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canuckguy · 03-21-2009, 05:12 AM

This is a weird time, I know how I should be acting and handling my money but I also realize these trying times also produce great opportunity. I am in sales so my goal is always to bring in more money than I cost the company. Whether that keeps me employed I really don't know, and really don't care at this point. It is a job that pays amazing, I've saved most of my money and would be just as happy working at walmart if i needed too.

My missus though has a much different story. She was given her lay off notice Feb 17th, the day we were put an offer in on a house!! The house was an amazing deal because of the market so I still pulled the trigger and bought it anyway rolling the dice that everything would work out. Wise choice as I can afford the mortgage with a low paying job so why not eh.

She was very depressed when she was given her notice because like above she always out worked her co-workers by 1000%. She chairs every committee, when two people were let go last years she took on there roles and still did her job too with no increase in pay because she was so efficient. She is amazingly talented and one of the most determined and positive people I know.

At her work, like any office you have some real incompetent people get to keep there jobs yet she is getting laid off in 1 month. Makes no sense.

She used that opportunity to apply for ANY job out there, plus she applied to selected career jobs in her field. She went on many interviews always making it to the final stages with no luck. The kicker is that she currently works for a non-profit and gets paid crap for what she does, so really any job would have done for her.

She received an offer on tueday for a job in her field that pays triple what she makes now. it is insane! Her determination and hard work paid off, less than 1 month after getting a lay off notice she is now going to an amazing company AND making triple? It makes my head spin! she is an amazing girl. she never would have applied without getting that lay off notice.

Work hard at your current position but always be prepared for the worst. Just remember that with tough times brings great opportunity.

03-21-2009, 05:12 AM	#22 (permalink)
canuckguy I read your emails. Location: earth	This is a weird time, I know how I should be acting and handling my money but I also realize these trying times also produce great opportunity. I am in sales so my goal is always to bring in more money than I cost the company. Whether that keeps me employed I really don't know, and really don't care at this point. It is a job that pays amazing, I've saved most of my money and would be just as happy working at walmart if i needed too. My missus though has a much different story. She was given her lay off notice Feb 17th, the day we were put an offer in on a house!! The house was an amazing deal because of the market so I still pulled the trigger and bought it anyway rolling the dice that everything would work out. Wise choice as I can afford the mortgage with a low paying job so why not eh. She was very depressed when she was given her notice because like above she always out worked her co-workers by 1000%. She chairs every committee, when two people were let go last years she took on there roles and still did her job too with no increase in pay because she was so efficient. She is amazingly talented and one of the most determined and positive people I know. At her work, like any office you have some real incompetent people get to keep there jobs yet she is getting laid off in 1 month. Makes no sense. She used that opportunity to apply for ANY job out there, plus she applied to selected career jobs in her field. She went on many interviews always making it to the final stages with no luck. The kicker is that she currently works for a non-profit and gets paid crap for what she does, so really any job would have done for her. She received an offer on tueday for a job in her field that pays triple what she makes now. it is insane! Her determination and hard work paid off, less than 1 month after getting a lay off notice she is now going to an amazing company AND making triple? It makes my head spin! she is an amazing girl. she never would have applied without getting that lay off notice. Work hard at your current position but always be prepared for the worst. Just remember that with tough times brings great opportunity.