another victim of the economy

[Ambios]

Whew....as you say - the drive will suck, but at least you have some breathing space to consider alternatives and work on other plans!

[Marietta Graziella]

DB, I'm so glad to hear that you'll at least have more time to search for something else.

Sending good thoughts your way.

[Tremayne]

See, you're so good they can't let you go even when they close nearly all of their stores   Thank heavens for the reprieve!

[William_MacKean]

It will be even harder for me to prove my worth at this location from what I understand, but hopefully that means more time to look for another job...

Awesome!

This sounds like the challenge you are needing.  When you meet this (and we all know you will) you will be better off for it.  If not there, then in your next endeavour!

PS  Email that guy I told ya about.  You can make some mad (short term) money working for him.  He's an awesome guy.

[Random Girl]

Dislocated Worker Program

DWP is all fine and good but they have SERIOUSLY strict guidelines.  DWP is what they put me on when I was unemployed and PREGNANT.  I had to show that I was working 35 hours a week searching/interviewing for jobs I had to list and have copies of every resume and site I applied to, I had to show up once a week and listen to them talk about how to interview, what to wear to an interview, and in general telling people who have NEVER had a job how to get one.  They kicked me off when I called in sick to one of the weekly meetings and said I had not maintained the requirements to stay on the program. 

So yeah if you get one that one, DO EVERYTHING THEY SAY TO THE LETTER!

[Dayna]

DB, sounds like you got breathing room, if nothing else.  So sorry to hear about the stores closing, I'm getting really tired of seeing "Oh, that place went out of business".  I know without customers there's no business, but without steady reliable work people aren't spending, and where are people supposed to work if the businesses close because people aren't spending because they don't have reliable work, ad libitum ad nauseum 

Wish there was something I could do to help,

Dayna

[Storm]

That is good news DB!

It sounds like they value you as an employee if they are willing to find a position somewhere for you, even if it is an hour away. That bods well for you if things turn around!

I am sure you will be up to the challenge of proving yourself, and at the very least it does give you more time to find something else!

[Leyla]

Make sure you hit the library for some books on tape or CD.  REALLY helps ease those long drives!

[DeadBishop]

Thanks everyone.  I'm glad that I made it to a store that isn't closing (but for some reason I still feel like I'm on a sinking ship).  I have to count that as a blessing, I suppose.  But geez, today was stressful.  First day at the new location.  I spent all day fielding calls that I had no answers too about what was happening with the company.  Sounds like everything may be closed by this weekend.  Just speculation, but lots of hints points towards it. 

[renfairephotog]

Books on tape is a great way to make productive use of a commute. Pick a subject you want to learn about. Get some cds from a library  or even download podcasts.  Then learn while your in traffic.

[Lord Clisto of York]

Sorry to hear all the bad news. I hate that things are so damn bad and people are out of work. So many it has effected. Glad you got something DB.

[Synnovea]

Thanks everyone.  I'm glad that I made it to a store that isn't closing (but for some reason I still feel like I'm on a sinking ship).  I have to count that as a blessing, I suppose.  But geez, today was stressful.  First day at the new location.  I spent all day fielding calls that I had no answers too about what was happening with the company.  Sounds like everything may be closed by this weekend.  Just speculation, but lots of hints points towards it. 

Sorry you had a stressful day.  That what doesn't kill us makes us stronger!  I would definitely treat it as a "sinking ship" however and actively look for other opportunities (as I am sure you are already).  I mean how many times can you keep going through this...nobody needs that kind of stress.  I am very thankful you have a bit more time, however, to look for someone else.  Sending you positive thoughts & hugs.   

[Sorcha]

What Syn said...  And wouldn't it be nice to give them a stressful day for once by calling in at the last minute and saying, "See Ya!  I've got a better job!!" 

[DeadBishop]

What Syn said...  And wouldn't it be nice to give them a stressful day for once by calling in at the last minute and saying, "See Ya!  I've got a better job!!" 

You have no idea how long I've been waiting to do that....

[KeithR]

When I heard the news and saw it in the paper, my first thought was of you DB. Believe me, I know what you're going through. I worked in contract mechanical design for over 30 years(w/o a degree). I was laid off in January of '03 and have not been able to get back into the field since. Five years ago I started doing courier work. Since the beginning of the year, I've only been doing about 30% of what I did this time last year. This economy sucks worse than I've ever seen in the past and that includes the recession of the 70's. You're still young and I have every faith that you'll survive this, so hang in there. The fact you got a reprieve is good to hear. My best wishes for you and hope to see you again at the faire! By the way, which location did you get transferred to?