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ta350 01-13-2009 04:51 PM

Darn this Economy!
 
Just as I was finishing up at the gym this morning I got one of the worst calls.... No no one died, my gf's not pregnant.... well I don't have one so that's not it.... But I did get laid off from my job.

For a company that just turned a 5 million dollar profit in dec, has been reduced to laying off quite a few employees. There are no orders for feb, march, and april. Its amazing how business kinda just disappeared!

So Im now on the hunt for a new job. I'll take anything at this point.

deadtrend1 01-13-2009 05:35 PM

Damn, they called you? Couldn't even lay you off in person?

Knipps 01-13-2009 05:39 PM

Damn man, that sucks to hear.
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Originally Posted by deadtrend1 (Post 533601)
Damn, they called you? Couldn't even lay you off in person?

1. Can't cause "a scene"
2. Saves him gas $$

69BirdX 01-13-2009 05:47 PM

Sorry to hear man. What did you do, if you dont mind me asking

bandit88 01-13-2009 07:02 PM

awww huney....... we can find you a better job!

Blackbirdws6 01-13-2009 07:12 PM

Sorry to hear about the job loss. That really sucks.

What do you do? Never hurts to mention this since someone may know somebody.

ta350 01-14-2009 02:01 AM

Im an automotive Paint Tech, but was doing Industrial Coatings for military units ( lockhead-martin stuff) (Mil-Spec Paint) For sonar units, and eletrical component housings and what not.

But I have a vast aray of skills from Painting cars - computers - towing and I'm willing to learn new things.

I do have an associates degree but I did that for S&Gs lol

Either way the only automotive shop I found needing a painter is believe it or not Berlin Macco which I told my self I would never stoop that low, but might have to for the time being. If I go there the customers sure will be happy with there clear coats that is for sure lol.

bubba428 01-14-2009 02:07 AM

Dude right now being a tow truck driver is where its at!!! Seriously, nobody is fixing they're cars cause nobody has money. Tow companies are looking for people just to keep up with AAA. on my end nobody wants to pay for parking, so they take the chance. I've been making 700-900 a week for the past 2 months, and its only getting busier. Come summer time it'll be 1500 a week. If you have the experience, or can learn really fast, try to get a towing job

ta350 01-14-2009 02:14 AM

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Originally Posted by bubba428 (Post 533821)
Dude right now being a tow truck driver is where its at!!! Seriously, nobody is fixing they're cars cause nobody has money. Tow companies are looking for people just to keep up with AAA. on my end nobody wants to pay for parking, so they take the chance. I've been making 700-900 a week for the past 2 months, and its only getting busier. Come summer time it'll be 1500 a week. If you have the experience, or can learn really fast, try to get a towing job

Im trying nobody seems to be hiring... I go on call with my buddy every now and then in Evesham (marlton) and would love to do it full time just not hiring

bubba428 01-14-2009 03:00 AM

hmm try in the cities...rural areas like medford may be a little slower...idk about marlton

69BirdX 01-14-2009 06:39 AM

My friend works at a bodyshop ill see if there looking for a painter.

ta350 01-15-2009 04:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 69BirdX (Post 533837)
My friend works at a bodyshop ill see if there looking for a painter.

be very appreciated


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