Feeling the blues...

[yellowFZ6r]

Well Fellas,

It has been a long week and a half for me, as I was laid off 2 Fridays ago. It came out of no where, and now I am in a HUGE jam. I just moved into my new apartment like 3 months ago, and I am just stuck and feeling very down. I know that I will make it through this, but I just feel like a piece of garbage, and am worried that it will take me too long to find another job. I am basically just venting, but I appreciate this forum and all of the support that is given on a daily basis.

THANK YOU ALL!!

 

[Fizzer6R]

keep the faith! I heard before - "when you don't have a job, then your job is finding a job"

good luck on the search, and don't be cautious to look outside whatever field you are in. you can always use it temp until you find what you really want

 

[Nastybutler]

Keep your chin up. Don't get depressed because it makes it hard to stay motivated to find a new job. It might sound odd, but being unemployed is hard work if you do it right.

 

[monstermike4343]

when a door closes the window of opportunity opens keep you chin up and eyes open so you dont miss that window

 

[bleedinblue]

Yea thats been a contagious disease lately.Iv been going through the same thing, but im fortunate enough to know a few traits that have been getting me through my jam.
I just do everything I can to help others when I cant find work.
Even if I just go mow my aunts grass for $10 towards gas, or free, it makes a big change in how I feel.

 

[Rabbitman109]

Definitely a silver lining in everything. This will give you the opportunity to start fresh. Just keep plugging along, and you will be fine. I am sure it won't take too long to find a new job. I spent a lot of time unemployed over the last few years, so I know how hard it is. Don't worry, you will make it through somehow!!!

 

[yellowFZ6r]

Thanks you guys for the responses and well wishes. Just another example why this forum is so awesome!

Thanks again!!

 

[JimmyC]

Keep your head up and just start the search you will land on your feet!

 

[SpawnXX]

If you got laid off you should be eligible for unemployment benefits. Have you checked into that? If not the sooner the better, in most cases it takes 2 weeks for it to kick in. We do seasonal layoffs at the company I work for. The departments that are effected by the weather take layoffs during lull times. If you've been working you deserve benefits just as much as the ones that don't and haven't been trying to. Chin up, throttle open. Goodluck brohammer. :thumbup:

 

[fltdriver]

I too was unemployed a year or two ago-for like 10-11 months. The best way (for me) to beat the blues was to keep active. If you just chill at home watching TV and surfing the web you will start to get down on yourself.

I would walk my dogs, play disc golf, clean or do repairs, walk to places that were within a mile or two to put in applications. The list of things that you can do to stay active (that don't cost anything) are limitless. Oh, and 12oz curls don't count as exercise....

Your worst enemies will be complacency and procrastination.

 

[Marthy]

Keep beating on some doors! One of them will open one of these days. Dig deep and hit it hard. I've been there few years ago, I got into panic mode and find a bunch of part time work that I was able to patch together until I sort something out. I spend days in front my laptop or on the phone going through my network of friends and work friends. All you need is one job to fix your problem. That should be easy enough...

Other than that, what you do? Are you willing to relocate? Maybe someone here know someone who need a talented worker... That's networking!

Where's your resume?

 

[buzzbomb]

+1 to what everyone else has said. Being unemployed sucks. The only benefit it had for me was to allow lots of time for job searching. Even that took forever.

The only advice I would add that hasn't been said, is if you don't find something at your previous pay level pretty quickly, don't hold out. Get the best you can when it's available. You can always trade up, and losing a few dollars an hour will look good down the road when all you can find means a 50% paycut. This from experience.

Cheers and stay positive.

 

[Parcho]

I had to let go of 2 employees last week. It wasn't fun at all. Especially when one doesn't deserve it other than they were the weakest link in the chain, and had to shorten the chain.

My only advice would be to apply to anything. Even if you get some junk job, it at least keeps you in the rhythm of going to work and it brings in some money while you're looking for the right job.

 

[RooKie]

Sorry to hear about that. I was unemployed for 6 months and I know that feeling all too well.

Look up resume writing tips and have your friends and family look them over to make sure it's good.

Also, you may want to try getting business cards. Vista prints makes free ones and you just pay shipping & handling. Don't underestimate the power of a business card. Professional and helps to make you easily reached.

Good luck!

 

[MustGoFaster]

Buck up, lad! You can doooo eeet!

I feel you man, just keep sending out those resumes and do whatever you gotta do. Go for a ride if ya can to clear yer head. XD

 

[DragonBlu]

Sorry to hear of your lay off Yellow. I got laid off after working for a company for 15 years. At the time it was a bitch,but looking back it was the best thing that ever happened to me. Good luck guy! Keep your head up!

 

[Blue-Sun]

My girlfriend has been unemployed for about a year. I'm out of ideas and positive things to say to her. Her place is about 10 minutes away and I always try to have something positive to share or say about the job market, when I get there. I try to print an article or make a suggestion, but nothing seems to help.

I almost feel guilty about having a job that I really like.

One suggestion I made that didn't work for her, but might work for you, is listing with a "Head Hunter" I was placed at my present job by a head hunter and I stay in touch with this individual. If I get laid off, I know she will work hard to get me re-employed. And two people working towards the same goal may be twice as effective. Moreover, my head hunter has all kinds of connections, that I don't.

Networking (your resume') is a very effective tool in today's tough job market, and having an experienced head hunter's assistance in that process is quite valuable.

Just my two cents...

Best of luck.

 

[KeysRider3]

+2 on applying for unemployment, and door knocking, hand-shaking, and looking a prospective employer in the eye. That could also hold true for the area where you live by checking with "neighbors" for work they may need done, but also getting out the word that you're looking for a permanent position. Don't get down on yourself. You did nothing wrong, and there's something else waiting for you to find it!