| Author | Message | ||
     Xbduck |
Yesterday I received the official word that I would be part of Invista's reduction of force lay-off at the Waynesboro plant. Today is my last full day. I will have to go into work tomorrow to sign the paper work. I haven't had a smile on my face in months at work and now I can't stop. After 8 yrs. 3 mths. I don't think I could take much more. I also don't think they could take much more of me, either. I tend to tell people what I think when they ask. I still have some anxiety about it but I know the future will be brighter elsewhere. What bothers my family, mother and siblings not the wife, is that I have no earthly idea what I will be doing come February when I get my last check. I am open to suggestions so long as they are legal and don't involve night shift. Thank for listening. Is it just me or is this a theme that has started around here? | ||
| Mike_bolts |
I worked for the same company for 12 years and was fired when they decided to close the division I worked for. I was very lucky and found employment with another company two weeks later. There is life out there! Although I know now that each company has it's problems... Take some time now to put together a resume and industry references (ask them first). Then send email to EVERYONE you ever came across and tell them diplomatically that you will be available in February. Get on Monster.com and the other job boards now. Never take a day to just goof off when your looking for work, every day counts! Get yourself set up on private email and cell phone and when it rings answer with your full name. First impressions go a long way! Good luck. | ||
| Natexlh1000 |
Monster.com Is your friend. Get yourself a really good resume on monster.com They got me my last three jobs! | ||
| Bomber |
do let everyone know you're looking -- friends, ex co-workers, strangers on the street -- get the word out, you're advertsing, aincha? lil more long term -- figure out zactly what it is you wish to do -- staying with the same industry/skill set MAY land you in the same place in a short time (if you're present employer is closing facilities, their competition and others that use your skills may be in the same boat now or in the near future) look at this as a chance to do some longer term thinking about this think we call "work," and decide how you want to spend the majority of your waking hours . . . get a third party (preferably a hiring manager in your field) to take a look at your resume -- it's easy to think you've done a good job, but the resume is likely what will get you noticed amoung the hundred of other applicants for any one job. lastly, be prepared to customize that good resume for different job openings - many companys accept resumes electronically, and use the computer to sort through em, looking for key words and phrases -- make sure the primary skills and responsibilities in the job description appear prominantly on that resume, and you'll have a much better chance of standing out. stand tall -- good luck, and don't ferget to use this board as a resource (hint, it's tough to figure out how to help if your occupation is listed as "soon to be unemployeed") -- there have been many Badwebbers in the same boat (o, like, er, me, in the last couple of months, for instance), and I got a buncha help from folks on the board good luck, brother! let us know how we can help! | ||
| Djkaplan |
I know it sounds like a cliche, but every time a door closes, another one opens. Losing some of the jobs I've had turned out to be the best thing that ever happened to me! It's odd. The only time I ever quit a job to go to another one, it turned out to be a mistake and I wasted two years spinning my wheels, but everytime I've been laid off (fired once!), I wound up in a better position ($$$) the next time. Good luck (I wouldn't mention any friction or complain about your last job on any upcoming interviews). | ||
| Seth |
A long time ago... I used to work for the armored car company Brinks; without exaggeration the worst job imaginable. The best day I ever had there was when they gave me the choice to work late or don't bother coming back. With afew choice F  K you's, I was out of work and as happy as a clam. I was kind of amazed by how fast I found another job; I told a few friends who told a few friends and before long a guy whom I hadn't spoken to in years called me up and asked if I was interested in work. Hang in, stand tall; it'll all work out. | ||
| Xbduck |
Thanks for all the advice. My wife has been pushing the idea of finding what I really want to do before I end up at another "job". The problem I am having is finding an interest that stands out. I have found that many things interest me. I seem to have a thirst for knowledge. Having said that I know that I am mechanically inclined. I have picked up on a number of different trades, i.e. welding, pipe fitting, metal fabrication, mechanics and so on, very quickly. However my education is with a B.S. in business management and administration with a minor in economics. So I guess I'm hung on the idea of a career as apposed to just another job. | ||
| Cataract2 |
Know how lay offs go being I was laid off. I just take it day by day. I am happy though, I can ride a whole lot more now.  Figure I'll just enjoy the unemployment and continue working on getting into the military. | ||
| Djkaplan |
You know what I did the last time I got laid off? I had a good severance package that kept money coming in for few months, so I went on a health kick and joined a gym and started running. I got to the point where I could bench 275lbs and I eventually ran a 19:16 5k, in the over 40 class, no less. I learned a lot about myself that I never knew in those months. Getting laid off was kind of a blessing in disguise. Don't just job hunt and wait for interviews, do something with the spare time you have - opportunities like this only come around every so often! | ||
| Cataract2 |
Very nice Dj. I'm not quite at the 275lbs bench yet, but being I've only been working out for 3 months I can't complain at where I'm at. I'm just happen the girls are starting to look at me again. I was at 300lbs, I'm now at 254lbs. Although this last week hasn't been my best. Those little chocolates are just so tempting and tasty... | ||
| Tramp |
That is absolutely brilliant and, in many cases, likely life-saving advice.  | ||
| Jlnance |
Good luck. Take this as an opportunity to figure out what you want to do with the rest of your life. You sound like a bright guy, I can't imagine you'll have any problem getting some job. Take some time and figure out what job you want. However my education is with a B.S. in business management and administration Have you ever considered working for yourself? I know I don't have the orginizational skills to do it, but some people do. | ||
| Xbduck |
When I was in college I played football and by the end of my senior year I had gained weight up to 280lbs. Since then I have been slowly loosing weight down to the 250 I'm at now. I had thought of working to get to 235-240 in the next few months. I want to start back strength training as well. I'm just not going to over do it. I know a good weight lose would help my confidence when I started interviewing again. I also plan on riding all I can. However after working swing shift for all this time there are a lot of little things I need to get taken care of around the house. I want to try to plan out some of the work to do then schedule it and work a regular workday at home. | ||
| Xbduck |
Well I'm at the end of my last regular work day for Invista.   I'll be chatting with you folks later.  | ||
| Buellfighter |
Worked in the family computer business for ten years then left that to open my own bicycle shop which I ran for ten years. Got bored with that and sold it, then took a year off to chill out ride my bikes (motor and pedal variety) and enjoy the time with my five year old daughter knowing I better enjoy it now before I go back to work. Started with the University of North Texas but am already looking for something different. Once you had a taste of being your own boss it's hard to work for someone else! Now considering some options for my own business again. | ||
| Krassh |
After having a dead end job with a large aerospace company, I know all about going to a job you hate for a good percentage of the 12 years I was there. Definitely find something you love. I went back to school to get my degree and decided to get it in Information Technology as computers have always been a hobby of mine. My first class I met someone who worked for a large telecom company in the IT department. I submitted a resume got an interview and was hired. Best decision I have made. I love going to work and doing something I love as a hobby. Of course like any job there are good days and bad but more of the good. Let me tell you everything else can be going down the crapper in your life but it makes most of it bearable if you love your job. | ||
| Xbduck |
Well today it was made official, official. Twenty of us signed or paperwork and 15 of us all went out for breakfast. I have met a great deal of very nice people at Invista these 8 years. The people will probably be the biggest thing I will miss. I hope to keep in touch with them in the coming years. The lady handling all the paperwork couldn't believe all the smiles on everyones faces. I do want to thank everyone hear for letting me talk about it and giving me some good advice. The free therapy I find here is usually good even if I don't actually comment on the subjects discussed. | ||
| Mr_grumpy |
As DJ says when one door closes another one opens, I'm a firm believer in that philosophy, I've lost count of the number of jobs I've had over the years. In my experience there's always a spot for good people. Best of luck to you. | ||
| Dbird29 |
Best of luck XBDuck! Keep a good attitude and things will come out even better. |
