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TJL · 01-26-2007, 04:42 PM

Well, it looks like I'm back on the morning shift here at Sitcoms Online.

I just got word this morning that we're gonna close up the company for a few weeks.
Work has been very slow this month (which is why i have so much time to make pendants and pins) and the jobs we had lined up aren't going to start up anytime soon. Plus a few companies we've done jobs for recently don't seem to be in any hurry to pay us - which is typical in the construction biz - so we're out of cash to pay the workstaff (all 2 of us).

I'm signing on for unemployment benefits on Monday. I'm sure it will only be for a few weeks. But since the weather dipped below zero here in the NYC area, I'm really not going to cry about staying home.

If anyone needs me, I'll be watching TV.

Ireneparalegal · 01-26-2007, 04:46 PM

Awwww, sorry to hear this development abt your job. Keep your head up, it could be worse, M*A*S*H could be yanked from television FOREVER!!!!

Seriously, I hope all goes well for you. Hang in there and keep us laughing!

BTW, what kind of pendants and pins do you make?

MsOrange · 01-26-2007, 04:53 PM

Yay! More time to debate GG and the wonderful couple that Luke and Lor make, and how much Chris sucks :-P

seriously though, sorry to hear it. At least you have a good outlook on it.

TVFactFan · 01-26-2007, 05:32 PM

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Originally Posted by TJL

Well, it looks like I'm back on the morning shift here at Sitcoms Online.

I just got word this morning that we're gonna close up the company for a few weeks.
Work has been very slow this month (which is why i have so much time to make pendants and pins) and the jobs we had lined up aren't going to start up anytime soon. Plus a few companies we've done jobs for recently don't seem to be in any hurry to pay us - which is typical in the construction biz - so we're out of cash to pay the workstaff (all 2 of us).

I'm signing on for unemployment benefits on Monday. I'm sure it will only be for a few weeks. But since the weather dipped below zero here in the NYC area, I'm really not going to cry about staying home.

If anyone needs me, I'll be watching TV.

Happened to me in July and lasted until mid september, just stay positive and everything will balance out. I was situated a little different because I had a savings account that I lived off of in addition to unemployment which is not sh*T.

AKA · 01-26-2007, 05:35 PM

Hang in there, man. The pendulum will swing the other way very soon. Keep the positive attitude.

Nighthawk76 · 01-26-2007, 05:54 PM

I hope that everything works out for you.

TJL · 01-26-2007, 06:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Ireneparalegal

BTW, what kind of pendants and pins do you make?

Here's a thread from a few weeks ago showing some of my latest stuff:

http://www.sitcomsonline.com/boards/...d.php?t=191714

Ireneparalegal · 01-26-2007, 06:14 PM

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Originally Posted by TJL

Here's a thread from a few weeks ago showing some of my latest stuff:

http://www.sitcomsonline.com/boards/...d.php?t=191714

Thanx for the link. Those are impressive. I swear, I wish I had that kind of patience. That is some beautiful work there!

MsOrange · 01-26-2007, 06:41 PM

you should seriously consider the ebay thing.... these things would probably do good

Janice · 01-26-2007, 09:00 PM

I'm sorry to hear about this Tom. That's a whack in the wallet. Maybe the Gaf will let you get a Norm Peterson tab going.

tdf4077 · 01-26-2007, 09:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Ireneparalegal

Awwww, sorry to hear this development abt your job. Keep your head up, it could be worse, M*A*S*H could be yanked from television FOREVER!!!!

NOOOOO!!

Sorry to hear about your luck! Hang in there! Your work from the link above seems really, really inspired and interesting!

Karen* · 01-27-2007, 04:24 AM

Ugh, that sucks. I'm sorry.

dawsongirl · 01-27-2007, 01:57 PM

You certainly have a better outlook on it than I would. I'm not going to have any money coming in this summer and I'm already freaked out about it.

TJL · 01-27-2007, 02:17 PM

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Originally Posted by dawsongirl

You certainly have a better outlook on it than I would. I'm not going to have any money coming in this summer and I'm already freaked out about it.

Don't get me wrong, I am a littel sad that this has happened again.

But I've always been broke, so for a while I'm going to be a little more broke.

Brian Damage · 01-27-2007, 02:33 PM

That's what really sucks about construction. I was an operating engineer for a few years and it seemed it was busy in the summer, then went dead in the winter. I got sick and tired of the constant layoffs. I really like your positive attitude, I am proud of you!

01-26-2007, 04:42 PM	#1
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01-26-2007, 04:46 PM	#2
Ireneparalegal LEGAL SPICE ;) Forum Legend Join Date: Jul 25, 2005 Location: OXNARD, CA - WHERE THE DALLAS COWBOYS TRAIN & PRACTICE Posts: 38,691	Awwww, sorry to hear this development abt your job. Keep your head up, it could be worse, MAS*H could be yanked from television FOREVER!!!! Seriously, I hope all goes well for you. Hang in there and keep us laughing! BTW, what kind of pendants and pins do you make?
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01-27-2007, 04:24 AM	#12
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01-27-2007, 02:33 PM	#15
Brian Damage I'm Rich Bitch Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 03, 2002 Location: What Ain't No Country I Ever Heard Of...They Speak English in What? Posts: 63,107	That's what really sucks about construction. I was an operating engineer for a few years and it seemed it was busy in the summer, then went dead in the winter. I got sick and tired of the constant layoffs. I really like your positive attitude, I am proud of you!
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01-26-2007, 04:53 PM	#3
MsOrange Bringin' Sexy Back Forum Veteran Join Date: Dec 27, 2004 Posts: 6,133	Yay! More time to debate GG and the wonderful couple that Luke and Lor make, and how much Chris sucks :-P seriously though, sorry to hear it. At least you have a good outlook on it.

01-26-2007, 05:35 PM	#5
AKA Member Forum Star Join Date: Dec 17, 2001 Posts: 15,746	Hang in there, man. The pendulum will swing the other way very soon. Keep the positive attitude.

01-26-2007, 05:54 PM	#6
Nighthawk76 Rachel Berry Forum Celebrity Join Date: Feb 28, 2003 Location: Illinois Posts: 23,254	I hope that everything works out for you.

01-26-2007, 06:41 PM	#9
MsOrange Bringin' Sexy Back Forum Veteran Join Date: Dec 27, 2004 Posts: 6,133	you should seriously consider the ebay thing.... these things would probably do good

01-26-2007, 09:00 PM	#10
Janice Retired Admin - Hollywood Swingin' Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 03, 2001 Location: Beantown Posts: 36,388	I'm sorry to hear about this Tom. That's a whack in the wallet. Maybe the Gaf will let you get a Norm Peterson tab going.

01-27-2007, 01:57 PM	#13
dawsongirl Member Forum Icon Join Date: Jan 04, 2001 Posts: 53,140	You certainly have a better outlook on it than I would. I'm not going to have any money coming in this summer and I'm already freaked out about it.