Last Straw..

larry merlau

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well some of you whom i have meet in person and had long chats with, know that for many years now my job was on the edge. printing isnt a solid profession anymore. technology has changed it immensely.. well i was to go back to work tomorrow and get back in the saddle doing what i had done for 28 yrs,, but i got phone call that said my job was terminated, the rest are there but my part isnt and the company had been sold to another that he had shipped work to for some time..makes it hard to swallow when a lesser senior person is still there and i am the one to get the walking papers.. so now i am going to be looking for a new road to travel down in my future and the Tours will have to end till finances allow me to do them again.. i regret that i have to say this as i have enjoyed everyone i took, and will miss the chance to see each and everyone of you that i was able to and those that i wanted to meet next year.. so thanks for the opportunity to meet those i have and be part of your life for a little while.. and maybe if you ever get up my way you can carry on what i started.. if anyone on here knows about the availability of getting schooling paid for threw the gov for displaced jobs i would appreciate you getting in touch. thanks again the semi retired Ambassador...:wave:
 
I am sorry to hear this, Larry, but there are often golden threads in the ashes. I am sure you are surfing for ideas for training but start with your local unemployment offices. They should have information about retraining. Any idea what you want to learn?
 
I'm so very sorry to hear this. I know you, however, and I know you are not one to lie on the ground after having been knocked down. You get back up and get right back into the fray. Good things will come of this. In the mean time, we all know you can make a kick-a hoosier cabinet. Time to make a few extra $$ in the shop!


PS. I've made the trip to Larry's twice and have rarely felt more welcome anywhere. Since the ambassador can't go to the mountain, time for the mountains among us to go to the ambassador!
 
Sorry to hear this, Larry. With your experience in the printing industry, I hope you won't have trouble finding something soon. I wish you the very best in your job search and hope that you will be able to continue the tradition of tour-de-wood in the future.
 
i wasnt going to post anything on this but i felt the forum deserved to know that the tours were gonna be on hold for now and why.. i do feel that the forum is family and deserved this info.. as for where i am headed ,, well printing isnt it.. i dont go back for seconds on a hot fire.. i have been in construction and am licensed to do that so i might grab the hammer again.. got some connections yet and might be able to get some work that way..but as for training carol, i was thinking of woodworking training,, maybe not the best avenue and if you have any insight on that feel free to pm or email me..home address not the work one because that is gone now:)
 
Ouch, that hurts. Here's hoping that this is an opportunity in disguise. My daughter's company got into trouble and shut down. She went through all the terrible stuff that hits a person suddenly being unemployed through events outside their control. Then after a few months (that seemed like years) all of a sudden she ended up with multiple job offers and is back to work.
 
Larry, I'm so sorry to hear about your job situation. Being the quality person you are, you should a welcome addition to the staff of any organization. Best of luck in your search and on any training you can get.

As to your Tours, I'm so pleased to have met you this year. It was great to be able to spend time with you personally in my shop and messing with SketchUp. Bobbie and I plan to start doing more traveling next year when she retires, so you might just be seeing us up there.

Take care, buddy! :thumb:
 
Larry.....I am sorry to hear of your situation! The initial emotions make it difficult so take a few days to get adjusted to your circumstances and then begin deciding what you want to do and how to do it or get there. With your personality and intelligence, you will find a way I am sure!

I'll bet I can find Delton, MI!

You are in my thoughts my friend!
 
Sorry buddy. I know first hand how bad it hurts.

On the training, go to your local unemployment office and start asking questions. If you don't get the answer you want, ask someone else until there is no one left to answer.
 
Larry, I am so sorry to hear that bit of discouraging news. Like others have said you will come out of this with a few scratches ,but I know it won't keep you down. I know how you feel since I went through a plant closing also. Look at it as a chance to do better things in the future. We all will be pulling for you here in the family.
 
That's some bad news Larry. The good news is you've got the right attitude. The right attitude is looking around and seeing what's available and being willing to get training to do! Keep your chin up and know we are all pulling for you.
 
Larry,

This would be my first stop. Yes, have researched this, just had to go to my notes to find this list for you. Sorry you need to use it.
http://www.dol.gov/dol/topic/training/index.htm

Here is another option. http://abcnews.go.com/GMA/story?id=6562033&page=1#.T3yTEl2Adok

For anyone over age 55. http://seniorliving.about.com/od/workandcareers/a/freejobtraining.htm

An address for Michigan http://michiganworks.org/

Another Michigan opportunity. http://www.americanmanufacturing.or...ts-michigan-workers-companies-and-communities

Getting started using Michigan's opportunities. http://jobtraining.ws/state.php?state=Michigan&abbreviation=MI

Larry, just a few and a couple I found MI info instead of IN info. If these prove deadends, let me know. Have some specific people I can talk to and see if they have any ideas/suggestions.

Sorry to hear the news.

Jon
http://abcnews.go.com/GMA/story?id=6562033&page=1#.T3yTEl2Adok


Did some googling, here are some things also maybe of interest. Feel free to ignore any and all of this post.

http://www.wisebread.com/lost-my-job-tips-for-the-recently-laid-off

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DkRDWRxco68

http://liveyourlegend.net/what-to-do-when-you-get-fired-or-quit-purpose-finding-101/

http://www.quintcareers.com/career_change.html

By providing the above addresses, I have not looked at each and everyone in its entirety. I am offering them only for information, do with as you see fit.
 
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Sorry to see this Larry. Keep the resources you have here in mind too...lots of knowledge and connections on this forum. Knowing you, you'll be up and going in no time though.
 
Well this really is a bad deal. :( I've been in your shoes myself and while it ended up being a good thing it was a tough pill to swallow when it happened. Good thoughts on the way from Iowa. :thumb:
 
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