Life Lost my job today - Page 8

**Smed1065** · 01-25-2013, 11:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Sorter

I don't think anybody would enjoy firing someone that didn't truly deserve it unless they were an asshole.

You are no fridge!

RunKC · 01-26-2013, 12:54 AM

I too have wondered if being fired would be horrible on your resume.

One of my best friends is a comm major who did his job well, but the company was small and needed a more experience guy. Only there 3 months in his first job out of school. Now he's been 4 months without any luck and I'm not sure what to tell him.

It's brutal out there.

EagleRob · 01-24-2013, 07:35 PM

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Originally Posted by sedated

The first time I fired someone, I was a wreck. You get used to it. I ended up loving it. Lickily, I got fired myself before I could fire anyone who wasnt a complete loser.

Thanks - Part of me hopes it never gets easier. That said, you and your avatar made me a little happier.

**Buehler445** · 01-24-2013, 07:52 PM

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Originally Posted by EagleRob

In the opposite position - tomorrow I have to terminate an employee for cause. He's a good guy but doesn't know the technical details he needs in order to do the job well. I'm a contract lead and my customer wants him out. Never had to let someone go before. I'm actually losing sleep over it this week as I'm putting him in the position of having to live my biggest fear - unemployed. I don't expect any sympathy but just throwing it out there that its no picnic being on the other side of the table. I hired this guy, trained him, believed in him, tried to help him through the struggles. Tomorrow I will have to give him the shock of immediate termination and the walk of shame to the lobby. Not my way to do it but more a company policy.

Boo. But that's part of the buisness. The best you can do is learn from it and work to make it never happen again.

Strongside · 01-24-2013, 08:00 PM

I recently relocated to Kansas City from Arizona due to my S.O. getting a new job here. I left my first job out of college after being there for 3 years. I liked the job, but the pay was horrible, even after 3 years. After coming here, the market for my profession was pretty bleak. Luckily, I was able to freelance for a while until a recruiter saw my website and portfolio...a twist of fate now has me working my dream job in a city that I love for more money than I know what to do with. Sometimes adversity is just a blessing in disguise. Keep your head up and stay scrappy...good things will come your way.

Good luck, brotha.

BlackHelicopters · 01-24-2013, 08:04 PM

Sorry dude. Prayers.

EagleRob · 01-24-2013, 08:08 PM

Thanks all, I won't enjoy it and will remember that this is not about me - its about him. Great tips that I will keep in mind tomorrow.

**TimeForWasp** · 01-26-2013, 05:24 AM

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Originally Posted by EagleRob

Thanks all, I won't enjoy it and will remember that this is not about me - its about him. Great tips that I will keep in mind tomorrow.

How did the firing go? You got the taste of blood now. Who's next?

Strongside · 01-24-2013, 08:09 PM

Didn't originally realize that this was an old thread that had been updated with a happy ending. Congrats, buddy!

**1ChiefsDan** · 01-24-2013, 10:21 PM

Congrats! My unemployment is just over 9 months. But at least things are starting to look up. Have had several interviews this week with a couple second/third interviews scheduled for next week.

Stad · 01-24-2013, 10:47 PM

I got laid off couple weeks ago as well. Just waiting for my E.I to come now.

Congrats on the new job btw!

silver5liter · 01-24-2013, 11:29 PM

Good deal. I just graduated from Missouri Western last month and am looking for a full time position. Luckily for me though i am freelancing for a company now, so that keeps a steady pay check coming until i find on

PunkinDrublic · 01-24-2013, 11:44 PM

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Originally Posted by silver5liter

Good deal. I just graduated from Missouri Western last month and am looking for a full time position. Luckily for me though i am freelancing for a company now, so that keeps a steady pay check coming until i find on

Don't do like I did and take the first job offered to you from your schools job fair like I did. I worked for a mortgage company right in the middle of the housing crises. Five years of doing collections and processing loan modifications while good for a steady paycheck and benefits was a living hell at times.

silver5liter · 01-25-2013, 12:11 AM

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Originally Posted by PunkinDrublic

Don't do like I did and take the first job offered to you from your schools job fair like I did. I worked for a mortgage company right in the middle of the housing crises. Five years of doing collections and processing loan modifications while good for a steady paycheck and benefits was a living hell at times.

I dont plan on it, even though its hard to tell people you got offered a job and turned it down with out having one. I have an interview tomorrow but have no idea what the pay grade is. Guess I will see tomorrow.

**Saul Good** · 01-25-2013, 09:00 AM

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Originally Posted by silver5liter

Good deal. I just graduated from Missouri Western last month and am looking for a full time position. Luckily for me though i am freelancing for a company now, so that keeps a steady pay check coming until i find on

What field?

If anyone in IT is looking for work, PM me. (Overland Park, KS)

01-26-2013, 12:54 AM	#2
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