Unemployment Support Forum - Blogs http://www.suddenlyunemployed.com/forums/blog.php en Mon, 06 Feb 2012 23:35:48 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.suddenlyunemployed.com/forums/images/misc/rss.jpg Unemployment Support Forum - Blogs http://www.suddenlyunemployed.com/forums/blog.php My Bizarre Experience as a Contractor http://www.suddenlyunemployed.com/forums/blog.php?b=32 Tue, 22 Nov 2011 13:18:23 GMT I just became unemployed at the end of October. Losing this job was a traumatic experience for me since it was supposed to be a 12 month contract and... I just became unemployed at the end of October. Losing this job was a traumatic experience for me since it was supposed to be a 12 month contract and I was let go after only 4 months. In order for me to cope with this loss, I wrote a blog about my bizarre experience working there.

Working at Boston Scientific ]]> blazr63 http://www.suddenlyunemployed.com/forums/blog.php?b=32 What a disappointment http://www.suddenlyunemployed.com/forums/blog.php?b=28 Fri, 24 Jun 2011 22:42:04 GMT Okay, since there are not many entries past 2009 on this whole site, I am going to sign-off and will not probably return for a LONG TIME. WHAT A... Okay, since there are not many entries past 2009 on this whole site, I am going to sign-off and will not probably return for a LONG TIME.

WHAT A DISAPPOINTMENT!!:( ]]> stephdob http://www.suddenlyunemployed.com/forums/blog.php?b=28 Another Week http://www.suddenlyunemployed.com/forums/blog.php?b=27 Fri, 25 Mar 2011 23:40:51 GMT So here I am nother week of unemployment and really getting tired of job sites and sending resumes out. There are jobs out there but who cares about... So here I am nother week of unemployment and really getting tired of job sites and sending resumes out. There are jobs out there but who cares about experience, right !:eek:
Guess I really sound depressed, I am really not just tired of this job game we all play. ]]> stephdob http://www.suddenlyunemployed.com/forums/blog.php?b=27 Still Used http://www.suddenlyunemployed.com/forums/blog.php?b=26 Mon, 21 Mar 2011 19:56:27 GMT Does anyone still use this site because most entries were in 2009 and early 2010?:confused: Does anyone still use this site because most entries were in 2009 and early 2010?:confused: ]]> stephdob http://www.suddenlyunemployed.com/forums/blog.php?b=26 Today-Learning More http://www.suddenlyunemployed.com/forums/blog.php?b=25 Mon, 21 Mar 2011 19:34:02 GMT :confused:So today I got up and as usual got onto the computer and went to email. Searched the normal sites, Simply Hired,Monster,Linkedin,Indeed... :confused:So today I got up and as usual got onto the computer and went to email. Searched the normal sites, Simply Hired,Monster,Linkedin,Indeed sometimes one will show one job that the other does not have.
Looking for a job is a job in itself,that is for sure!!:eek:
Getting quite bored with this, sure would be nice to have a job.:) ]]> stephdob http://www.suddenlyunemployed.com/forums/blog.php?b=25 <![CDATA[You're Not alone]]> http://www.suddenlyunemployed.com/forums/blog.php?b=24 Tue, 27 Jul 2010 15:58:05 GMT Every day I wake up with you in mind. I pray for you and speak works to uplift and encouraged. I sat in your seat, I've heard your thoughts, and I have had those dark clouds hanging over my head. Everyday gets better because I'm not bitter and not broken! For I know that life brings hardships but then comes rewards. You will triumph over this only if it is truly your hearts desire. For even in your darkest hour, your blessing outweighs the bad.

God Bless, Lissa Shevon

//http://americasunemployed.blogspot.com/ ]]> LissaShevon http://www.suddenlyunemployed.com/forums/blog.php?b=24 Unemployment Insurance http://www.suddenlyunemployed.com/forums/blog.php?b=23 Thu, 08 Jul 2010 16:02:27 GMT Hi there-

My name is Margaret, an intern at the paper called CongressDaily.

I'm working on a story about people that have not received their unemployment insurance because the U.S. Senate failed to extend the benefits.

If you would like to share your story, please do not hesitate to send me a message or email at mamisano@nationaljournal.com.

Thank you so much! Best wishes to you all.

Margaret ]]> mmamisan http://www.suddenlyunemployed.com/forums/blog.php?b=23 free job listing http://www.suddenlyunemployed.com/forums/blog.php?b=21 Sat, 20 Mar 2010 22:34:30 GMT hello everyone i have been unemployed for a year , so i deceided to get off my but and fine some thing i can do at home to make so extra money... hello everyone

i have been unemployed for a year , so i deceided to get off my but and fine some thing i can do at home to make so extra money an help others. i came up with this web site called career-ideals.com., As i work on the site i found jobs every where . now friends and family members all have jobs . ]]> lodav http://www.suddenlyunemployed.com/forums/blog.php?b=21 It was only a matter of time http://www.suddenlyunemployed.com/forums/blog.php?b=20 Sat, 09 Jan 2010 18:32:51 GMT Lost my job in May 2009.Was sent to run failing truck shop in Stamford CT.Previous Manager Jumped ship,knowing it was only a matter of time. My... Lost my job in May 2009.Was sent to run failing truck shop in Stamford CT.Previous Manager Jumped ship,knowing it was only a matter of time.
My Bosses kept telling me it was a team effort,and the place could be turned around.I turned it around in 5 months and had 100% retention of customers,but the largest customers contract was up in May(100 Vehicles).The day after negotiations they converged in Stamford and said they could no longer use me,and hoped I would stay to close down the facility.It hurt,but I realized I needed a break after 30 Years in Truck Leasing.I have the luck of money stashed away so I can stay home and Plan my next adventure.
Biggest loss for me is the relationships I made at work.Now when I call I feel I'm bothering because everyone is busy.So life goes on.Im happy for my health,my wife,my children.They will get me through this waiting period.
Hope and luck are still in style! ]]> Tommy t http://www.suddenlyunemployed.com/forums/blog.php?b=20 Unemployeed http://www.suddenlyunemployed.com/forums/blog.php?b=19 Wed, 06 Jan 2010 03:54:49 GMT I recently lost my job of 5 years, as a Production manager at Corporate Logo, a promotional company, over 15 years of experience in embroidery and... I recently lost my job of 5 years, as a Production manager at Corporate Logo, a promotional company, over 15 years of experience in embroidery and screen printing, also experience in shipping and receiving. Looking for my new great job. ]]> Edson http://www.suddenlyunemployed.com/forums/blog.php?b=19 <![CDATA[♫ Give me a job, Give me security... ♫]]> http://www.suddenlyunemployed.com/forums/blog.php?b=16 Thu, 08 Oct 2009 20:11:44 GMT This is a rather old song, but listening to it makes me smile. I hope you enjoy it too! *Styx - Blue Collar Man (Long Nights): Live Video*... This is a rather old song, but listening to it makes me smile. I hope you enjoy it too!

Styx - Blue Collar Man (Long Nights): Live Video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dhmdufirH54

Styx - Blue Collar Man (Long Nights) Lyrics
http://www.lyricsfreak.com/s/styx/bl..._10226063.html
Written by tommy shaw
Lead vocals by tommy shaw
Give me a job, give me security
Give me a chance to survive
I'm just a poor soul in the unemployment line
My god, i'm hardly alive
My mother and father, my wife and my friends
I see them laugh in my face
But i've got the power, and i've got the will
I'm not a charity case

I'll take those long nights, impossible odds
Keeping my eye to the keyhole
If it takes all that to be just what i am
I'm gonna be a blue collar man

Make me an offer that i can't refuse
Make me respectable, man
This is my last time in the unemployment line
So like it or not i'll take those

Long nights, impossible odds
Keeping my back to the wall
If it takes all that to be just what i am
I'm gonna be a blue collar man

Keeping my mind on a better life
When happiness is only a heartbeat away
Paradise, can it be all i heard it was
I close my eyes and maybe i'm already there
I wish you all the best! ]]> Admin http://www.suddenlyunemployed.com/forums/blog.php?b=16 <![CDATA[Still Unemployed? Don't Quit!]]> http://www.suddenlyunemployed.com/forums/blog.php?b=15 Thu, 01 Oct 2009 19:10:27 GMT I found this video and immediately wanted to share it. I hope others enjoy it as much as I did.

Inspirational Video - The Don't Quit Poem
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VkCFeNeqyHk

If you are unemployed, hang in there! You are not alone! Don't quit! ]]> Admin http://www.suddenlyunemployed.com/forums/blog.php?b=15 Rep. McDermott Introduces Legislation to Extend Unemployment Benefits http://www.suddenlyunemployed.com/forums/blog.php?b=10 Thu, 30 Jul 2009 23:59:58 GMT Beginning in September, hundreds of thousands of Americans will begin to exhaust their unemployment benefits every month unless Congress acts. Rep.... Beginning in September, hundreds of thousands of Americans will begin to exhaust their unemployment benefits every month unless Congress acts. Rep. Jim McDermott, introduced legislation today, H.R. 3404, to extend UI benefits.

“Today there are at least five Americans looking for employment for every one available job and without extended benefits there will be a gaping hole in the economic lifeboat these Americans are in through no fault of their own; I don’t intend to let that happen,” Rep. McDermott said.

The legislation will add an additional 13 weeks of UI benefits for workers in states where the overall unemployment rate on a three-month rolling average is at or above 9%; as of today, 20 states plus the U.S. Territory of Puerto Rico, would qualify. In addition, the legislation would continue provisions in the Recovery Act that are now set to phase out at the end of the year, including provisions providing extended benefits and increasing the amount of the weekly UI check by $25.

A copy of the legislation is included in the article.

http://www.house.gov/mcdermott/pr090730.shtml

I posted this news article on LinkedIn as well and someone posted the following comment.
"It seems somewhat odd to me that the proposed bill is being tied to a given state's unemployment rate. First off, all states are part of the overall country, which I believe no one would argue is in pretty bad shape in terms of the severe economic recession and substantial loss of jobs across the board. If one lives in a state that statistically has less unemployment, but is nevertheless unemployed ... they are still 100% unemployed and when they run out of their federal EUC benefits, they are just as out of luck as someone in a "qualified" state who would otherwise get the new extension coming from this bill (on the assumption that it ultimately passes, which I think is quite likely). Based on this, the logic (and equitability) of the proposed approach somehow escapes me."
I happen to live in one of the qualified states, but totally agree with the comment that was posted. I would be interested to know how others feel. ]]> Admin http://www.suddenlyunemployed.com/forums/blog.php?b=10 Another Forwarding Scam http://www.suddenlyunemployed.com/forums/blog.php?b=6 Tue, 14 Jul 2009 00:42:46 GMT I got another email today that was just so unbelievable I just had to share it. Supposedly, the sender has $18 MILLION that he has to transfer? ... I got another email today that was just so unbelievable I just had to share it. Supposedly, the sender has $18 MILLION that he has to transfer? Amazing... Does everyone get these emails?

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I am Aubert Hee a legal practitioner with Aubert Hee & Associates in Kuala lumpur Malaysia. I found your contact/profile some where over the internet and it gave me the greatest joy,that you are the one I have been looking for.Whom I strongly believe could execute this transaction with me.And being more positive that with your capability that this transaction of transferring US$18,000,000.00 will be successfully accomplished.

My purpose of contacting you is for you to help secure the funds(US$18,000,000.00) left behind with one of the banks in Malaysia by my late client before his demise in 2004.The account does not have any beneficiary and the bank is threatening to confiscate the account if I do not provide next of kin/claimant to claim the fund.All efforts to lay hold on any member of his family proved abortive.And to avoid the confiscation of this account,I have contacted you so I can present you as my deceased client's legal beneficiary/claimant since you share the same last name.

Upon confirmation of the fund into any of your designated bank account abroad,you shall be entitled to 30% of the fund,while 70% you shall transfer back to my account in Malaysia.If interested,I would like to assure you that this transaction shall be legally executed under the confines of the law.And with your positive consent/compliance,I can authoritatively assure you that nothing can stand on our way from achieving this transaction.

Lastly, my office would provide legal documents to back up your claim.The most important thing I need is your honest/sincere cooperation in this task.However,if this business proposition offends your moral ethics,do accept my sincere apology.But If on the contrary you wish to achieve this goal with me then, kindly get back at me with your interest for further details.

Best regards,

Aubert Hee (Esq) ]]> Admin http://www.suddenlyunemployed.com/forums/blog.php?b=6 1st Entry http://www.suddenlyunemployed.com/forums/blog.php?b=5 Sat, 11 Jul 2009 23:39:15 GMT I had worked for a company for 9 years as inside sales and customer service. Doing everything ask and a lot of things that were not ask. Many times... I had worked for a company for 9 years as inside sales and customer service. Doing everything ask and a lot of things that were not ask. Many times taking the task no one else would do. My customers were happy with my work and so were the salesmen who I worked with me. My sales volume was descent along with a descent profit margin. But for whatever reason the home office descided to "go in a new direction" Company wide there were many who were "laid off". Including somewho had been there a lot longer than I had. It came as a total shock to me. I came in on Monday set up the compute and got the office ready for the days business when I was called in and given the news.
I immediately registered with the unemployment office and began the process. I did go thru a time of depression, anger and a whole range of emotions. But with a loving wife and support from our church family I got thru it.
I have recently gotten a job doing basic call center stuff. Not what I really want to do. But I had to get a job before my unemployment ran out. Unemployment really is defeating. I have given my word to stay for a while with this company but I am hoping for something better. The people I work for are nice and the stress is a lot less than where Iwas at. Most of my training is in industrial distribution thus there is little formal trianing and absolutely no certification. Yet during my 30+years of doing it I learned many talents. Purchasing, expediting, price negotaiting, customer service, shiping just to name a few. Seems today employers want a bachlor degree before they will hire you. This I have never gotten because I was trying to earn a living and supporting my family. I was dedicated and very seldom missed work. The last year I worked my wife was diagnoised with breast cancer. I did take a lot of time with her. Dr.'s appointments- surgery, treatments the whoke thing. I do not regret doing this. I had made up my mind then that if taking care of y wife cost me my job so be it. And I guess it did. That Ido not regret. After all one day the job will go away. But my wife and family are far more important to me than any of it.
I hope and pray something better is in the works for me. I know God has a plan for me I just have to make myself available.:) ]]> JoeHouk http://www.suddenlyunemployed.com/forums/blog.php?b=5