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05-04-2009, 09:17 AM

#21

gcathie

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Sorry to here of your job loss,,,,,but on the other hand they do say when one door closes another opens......maybe a good theng....good luck my quilting friend!!.....:-)

05-04-2009, 09:19 AM

#22

Butterflyspain

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Just a thought, but in England it is illegal for a Boss to do that and you could object to that through a solicitor or someone.

Very mean.

Elle

05-04-2009, 09:21 AM

#23

Tink's Mom

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Sorry to hear this,Chris, but you will be able to enjoy(?) the nice weather, and get some sewing done.....

My son was downsized in Dec., and the also brought in people that were 1/2 of his salery.

05-04-2009, 09:47 AM

#24

MadQuilter

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Quote:

Originally Posted by genghis khan

I was going to try and find something in the sewing field we have some upholstery shops and things around here. I was a welder mostly at my last job but i did also sew awnings and other things together for them so i gained a new skill while i worked there.

Sorry you got the boot - even if it appeared to be a soft-sided Ugh. I agree with sewjoyce that there may be some legal irregularities - however, if you are OK with the situation, then good luck on your next journey.

I think only a quilter can see the logic between Welding and Sewing.

05-04-2009, 10:00 AM

#25

quilter1962

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Chris

So sorry to hear that you have been laid off from work. Keep your chin up & think positive - something may well turn up unexpectantly, you know how when your not looking sometimes that door of opportunity appears.

Keeping you in my thoughts. My job also looks very bleak. I am currently looking for alternative work too.

Tisha

05-04-2009, 10:29 AM

#26

omak

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Shelley

Having been in this position 20 years ago when the computer industry consolidated and tightened up, I know what you're going through. A couple of pieces of unsolicited advice:

1) Start your job hunt now, not when your unemployment runs out. Your job right now is to 'find a job.' With the market like it is, it may take some time and you may find yourself headed in a new direction. You may not find anything making the money you make now. Chances are though, it will pay more than unemployment.

2) Don't get discouraged. These things take time. It's easier to do when you are not completely without income. You'll also interview better while you still have the unemployment safety net - it's an attitude thing.

Hang in there!

Exactly! And, I can tell by what you have said, GK, that you are in that mode ... looking for opportunities. My exact first thought was: Sometimes, we don't like a job, but we are committed to the friends we have made there. When it is time to move on, we hang on until the bitter end for "them" ... which is fine, but you are sounding as though it was sort of a mutual separation. Do what your hand finds to do, and you will find your place. I am sorry that the job ended in this way, but in five years, you are going to look back (I'm betting) and say the best thing that ever happened was my boss invited me to leave ...
This too is an opportunity .... the hardest thing I have ever had to teach the kids is: The only limit is your imagination ...

05-04-2009, 10:53 AM

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Shemjo

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Best of everything in your new venture! :lol:

05-04-2009, 11:17 AM

#28

bearpaw

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I don't really have any words of advice other than what has been posted already, but I can say I'm sorry.

I've always wanted to learn upholstery. Good luck if that's where this takes you!

05-04-2009, 11:32 AM

#29

pocoellie

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I'm glad you're okay financially. It's probably better this way anyway, maybe you'll find a job you enjoy, in the meantime you can be getting quilts done.