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Old 08-07-2015, 09:42 AM
 
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It's tough being on the outside looking in. I used to be kind of bored being a 8-5 white collar professional. Now I realize how lucky I was to be a highly paid responsible member of the working fraternity. I had a place to go to every day, a great paycheck, wonderful benefits and a comfortable large office. All within two miles of my large home, a lifestyle made possible by a paycheck that was very generous.

A new boss came and rode my xxxx and told me I could not do anything right. He fired me, gave me no vacation payoff and has been fighting my unemployment claim for months now. The unemployment office approves it and my previous company appeals. No money until all appeals are done, which could take a year.

Anyone else long for a day when they were an active member of the working fraternity and understand now how lucky they were to have a job?
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Old 08-07-2015, 09:50 AM
 
Location: USA
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It's tough being on the outside looking in. I used to be kind of bored being a 8-5 white collar professional. Now I realize how lucky I was to be a highly paid responsible member of the working fraternity. I had a place to go to every day, a great paycheck, wonderful benefits and a comfortable large office. All within two miles of my large home, a lifestyle made possible by a paycheck that was very generous.

A new boss came and rode my xxxx and told me I could not do anything right. He fired me, gave me no vacation payoff and has been fighting my unemployment claim for months now. The unemployment office approves it and my previous company appeals. No money until all appeals are done, which could take a year.

Anyone else long for a day when they were an active member of the working fraternity and understand now how lucky they were to have a job?

I have, but then I'm retired now.
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Old 08-07-2015, 10:53 AM
 
Location: NC
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I have, but then I'm retired now.

me too actually!!
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Old 08-07-2015, 11:06 AM
 
Location: TN/NC
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We've had several employees leave recently. I'm sure they feel the exact same as you do.
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Old 08-07-2015, 11:09 AM
 
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I think you need an offline hobby.
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Old 08-07-2015, 11:12 AM
 
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It's tough being on the outside looking in. I used to be kind of bored being a 8-5 white collar professional. Now I realize how lucky I was to be a highly paid responsible member of the working fraternity. I had a place to go to every day, a great paycheck, wonderful benefits and a comfortable large office. All within two miles of my large home, a lifestyle made possible by a paycheck that was very generous.

A new boss came and rode my xxxx and told me I could not do anything right. He fired me, gave me no vacation payoff and has been fighting my unemployment claim for months now. The unemployment office approves it and my previous company appeals. No money until all appeals are done, which could take a year.

Anyone else long for a day when they were an active member of the working fraternity and understand now how lucky they were to have a job?
Well, I personally know several blue collar workers who keep walking out of their restaurant jobs because they were bored or whatever other excuse they always seem to have.
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Old 08-07-2015, 11:13 AM
 
Location: SF Bay Area
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Maybe you can find a group of recently retired/fired professionals to trade job-seeking tips.
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Old 08-07-2015, 11:19 AM
 
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Back again, huh?
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