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Laid off after 20+ years in this business! - :-( :-)


Posted: Apr 03, 2014

Sad and happy......gives me a way out, but kind of grieving.  Silver lining is I now have more time to concentrate on applying for other jobs.  Down side is being totally self supporting and no income!

Eligible for unemployment benefits. - Feeling optimistic

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I would love to get laid off and file for unemployment. It probably would be more than I am making or around the same amount. You should apply. It is springtime and the days are beautiful....I could use a nice break.

Yeah, I am vascillating between..... - feeling relieved......

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...about being away from the stress of the last week and grieving over the loss of a job that I have really liked but suddenly am not good enough at.

Who laid you off? - sm

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I wish you the very best!!

Thanks, I appreciate the well wishes..... - OP

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My MTSO laid me off.

I realize it may be sensitive info to give out, but - sm

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can you let us know if it is one of the biggies? TYIA.
Not one of the big 2 - Nm
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im so sorry - Melonhead

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im so sorry...after 6+ years of service im dealing with the same yet they have not told me just no work at all after I had fights with them when I first found out I was prego with #4. I ws dropped in work quick now im lucky to get 100 lines in editing or typing a day. I feel for you. some newbie just came in and took your work for half the pay guaranteed.

So sorry (sm) - Rose

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I'd first file for unemployment. Then you can usually file online for food stamps. I think they issue a card you can use at checkout like a debit card.

In addition to this site I have been using MTjobs and Indeed for job listings. Many are hiring. With Indeed you can also search any kind of jobs in your town.

Good luck to you!

Well, ..... - I did it!

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....applied for unemployment. We shall see!

What happened to..... - .....all my likes?

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I did have like 27, now it shows only 2!!??


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