tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4056722799162137633.post6868793673598468401..comments2023-10-22T03:49:15.697-04:00Comments on My Journey Through Unemployment: Expect the UnexpectedUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4056722799162137633.post-7652598557053483812010-02-09T19:30:39.576-05:002010-02-09T19:30:39.576-05:00I am suppose to be writing a business plan and som...I am suppose to be writing a business plan and somehow veered off my path and found this blog. I feel badly you were laid off. I work in IT and a designer, therefore being laid off is normal for me, I average 10 months, I usually find work a few weeks, or few months after the pink slip. <br /><br />This time, I fell and broke my arm. I am not looking for a job, I am writing a business plan, just finished a provisional patent. I have had it. DONE! I am trying to figure a way to contribute to the economy. Thank goodness I broke my arm and I can't really move (no cast for this break). We, the people of this country need to take back what has been given away. <br /><br />Good luck on your journey and your blog.<br />Best of luck to you.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08825353430379787231noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4056722799162137633.post-74848232803098216452010-02-09T01:35:52.846-05:002010-02-09T01:35:52.846-05:00Sir Bacon,
I stumbled across your blog from the Bu...Sir Bacon,<br />I stumbled across your blog from the Business Insider earlier this month. Your blog summary caught my eye. I've enjoyed reading your blog. I like your writing style and your points of view.<br /><br />I can relate to you. I'm 47, father of 3 but still employed. I've gone into a somewhat defensive mode with business turning bad 18 months ago. Cutting down my spending, being more cautious about purchases, working a little harder and longer, etc. We laid off 3000 people last year. I hope that was the worse of it but today, our CEO was fired which shook everyone's confidence. We keep at it just hoping that things in the economies do improve. It seems to be, so I am optimistic.<br /><br />I wish you well in your journey Sir Bacon. Thank you for sharing your experience.<br /><br />Mike from Vancouver, Canada.Slo - 3rd Acthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02411642426900554235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4056722799162137633.post-43333682455013598032010-02-06T18:09:41.979-05:002010-02-06T18:09:41.979-05:00You now have another follower. I am sure that it h...You now have another follower. I am sure that it helps for you to lay your feelings on the table, but you do it in such a humorous and honest manner. I wish you all the best in finding a job that will bring you happiness for the next quarter century.<br /><br />My hubby and I gave up the rat race in '02 and moved to France and we love it. We're not rich but we sure are happy. <br /><br />HariUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01363724212322674650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4056722799162137633.post-79025884207346388592010-02-05T10:05:09.613-05:002010-02-05T10:05:09.613-05:00Great blog,very well written, and entertaining.
I&...Great blog,very well written, and entertaining.<br />I've been working at the same place for over 30 years.<br />With business down,there have been layoffs here.I mean cut to the bone.Used to have 136 people on the floor,I count 13 now.<br />I put your blog in my favs.<br />See ya tommorow.<br /><br />poletaxAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4056722799162137633.post-80121506815364724272010-02-04T17:33:37.710-05:002010-02-04T17:33:37.710-05:00Well if you had any sense, you would take this foo...Well if you had any sense, you would take this football you've been handed and run with it! Why aren't you selling ad space on your blog? <br /><br />Rather than whine about being unemployed, you should be looking to monetize your newfound notoriety. <br /><br />Sure, blogging isn't going to make you rich, but it's survival of the fittest right now.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4056722799162137633.post-2375507168211822392010-02-03T18:43:25.225-05:002010-02-03T18:43:25.225-05:00Hi Lindsey Lou...
Thank you for taking the time t...Hi Lindsey Lou...<br /><br />Thank you for taking the time to read my blog.<br /><br />I am far from an expert -- at this point -- but what I have learned through my situation is you do what YOU have to do.<br /><br />I am fortunate, for the time being, that I don't need to jump right back into a job I don't want, but it's only a matter of time. For now, we are going to live on my wife's first grade teaching salary. (That should last about a week, right?)<br /><br />I will say, through my experience, if there are any rumors that a layoff is coming, be prepared.<br /><br />There were rumors at my company for six months, of course denied by upper management, and then one day, everybody was let go with NO notice.<br /><br />Don't work scared, but work smart and if you find something that is better for your life, take it.<br /><br />Just one man's thought.Sir Baconhttp://myjourney-unemployed.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4056722799162137633.post-51584743990331566462010-02-03T16:57:48.358-05:002010-02-03T16:57:48.358-05:00Hi Sir Bacon, I read about your blog at mediabistr...Hi Sir Bacon, I read about your blog at mediabistro.com and then read through some posts. Interesting content. I haven't been laid off, yet. I work at a catering company that is a contracted by another company and word on the street is that our contract will not be renewed this April. I've sort of known this for the past couple of months, and I've found only one paying gig (2 months long, ends this month, I'm a writer) in the last four months. I'm terrified that I won't be able to find something in time, and yes, I've been searching high and low for jobs in my career field because I REFUSE to work a crumby job as an accountant ever again. But most people don't want to pay for quality work and there's just not that much work in my city, so maybe i'll take an office job or something if it's a lateral or upward move. You know?Lindsey G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/15740609143358912679noreply@blogger.com