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Offline Tigger29

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« on: November 29, 2006, 08:57:41 PM »
Yup!  Here in St. Louis.. expecting our first snowfall of the season...

After having four pretty much trouble-free winters, we're expecting about 10 inches of the stuff Thursday...  Which also happens to be my birthday!  woohoo! Now keep in mind this will be on top of 1-2 inches of ice... it'll make a nightmare out of the evening commute home.  Did I mention I love the white stuff?

Good thing I got fired Monday!  Finally land a good job... a job I enjoy.. good money... just STARTING to get caught up on the bills we got behind on from me being out of work before... and the bastards let me go.  Happy Birthday and Merry Christmas to me, huh?

And it had absolutely nothing to do with my performance.. it was purely for political reasons!  So now here I am... no money.. don't know how I'm going to cough up rent, let alone have ANY kind of a Christmas at all...  I'm now officially ruined.  Good thing we don't have any kids.

All I can hope for is for unemployment to kick in quickly (which would only happen if they don't contest it.. which is unlikely), or for me to find a job in the next few days that will pay me pretty much immediately (more unlikely).

It's a crying shame too.. because I had the budget worked out so that I'd be completely caught up on my utilities, rent, etc, get my computer upgraded (so I can get back onto AHII), and still have ample money so everyone can have a nice Christmas.  You know.. I don't get angry easily... I'm a very easy going guy it really does take a lot to get me going...

But I'm so furious right now... I snapped at my wife and threw the phone across the room... AND I somehow upset the dogs in the process.  This is so unlike me and I feel awful for losing it like that.  I'm just completely stressed out to the max here, and I just don't know how much more I can take.

All I did was work my BUTT off... and I feel like I'm the one who keeps getting punished for it.  I'm sorry guys I don't mean to cry to you like this I don't want anything.. guess I just needed to vent.

If anyone is from the area and knows any positions that need filling... I've got tons of automotive experience (repairs AND service management).  I've also got several Microsoft administration Certs and would love to get into the IT industry, but that seems to be even a tougher road these days.  Anyway if anyone knows anyone who is hiring I can really use the advice right now.

In the meantime, hopefully the snow will cheer me up...
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Offline SkyChimp03

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« Reply #1 on: November 30, 2006, 03:46:49 AM »
Same in Texas (where im at anyways) 3 inches or so atm:D

Happy Birthday sorry to hear your going to be snowed in though.:(
Sorry about you losing your job it happens though.. Hope you get back on your feet Sir
Good luck with the job btw:aok
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« Reply #2 on: November 30, 2006, 04:01:56 AM »
you never know, losing your job may just be the best thing thats happened to you for a while....crazy as it sounds....try finding something good about it.


i love being sacked....no money....but ooooooo so blissfull not getting up till midday :)
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« Reply #3 on: November 30, 2006, 07:47:46 AM »
its getting up to 83 today with a low 71
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« Reply #4 on: November 30, 2006, 07:57:18 AM »
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its getting up to 83 today with a low 71


and not a hurricane in sight.

been outside working in the yard all morning in a t-shirt.


(ducking)
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Offline Nilsen

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« Reply #5 on: November 30, 2006, 08:29:10 AM »
and while you get it, we dont. unusually high temps all of november here with +10 to 15. wierd
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Offline bsdaddict

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« Reply #6 on: November 30, 2006, 08:41:32 AM »
it's supposed to be hitting New England by this weekend...  I even heard about a possible whiteout!  Woot!  time for mother nature to make up for last winter!

btw, great weather blog here, for those who are into this stuff...   http://mattnoyes.blogs.com/
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Offline Ripsnort

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« Reply #7 on: November 30, 2006, 09:09:42 AM »
Should make for some good NFL football this weekend! :aok

The snow on the field in Seattle on Monday Night Football should have been a clue that it was coming your way! :D
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Offline deSelys

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« Reply #8 on: November 30, 2006, 09:18:18 AM »
Sorry for the loss of your job at a bad time, Tigger.

I hope that you'll get a nice new job as Xmas present.
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« Reply #9 on: November 30, 2006, 09:24:51 AM »
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Originally posted by Tigger29
Yup!  Here in St. Louis.. expecting our first snowfall of the season...

After having four pretty much trouble-free winters, we're expecting about 10 inches of the stuff Thursday...  Which also happens to be my birthday!  woohoo! Now keep in mind this will be on top of 1-2 inches of ice... it'll make a nightmare out of the evening commute home.  Did I mention I love the white stuff?

Good thing I got fired Monday!  Finally land a good job... a job I enjoy.. good money... just STARTING to get caught up on the bills we got behind on from me being out of work before... and the bastards let me go.  Happy Birthday and Merry Christmas to me, huh?

And it had absolutely nothing to do with my performance.. it was purely for political reasons!  So now here I am... no money.. don't know how I'm going to cough up rent, let alone have ANY kind of a Christmas at all...  I'm now officially ruined.  Good thing we don't have any kids.

All I can hope for is for unemployment to kick in quickly (which would only happen if they don't contest it.. which is unlikely), or for me to find a job in the next few days that will pay me pretty much immediately (more unlikely).

It's a crying shame too.. because I had the budget worked out so that I'd be completely caught up on my utilities, rent, etc, get my computer upgraded (so I can get back onto AHII), and still have ample money so everyone can have a nice Christmas.  You know.. I don't get angry easily... I'm a very easy going guy it really does take a lot to get me going...

But I'm so furious right now... I snapped at my wife and threw the phone across the room... AND I somehow upset the dogs in the process.  This is so unlike me and I feel awful for losing it like that.  I'm just completely stressed out to the max here, and I just don't know how much more I can take.

All I did was work my BUTT off... and I feel like I'm the one who keeps getting punished for it.  I'm sorry guys I don't mean to cry to you like this I don't want anything.. guess I just needed to vent.

If anyone is from the area and knows any positions that need filling... I've got tons of automotive experience (repairs AND service management).  I've also got several Microsoft administration Certs and would love to get into the IT industry, but that seems to be even a tougher road these days.  Anyway if anyone knows anyone who is hiring I can really use the advice right now.

In the meantime, hopefully the snow will cheer me up...



sorry to hear that sir.  guess i should have read further.  wishing you the best of luck.  

try to remember that sometimes the things which seem to be terrible are actually the harbingers of good.  

hang in there. 88
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Offline Tigger29

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« Reply #10 on: November 30, 2006, 01:39:21 PM »
Well normally I'd love to be out of a job.. but I just GOT this job two months ago after being out of work for two months.

Good thing is that it looks like I'll be eligible for unemployment this time.  Bad news is all our savings paid bills from when I was out of work before... Worse news is wife took a less paying (but less stress) job about a month ago because it looked like at the time I'd be working there a good, long time.

But.. right now I'm looking out the window and seeing everying covered in ice... a few snow flakes starting to fall... can't help but to smile, because at least I don't have to fight the traffic today!
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« Reply #11 on: November 30, 2006, 01:43:10 PM »
Temps are starting to drop here, but it's still warm even with the rain.  High today was in the 60's, which is unheard of in Ohio this time of year.  I got to ride the bike yesterday and Tuesday, which was awesome.

We're looking at possible snow tomorrow evening.  :(

Hang in there Tigger
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« Reply #12 on: November 30, 2006, 03:22:33 PM »
My step dad can't seem to keep a second auto tech no matter how hard he tries.  He just hired a guy but if he goes the way of the past 5 or 6, the new tech will be gone by mid December.  Thinking about it, I've seen quite a few positions in the auto tech industry open up lately around the Denver area.  

If you know how to work sheet metal and talk real nice to Bodhi he might have something for you.

Hope you get something going your way though bro, good luck.
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« Reply #13 on: November 30, 2006, 07:59:57 PM »
Good luck in the job hunt.  Expect the door to open for a better opportunity.

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« Reply #14 on: November 30, 2006, 08:14:53 PM »
Here in south-central IL were getting ice pretty bad right now. Lines dropping all around the area
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