Unemployed......
 

I now join their ranks, after ten years at my job.

I was laid off at 9:30 yesterday morning. It's going to be interesting to see not only how the government can help me, but to see how easy or hard it is to survive, given that.

The one positive, though, is that I'll be able to spend more time around the boards, which I hadn't had ANY time to do, before. How I'm going to survive, now, is a big question though.

I go to the unemployment office on Tuesday, then to an employment center from there. I'll document my experiences here as my first time through the "system" since 1989 (was laid off and collected 26 weeks at around $52/wk back then).

It's going to be interesting for sure.....:(

Damn, Tim, hate that...Dollar to a donut says you'll land on yr feet, though.

That sucks, Man. Sorry to hear it.

BTW.

Did you say you worked for Toyota?

Dave

Tough going Tim, best of luck.

Sorry man. That really sucks. Hang in there. It'll work out.

Honda, Acura, Mitsubishi. All three are plagued with the same problems.....steeply dropping quality, lackluster designs, and poor sales.

Wow, I never thought I'd see that day.

Anyhow, I hope you're back on your feet soon. Be strong, my friend!

Dave

Pretty sure UE pays more now, and lasts longer than 26 wks. Just get up early every day and do SOMETHING, and you should be just fine.

Chas

I am sorry to hear of your misfortune at the hands of this economy. I also hate to benefit from your misfortune, but I joined AK at a time when you weren't active. It will be a treat to read some of the posts from one of the founders of AK. Maybe, when you have some time, you can share some stories of AK's early days with those of us who are relative newcomers. But you better get to it fast. I have confidence that you will find something worth your while in short order. Good luck in making the most out of your change in circumstances.

Regards,

D-Ray

Wow, that is tough.

It's a good thing that programs like unemployment insurance exists in times like this. ;)

Damn Tim, that STINKS. But you're a man of many skills, so I'm with Sandy.

Thoughts and prayers Tim.

Pete

Best of luck sir. You'll be back in the workforce before you know it, so I hope you find the ability to enjoy a little time off. Our blessings to you.

Lots of history there for sure :)

Ended up taking an extended hiatus from AK back in January of 2007, as just about everything BUT my job was going awry in my life.

At that point, my job and my two boys were the only positive things in my life, I was admittedly mentally too inundated after a while to run anything on AK, so I consider that to be fortunate timing, really. It was from there that I started www.crossroadspond.com , to try to fill the gap for me personally and to go off on a new venue.

I don't mean to dominate this thread with the woes of my past by any means, but I guess it's just to bring you up to speed on the reason why Grumpy solely took the reins. It was the right decision, then and now. I've seen Dave become a man that he never thought he could be, personally and in business. He rose to the opportunity, and is truly a self-made man. Not many people can say that, these days.

Today's my first day home, and admittedly I'm beginning to recognize how much my former job consumed me. I worked evenings, Saturdays, what have you, to keep the business coming. It's a bit unsettling, but I began to think about it, and a weird thought that entered my mind was that if I were diagnosed with a fatal illness, I'd be doing exactly what I am now......working on my home, spending time with my children, talking with my friends, and trying my best to smile :)

Hang in there, Tim. You're bound to turn something up.

John