The Unemployed Thread
06-10-09 | 09:11 PM
#76
This one goes to 11
Joined: Aug 2006
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From: Louisville, KY
Bikes: Scott Solace 30, Kona Sutra, Jamis Beatnik, Dahon folder
Unemployed from the day job since January. Still have the part time, under the table income, and the lady of the house is having an exceptional year. I'm also in grad school, and I'll finish my MBA in December. I still ride the same number of days as I did this time last year, but the distances have doubled. I imagine it will be this way for a while.
06-11-09 | 12:48 AM
#77
Too Fat for This Sport
Joined: Apr 2009
Posts: 698
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From: Northern California
Bikes: 2011 Cannondale Supersix
Just joining the club. Got the bad news on monday morning. 6 guys got laid off due to a lack in demand from PGE for our contracting services. Sucks! Was a well paying job, gas card, company vehicle, phone and per diem pay. What can you do? In the end its business.
Going to head back to school this fall for Echotechnician/Sonographer. Work a part time to contribute to the household. The wife makes the big $$$.
Good luck all.
Going to head back to school this fall for Echotechnician/Sonographer. Work a part time to contribute to the household. The wife makes the big $$$.
Good luck all.
06-11-09 | 10:46 AM
#78
Member
Joined: May 2009
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Being unemployed officially sucks. I feel like such a frickin bum. And the boredom!! Currently applications in for a fair few jobs but quite some of them don't even reply with a confirmation, the hounds! I expect at least that, out of politeness. Hopefully will be accepted for this years intake of School teacher training (last resort career eek!).
I also hear ya on the feeling crap whilst out doing anything that isn't looking for a job. Hard to enjoy oneself knowing friends and family are all busting a gut while you go out for a leisurely wee cycle or whatever
I also hear ya on the feeling crap whilst out doing anything that isn't looking for a job. Hard to enjoy oneself knowing friends and family are all busting a gut while you go out for a leisurely wee cycle or whatever
06-11-09 | 10:52 AM
#79
Rocking the roads of Bama
Joined: Aug 2005
Posts: 704
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From: Northern Bama
Bikes: Trek 1200, Masi Gravel
Back from the interview, went well - but there is a group still to be interviewed. Will hear about the job in two weeks.
Would be an interesting job that is for certain.
Is it for me, we'll see.
Would be an interesting job that is for certain.
Is it for me, we'll see.
06-11-09 | 06:44 PM
#80
Senior Member
Joined: Jul 2008
Posts: 720
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From: Overland Park, KS and Denver, CO
Bikes: 2008 Felt F5 w/ SRAM Force, 2002 Giant OCR2, Specialized Stumpjumper M2 Comp
Well, I was hired at my first regional airline in February, 2008. I was furloughed July 1st ,2008. Applied everywhere and finally got hired at my second regional airline in February, 2009. Currently employed there still and mostly hating it. I make less than minimum wage and have hardly any free time. I won't be going home at all this month. I've moved my road bike down to NM where my crashpad is and ride it on my days off. I was definitely riding a hell of a lot more when I was unemployed (though I was working part time). Anyway, this economy sucks and I won't be surprised if I'm furloughed again soon.
06-11-09 | 07:06 PM
#81
Burnin' and Lootin'
Joined: Dec 2004
Posts: 2,713
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From: SoCA
06-11-09 | 07:06 PM
#82
OUTLAW BIKER
Joined: Aug 2008
Posts: 512
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From: So Cal
Bikes: Eddy Merckx team 7-11 Corsa Extra Full Dura Ace, 2015 Equalizer Electric Fat Tire Bike
Being self employed and working endless hours, I think I'll get a job and finally have the weekends and evenings off...
06-12-09 | 05:21 AM
#83
South Carolina Ed
Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 3,908
Likes: 320
From: Greer, SC
Bikes: Holdsworth custom, Macario Pro, Ciocc San Cristobal, Viner Nemo, Cyfac Le Mythique, Giant TCR, Tommasso Mondial, Cyfac Etoile
Soooo true, but hopefully you love your work. I started a business in 2002 and basically didn't make any money for 2 years whilst having two sons in college and all the other house+family bills to pay. The financial bloodletting was enormous. It's turned out well, but the lesson is that almost everybody will survive hardship and uncertainty just fine and be better for the experience. Another lesson is that when you're making money, save as much as you can.
08-10-09 | 11:07 AM
#84
Well I'm now in the unemployed club - gave two weeks notice and my last day was Friday. I hated my job, time to find something better.
I'll need to get another job in a month or two - but until then, time to ride!! The weather is nice and I'm gonna fill most of my newly acquired free time with pedaling.
(Btw Hida, if you're reading this I'm gonna look for those parts for ya today, I swear!)
I'll need to get another job in a month or two - but until then, time to ride!! The weather is nice and I'm gonna fill most of my newly acquired free time with pedaling.
(Btw Hida, if you're reading this I'm gonna look for those parts for ya today, I swear!)
08-10-09 | 11:10 AM
#85
This steel horse I ride
Joined: Aug 2009
Posts: 187
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From: Warshington DC
Bikes: 1980something Schwinn Tempo
I got out of the USMC in August '08. Got a civilian job making good $$$ until February when I got laid off. Not a bite since. I'm thinking of going back in :dread:
08-10-09 | 11:19 AM
#86
ah.... sure.
Joined: Mar 2008
Posts: 4,107
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From: Whidbey Island WA
Bikes: Specialized.... schwinn..... enough to fill my needs..
Well I'm now in the unemployed club - gave two weeks notice and my last day was Friday. I hated my job, time to find something better.
I'll need to get another job in a month or two - but until then, time to ride!! The weather is nice and I'm gonna fill most of my newly acquired free time with pedaling.
(Btw Hida, if you're reading this I'm gonna look for those parts for ya today, I swear!)
I'll need to get another job in a month or two - but until then, time to ride!! The weather is nice and I'm gonna fill most of my newly acquired free time with pedaling.
(Btw Hida, if you're reading this I'm gonna look for those parts for ya today, I swear!)
08-10-09 | 12:14 PM
#87
Thread Starter
VeloSIRraptor
Joined: Mar 2008
Posts: 4,585
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From: Deschutes
Well I'm now in the unemployed club - gave two weeks notice and my last day was Friday. I hated my job, time to find something better.
I'll need to get another job in a month or two - but until then, time to ride!! The weather is nice and I'm gonna fill most of my newly acquired free time with pedaling.
(Btw Hida, if you're reading this I'm gonna look for those parts for ya today, I swear!)
I'll need to get another job in a month or two - but until then, time to ride!! The weather is nice and I'm gonna fill most of my newly acquired free time with pedaling.
(Btw Hida, if you're reading this I'm gonna look for those parts for ya today, I swear!)
08-10-09 | 01:57 PM
#89
West Michigan
Joined: Jul 2009
Posts: 133
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From: West Michigan
Bikes: Jamis, Schwinn
Terminated
Terminated in April to save the company some money. They kept the guy that didn't have a college education, worked there less years, was a Journeyman less years, but made less money. They did me a favor. I am at home with my newborn daughter, cycling, and back at school with a 3.733 GPA studying Criminal Justice.
08-10-09 | 02:08 PM
#90
Headset-press carrier
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 2,137
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From: Corrales New Mexico
Bikes: Kona with Campy 8, Lynskey Ti with Rival, Bianchi pista, Raleigh Team Frame with SRAM Red, Specialized Stump Jumper, Surley Big Dummy
Well I'm now in the unemployed club - gave two weeks notice and my last day was Friday. I hated my job, time to find something better.
I'll need to get another job in a month or two - but until then, time to ride!! The weather is nice and I'm gonna fill most of my newly acquired free time with pedaling.
(Btw Hida, if you're reading this I'm gonna look for those parts for ya today, I swear!)
I'll need to get another job in a month or two - but until then, time to ride!! The weather is nice and I'm gonna fill most of my newly acquired free time with pedaling.
(Btw Hida, if you're reading this I'm gonna look for those parts for ya today, I swear!)
Did not know you worked for MS. Either MS really sucks or you just have a good pair of cojones to quit in times like these. Good luck
08-10-09 | 02:16 PM
#91
Senior Member
Joined: Apr 2005
Posts: 17,196
Likes: 761
From: Ann Arbor, MI
Bikes: 1980 Masi, 1984 Mondonico, 1984 Trek 610, 1980 Woodrup Giro, 2005 Mondonico Futura Leggera ELOS, 1967 PX10E, 1971 Peugeot UO-8
08-10-09 | 02:26 PM
#92
Senior Member
Joined: Apr 2005
Posts: 17,196
Likes: 761
From: Ann Arbor, MI
Bikes: 1980 Masi, 1984 Mondonico, 1984 Trek 610, 1980 Woodrup Giro, 2005 Mondonico Futura Leggera ELOS, 1967 PX10E, 1971 Peugeot UO-8
Has anyone here considered going the temp route? I've been in school on and off for the past 4.5 years, but when I have not been in school, I have worked as a temp.
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Even though I am finished school now and could attempt to get a full-time permanent position, I will definitely be considering continuing the temp route in some way or another. I just like the freedom and variety it provides.
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Even though I am finished school now and could attempt to get a full-time permanent position, I will definitely be considering continuing the temp route in some way or another. I just like the freedom and variety it provides.
08-10-09 | 02:33 PM
#93
Senior Member
Joined: Apr 2005
Posts: 17,196
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From: Ann Arbor, MI
Bikes: 1980 Masi, 1984 Mondonico, 1984 Trek 610, 1980 Woodrup Giro, 2005 Mondonico Futura Leggera ELOS, 1967 PX10E, 1971 Peugeot UO-8
Laid off April 17, after 11 years. I got a decent severance and 4 months access to an outplacement service. I had made a career change 3 years ago (within the same company), and when there was a merger, I got squeezed out on seniority.
I see a lot of positives here. My old company was very stubborn to adopt new technology (they refused to recognize any Adobe products!). I look forward to latching on with a more progressive company where I can actually use all my skills.
The job search has been keeping me very busy. I'm able to get out for a ride once or twice a week. I've also been hitting the gym just to keep my sanity.
I see a lot of positives here. My old company was very stubborn to adopt new technology (they refused to recognize any Adobe products!). I look forward to latching on with a more progressive company where I can actually use all my skills.
The job search has been keeping me very busy. I'm able to get out for a ride once or twice a week. I've also been hitting the gym just to keep my sanity.
