Its official!!

[dyamond]

K, so I’m losin my job. My boss told me mid January, is when he’d like to keep me until and next week he’s bringing in some girl that works at a dept. store that I assume I’ll have to train

As I was talking to him he told me he’s laying me off not firing me.. I’m not sure I understand what the difference is but it still stinks. He told me that he has made a lot of big mistakes this year and this just might be one of them too. He also said I have a big heart and I’m a hard worker but I ask a lot of questions and he needs to go in a different direction. I don’t really understand what that means but I thought it was good to ask questions? He said he needs someone that will take the load off his back, funny thing is he hiring two new people (a new dispatcher -5th one this year- and the one replacing me) who he is going to have to train so he basically going to have no help because they wont know anything.. how is that getting things off his back? If he cant handle the few questions I have now.... At least I knew the procedures.

I’m kind of surprised at why he’s letting me go. I know sometimes forget to run the dishwasher and I’ve screwed a few numbers up.. that’s it. I don’t yell at anyone; tell them what to do, or back talk. He even asked me why I don't. He doesn’t say anything to the techs that disregard his rules, cost him hundreds of dollars in call backs, yell at him and tells him what to do but he wants to let me go because I happen to put 45 instead of 54?

Strangely I’m not really that upset, I stopped crying halfway home (good thing no one was out, woulda thought I was strange for walking down the street cryin lol) and I don’t have that dreaded this is end of my world feeling but It still stinks!

Anyone need a receptionist??

It might be a blessing in disguise, Dyamond. You have time to get some resumes out before that final day. You may even find a much better job.
The main difference in being laid off and fired is that you can collect unemployment benefits.
Good luck to you and I'll send up a prayer for you.

P.S. TimW may be looking for a receptionist.

[studiot]

I'm sure we are all sorry to hear of your misfortune, Dyamond.
At least you have a bit of time to catch your breath and look around. Hopefully when one door closes another opens.
God speed with the job hunting.

[Sgt. Tibbs]

Sorry to hear this, and good luck finding something new!

The difference between being laid off and being fired is a layoff technically means your job could open back up and you could get it back. Not that it sounds like he's going to be asking you back, but that's the difference. It also means you can collect unemployment without having to have your claim reviewed, so your money will come in sooner.

By the way, definitely file for unemployment the week you leave work. At least that way you'll have some income while you're looking for something else.

[gal1998]

It might seem like a bad thing right now, but maybe it is for the better. A girl I worked with last year was laid off. She cried and cried her last day.
I will tell you the same thing I told her. There are better jobs out there and you will find the right one.
Well, guess what?
She came to visit me at work just the other day and she found a great job within a couple weeks of leaving ours. She loves it.

As one door closes, another opens.

Take care

[toehead410]

Unexpectedly and/or involuntarily losing a job can be painful and I am sorry to hear of your misfortune.

My guess is that with only a small amount of research and other efforts you can become more gainfully employed than before. About a year ago, I took a course that included several lessons in job seeking, interviewing, etc. I found out that most people don't really hav a clue how valuable they can be...they just need to know themselves and know how to present themselves.
Good luck.
http://jobsearch.about.com/
Maybe that can help a bit. Make sure you don't overlook the navigational links on the left margin of the page.

Jason

[Bear9090]

It’s a shame your old boss has no back bone or soul especially at Christmas. The lease he could have done was kept his word & have you stay till mid January so you have time to get things in order & find a new job. But business can be cruel when it comes to money. On the other hand you always learn something from your old job that will be beneficial with your new job. You don’t have to work at one place your whole life, just have to learn & better yourself with each job you have. You only can learn so much at one place then it just gets boring. Good or bad if you have a terrible boss who doesn’t care about the staff the business will eventually fail. At least you will be working & who knows the tables may turn & you may be the boss of him. Wouldn’t that be great? All the best with your new job.

[Phantom]

Well, most black clouds have a silver lining there, somewhere, and all that. Maybe as door to that, apparently not-so-good job closes, the door to some way better job may be found. I'm hoping so, anyway. You're a bright young gal, so I'd guess you won't have too much bother finding something better. All the best with the future, Dy!

[abri]

Hey dyamond!

Being rejected even by a f***wit still hurts. In your particular case, I expect he will regret his decision and then kick himself. I don't know where you're living, but I know there is not much protection for employees in the States. Bad feelings ripple outwards. I wish you the best fortune in finding a new job that will bring you a better position than you had before.


abri

[augiedoggie]

Good luck to you Dya, you're on the way to bigger and better things in your future. I'll send what (((*))) I can.

[dyamond]

Originally Posted by musksnipe

P.S. TimW may be looking for a receptionist.

Hehe thanks for the laugh musky, I needed it :D

Ah so heres an update, my boss has been calling around to his friends seeing if anyone needed help. I dont doubt he's doing it becuase of the kind of person he is but Im not holding my breath.

He told me "If I had the money, I'd keep you" umm does that make sense? cuz it doesnt to me..


Thanks everyone

[Major Attitude]

Use the internet and local papers and start looking. You sure seem like a lovely person, I think you will land on your feet. I got fired for attitude once (ok every job but one which was union) because I argued with my boss over sales. She would mark up pressure washers x2 what she paid. Well, a newer company would follow up and beat that by not doubling their cost. I argued it was silly not to match or beat their price because the real profit is when you service the machines, or so I was always told. Anyhow, its a crappy little company in the bad part of the city here and looking back, she took over the business from her dad and probably was content just making a profit without any effort. People have their reasons, you just usually wont agree.

Good luck, let us know!

[Mada_Milty]

There are no problems, only opportunities!!

Dy your situation sounds VERY similar to my own at my last job. I worked for a small company, that was pretty badly mismanaged.

It wasn't a bad job per se, and I liked the people I worked with, but leaving there was the best thing I could have done.

I now have a job I LOVE, at a company that is very professional. Was able to negotiate a $13.5K/year salary increase in the process.

So, there is all kinds of hope for you! From what I hear, you pretty much get to wear every hat at this company at one time or another, and were I you, I would NOT be afraid to brag about it.

I'll have to recommend the job hunting tips that monster has again. I swear they helped me land this job. http://interview.monster.ca/

[Gensuknives]

Hang tough, Dya. Things just have a way of working out for good people.

You'll find something better, in a flash.

[TimW]

One word, Dy ....yahoo.com ...ok, that's two...but scroll down to "Hot Jobs" on the left and select your location.

And yes, I need a receptionist, but the wife won't let me keep one...she say's I'll just have to take my own damn messages from my girlfriends! Imagine that!

[darlene1029]

Lot's of good advise here Dy, I'm sure you've heard everything happens for a reason, hard to swallow at this point but you will see it's true. You will come out better in the end. Sounds as if your boss isn't sure himself or feels guilty knowing he is wrong, whatever, his loss in the end, good luck to you sweetie.

[BILLMCC66]

hey DYAMOND that really sucks your boss knows just the right time to give out bad news that real diplomacy.

i hope you get something that you like very soon.

just stick two fingers up at the world and tell them i'm better than you all so go F**** yourself and just keep that positive attitude as for asking question how do you learn without first asking.

good luck gal

[dyamond]

Originally Posted by TimW

One word, Dy ....yahoo.com ...ok, that's two...but scroll down to "Hot Jobs" on the left and select your location.

And yes, I need a receptionist, but the wife won't let me keep one...she say's I'll just have to take my own damn messages from my girlfriends! Imagine that!

Girlfriends? I dont think I'd let ya have one either

One of my other jobs I did get on hotjobs. I am actually considering schooling.. oh someone help me with all these choices

[Grumbles]

Hi Dy

You may think that it is unfortunate that you are being made redundant, but I think you take this as an opportunity to a better job, where people will value you and your hard work

Sometimes we just need a little push to get there (often quite unexpectedly).

As you are aware, many things happen for a reason and you will look back in a few years to see that this old job was the reason you are in your new one (you in the future looking back )


I would take this redundancy/layoff as a blessing in disguise.

It is their loss, you are better than them. Way higher than your boss will ever be

Leave with dignity too, smile and be polite, making sure that they will give you an excellent reference as your new employers will be looking for one

Good luck dyamond

[LauraR]

Damn, dy, that really sucks. Sorry to hear that at this time of year. Sounds like the guy's a real wonderful person.

I hope you find something you really want. Sounds like you got lots of good advice from people here as far as where to look for jobs. Good luck with it all.