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Nighthawk76 · 05-13-2009, 04:28 PM

What I've been fearing for several months has come to pass. When I was leaving work this afternoon, the dean of my department called me and one other person into her office. Even though we were called in separately, we both knew what it was about. Since we both have been fearing for months that this woud happen. Due to a recent upgrade in the computer system (begun late last year) the college doesn't need as many human workers. So my coworker's job as well as my job has been discontinued. In a week's time I went from being employee of the month to being unemployed!

I'm glad that I always save up 80% of my check each week. I have a quite a bit of money in the bank. However, this leaves me without health insurance. Also, I like going to work everyday. Thinking about all the days a head where I'm just going to be sitting around the house makes me feel sick. Since the economy is hanging by rags, it could be months before I find another job.

What I need from everyone isn't sympathy, but I hope everyone can send some positive vibes and some prayers my way that I find a another job soon. Very soon. Thanks.

browneyes106 · 05-13-2009, 04:51 PM

I'm sorry about what happened. Do you think you could get another job somewhere within the college? I will keep you in my prayers and maybe there a job waiting for you somewhere in your area. Keep us posted on what happens keep your head up.

qwerty · 05-13-2009, 04:57 PM

Good luck finding another job soon - hopefully the economy improves shortly.

You can probably get Cobra through work - Obama's plan says if you lose your job due to no fault of your own you can pay 35% of the Cobra premium to your employer. (I think the % is right but I'm not sure) I think this % is good for 6 months. Your employer should know the details. This may not be cheap but it is better than paying 100%.

Since sitting around the house does not appeal to you consider volunteering or doing something else that will get you out of the house.

Good luck

Mr. Television · 05-13-2009, 05:05 PM

I'm very sorry Mike. You will be in my thoughts and prayers and I'm sure everything will work out for you in the end. Hang in there.

Yooch · 05-13-2009, 05:11 PM

You got it Mike! I'll keep you in my prayers.

PunkyP0WER · 05-13-2009, 05:37 PM

oh mike i'm so sorry! gosh. how awful. all my prayers and thoughts are with you sweetie. you're a very intellegent and dedicated worker though and i'm sure you won't be out of work for long. somebody is going to snap you up in an instant, believe me. in the meantime, hang in there!

beautifuldreamer · 05-13-2009, 05:40 PM

Oh no, Mike!!!!

I'll be sending every positive prayer and vibe that I have left in me your way.
Unfortunately, I can't do more... though I wish I could.

Awe Mike...

AB · 05-13-2009, 05:45 PM

Sorry to hear about your job loss, I sure hope you can find something soon. Can you draw unemployment while you search for another job?

MickeyMac · 05-13-2009, 05:57 PM

I am sorry to hear this news. I know alll too well what this is like. I have been unemployed for four months so know you are not alone.

Whatever you pursue in the future I wish you the best of luck.

As the Brits say "chin up"

*Pleasant Tomorrow* · 05-13-2009, 06:13 PM

God, I'm sorry to hear that. I hope things look up for you and you find a new job soon. Hang in there.

InspectorExstead · 05-13-2009, 06:44 PM

ay, i'm sorry to hear that mike. i hate hearing about people losing their job.
but i wish you lots and lots of luck in the job hunt. i'm sure you will find another job, asap, that will be even BETTER than the last!

steevo · 05-13-2009, 06:46 PM

Mike, I know all too well the sting of losing a job as it happened to me last year. I recently went through re-training and graduated last February and since then have been in the market. Just be persistent and the right job will come along for you as I know it will for me. I will be praying for you as well.

Family Ties Forever! · 05-13-2009, 07:11 PM

Sorry to hear that.

Nighthawk76 · 05-13-2009, 07:13 PM

Thanks everyone.

Now that I don't have work provided health insurance, I am going to look into those health care programs set up for those people who are either out of work or self-employed. I'm also sure I qualify unemployment. I've also already begun my search for a new job. I filled out two apllications online late this afternoon. They are both at a community college. Not the one I worked at. They have no openings at the college I worked at.

Brad Russ · 05-13-2009, 08:35 PM

I'm so sorry Mike, I can only imagine what you must be going through right now.

You can bet that you will be in both my thoughts, and prayers. Hang in there my friend!!

05-13-2009, 04:28 PM	#1
Nighthawk76 Rachel Berry Forum Celebrity Join Date: Feb 28, 2003 Location: Illinois Posts: 23,254	Prayers and Positive Thoughts Needed What I've been fearing for several months has come to pass. When I was leaving work this afternoon, the dean of my department called me and one other person into her office. Even though we were called in separately, we both knew what it was about. Since we both have been fearing for months that this woud happen. Due to a recent upgrade in the computer system (begun late last year) the college doesn't need as many human workers. So my coworker's job as well as my job has been discontinued. In a week's time I went from being employee of the month to being unemployed! I'm glad that I always save up 80% of my check each week. I have a quite a bit of money in the bank. However, this leaves me without health insurance. Also, I like going to work everyday. Thinking about all the days a head where I'm just going to be sitting around the house makes me feel sick. Since the economy is hanging by rags, it could be months before I find another job. What I need from everyone isn't sympathy, but I hope everyone can send some positive vibes and some prayers my way that I find a another job soon. Very soon. Thanks.

05-13-2009, 05:05 PM	#4
Mr. Television 23 Years at Sitcoms Online Forum Icon Join Date: Jun 06, 2003 Location: Somewhere you're Not Posts: 62,132	I'm very sorry Mike. You will be in my thoughts and prayers and I'm sure everything will work out for you in the end. Hang in there.
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05-13-2009, 05:11 PM	#5
Yooch Member Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 07, 2006 Location: California Posts: 3,180	You got it Mike! I'll keep you in my prayers.
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05-13-2009, 05:37 PM	#6
PunkyP0WER Member Senior Member Join Date: May 23, 2008 Location: MACY*S on 34th St. Posts: 1,908	oh mike i'm so sorry! gosh. how awful. all my prayers and thoughts are with you sweetie. you're a very intellegent and dedicated worker though and i'm sure you won't be out of work for long. somebody is going to snap you up in an instant, believe me. in the meantime, hang in there!
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05-13-2009, 05:40 PM	#7
beautifuldreamer Member Senior Member Join Date: Jan 30, 2009 Location: In a constant state of oblivion Posts: 1,361	Oh no, Mike!!!! I'll be sending every positive prayer and vibe that I have left in me your way. Unfortunately, I can't do more... though I wish I could. Awe Mike...
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05-13-2009, 04:51 PM	#2
browneyes106 Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Apr 01, 2008 Posts: 6,094	I'm sorry about what happened. Do you think you could get another job somewhere within the college? I will keep you in my prayers and maybe there a job waiting for you somewhere in your area. Keep us posted on what happens keep your head up.

05-13-2009, 04:57 PM	#3
qwerty Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Feb 20, 2004 Posts: 226	Good luck finding another job soon - hopefully the economy improves shortly. You can probably get Cobra through work - Obama's plan says if you lose your job due to no fault of your own you can pay 35% of the Cobra premium to your employer. (I think the % is right but I'm not sure) I think this % is good for 6 months. Your employer should know the details. This may not be cheap but it is better than paying 100%. Since sitting around the house does not appeal to you consider volunteering or doing something else that will get you out of the house. Good luck

05-13-2009, 05:45 PM	#8
AB Member Eternal Member Forum Icon Join Date: Dec 26, 2006 Location: The South Posts: 59,428	Sorry to hear about your job loss, I sure hope you can find something soon. Can you draw unemployment while you search for another job?

05-13-2009, 05:57 PM	#9
MickeyMac Member Forum Star Join Date: Jun 18, 2008 Location: Kalamazoo, Michigan Posts: 19,008	I am sorry to hear this news. I know alll too well what this is like. I have been unemployed for four months so know you are not alone. Whatever you pursue in the future I wish you the best of luck. As the Brits say "chin up"

05-13-2009, 06:13 PM	#10
Pleasant Tomorrow Member Forum Addict Join Date: Feb 19, 2003 Location: New York Posts: 69,525	God, I'm sorry to hear that. I hope things look up for you and you find a new job soon. Hang in there.
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05-13-2009, 06:44 PM	#11
InspectorExstead Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Oct 29, 2001 Location: The Golden State Posts: 12,902	ay, i'm sorry to hear that mike. i hate hearing about people losing their job. but i wish you lots and lots of luck in the job hunt. i'm sure you will find another job, asap, that will be even BETTER than the last!
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05-13-2009, 06:46 PM	#12
steevo It is Green Senior Member Join Date: Dec 28, 2008 Location: Connecticut Posts: 1,476	Mike, I know all too well the sting of losing a job as it happened to me last year. I recently went through re-training and graduated last February and since then have been in the market. Just be persistent and the right job will come along for you as I know it will for me. I will be praying for you as well.
	__________________ "God be gracious to us and bless us..." Psalm 67:1

05-13-2009, 07:11 PM	#13
Family Ties Forever! Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Apr 16, 2002 Location: Keaton residence Posts: 10,214	Sorry to hear that.
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05-13-2009, 07:13 PM	#14
Nighthawk76 Rachel Berry Forum Celebrity Join Date: Feb 28, 2003 Location: Illinois Posts: 23,254	Thanks everyone. Now that I don't have work provided health insurance, I am going to look into those health care programs set up for those people who are either out of work or self-employed. I'm also sure I qualify unemployment. I've also already begun my search for a new job. I filled out two apllications online late this afternoon. They are both at a community college. Not the one I worked at. They have no openings at the college I worked at.

05-13-2009, 08:35 PM	#15
Brad Russ Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Feb 17, 2002 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 10,085	I'm so sorry Mike, I can only imagine what you must be going through right now. You can bet that you will be in both my thoughts, and prayers. Hang in there my friend!!
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