Survey: LoT Unemployment Rate

Betty · 03-13-2009, 02:07 PM

They layed off a key employee today. It was somewhat unexpected and brought many of us to tears. Young single mom. Frankly - I'm worried about her. It sucks to have this happen. She had a hard life growing up. Has never held another job since she came here straight from high school and went from answering phones to handling everything and then some in her own department. I'm so sad to see her go.

And yet at the same time - I'm so thankful to still be employed.

But for how long?

Come on economy! WTF!

Maylar · 03-13-2009, 04:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Betty

They layed off a key employee today. It was somewhat unexpected and brought many of us to tears. Young single mom. Frankly - I'm worried about her. It sucks to have this happen. She had a hard life growing up. Has never held another job since she came here straight from high school and went from answering phones to handling everything and then some in her own department. I'm so sad to see her go.

And yet at the same time - I'm so thankful to still be employed.

But for how long?

Come on economy! WTF!

You know, while the layoff itself is obviously a bad thing, I think it's important to always look at the bright side of things.

The silver lining here is that she worked hard at what she did, and was loyal to her company. In that, future potential employers find invaluable and if she plays her cards right, shouldn't have "to" much difficulty in finding a new job.

Kevy Baby · 03-14-2009, 11:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Maylar

... I think it's important to always look at the bright side of things.

And NA is now singing, "Always look on the bright side of life."

Moonliner · 03-14-2009, 11:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Kevy Baby

And NA is now singing, "Always look on the bright side of life."

Funny you should mention Python. I was just thinking about that very subject.....

JWBear · 03-14-2009, 02:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Kevy Baby

And NA is now singing, "Always look on the bright side of life."

Does she even know that song?

View Poll Results: Are you employed or unemployed?
Fully employed	35	64.81%
Parially employed (cut hours or lost lower-paying 2nd job)	5	9.26%
Unemployed or mostly unemployed (lost primary source of income, actively looking for work)	8	14.81%
Not part of job market (Stay-at-home parent, etc.)	6	11.11%
Voters: 54. You may not vote on this poll

03-13-2009, 02:07 PM	#1
Betty Kicking up my heels! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: The Silver State Posts: 3,783	They layed off a key employee today. It was somewhat unexpected and brought many of us to tears. Young single mom. Frankly - I'm worried about her. It sucks to have this happen. She had a hard life growing up. Has never held another job since she came here straight from high school and went from answering phones to handling everything and then some in her own department. I'm so sad to see her go. And yet at the same time - I'm so thankful to still be employed. But for how long? Come on economy! WTF! __________________ Nee Stell Thue
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