Comments on: I Was Laid Off Yesterday

By: Mike

Mike — Fri, 04 May 2012 23:04:56 +0000

Iam going through the same thing.Just trying to keep my head above water.

By: Tweetypielori

Tweetypielori — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 04:22:39 +0000

I was laid off yesterday at 9:00 a.m. After 9 years. The pain was unreal. I wasn’t prepared. My supervisor didn’t even say goodbye, good luck, or I’m sorry. I probably cried a good 20 hours but now I know in my heart I have to do something. I have to find a job or lose my small condo and live in the street. It’s the fear factor. Being 52, single and getting laid off 2 days before your birthday blows and not the candles either. Why me I kept asking myself. I don’t even make what half of the people who are still there make. And you laid off me, but kept someone who tried stabbing her husband to death. Please. I’m in denial, angry and want to vent but really need to get moving and see if I can find something at least part time. As we all know unemployment doesn’t pay anything. Then well the insurance, I can’t afford that either so if I get sick, I hope I just die. A day in the life of just another laid off person sitting on the pitty pot.

By: FRUGALCHICK

FRUGALCHICK — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 02:11:03 +0000

Sorry about the job loss but looks like you’ll weather this just fine. Good luck!

By: Michael Johnson

Michael Johnson — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 18:55:06 +0000

Baking bread has helped my family get through rough times, thought I’d share:

Time: About 2 hours (Actual Work Time: about 15 minutes)
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BigatticHouse dinner rolls: (one dozen)
4 cups flour
1 1/4 cups warm water ( Water should be warm, but not boiling. )
2 tablespoons yeast (or 2 packets)
1/2 tablespoon salt
1 teaspoon sugar (or 1-2 Tablespoons if you want fluffier rolls)
1-2 tablespoons cooking oil/olive oil/whatever

1. dissolve yeast and sugar in water in large mixing bowl.
2. mix yeast until dissolved.
3. add 1 cup of flour and mix
4. add salt
5. continue to add flour 1/2 cup at a time mixing.
6. flour will seem *VERY* wet, keep mixing. You can use a spatula to “fold” it.
7. If you feel like a little exercise, oil your hands and knead in the bowl.
8. The bread will “come together” after a few minutes, and feel “springy”. It will be smooth, If it looks like biscuit batter- keep kneading. Once it is smooth, it means the gluten has developed.
9. Go ahead and knead the dough for a little while longer, you won’t hurt anything.
10. Oil a glass or metal bowl. flop your dough into the bowl and flip over – so your dough is lightly covered in oil. Let sit 1 hour in a warm place. you may want to cover with seran-wrap to keep it moist/warm.

**** After One Hour Rising ****
11. Flour a surface.
12. Punch the dough. Yes, punch it… all the air bubbles should deflate it.
13. You can knead again if you want
14. Cut the dough into four pieces
15. Cut each piece into 3 pieces. This should give you 12 small balls of dough.
16. Oil a muffin/cupcake pan, crisco works best , place one dough ball in each cup
17. Place pan in a warm, draft-free place for 30-45 minutes.

**** After 30-45 minutes rising ****
**** Preheat oven to 425 ****
18. When the oven gets to 425, Bake for 15 minutes. Rolls should swell about 3-5 times the size of the dough balls. They will start to brown after about 10 minutes, check every two minutes to make sure they don’t burn.
19. Pop them out onto a wire rack to cool, or the bottoms will get slimy.
20. Serve immediately with dinner, or as a snack. Careful they’re HOT!

Note: Before putting in a bag, Let them cool completely (several hours at least) “stone cold”. They keep for 3 or 4 days in a plastic bag. 15-20 seconds in the microwave makes for a great snack.
source: Mike Johnson of BigAtticHouse.com

By: Bill

Bill — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 21:05:39 +0000

Chin up, man! You have a great attitude and a great plan. Keep up the great work; you’ll find something in no time, and what if you don’t? A year’s worth of cash is VERY cool. I’d concentrate on the businesses you own right now, make them bigger, start other ones. If you want some really good resources, I’d be happy to share.

By: Kyle

Kyle — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 18:15:08 +0000

Thanks for all your encouragement and wise advice, guys!

By: Dividend Growth Investor

Dividend Growth Investor — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 14:46:51 +0000

Sorry to hear about that Kyle. I wish you all the best in finding a new job.

Also good luck in increasing your alternative income streams. I hope that the double doubling of your alternative incomes will be enough to reach your previous salary.

Best Regards,

DGI

By: VENKATAKRISHNA NALAMOTHU

VENKATAKRISHNA NALAMOTHU — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 13:16:38 +0000

Sorry to hear about layof but I liked the way you are showing composure and planning inspite of under some stress. People like you can easily find jobs but many employees may find it difficult in the coming days.

By: Pinyo

Pinyo — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 20:42:13 +0000

I’m sorry to hear that Kyle. But looks like you have a solid plan. Good luck in your job search.

By: Four Pillars

Four Pillars — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 11:28:43 +0000

That sucks!

Good luck with the job search/mini-site building spree…

Mike