So, my job was "eliminated" today

Calypso Poet 99 · Post by **Calypso Poet 99** » March 16, 2007 10:07 pm

Just another victom of the sub-prime mortgage meltdown. The good thing was that it came at 4:00 pm and I had been at the bar since 1:00 pm. I knew it was coming but just not so quickly. They did send me a nice email and a pre-recorded message on a teleconfrence for me and the others who got the ax to enjoy.

all in all, i'm in a pretty good mood, I already had some other things lined up, and I know I'm not the first. I made it 36 years without the pink slip, not bad.

Rum&aLime · Post by **Rum&aLime** » March 16, 2007 10:12 pm

Congratulations!

I got "the call" out of the blue May 2, 2005. In retrospect, the best thing that could have happened to me!

Enjoy your new opportunities!

-Paul

PHAW Webmistress · Post by **PHAW Webmistress** » March 16, 2007 10:16 pm

Calypso - sorry

but like Rum said - hopefully this happened for a reason and a better opportunity is right around the corner!!!!

Coconuts · Post by **Coconuts** » March 16, 2007 10:18 pm

Lasalle? I heard they were laying a bunch more people off up here (again).

Post by **SMLCHNG** » March 16, 2007 10:20 pm

Sorry! Hopefully something better will come up next for you.

Calypso Poet 99 · Post by **Calypso Poet 99** » March 16, 2007 10:24 pm

Coconuts wrote:Lasalle? I heard they were laying a bunch more people off up here (again).

Novastar.....nobody is safe in this market.

Calypso Poet 99 · Post by **Calypso Poet 99** » March 16, 2007 10:28 pm

PHAW Webmistress wrote:Calypso - sorry but like Rum said - hopefully this happened for a reason and a better opportunity is right around the corner!!!!

Thanks, I always say "I was looking for a job when I found this one". I'm not sure what that means.

I also quote old "Tricky Dick" and say "you wont have me to kick around much longer"

Tequila Revenge · Post by **Tequila Revenge** » March 16, 2007 10:52 pm

Hang in there. Losing a job is one of the big 5 stresses life can bring you. And I'll bet you'll look back an find the silver lining in the whole event.

Keep on living your life like a song

FINS UP!!!

creeky · Post by **creeky** » March 16, 2007 11:02 pm

Hope great opportunties await you.

Longboardn' ASEL&S · Post by **Longboardn' ASEL&S** » March 16, 2007 11:06 pm

Calypso Poet 99 wrote:
Coconuts wrote:Lasalle? I heard they were laying a bunch more people off up here (again).
Novastar.....nobody is safe in this market.

Sadly it's a daily trend around here lately.

blackjacks wife · Post by **blackjacks wife** » March 16, 2007 11:07 pm

Poet.

I'm not far behind you!!

I work for PHH Mortgage. It was announced Thursday that we are being purchased by GE Capoital Solutions & The Blackstone Group.

Today in the Philadelphia Inquirer, they quoted a guy who I have not doubt has a nice Golden Parashute say they would shut down our office in Mt. Laurel, NJ within a year.

The moral of the story, Don't jump into a job with PHH Mortgage.

Good Luck!!!

PhutureMD · Post by **PhutureMD** » March 16, 2007 11:07 pm

Sorry!! At least you had a little forewarning. If I was going to get this news, I'd like to be in a bar when it happened! If you believe in fate, or any of that other mystical stuff that I always find seems to be driving my life (I know I sure as he!! don't have the wheel!), maybe this is just a great new beginning for you. Not matter what, best wishes and major phin power to you!!!

sunseeker · Post by **sunseeker** » March 16, 2007 11:09 pm

so sorry to hear about this! Good luck with where ever the road may lead

ph4ever · Post by **ph4ever** » March 16, 2007 11:16 pm

sorry to hear about your job. Hopefully something better will be in your future!!

nutmeg · Post by **nutmeg** » March 16, 2007 11:32 pm

Sorry this happened to you

Like everyone says....may the next opportunity be a better one!

PhutureMD · Post by **PhutureMD** » March 16, 2007 11:37 pm

nutmeg wrote:Sorry this happened to you Like everyone says....may the next opportunity be a better one!

Perfect!!

Marnin Grita Guy · Post by **Marnin Grita Guy** » March 17, 2007 12:15 am

AS the man says.............

Breathe In, Breathe Out, Move On.

It's all good, It's part of the joy of living.

bravedave · Post by **bravedave** » March 17, 2007 12:33 am

Sorry to hear about the bad news.

I've never had a 'good' job that I didn't get laid off or fired from.
A job should be fun -- or else it's just work. (I'm not knocking 'work' mind you. It has its place.)
Sadly, I've outlived most of the employers who have ditched me.
But it's the stink-a$$ jobs that stick to you like a booger for 10-20 years at a time.

Remember your blessings, and count all your dreams.

BrianM · Post by **BrianM** » March 17, 2007 10:05 am

Eleven years ago I got divorced, downsized and a DUI all within 30 days of each other, it was like I was in a bad movie. After that I opened my own business, got married to a great woman and stopped drinking and driving and life is awesome now. Life is 10% what happens to you and 90% how you respond to things. Stay positive and focused and you will be fine. At the time I hated my job, was miserable in my marriage and was partying way too much, so I kind of new I was in need of some changes and they all happened at one time and I survived and moved forward.

ToplessRideFL · Post by **ToplessRideFL** » March 17, 2007 11:23 am

Have a great weekend and hit the pavement on Monday! Best of luck to you!