Bitricker Posted February 12, 2010 Share Posted February 12, 2010 Sorry to hear that man, post a resume and I'll pass it around for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CCR Posted February 12, 2010 Share Posted February 12, 2010 Well there goes the post count. Good luck. It's tough out there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
impur Posted February 12, 2010 Share Posted February 12, 2010 Sorry to hear Eric. Good luck with the job hunt! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowpunk Posted February 12, 2010 Share Posted February 12, 2010 What! Oh man that really sucks. Take from someone who knows first hand...DOH! You need to get on the unemployment thing today! you may qualify for a waiting week this week. Call me and I'll help you at least get that started up so there is some cash coming in... Thank 66 and 67!!!!(cussing) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theron Posted February 12, 2010 Share Posted February 12, 2010 I am sorry to hear about you job loss. I went through this almost a year ago. One thing you might want to look into is the COBRA Assistance, part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. If you are eligible for COBRA, you only have to pay 35% of the premiums. Still can be a lot, but makes it much more reasonable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevman Posted February 12, 2010 Share Posted February 12, 2010 I am sorry to hear it Eric. Keep your head up.. Maybe you should open a Coral Reef store;) Good luck to you!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moovinfast Posted February 12, 2010 Share Posted February 12, 2010 My wife's work is hiring for a couple of software postions...don't know if that's the right thing. The jobs are in Kelso, WA. http://www.caslab.com/Employment/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CA2OR Posted February 12, 2010 Author Share Posted February 12, 2010 Re: Bad day today...dont know what the future has in store thinking of opening computer service company...problem is who can afford the work? i will post my resume...cant hurt....and keep my fingers crossed Sent from my Droid using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CA2OR Posted February 12, 2010 Author Share Posted February 12, 2010 Re: Bad day today...dont know what the future has in store What! Oh man that really sucks. Take from someone who knows first hand...DOH! You need to get on the unemployment thing today! you may qualify for a waiting week this week. Call me and I'll help you at least get that started up so there is some cash coming in... Thank 66 and 67!!!!(cussing) i will give you a call shortly...trying to get ready for my mom and sis who come into town today.....cant wait to tell them Sent from my Droid using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowpunk Posted February 12, 2010 Share Posted February 12, 2010 i will give you a call shortly...trying to get ready for my mom and sis who come into town today.....cant wait to tell them Sent from my Droid using Tapatalk oh well thats gonna go over well...lol GOOD LUCK! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ciao Posted February 12, 2010 Share Posted February 12, 2010 Yeah, telling your family is never a great time. I kept it from my parents for over a month before I told them. I had a friend wait till he got a new job(2 month) before he told his. Good luck and hope you find something soon. I know how nerve wrecking it is, especially with a baby on the way and no insurance. I got laid off my first job 3 months after my first was born but thank goodness I had some support from my family that was willing to help me out financially if I didn't find anything quickly. If you need anything, let me know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Posted February 12, 2010 Share Posted February 12, 2010 Check into both the unemployment and the public health insurance. If you have a couple of years of employment in Oregon your probably better off staying for awhile even if you don't find another job right away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grassi Posted February 12, 2010 Share Posted February 12, 2010 Sorry to hear Eric... It's an hard time, I work in the same field. I hope you the best. Alex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siskiou Posted February 12, 2010 Share Posted February 12, 2010 I'm really sorry to hear that, Eric! Best of luck for finding something else quickly, and check into the Oregon Health plan for you and your family! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CA2OR Posted February 13, 2010 Author Share Posted February 13, 2010 Re: Bad day today...dont know what the future has in store i have only been in Oregon for 18 months and working the entire time. i dont qualify for the Oregon health plan but my wife does. apparently i have to wait till next week to claim my "wait week" and i dont imagine i have alot in my unemployment as it is Sent from my Droid using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ciao Posted February 13, 2010 Share Posted February 13, 2010 Did the company at least give you a severance package?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyInside Posted February 13, 2010 Share Posted February 13, 2010 If you worked here for 18 months you get 6 months of unemployment.. and then can file for a 6 month extension.. and at your 15/16 an hour or whatever it should be around 400 a week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reef165 Posted February 13, 2010 Share Posted February 13, 2010 I feel your pain!! I've been out of work for 10 monthes now. If unemployment didn't pay me more than min wage I would gladly flip bergers, but I get the max unemployment and thats about $12.00 an hour so I cant afford to go to a min wage job till my unemployment runs out in 2 months. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CA2OR Posted February 13, 2010 Author Share Posted February 13, 2010 Re: Bad day today...dont know what the future has in store Did the company at least give you a severance package?? yeah 2 weeks pay Sent from my Droid using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bswe22 Posted February 13, 2010 Share Posted February 13, 2010 Sorry to hear the bad news. Liquid Sunshine is still for sale. You could get the store for REAL cheap right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oxx155 Posted February 13, 2010 Share Posted February 13, 2010 what do you do? do you need some IT help? Sent from my Droid using Tapatalk Sorry, not even close to what you need to earn. I wish I could help, but all my employees start low and work their way up, if you want to be part of the company you work hard and prove your worth. Please don't take offense, I wish I could pay everyone what they are truly worth, but I believe in proving your worth and I don't believe in companies starting people at such high wages, even if they are skilled, it just means the company has to make more, which means everyone else has to pay more, its a wicked circle. It definitely sucks that so many are losing work, but the U.S. needed a wakeup call, too many companies were spending too much money and not looking towards the future. Too much short term profit and not enough long term saving for stormy times. I really hope we can come out of this a stronger country with a strong work ethic and a true understanding of what a dollar means. Sorry for hijacking, I guess I needed to get that off my chest. I will definitely make some calls to people I know and see if any job openings are coming available. Posting your resume would be a good thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CA2OR Posted February 13, 2010 Author Share Posted February 13, 2010 Re: Bad day today...dont know what the future has in store what kind of work do youj guys do? Sent from my Droid using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CA2OR Posted February 13, 2010 Author Share Posted February 13, 2010 Re: Bad day today...dont know what the future has in store so i have interviews lined up for next week at Nike, Intel, and Providence for their IT dept. i am also have 2 possible evals for 2 doctors offices in hopes of landing some service contracts......keep your fingers crossed Sent from my Droid using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oxx155 Posted February 13, 2010 Share Posted February 13, 2010 what kind of work do youj guys do? Sent from my Droid using Tapatalk Its hard to describe, most go "huh", so its easier for you to check out www.strapworks.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JManrow Posted February 13, 2010 Share Posted February 13, 2010 Cheer up Eric. Things could be worse. It looks like OHP will cover your wife and son, you have a chance to take a breather from all those latenight long hours and spend a bit more time with your family. No reason really to give up your tank. You may have to slow down on buying new tank additions, but now you have some time for meetings and frag swaps. How about we have some Meet & Greets in Tigard for a start? Look at all the friends you have made here at PNWMAS that want to help you out! Things are going to be fine. Hang in there brother!(rock2) Everyone realizes that the Economy is tough right now... but this was really sad to see downtown the other day. I guess even McDonalds is having cutbacks... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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