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i guess i'll have more time for woodworking now, since the powers that be decided to eliminate my position at work. 
lovely news today
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OUCH! Bummer. Been there, doin' that. Hope something turns up quickly.
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NOT the kind of news anyone wants to hear. Hope something new shows up quickly Dan.
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really sorry to hear that.
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Welcome to our statistic, Dan. I've been looking since February out here.
I've been looking since February out here.
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Sorry to hear that Dan take a few days to get your mind right. Hope ya find something soon.
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Ouch, that's not good... Keep your chin up and I hope you find something you like soon!
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hey dude make more beer thats always a good seller
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thanks guys, getting past the surprise/shock/feeling low part now. not a bad idea ol son! i think i'll bottle that honey porter tonight. 
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Been lookin since March....really wasn't looking for company....sorry man.
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You aren't a welder by any chance are you? The place I am at will probably be looking around the first of the year. Been down your road a couple times in the last few years. Good luck.
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sorry dale, i couldn't weld if my life depended on it. thanks for the kind though though.
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I don't like these kind of stories. Good luck Dan!!
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Really sorry to hear that Dan, I've been down that road more than a few times myself.
Best of luck, and you know we are all pulling for you.
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Best of luck, and you know we are all pulling for you.
Stu
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Hang in there. Those heebie jeebies from the shock will go away if you get a plan going to find a new job. That said it's been close to a year since I last drew a paycheck.
Best of luck and good thoughts heading out your way.
Best of luck and good thoughts heading out your way.
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Dan, so sorry to hear the news on your homefront. I sincerely hope your situation turns around for the better for you soon.
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Dan, Sorry to hear... hate to hear of anyone out of work in this day and age... fortunately, I've been retired for past 4 years, times get a little close between SS checks, but so far we are making it.
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Every hunter I know would be saying YAHOO because the rut is kicking in right know.
But sorry for the job loss. You'll find one soon. Talented people are hard to find.
But sorry for the job loss. You'll find one soon. Talented people are hard to find.
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Sorry to hear about your situation, Dan. Hang in there and something will come your way.
I can relate to what you're dealing with now. After decades in television and cable TV, I went to work for a technology company I had bought from. They sold out to a multi-national firm that raided the company and laid off 310 of the 320 employees. I was in the layoff cycle on which our last day of work was 9/7/2001. Following the events four days later, there was absolutely nothing available anywhere. I was 57 and outta work. Ouch!
After nine months of talking with everyone I knew and a lot I didn't, I saw an ad for a bench carpenter in a high-end cabinet shop. I had a little portfolio of my work and made an appointment for the heck of it. They hired me on the spot. I only made a percentage of my previous salary, but it helped with the bills. One of those "any port in a storm" things!
I can relate to what you're dealing with now. After decades in television and cable TV, I went to work for a technology company I had bought from. They sold out to a multi-national firm that raided the company and laid off 310 of the 320 employees. I was in the layoff cycle on which our last day of work was 9/7/2001. Following the events four days later, there was absolutely nothing available anywhere. I was 57 and outta work. Ouch!
After nine months of talking with everyone I knew and a lot I didn't, I saw an ad for a bench carpenter in a high-end cabinet shop. I had a little portfolio of my work and made an appointment for the heck of it. They hired me on the spot. I only made a percentage of my previous salary, but it helped with the bills. One of those "any port in a storm" things!
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i guess i'll have more time for woodworking now, since the powers that be decided to eliminate my position at work.
Sorry to hear the news Dan. It sounds from the other postings that you have too much company in your situation. I am still employed but don't feel confident that the situation could not change at any time.