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Two Week Notice

Wait...they gave you two weeks notice?!

Spend the two weeks on their internet looking for a job.
 
Sushi take a deep breath.....you have 2 weeks to look for another job. There ARE jobs out there if you aren't picky. Take what you can get to stay above water for now, and then look for something you are going to enjoy.
 
Paul , that's truly bad news . Do You have an alternative plan to get through this ?
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Not so much, no. I will have unemployment, but that isnt much of a solution.
I cant spend those 2 weeks looking. They are keeping tight track of what I do. It took me 10 minutes just to type this because Im going from screen to screen. I wish I can give you more details but its hard to type. Like a idiot I had tears running down my face twice in the last 3 hours.
 
Be careful as to what you do at work. They can legally watch your surfing habits.
Use your home computer.
Give a resume to everyone you know (your line of work). It’s easier to find a job when you have one.
 
Sushi deep breaths this could be a good sign......do not think of this as you were not good in what you done as jobs are being lost in all areas with the credit crunch.

be sure to think careful on your next move.....maybe it's time to pack up and go for something new and extreme......feel free to PM me to blow of steam.

remember to leave on good terms so you get a good reference.
 
Sushi - sorry to hear about the job.

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That really sucks, Sushi; yet, I can't help but imagine that this could be your spring board to better things.

By coincidence, last week I wasn't even given two weeks or hours for that matter. However, I wasn't surprised - I had already given six weeks notice months earlier so I'd have time to persue other employers, but had somehow allowed myself to be talked into staying on while I was looking - when I seen the signs of personell cuts coming, it was near obvious to me that I'd be on the list. A bit wierd no doubt, but I had no need to shed tears over somewhere I didn't think I belonged - at least with so many paradigms causing a vicious circle that improvements often seemed far more insurmountable than they should have been.

Good luck Sushi! This is Sushi's thread, please don't hijack it over me [of course, if you know of the perfect job in Sioux Falls, feel free to PM!].
 
Sushi, sorry to hear it, but it might be the best for you, IF you will look at it that way. Now you HAVE to move on, it was too hard to do a few months ago, and I know the feeling. Go back to the threads where we all gave you all those job ideas, and pick something. You have our best wishes with you.
Now,
Get off yer back side &
JUST DO IT!!!
 
Sushi,
You know I have always been a big supporter. This will be rough, but this might be the best thing for you. There are tons of opportunities out there. Find one and grab it. I'll PM you later. I still have your resume FWIW.
 
I truly have never been given a 2 week notice. Usually it is something like "Hey mak2, get your shit and get out". Geez surf their net, use their paper to print your reseumes. No not really they must be pretty nice if they gave you two weeks to let you know to start hunting a job. When the guys down at the factory heard about a layoff they would locktite the presses and stuff. They must trust you too.
 
Cool, now you can go and find a job that you "LIKE" instead of the one that you hate.

You will find that after a few days from work, you will start to feel good about not being there at all and then start wondering why you didn't leave them sooner.

Good luck, you will be a lot happier doing something you like in a place that likes you.

Bit rough getting kicked out of the perviberal "Nest", but staying in a place that you don't like isn't very healthy either.:thumb:
 
Sushi, like others have said, it is a surprise that they are giving you 2 weeks. Like others have said, use the time wisely and be nice to your employer. Don't abuse this time. There are obviously some decent people there to let you stay 2 weeks. Don't burn any bridges. You never know, things could change in two weeks.
 
Y'know, Paul, in 1981 I started working for a grain company here. After awhile, I began to hate the place. However, it was all I knew and I was afraid to step out, always looking for another job, but never going after one. I endured a drunk boss who took his problems out on me and a couple of other guys. Then, in 1988, they cut the crew back. A junior employee should have been the one let go, but he drank beer with the boss in the evenings, so it was me who got two weeks notice. I did my job to the best of my abilities right up until quitting time the last day. I got a decent severance plus unemployment so I wasn't left to starve. That's when I turned to trucking and worked in that field for the biggest part of 19 yrs.
Getting shoved out the door of that grain elevator was a good deal for me. There were pangs, off and on, but they subsided while I got adjusted to a new life.
It's scary to find yourself in this scenario, but it's not fatal. Like others have said; find a job to pay the bills and keep searching for something that you love to do.
It was once said that if you do what you love, you will never work another day in your life. I've found it to be true.
Now, go get 'em!!
 
Sush--

This is a blessing in disguise. All I can tell you is we've all been fired/laid off at one point or another. Here is your chance to move on to better opportunities.

Best of luck, we're all pullin' for ya.




Also an opportunity to get out of Chi-town. Come on up north of the border to God's country.
 
My apologies. My post was deleted by myself in keeping with the guidelines of this particular forum.
I have been known to be a class clown and can't help myself sometimes.
I should have helped myself this time.
 
Be careful as to what you do at work. They can legally watch your surfing habits.
Use your home computer.
Give a resume to everyone you know (your line of work). It’s easier to find a job when you have one.
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Yup. They could literally view what Im viewing. Acarry stuff and thats why I couldnt read anything at work relating to this thread or my PMs. Well as always, I cant thank you folks ENOUGH. Im 110% serious saying that ya'll have kept my sanity. Im someone that has had a tuff run the last 10 years. Off and on. Ups and BIG-ASS downs. I probably would be a bit more impact resistant but I really feel and have, in the last year or two, that because of what happened when I was younger, it somewhat tore off my "bumper" leaving me more vulnerable than I would like.

BUUUUUUUUUT..... for the 1st time in a long time Im actually optimistic about this situation. I have this feeling deep down that Im going to beat the crap out of this situation! Im going to pick it up by the hair and PUNCH IT in the damn nose!!!! That doesnt mean Im not afraid. But one thing I havent had before now. I didnt have YOU folks (yes Im pointing at YOU :thumb: ). I come home every day and I spend hours on the weekend talking with all of you because youre a family to me. Best folks in the world!!!!!!! I mentioned to Nixion that its been an eggroll full of emotions today. Bunch of love, fear, relief, depression and happiness!!!
WHY would I be happy today??????
I WON THE OFFICE LOTTO and got a $50 gas card!!! :w00t:

 
Keep your chin up, Soosh. As was said B4, a door closes so you can see the other better one opening for ya.

Howzabout all this support you're gettin' from the FF folks? Not bad, eh? Lemons to lemonade, mi compadre .....
 
dude,
the news sucks, but i have to agree with many here who say having the choice handed to you may be for the better.
glad to hear you realize how much of a support group you have here.
good luck and keep us all posted.

also - for the record, are you limiting yourself to jobs in your current area, or are you willing to look elsewhere?
 
also - for the record, are you limiting yourself to jobs in your current area, or are you willing to look elsewhere?
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Well Im pretty open actually. Thing is relocating (which the thought excites me) has a cost associated to it and Sushi needs to store all his 'nuts' and spend every drop of green with caution now. So I guess the answer is... it depends. I feel the first step is to find out if I should continue in sales. Thats my whole background history. BUUUUUT.... it seems that sales isnt my thing anymore. If I can figure out WHAT I can do besides sales that would be TITANICALLY HUGE! I dont have time (or moola) for going back to school. I would really enjoy working at a hospital. Im co-dependant and love to help folks out!
Chipendale Dancer is out though.
 
CNA classes as a start?
a lot of care facilities will hire you on while you take the classes, then give you a raise once you graduate in 4-6 weeks.
then you can go to CMA classes, get another raise, figure out if you like the medical field, and if so, attend LPN classes for 16-24 months...
 
Erik said:
CNA classes as a start?
a lot of care facilities will hire you on while you take the classes, then give you a raise once you graduate in 4-6 weeks.
then you can go to CMA classes, get another raise, figure out if you like the medical field, and if so, attend LPN classes for 16-24 months...
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YES!!!!!.. sounds like a great idea to me!!
 
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