I just lost my job.

[IrishEyes]

I think I'm a little in shock. They liked me and I didn't do anything wrong but my job doesn't exist anymore. My company doesn't need anyone for this job anymore. I have been working two jobs so I still have another job but I don't make enough at the one job to make ends meet. I guess I will be revamping my resume and job searching this weekend.

[applegrove]

1. Best of luck to you. The economy is improving.

[niyad]

13. the economy is improving? really? whatever you are on, do you share?

[Gore1FL]

32. Improving does mean it's wonderful. Improving means it is better than previously.

http://fivethirtyeight.com/datalab/the-job-market-is-the-strongest-its-been-since-before-the-recession/

http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/wonkblog/wp/2014/07/03/economy-adds-288k-jobs-in-june-jobless-rate-falls-to-6-1-percent/

[denbot]

34. From what I see, the economy is improving.

I'm a trucker moving mostly foodstuffs across the country. Most of what I move is refrigerated, but my company also hauls relatively short regional runs for industrial manufacturers in the midwestern states.

I just finished a run for a customer that distributes industrial cables and wires to small to medium manufacturers.

The first thing I noticed was that they had hired roughly twice as many people, and were shipping more freight per shipment. On the delivery side I noticed that the receivers also had hired more manufacturing staff, and that kid unloading my truck said that they were a lot busier.

While this is incidental, I have been running between that shipper and it's customers for nearly two years and this was the biggest jump in production, and personnel in that period.

[IronLionZion]

39. I just got a new job that didn't exist before, I'd love to share

I start next week but I'm already in the referral system to give them resumes of anyone else who wants to apply.

The BLS numbers are not just made up. The economy is growing and creating jobs. People are retiring. Companies are hiring.

[dr.strangelove]

40. Its totally improving - we have two openings at my job now

We are interviewing. Its been 6 years since we expanded our staff. We are gettign more work in and we need to staff up to handle it. Its a real good sign. Granted its a big company and its not like we are doubling in size, but two more good jobs with benefits is good news. Its slow, but hopefully it will keep getting better.

[mokawanis]

2. Sorry to hear it

I hope you have good luck and land a job you like even more.

[A Little Weird]

3. That really sucks - I'm sorry

I hope you find a new job quickly - hopefully a better job!

[antiquie]

4. I hope this leads you to your dream job.

[Skittles]

5. so sorry IrishEyes

mourn a little bit and then pick yourself up, polish up that resume and hit the ground running......find a better job, where you are appreciated

[rurallib]

6. Ouch - hope it is a blessing in disguise.

[awoke_in_2003]

7. Good luck to you. nt

[shenmue]

8. :(

[Joe Shlabotnik]

9. So sorry to hear that.

Its unfair enough having to work 2 jobs, but hopefully you find another that's even better.

[lunasun]

10. Hang in there ! After initial shock you sound ready to move on & that is good!

[lady lib]

11. What do you do and where do you live?

Who knows maybe someone here has heard about an opening.

[niyad]

12. good luck to you

[magical thyme]

14. oh, nooo....hopefully a better job will come your way soon

[Aristus]

15. Hang in there.

We're here for you...

[The Velveteen Ocelot]

16. Where do you live?

If you're in the Midwest, consider coming to Minneapolis - we have the lowest unemployment rate of any city in the US and good jobs, especially in management, recruiting, advertising, real estate, consulting, public relations, engineering and software development. http://www.startribune.com/local/minneapolis/267807361.html

[Billy Budd]

17. I ask that this becomes a lucky break

for you...that the door that just closed lead you to something better...Please Tetragrammaton lift this person to a better job....

[Xipe Totec]

18. Well, consider it an adventure

You're going to be on the ride, might as well enjoy it.

So far, every time I've been kicked to the curb (and it's happened more than once), I've ended up in a better position than when I started.

There is something refreshing, and invigorating, and liberating about starting over fresh, meeting new people, and embracing new opportunities.

It is frightening, I know...


But at this point, what have you got to lose?

[littlemissmartypants]

19. All the best to you.

YOU CAN DO IT!

littlemissmartypants

[DeSwiss]

20. K&R

[sueh]

21. Oh, IrishEyes, I'm so sorry. I hope that you find a better job very soon.

[MissDeeds]

22. I am so sorry

So many of my friends have been in the same position and have been victims of RIF (reduction in force). It sucks, and people who have been stellar in their jobs are finding themselves out of work. I hate this new world order. It is so wrong that good people are cast aside.

That said, I wish you the very best and will be sending positive vibes your way. Stay strong.

[DrewFlorida]

23. My heart goes out to you, good luck finding another job!

[IrishEyes]

24. Thank you for your words of encouragement.

I think that this will give me a chance to go after what I really want to be doing. I was working full-time during the week and part time every weekend. It was getting a little crazy working every day. Maybe I can find a job that pays enough so I can only work one job. I will be all right.

[lovemydog]

31. Hey, that's excellent IrishEyes. Be sure to read the other posts

here mentioning possible jobs in various places. Best of luck to you!

[dballance]

25. Oh Shit! I know exactly how that feels.

I lost my former job to a massive re-organization at my former corporation. I didn't do anything wrong. I had very strong annual reviews. All of them above average.

It was like someone put a dagger in my heart after having given my all to the corporation for over 10 years. I was just caught in the wave of cuts.

After the re-org my position no longer existed on the org-chart. So I know how you feel. I really know how you feel.

My best advice is, take a few breathes. Cry a bit if you wish.

Then, while you are still fresh from the cuts get yourself out there and apply for as many jobs for which you are qualified. As painful as this time might be you need to get yourself out there and represented. The hiring managers and recruiters will know that you got caught up in some sort of re-vamp. You need to use that while you can as a reason why you are on the market.

Best regards!

[denbot]

26. That sucks IE

Vibes, the shock can knock the wind out of a soul, but I also believe that there is opportunity hidden in the suck.

Best to you and yours, please keep us informed.

[hrmjustin]

27. So sorry and I wish you the best.

[NBachers]

28. I'm sorry- I know this is a horrible time for you. Your DU family is here with you, IrishEyes

[intheozone]

29. So sorry, that just sucks. Wish you the best of luck finding

another job. Hope you find one that will pay you better than the one you lost.

[LoisB]

30. Sorry to hear this. I wish you luck in your search.

[DebJ]

33. Hoping what happened to me once happens to you:

I lost one job at which I made not-really sustainable wages and had been working two jobs for a long time.
Within one week of notice that I had only two weeks left to work, I was hired by another new company.
Within one year there as an Assistant Manager, I was promoted to General Manager of the store I was in...
the largest store in the chain whose profits kept all the other stores open. Within one year of that I was
promoted to District Manager.

Wishing you the best!

[mackerel]

35. Let us know if you need advice, help or a sounding board. Best of luck!

[herding cats]

36. I wish I had something brilliant to say

Since I'm not brilliant this is the best I can do. I've been there and things did get better. Eventually they got a lot better, as in better than they were before because my job may have fed me, but it didn't suit me.

I'm wishing you a lot better in your future. We all deserve that in life.

[NaturalHigh]

37. I am very sorry to hear that.

I know my sympathy doesn't do you much good, but I'm sending my prayers and good vibes your way.

[IronLionZion]

38. Sorry that happened to you

I'm seeing lots more job openings than before. And since you've been working recently, you should be having some good recent experience and possibly some network connections. Good luck!

I just got a new job that is much better than my old one. I start next week. So it is possible. There's hope!

[dr.strangelove]

41. Good luck to you

I hope you find something soon. Positive vibes and good thoughts headed your way!

[LiberalEsto]

42. Oh shit, that sucks

I'm so sorry about the loss of your job.
Wishing you the best of success in finding another, much better one.

[Liberalynn]

43. So Sorry

I wish you the best and hope you find a replacement job soon.

[hedgehog]

44. I wish I could help!

[Tetris_Iguana]

45. So sorry to hear about that.

Here's to hoping for good fortune, soon!