lay off notice

I know how devasting it is to be laid off... I was in Aug 09, but I applied to multiple staffing agencies and while it wasn't what I had been making it was more then Unemployment... A year later one of my Contract jobs turned permanent and I'm now in a better position then the job I lost and thought was perfect for me... there is always something on the horizon

I'm so sorry! Thats terrible news! Atl is hard, but not impossible. Something WILL pop up!

Thanks ya'll... no i just meant that the "you still set a date" that was before we knew about lay offs being serious... this blows. im so scared for my cysts to come back...

I'm so sorry Shauna! I agree with Lauren, send out as many resumes out as you can, and try to customize them to each job. Look into craigslist, and non profit organizations too. And please don't loose hope. Hugs.

Shauna i pmd you dear..

I agree with Brian. Could that be an option for you guys?

Oh, Shauna! This is awful - but you're strong and I'm sure you'll be OK.

Reach out to everyone you know and let them know you're looking for work. There's no shame in being laid off - we've all been there. Send out emails. Be very specific, "This is my occupation, these are my skills, my ideal job would be X." The most likely way to find a job isn't sending resumes into the online void, it's through a friend of a friend or other network.

For example, I was laid off in November 2008. My hours had been cut, so I knew the job loss was coming and started contacting everyone I could think of. A friend who worked at a staffing firm had a colleague who needed to place a temp for an admin position in my field. I wound up unemployed for a total of one day before starting my current (higher-paying) position. I know I got very lucky, but I also know tapping my network helped that luck along.

I'm pretty good at resume cleanup, so feel free to PM me if you need any help!

So sorry to hear about this Shauna! If I was in your situation, I would consider Brian's idea a lot. Yes, it's not the most conventional way of doing it, but it's a very viable option. What amtters now is for you to not make yourself crazy over stress, and apply for jobs like Lauren said. I hope it all works out well!

Can you ask your doctor to write a 3 months supply of medications, while your insurance is still active?

@fun -- thats what i am about to call and see.... thanks yall!

Don't give in yet, wait and see what your unemployment is actually going to be. I'll be honest right now and say I made about $850 on my paychecks and I get $640 for unemployment. That isn't a HUGE difference. I know a lot of people who say they wish they stayed on unemployment because they made more doing nothing than they are at their job. Maybe it won't end up so bad. I was also laid off and it is a horrible feeling, it does suck. But I wish you the best of luck!!!!!

Oh no, that's awful news! i didn't read all the other posts but I'm sure everything will be ok. with all the extensions and increases mr. obama has given to the unemployed, you might be surprised at the benefits you get. and i'm sure you'll find something else, your next job might even be better! i'd hire you to help me with wedding planning if i had any extra money i'll keep you in my prayers. (((hugs)))

Shauna, did I read that right? You have SLE? My mom has been coping for years, and they're pretty sure I have it as well. I've already been diagnosed with Raynaud's (sp) phenomenon and rheumatoid arthritis, so I know how you feel. If you ever need to talk, PM me

@potters... i am embarassed to be honest too... my pay stubs AFTER taxes were around 834.... i just love working you know. i mean MAYBE this will give me time to focus on my credit card processing company... maybe this is a positive. maybe I can make the $ I made when I did it full time, but losing my benefits BLOWS ughhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh

@bright.... yes i have sle... and it BLOWS. if your mom has it I am sure you will too with those diagnosis... sorry to be the bearer of bad news. I have ana negative... basically we havent been successful at catching it in a flare, im flaring now but wouldnt you know my rheumy cant see me for 2 months! they are so backlogged but its because there are only like 4 in atlanta. thanks! I just want to throw out there that plaquenil does wonders for the arthritic pain...! savella had awful side effects i puked non stop. and it stopped my hair loss! hugs to you dear

THANKS to everyone.... really thank you. to those of you who are batteling unemployment or have been there i am so sorry. this is SCARY.

Awwh hun, im sorry to hear that. My FH got laid off In May, shortly after he was able to find an even better job so it turned out for the best. Don't worry, you will be fine! Just stay positive. Praying for you.

It is really scary, coming from experience.. you had at least something I never got.. a date.. My work still refuses to say when they're laying everyone off, but I know the admins would be the first to go, with no notice at all..

Either way, the WW ladies are gonna help you out and find you a new job before it negatively impacts you dont forget to pm me your email addy!

Shauna, I was afraid this was coming for you. I am thinking about you and hope that you find something soon. If I were you, I wouldnt push the wedding back quite yet. I'd wait and see what happens job wise before you uspset the rest of your life. Keep getting your resume out there. If I can help in any way, please let me know!!

Oh dear. Why don't you just do a courthouse wedding for now? Love is not about the Princess Diana train. Ask your fiance.