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Title: I got laid off last week Post by: Sleazy_Rider78 on March 18, 2009, 04:14:12 PM So last week I get a request to go into my HR department just to let me know that the firm is letting me go. All in all I am not really that upset or worried about it. I got a total of 11 weeks severance (100% salary rate) and all my vacation time paid out. I really see this as a blessing in disguise since I will be able to finally take some time off and study for the CPA exam. The firm worked me like a dog and I never had time to get some quality study time. After I get my CPA license I will put that on my resume and should be able to get a job fairly easily. I have been in contact with a handful of recruiters and I figure I will be able to get a job with a better work / life balance. My wife is actually really happy that I got let go, she will finally be able to spend time with me. I can't tell you how many vacations of ours got cut short because of work. Financially I know I will be fine, my wife and I are very smart with our money and we have built up a good cushion should the worst happen. My buddies keep telling me to collect unemployment but my pride won't allow me. Lord knows I have paid my dues in taxes since I was 16 years old, but I personally can't justify collecting unemployment. I know I will move on to bigger and better things once I get another job. For anyone else in my same situation, I feel your pain, but keep your head up and trust in God.
Title: Re: I got laid off last week Post by: TRX450R_Racer on March 18, 2009, 10:07:58 PM Good luck!!
Title: Re: I got laid off last week Post by: trx#9 on March 18, 2009, 10:40:27 PM My wife got laid off last week as well. :'(
Title: Re: I got laid off last week Post by: assbandit on March 18, 2009, 11:43:42 PM God will not get you a job!!
Title: Re: I got laid off last week Post by: X-DreamChick on March 19, 2009, 08:35:47 AM All i can say is don't let your pride stop you taking the unemployment. I got laid off myself and thought finding a job wouldn't be a problem. i have a MBA and over 10 years of experience to go with it and I am still out there looking. It's not as easy as it sounds finding a new job that pays the $$$$ you want especially in the financial / accounting field.
All I can say is good luck and enjoy riding in the mean time. Title: Re: I got laid off last week Post by: IXIswamperIXI on March 19, 2009, 08:59:11 AM Good things happen to good people! Like you said this may be a blessing in disguise. It says a lot about your character not wanting to take unemployment. I understand you and many others have paid many years in taxes for the opportunity to collect unemployment. But I believe as you do, I just can't do it either. Let us know if you open up your doors as a CPA and you will have my business. LOL then you can really see how broke I am.
Title: Re: I got laid off last week Post by: Anoriginal on March 19, 2009, 11:02:06 AM Hang in there man! Sounds like you're on task and you've got a plan. I am sure you'll be okay.
Title: Re: I got laid off last week Post by: JackL on March 19, 2009, 11:27:27 AM Sorry to hear that. Best of luck to you and yours.
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