Posted on 12/12/2008 7:00:32 PM PST by MrPiper
I went through this in 2003 - was laid off from Dow Chemical in a huge global layoff and could not find anything for nearly eleven months. I had been at Dow for six years and had built up a lot of international experience, which ended up being what rescued me.
I'm glad you're in good shape and I pray daily for those who have lost their jobs and can't really afford to.
You GO! Good for you. Merry Christmas, too!
advise: HUNT and FISH!
3 years can go fast. Put together a plan and follow it.
Good luck. :)
no push/shove big enough to ever take out a mortgage on a mortgage free home! Sounds like MrP wouldn't
I’m self employed and my advice is to not take anymore than a few days “off”. Start planning your business tomorrow and getting everything lined up to begin working legally/properly. Our economy is likely going to be much worse in 6 months. The sooner you get at least one client’s commitment to build/replace something the better. The longer you wait the easier it will be to say tomorrow... Many people fail at being their own boss. Your first test will be doing what needs to be done today and not putting it off until “tomorrow”...
Another key issue is keeping your overhead low. That is the primary key to making money with lots of competition. Don’t go and spend all kinds of money on new tools, offices etc. Buy used, off eBay and/or similar. The first couple of years are the hardest even when the economy isn’t tanking and it is.
Just my opinion...
If you are able to be your own boss and are able to manage your time and money wisely I predict that you will be far better off in a few years than you ever were working for somebody else. It all depends on you. Some people love that, others hate it. Your choice...
ROTFL!!!
When I lost my job after 28 years I was stunned for awhile. However, my husband retired from his and we took off for France with our 11 year old daughter for a year. We lived frugally while there but it was well worth it as she learned to speak French in no time.
It turned out that losing my job was probably the best thing that could have happened because I always wanted to live overseas. I would never have had the nerve to quit my job in order to do it.
When life hands you lemons....................
only form my cold dying hands would one get a second mortgage from me !
Great attitude! I got laid off from my job in March. We decided to move to a different part of the state with better oppotunities. After arriving, we took a two week trip across the country. I now have a new job (the best job I’ve ever had), and we’ve just bought a new home.
Not once did I waste time on worry.
Many prayers to you and your family!!!!!!
Have a friend who lost EVERYTHING. Job, home wife, kids.......and he’s doing OK at the moment.
Hang in there!!!!
instead of all plus a bit more than we make, we'd be in the position MrPiper is -
How terrible of you to turn adversity into opportunity, and to rejoice in the midst of hardship. Don’t you know you are supposed to beg, plead, and fight for things to remain exactly as they are? You terrible, disruptive woman! /s
The only cost I have is the government cost to become a LLC and local business licenses and insurance. I have all transportation and tools needed... paid for. Thanks!
I think that you will likely do just fine with your skills. Especially in your geographic location. Retirees do not relocate because they are interested in hanging out with exotic bugs and high humidity. There is no shortage of folks moving into the area either.
If you can actually fly that airplane (in your profile image) then it is clear that you have the sort of inate abilities that will serve you well in just about all endeavors.
Admirable!
The prime Minister’s Finance Director told me the amount was 28 million. I think there is a con going on.
I wish you all the best and apologize for all the usual cliches your post provoked. Unfortunately, one can’t eat cliches, and not many being laid off these days have the fortune of having the skills and certificates you have. Blame them, is the usual cliche, of course.
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