Bier Meister Posted May 13, 2009 Share Posted May 13, 2009 good luck. hope you find something soon (that gives you more family time) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clubfoothead Posted May 14, 2009 Share Posted May 14, 2009 Life is about LIVING, not WORKING!!! Said the welfare momma to the rich guy. Scorcher, enjoy some time with the family and then look forward to the day that will be upon you soon where your wife is telling everyone you used to work with how much you love your new job and how much more time it allows you for your family. Looking for a new job is no fun. Best of luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nuke'em ttg Posted May 14, 2009 Share Posted May 14, 2009 duck that fump.....you can find better Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Cid Posted May 14, 2009 Share Posted May 14, 2009 OK, so take a little something from someone still on the sidelines since last October (I have an offer, just waiting for the paperwork to finish up). Give yourself two weeks before you even apply for a new job. You need to decompress from the old place; get the bitterness out of your system. Take this time to be with family and friends, or just go outside and play. It sounds like you were your job before so you'll need this time just to adjust to being you again. When you do start looking again, your network of friends and business associates will be your biggest asset. Talk to everyone that you know in the industry. Don't ask them for a job outright, that can be a little offputting, especially if they aren't in a position to offer one. Ask for a reference. They will be much more likely to step up to the plate in that regard and may eventually work harder to get you a position than if they are actually hiring you. Leave no stone unturned. Times are tough right now so even if your network doesn't immediately come through, use every other tool out there. Local classifieds, Craigslist, Careerbuilder, Monster and the myriad of other job site on the Internet now are all good sources. While you're looking for that job, take the time to do all the things you've wanted to do but didn't have the time. Clean the gutters, plant a tree, take a walk in the woods, volunteer at the soup kitchen, etc. You need to stop thinking about being let go and start thinking about your new life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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