my position. But they wont give us an exact date. They have been sending my Mom the data that they need to know for this new machine (that is replacing me - yep thats right).
I dont want to wait until I dont have a job, then they toss us to the curve (we cant collect unemployment or anything so your out your out). I am sick hearing about it, and them saying well you MAY be out a job.
It is a good job $15 - $20 an hour, and I work a few hours a day (so a reguler minimum wage job I have to work double the hours to make what I make now). But they are sitting on the fence, and I am getting tired of the stress month to month wondering if I will have a job again.
I think by the spring we wont have a job, but our union is trying to fight it. But they dont have to give us notice so they can say tomorrow that we dont have a job.
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19 responses
@wilsongoddard (7291)
• United States
27 Nov 12
Now is the time to be finding another job to replace this one. A full-time position with the opportunity for advancement--even if paying less per hour--would be a better situation than what you have right now.
Of course, getting another job likely means editing your resume so that it doesn't look like you are overextending yourself with your many part-time jobs. Include only what is pertinent to the position to which you are applying, and aim for a full-time position.
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@PointlessQuestions (15397)
• United States
27 Nov 12
You always have such sound advice Wilsongoddard. I agree with just stating information that is necessary to get the job. If she looks too busy on her resume, it might work against her.
@lilybug (21107)
• United States
5 Dec 12
I would start looking for something else because when it is time for them to "replace" you they might not give you enough notice to find something else and you will be without that income for however long it takes you to find another job to take its place. I know you are wanting to get out on your own and away from your parents and losing that income would really affect that. I say start some hard core looking for a replacement for them.
@aerous (13434)
• Philippines
30 Nov 12
I think it migth be better for you to resign than being kick out. Because if you resign will not affect your credibility and integrity. If they kick you out meaning there is something wrong with and may affect your performance when you apply to another company...
@Janey1966 (24170)
• Carlisle, England
27 Nov 12
It's the not knowing that is the worst bit isn't it? Are they going to replace you with one of those self-service tills? I HATE those and avoid them whenever possible, as - ironically - they're used instead of employing good people like yourself.
How how hate this world at times.
Is your Union any good? John's was a waste of time when he lost his previous job some years ago. It was a total bombshell and the whole workforce were down the road after nearly 200 years of the company being in existence. A few hours to 'clear your desks' and that was it.
It also took him another 4 months to get this job at Reeds. For some unknown reason they stalled and he got into debt because of it.
At least he's doing alright now though and you're a resilient person so something positive will happen to you, whether it's with the current job or another one.
Is your Union any good? John's was a waste of time when he lost his previous job some years ago. It was a total bombshell and the whole workforce were down the road after nearly 200 years of the company being in existence. A few hours to 'clear your desks' and that was it.
It also took him another 4 months to get this job at Reeds. For some unknown reason they stalled and he got into debt because of it.
At least he's doing alright now though and you're a resilient person so something positive will happen to you, whether it's with the current job or another one.1 person likes this
@Thoroughrob (11742)
• United States
28 Nov 12
Knowing it is leaving, I would look now, but would not be in too big of hurry to get out. I would be a little picky and as days go, I would be more concerned.
@GardenGerty (160879)
• United States
27 Nov 12
I would be looking for something more secure for a day job. It is true that you might be a lucky one and keep your job, but you also could be one they let go. Is this also one of the places your sister and mom work? How is it affecting them?
@BarBaraPrz (47611)
• St. Catharines, Ontario
27 Nov 12
I thought unions were supposed to protect employees from this sort of thing?
@silverfox09 (4708)
• United States
30 Nov 12
I would not leave until I find a job so start looking a new job . Sound like a good job but I will not wait around if I know I might be cut soon . I would stay here and look a job in the mean time if I was you .
@dorannmwin (36392)
• United States
30 Nov 12
Well, it definitely sounds like it is time that you be proactive about finding another job for yourself. I know that you've been talking about taking out applications and dropping them off and such.
One thing that I don't know if you've thought about is if there is a job that is similar to what you are doing right now with your full time job that you might be able to do so that you can continue to make roughly the same amount of money. I know that is what I would do if I was in your position.
@LovingMyBabies (85288)
• Valdosta, Georgia
27 Nov 12
I agree with others here. I would just start looking and keeping your options open but I would not quit. That is good money to just up and quit. I know it is probably super annoying and worrisome not knowing whats going to happen. But if you have something else lined up than it won't be as much of a stress on you when they do decide it is time to leave. I hope you find something your happy with. =)
@PointlessQuestions (15397)
• United States
27 Nov 12
I would certainly be looking for a job while I work that one. I would sleep on it for a few weeks and see how things develop. I'd keep my eyes and ears open because if there is any news being hidden, it always seems to trickle down if you listen intently. To me, knowledge is power, so keeping your eyes and ears pealed will help you decide if you should move on or not.
@abonner11 (46)
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28 Nov 12
I would go ahead and be looking for a new job. May I ask where you currently work? I hate to hear this. $15-$20 an hour is really good money without much training or schooling. Have you been with them long enough that they will pay you unemployment?
@mzz663 (2772)
• United States
27 Nov 12
I had a job not long ago that exists no more. I was able to get unemployment, I'm wondering why you wouldn't be able to, it would be a job loss with it being no fault of your own to loss of position.
Curious if your company has other jobs you would be able to train for and do? I know how tough it is to find a decent paying job so I would say right now, while you're working your steady hours, check into classes for something you're interested in and try to go to school part time.
@Kashmeresmycat (6369)
• United States
27 Nov 12
Right now you'e making good money so I wouldn't quit just yet. I would though, start looking for a replacement job and take it from there. That will be hard enough in itself to find another job even close to that amount of money.
You also should wait to see what happens with the union too. I don't know, I would just wait it out and make whatever you can because of the pay. Hard one to answer.
@SomeCowgirl (32191)
• United States
27 Nov 12
I've never had a job that just kicked me out without much notice. There was one place that was going out of business, that location anyway, and I stuck around. We knew that we would be losing our jobs though I think they were trying to get us into other locations. The nearest in my district was in a bad part of town at the time so I said "no way" and left the company.
Luckily I had a friend who helped me get a job so as soon as the other job ended, two days later, the new one began.
I think you should be prepared and finding other jobs, if you can find something just as good as this main job, go for it and put your two weeks (or however long required up there) in. If not, well I'm not sure.
I hope you can find something that pays just as well.
@airasheila (5454)
• Philippines
27 Nov 12
hi there 911Ricki,
your situation is stressful since you'll never know when is your job will end. though you have an idea that your position is in a limbo, but still it is different thing. if i will be place in your shoe, i guess, i will start to look for a new job and get out from it as soon as i can. hence, i don't want that this situation adds up to my stress. so i will not wait for that day to come for me to get out, instead, i will do my move as early as i can.
anyway, the final decision still lies on you. perhaps, you need to weigh every bits of situation.
