Just Lost my Job

yomama69 · 03-30-2009, 01:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Tondtar

It was not on line, Mandy. I can't even remember the paper but it was on a newspaper left next to my seat on a flight recently.

Here is somewhat of a similar article (link below) :

"Meanwhile, applications to more affordable state schools and community colleges are skyrocketing, making already competitive institutions like Stony Brook University even tougher to crack. The school's waiting list is expected to grow by 20 percent this year, because the number and strength of the applicant pool is so much higher."

http://www.newsday.com/news/local/na...,2514588.story

Common logic would say he's right. Hope you're not applying for a logic based program.

txusa03 · 03-30-2009, 01:41 PM

sorry to hear keep your head up and stay positive.

xg3 · 03-30-2009, 01:45 PM

same thing happened in this company.. i was asked to cut budget.. first thing i cut was 2 full time designer... leaving senior designer and intern.. it was the cheapest solutions to keep the company going...

next cut, will be the sr designer.

jaiman · 03-30-2009, 01:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Sara504

I should start packing...

Especially since you are releasing non-public information about the company you work for.

just4kickz · 03-30-2009, 02:02 PM

free lance?

mJ335 · 03-30-2009, 02:03 PM

Oh waaat sorry to hear the news man.. I got laid off myself

last month.. good luck on finding a new one!

nmulax · 03-30-2009, 02:13 PM

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Originally Posted by txusa03

sorry to hear keep your head up and stay positive.

Thanks man

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Originally Posted by just4kickz

free lance?

Definitely, actually just spoke with someone about a small project.
Hopefully I can find some more freelance work.

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Originally Posted by mJ335

Oh waaat sorry to hear the news man.. I got laid off myself

last month.. good luck on finding a new one!

Thanks MJ, sorry to hear about your situation as well.

MCMLXXXIX · 03-30-2009, 02:21 PM

sorry man, that sucks!

and wait, what kind of design did you say you do?

E90330iS · 03-30-2009, 02:28 PM

sorry to hear and good luck

808six · 03-30-2009, 02:43 PM

Atleast Your Healthy...presumably.

GordonShumway · 03-30-2009, 02:48 PM

Sorry to hear that, hope you find a new job soon.....

nmulax · 03-30-2009, 03:06 PM

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Originally Posted by MCMLXXXIX

sorry man, that sucks!

and wait, what kind of design did you say you do?

4 years experience as a Graphic Designer (and 1 year also worked as a Marketing Coordinator).
Focusing mostly on print design - advertising/marketing collateral, packaging design, product logos, and Point of Purchase items.

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Originally Posted by E90330iS

sorry to hear and good luck

thanks

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Originally Posted by 808six

Atleast Your Healthy...presumably.

true – I'm well aware it can always be worse, that's why I realize this isn't the end of the world.

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Originally Posted by GordonShumway

Sorry to hear that, hope you find a new job soon.....

thanks man

Cyber · 03-30-2009, 03:10 PM

Sorry to hear about your situation. Hope it works out.

Whatever you do, try not to dip into your savings as much as possible during this time.

ejazbmw · 03-30-2009, 03:12 PM

damn that sucks man i wish the best of luck to you, this is why I'm really happy i have 2 years left in college hopefully the economy will be back up and running like it was a year ago..

DougLikesBMW · 03-30-2009, 04:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Tondtar

Momentary hijack : 7 to 5 million what, Sara? Sales dollar amount/ year? What store? What do you sell?

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Originally Posted by jaiman

Especially since you are releasing non-public information about the company you work for.

Lol, don't you guys remember? She works at Victoria's Secret.

jaiman · 03-30-2009, 04:18 PM

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Originally Posted by DougLikesBMW

Lol, don't you guys remember? She works at Victoria's Secret.

I remembered, as I'm sure others here do. That's why I'm suggesting it would be best not to talk numbers.

1cleanm6 · 03-30-2009, 04:23 PM

you know i never thought the most experienced people would be getting layed off, however its true "they are expensive", where i work over 10 percent of people got layed off, a company with almost 300 people, 30 were gone in a beat of a heart friday morning. Along the people were employs that had been around for 36 years, and over a dozen with over 10+

sux..

Cyber · 03-30-2009, 04:32 PM

Companies lines of credit to make payroll have been slashed.

Mega Man · 03-30-2009, 04:37 PM

DUDE THAT SUCKS! My friend who is in design also recently was laid off.

Every day at work, myself, and the other senior level workers are always trying to 1-up on each other to show we're more valuable (in fear of layoffs!). This is madness, I know we keep it friendly, and we're all friends...but still!

As to you, good luck finding a new job, I know being unemployed sucks...it's really frickin' boring and you start to feel really bad about yourself. Just remember, you're not the only one going through rough times, many others are losing their jobs, so don't let your self-esteem take a beating because you got the boot.

richeerich03 · 03-30-2009, 04:41 PM

Hey sorry to hear that man.. At my company, we just had a second round of layoffs on Friday.. shit is getting serious now.. Nobody is safe..

Hang in there dude and stay positive..

bigslickak · 03-30-2009, 06:20 PM

Unfortunately....Welcome to the club, man.

I've been unemployed for a couple weeks now. Actually, everybody in my house is unemployed, all 3 of us.

But, we were prepared, have a few months of expenses saved up, we'll be alright I think.

number335 · 03-30-2009, 06:47 PM

As much as I get tired of going to my job every day, I am fortunate that I still have one. For all of you who got laid off, I feel for you and hope you are able to find work somewhere else. At the same time, enjoy your time off for now and do things you never had a chance to do because of your previous job.

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