Steve,

Welcome to the layoff club. Sadly, this is not an exclusive club. I too have experienced and survived three layoffs during my "former" career in the printing industry. I have to add a big AMEN to everything that has been said in this thread. My best advice is to take a few deep breaths and NOT make any rash or hasty decisions. Another strong recommendation is to keep your Coosa and supplement it with a daily routine of exercise. Not a doctor, but I do know that there are some kind of stress reducing chemicals released from the brain via exercise. Job layoffs are also one of the top ten stress factors in one's life. Do your best to be patient and positive with your immediate family.

One thing to check out...The Texas Employment Commission used to hold a week long Job Search seminar at the Richardson office. A man named Bill Vidovik has made this class is passion. He stays in contact with HR people and tailors the class to fit what these HR people look for. The class is limited to about twenty students and is on a first come first served basis. there is no charge for the class but it would be worth any fee charged. After finishing the first time, I was interviewed by seven different Moore Business Forms people at once. Everything Bill trained me for was utilized and I almost knew what the next question would be and was prepared with a quick and good answer. If Bill is still holding the class MAKE EVERY EFFORT TO ATTEND. Just call the richardson TEC office for details.

Best to you on your search.

Thanks Mike, Sadly, Bill has passed away. When I googled what you had mentioned above and his name together it stated that. Sounds like he was a great guy. I am stil going to reach out to the TEC office to see what classes tey offer. Thanks for the tip.

I hope that I am not stepping on anyones toes so I will apologize in advance. Bill was totally unlike the typical state or government employee that we usually encounter and remember. His passion was to get everyone in his classes back into the job market. It was obvious in his presentations that he spent many hours of research and constant updating of wehat he taught.

His service to the Dallas area community will be truly missed. RIP Bill.

Keep us posted & keep ur head up. Your not alone Steve.
U have resources n people who care. If a man really wants to work then he will. I'm confident you will

Fishing actually drives me INSANE because I rarely catch anything! I'd be starving if I had to rely on my fishing skills to put food on the table... So Steve, I have an extra yak and plenty of gear if you ever need somebody to take you fishing. You just have to show me how to catch them!

PM and prayers sent

PM me.

Well, the prayers must have worked. I managed to stay safe for now. Although I was told I am next to go if it happens again. So i will still be sending out my resume this week. But at least I don't have to sell the kayak ...yet. I appreciate all the kind words. this has been a tough few days for me and my family. Still can't relax, but at least I have some time.

GREAT NEWS!!!

Hangeth in there cause life is GOOD!

Fantastic!

Awesome news! When my former employer went through lay offs, they said the IT dept would not be touched.....LIES!!! The IT dept was touched and so was I on the 5th round of lay offs.

Good news... Maybe that day won't come. But at least you have some time to get your ducks in a row so to speak.

keep those prayers going, and great news.

It isnt wise for a company to tell an employee he is next to go.

Steve, if you are still interested in the job I told you about in that PM I sent you go ahead and shoot me a text and I'll give you a call this evening.

And don't tell them you're next to go either. Just discreetly send those resumes out

Good news, but recommend you continue to look at all options. The easiest time to get a job is when you already have a job...

Hopefully it won't happen again. Good to hear the news. Stay POSITIVE, keep the FAITH and send them resumes out. Best to be prepared. Heck maybe all of us here will be working for you in the future.

Thank you Lord!!! Keep his job safe.

That is the best news I have heard all day!

DITTO!!!

thanks for keeping us posted

i used to work at a big Co. they too kept telling us we were next. Man, i kept waiting for that day!
pension maybe unemployment, a lil time off! Well, it never came! LOL!!!

Was both one of the best & worst places ive ever worked. went down as the biggest bankrupt in history. lots of good memories and crazy days of stress. finally left & did something else. its worked out so far. that was about 12yrs ago

steve,

remain valuable by being the hardest working employee. when that doesnt work, go find something else a fresh start is what you might need anyways. try to be ready for what ever happens. times & market are changing. you were looking for a job when you found that one right? its not what happens to you that determines where you end up, its how you deal with it that does.

So many fish... so lil time