Economic Downturn...... I hate you....

4 Weeks ago i was made redundant, no warning, no notice, half way through the morning i got the call, and all over... This is from a job where i was in a "secure" position, supposedly.

 

I've never been unemployed, had to do my first resume, now it's been 4 weeks, and it feels like 6 months.

 

I now i'm not alone, and to all those out there like me, hang in there. It seriously sucks to be in this position......

 

p.s.  If anyone is looking for someone, for anything, i'm an ex-Boilermaker/Welder, now Workshop/Production Manager.


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not good there , thats

Wed, 2009-03-11 20:32

not good there , thats adding to the fishwrecked unemployed, at least your tub doesnt need fuel to run . you can still get out fishing but not with the lures as they cost $$$$$$$

hope you get something soon

does this mean you wont be going to exxy?

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No mate.

Wed, 2009-03-11 20:38

I'm still going to Exxy, come hell or highwater. It's already paid for.

 

4th till the 16th i'll be at the Lighthouse Caravan Park, if anyone there  come say hi with a few coldies!!

Also i'll have two yaks with me, so i'm happy to break in some virgins lol!

 

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good to hear your still

Wed, 2009-03-11 20:42

good to hear your still going

if that is in may you wont have trouble finding fishwrecked members

we will be there from 26th april to 8th may

i might even give a yak a go , but you take on the sharks firstLaughing

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Hmm, i heard there well fed up there....

Wed, 2009-03-11 20:50

After all the Fishwreckers fish out the place, it could be a different story tho.

 

Thanx too Andy, faith is cheap!

 

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Hang in there Albee

Wed, 2009-03-11 20:43

Its happened to the best of us. I've managed 2 redundancies in 27 years. Both times I walked out with a heap of cash and within weeks a new job paying lots more than I was in before. Turned out to be two of the best career moves I have ever made.
Keep the faith and get your resume out there. In the meantime enjoy the fishing.

Cheers

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Know how you feel mate. Been

Wed, 2009-03-11 22:56

Know how you feel mate. Been about 4 weeks for me as well and now face having to move East or work OS to get some $$$ coming in. No handshake for contractors either. Still, life gos on and I've been sneaking in some fly fishing.

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Really sorry to hear about that Brett

Thu, 2009-03-12 07:12

Try Ausclad down at Cockburn or Inpex, which has the Ichthys LNG project coming up http://www.inpex.com.au/default.aspx

Make sure you check it out
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Keep your chin up!

Thu, 2009-03-12 13:15

Do your best to stay positive buddy. Also do yourself a favour and be willing to take a pay cut just to get employed, if you're good at your job you normally end up getting promoted and get back in line with your old salary (or better) within a few months.

 

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Yes I think a lot of us know how you feel

Thu, 2009-03-12 14:13

 don't forget one door closes but another opens.

 

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