I've had 4 managers in 5 years. Management is brutal. Now they are focus on me and my coworkers. It looks like they are lining us up to knock us down. I may have two to five months before I get the pink slip. I'm been working on reducing expenses. I will get rid of my disk network next week. Any suggestions?
Losing my job in three months, Any suggestions.
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You have four cars. Why? Can you take some off of insurance and just hold on to them, or even sell them if you need to raise cash?
The most obvious waste is cable TV. After that is fancy cellphone plans, then any cellphone plan, and then internet.
Think about what you can downgrade, and do it sooner rather than later. People can, did and do get by without the fanciest/fastest/most complete of all this stuff. Weve gotten trained that we "have" to have these luxuries as necessities.
Also check your eating habits. I love to go out to lunch, but it does cost roughly $10/day plus gasoline to do so. Even getting Chinese take out is $5/day plus gas. Carrying in food is likely healthier and cheaper. Double this for going out to eat for dinners with the family.
Good luck. There is a BITOG cheapskate thread someplace here that has lots of tips...
The most obvious waste is cable TV. After that is fancy cellphone plans, then any cellphone plan, and then internet.
Think about what you can downgrade, and do it sooner rather than later. People can, did and do get by without the fanciest/fastest/most complete of all this stuff. Weve gotten trained that we "have" to have these luxuries as necessities.
Also check your eating habits. I love to go out to lunch, but it does cost roughly $10/day plus gasoline to do so. Even getting Chinese take out is $5/day plus gas. Carrying in food is likely healthier and cheaper. Double this for going out to eat for dinners with the family.
Good luck. There is a BITOG cheapskate thread someplace here that has lots of tips...
If you sense it coming, take control of the situation and start looking for a new opportunity NOW. I realize that's easier said than done. It's going to be tough regardless. But any jump on things that you can get will only help. Also, as you've already started to do, determine how you can cut living costs. And if you start now and save the money, it may make things a bit easier if you find yourself without work for a period of time.
Not sure what type of work you do but I would focus on looking for another job as well as mentioned above. I hope you don't lose your job that would be a horrible feeling. I've had the same job for the past 30 yrs.
Self employment is also great. Anyone can paint or do odd fix up jobs. there is a big market for handyman as well.
Self employment is also great. Anyone can paint or do odd fix up jobs. there is a big market for handyman as well.
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Originally Posted By: handyman
Two teenagers. We have been blessed that we each have a car.
Hey that's great but just thinking out loud. Insurance is what? $600? $1000? Especially with two teens in the home? If you could take one car out of circulation, it could potentially save hundreds.
Its a family issue if Dad loses his job, so junior 1 and 2 can learn to sacrifice. May make a big difference.
Also think about where your thermostat is set...
Two teenagers. We have been blessed that we each have a car.
Hey that's great but just thinking out loud. Insurance is what? $600? $1000? Especially with two teens in the home? If you could take one car out of circulation, it could potentially save hundreds.
Its a family issue if Dad loses his job, so junior 1 and 2 can learn to sacrifice. May make a big difference.
Also think about where your thermostat is set...
Originally Posted By: dernp
I hope you don't lose your job that would be a horrible feeling.
Amen to that! I lost my job at the beginning of last year. It was one of the worst feelings ever. As I sit here and work on my taxes and enter things from unemployment and job-search expenses, I remember a bit how I felt at the time. Fortunately, I landed a new job and am better off than I was a year ago.
I hope you don't lose your job that would be a horrible feeling.
Amen to that! I lost my job at the beginning of last year. It was one of the worst feelings ever. As I sit here and work on my taxes and enter things from unemployment and job-search expenses, I remember a bit how I felt at the time. Fortunately, I landed a new job and am better off than I was a year ago.
If I can suggest keep your head up at work, don't be drawn into negative co-worker vibes, do as management asks (safety first of course), contribute 110%, and you may just make out OK.
Sorry to hear that, OP.
I was with my previous company for 8+ yrs, with 3 mgrs in 2 yrs time and last 2 yrs manager-less, I've been suffering along the lines of remote "micromanagement" and abuse.
To keep the long story short: start brushing up your resume and re-establish connections with the outside quickly and with due-diligence. That's the only way to stay afloat in this every-changing world.
Best of luck to you, and don't procrastinate....just move on.
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I was with my previous company for 8+ yrs, with 3 mgrs in 2 yrs time and last 2 yrs manager-less, I've been suffering along the lines of remote "micromanagement" and abuse.
To keep the long story short: start brushing up your resume and re-establish connections with the outside quickly and with due-diligence. That's the only way to stay afloat in this every-changing world.
Best of luck to you, and don't procrastinate....just move on.
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Not sure what kind of work you're in, but if applicable, LinkedIn can be a great resource. You'd be surprised what kind of opportunities there are and leads to follow simply by the people that you know and have worked with.
Originally Posted By: eljefino
Consider jumping ship before the pink slip, potential employers like seeing currently employed.
That could jeapardize unemployment and severence benefits, especially with uncooperative mangement.
Look for other opportunites, but don leave any money on the table either.
Consider jumping ship before the pink slip, potential employers like seeing currently employed.
That could jeapardize unemployment and severence benefits, especially with uncooperative mangement.
Look for other opportunites, but don leave any money on the table either.
^ I believe eljefino meant to jump ship to another job. Not jumping ship to being unemployed. That would be dumb.
Now is the time to get your resume up to snuff. Maybe tell others you are looking around, no need to mention you may loose your job. Network. Get some cheap business cards to hand out, for others to hand out.
Now is a lot better to find a job than 2-3 years ago. But still if you are the one looking its not easy and stressful.
Remember - this too shall pass.
Now is a lot better to find a job than 2-3 years ago. But still if you are the one looking its not easy and stressful.
Remember - this too shall pass.
Use your time to find another job, meantime work as directed if possible. Being laid off is a horrible stress, You just need anecdotal evidence of this. No need to experience first hand. Trust me it is best avoided. Hopefully you can find a better situation before the axe falls. It is vital to be extra careful of your health, too. Good Luck !
Start looking ASAP for another job. If the company is lining up employees like ducks then you have to be on the prowl. Its much easier to find employment if you are currently working... than getting laid off and having an employment gap.
Do your kids work ?
Do they absolutely need a car ?
Is your wife working ?
I don't care what any person says, the job market still sucks (read Dailyjobcuts.com).
Do your kids work ?
Do they absolutely need a car ?
Is your wife working ?
I don't care what any person says, the job market still sucks (read Dailyjobcuts.com).
Several years ago, my wife just lost her job out of the blue. Not a single hint or warning, just suddenly BOOM!, and she and 150 other people lost their job. It was funny how all the Indian and Pakistani programmers (that she had to train) weren't affected, but that's another subject. Anyway, never burn any bridges, and always be on the lookout for companies that are hiring.
BTW, do you think you would get a company severance?
BTW, do you think you would get a company severance?
What line of work are you currently in now? Maybe some of the members on here can help/suggest other companies to look at etc. Some of your current stress can be alleviated once you start getting your ducks in a row so to speak. The stress will soon diminish and you'll start to feel empowered when you take control of the situation.
Well,I don't want to go into too much detail in case the company is looking. I've got over twenty x years there. I may just retire but I'm not old enough. It might be the lesser of two evils. I would not be able to get unemployment. I'm a programmer but I've let my skills lapse. I've been working on off the shelf software.
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