Well, I lost my job

[wicket]

:( My company is folding. God dammit!!!!!!!! :(

[Lavender Brown]

1. Oh no

I am so sorry! Hang in there... :hug:

[wicket]

3. Thanks LB

I will definitely try! :hug:

[Sannum]

2. I am so, so sorry.

:hug:

[wicket]

8. Thanks for the hug

Here's one right back at ya! :hug:

[LynzM]

4. So sorry to hear that....

I got laid off last August... it does suck. I hope that you can find something comparable soon :hug:

[wicket]

10. Thank-you!

I am very much not looking forward to job hunting in this economy *sigh* Hope it didn't take you too long to find something :hug:

[LynzM]

49. I did ok....

I knew someone who knew someone, kind of scenario, and that got me in the door for an interview. It's a good way to start, networking and letting people know you are looking. Good luck to you, I know it is a rough time to be job-hunting. My husband has been looking for a job in his field since May... there aren't too many entry-level things around right now, it seems.

[DeposeTheBoyKing]

5. I'm very sorry

Hope everything works out.

[wicket]

12. Thank-you

Though I am finding it very hard to resist calling my dad and asking him if he's still glad he voted for Bush now that I lost my job! :grr:

[ewagner]

6. So sorry to hear that

there's no easy way to endure it.............

good luck to you!!!!

[wicket]

13. Thanks so much

I'm going to need it! :)

[expatriot]

7. That sucks... what industry? n/t

[wicket]

14. legal

My law firm has been around for over 30 years, no more :(

[BikeWriter]

9. Aww shit! I hope you find another soon!

:(

[wicket]

21. thank-you!

:)

[last1standing]

11. So sorry. I lost mine a couple of weeks ago.

Which company is it? Are they really folding or just moving to a more "profitable" location, like China?

[wicket]

22. It's a large law firm in Boston

It is completely folding, the partners voted to dissolve. *sigh*

[last1standing]

34. That really sucks.

What are the job prospects like? Do you have any leads in the works or do you have to start from scratch?

[wicket]

39. resume

I posted my resume on monster.com and have already gotten some bites, mostly from head-hunters though, but there's hope :)

[last1standing]

41. Good luck.

A lot of us could use some right now.

[Beaverhausen]

15. We're here for you

and I've been there. It's a bad feeling. Just remember everything happens for a reason.

I have faith that you will find a better job that you LOVE and where they appreciate you!!! :hug:

[wicket]

23. your kind words are greatly appreciated!

Thano-you :) :hug:

[Bunny]

16. Oh gosh I'm so sorry.

Wow, that's quite a blow. So sorry for that news. :cry:

[wicket]

25. thanks Bunny

:hug:

[sniffa]

17. i'm sorry

if you need some down time, i'LL buy you a beer. :D

[wicket]

26. thanks Sniffa!

I may just have to take you up on that offer! :D

[MsAnthropy]

18. I'm so sorry

I know it's not much comfort now, but sometimes it's the best thing that could happen. When I was laid off, it completely changed my life for the better--new goals, new opportunities, a whole new outlook. You'll grieve this like a death but good things can come of it. Stay hopeful.

[wicket]

27. thank-you

I'm glad things turned out for the better for you :) I wanted to change jobs anyway at some point, so this just may be the push I need :hug:

[Quakerfriend]

19. I heard they've been outsourcing lawyers

Is this true??

Best of everything to you wicket. Please, let us know how things turn out for you!

I was laid off yrs ago and things only got better, and better after that! Wishing the same for you.;-)

[wicket]

28. I wouldn't doubt that they are being outsourced

In my firms case we are ceasing to exist in any form. Thanks for your kind words :) :hug:

[Worst Username Ever]

20. If they are downsizing lawyers, then that is is scary.

Is the legal market soft?

[Done]

24. Some of what lawyers do can be done cheaper in India.

[wicket]

30. it is soft

But we got hit especially hard since we represented a lot of the venture capital dot-commers and never really recovered when they bubble burst.

[Worst Username Ever]

31. That is hard to hear, I start law school in the fall.

Sorry to hear about your job loss, are you upbeat about your chances of finding a new job soon?

[wicket]

35. don't worry about it

The legal market will get much better- we were just especially hard hit because we represented a lot of the venture capital dot-com types and never recovered when things went south. Good luck with law school! :) I'm trying to be upbeat, already got some nibbles after posting my resume on monster.com so we'll see :)

[Worst Username Ever]

45. I think you will be just fine,

people who are good at what they do and have the determination to find what they need always do. Good luck!!!

[MissB]

29. I am truly sorry

I hope you're able to find another position soon.

[wicket]

32. Thank-you

I've got some interviews lined up so I'm keeping my fingers crossed!

[AlCzervik]

33. I'm so sorry to hear that

I went through a similar thing and i know it's difficult. I wish you much luck in finding a new job.
:hug:

[wicket]

36. Mucho thanks

It is greatly appreciated :) :hug:

[ekhunter]

37. sorry to hear that. are they giving you a severance package?

[wicket]

40. no, they did give us 60 days notice of shutdown

But only because it is the law. At least I still have some breathing room.

[tjdee]

38. Is this one of the small companies Bush loves soooo much?

:(
(on edit: No, it's a large company, and I just read who your clients were)
Sorry to hear.

I work for a small company and daily hope we get enough business to keep us in business.

Hope you find something even better.

[wicket]

42. there are a lot of Bush lovers here

But there still were quite a few Kerry people here too.

[smbolisnch]

43. That's awful...

We just had a major plant shut down here today. So may people are losing jobs, everywhere. It's terrible. I hope you can find something else really soon! :hug:

[barb162]

44. I hear divorce law firms are doing extremely well and they

seem not to be affected by economic ups and downs


GOOD LUCK in your search

[demnan]

46. Good luck finding a new job!

I hope you will be in an even better position than you were before.

[GOPBasher]

47. I'm so sorry!

[TXlib]

48. That happened to me about 2.5 years ago.

It sucks, but you'll find another job.

[RagingInMiami]

50. First thing you need to do is apply for unemployment compensation

[Left Is Write]

51. I'm sorry.

That happened to my husband once. His company moved us 1500 miles from home, then less than a year later, his division was sold off and dissolved.

[GreenPartyVoter]

52. I am so sorry! *hugs*

[forgethell]

53. Sorry to hear that.

It's happened to me, twice. Burnish up the old resume. Check out Monster.com. Best advice, and how I got a new job. If you are at a professional or mangerial level, contact some headhunters. They will go to work for you, and it doesn't cost a dime, as they are paid by the companies they recruit for. Get your librarian to help you find them.

Good luck.