O/T I joined the ranks of the unemployed today.

Clemaz · January 6, 2009 10:54AM

I was laid off today after six years for my ex company in the new housing construction business. Funny thing is I sold 5 homes for my ex company in the last 5 weeks. Anyone know of any leads in the Pittsburgh area I am all ears.

Thanks,

Don

VitoCo1972 · January 6, 2009 10:54AM

Welcome to the party...laid off in Nov. Economy stinks!

Blackie · January 6, 2009 10:57AM

How old are ya.........the USMC is always looking for a few good men!!!

stevek · January 6, 2009 10:57AM

<< I was laid off today after six years for my ex company in the new housing construction business. Funny thing is I sold 5 homes for my ex company in the last 5 weeks. Anyone know of any leads in the Pittsburgh area I am all ears.

Thanks,

Don >>

Just a quick note and you may already know this - they legally owe you the commission money on those sales.

TheThrill22 · January 6, 2009 10:58AM

I too have been out of work since September in the Chicago area. The times are tough. I was lucky enough to have saved but that can only last so long. Good luck to you Don

bman90278 · January 6, 2009 10:59AM

I'm very sorry to hear you joined the umemployment ranks today. I'm a union worker in the movies and have been getting umeployment checks since the end of October. It really sucks I can tell you, but I've learned a valuable lesson. Save every penny you can when you are working cause it goes fast.

Hang in there!

Brian

Clemaz · January 6, 2009 11:01AM

<< Just a quick note and you may already know this - they legally owe you the commission money on those sales. >>

Thanks Stevek. They are paying me for those sales plus a few others that were sold before that.

<< How old are ya.........the USMC is always looking for a few good men!!! >>

I am 41 with 2 bum knees, hardly what the Marines are looking for.

fattymacs · January 6, 2009 11:01AM

Sad to hear about those of you out of work, hang in there. Hopefully things will bounce soon.

MBMiller25 · January 6, 2009 11:01AM

What do you guys do and where do you live? I have contacts throughout the country and might be of help.

Blackie · January 6, 2009 11:06AM

I do wish ya best of luck. I believe the economy will get better. I still don't know much about Obama or even what "change" he will bring but I swore an oath to protect and serve and i firmly believe that we live in the most Blessed country in the World. An employment opportunity will come you way. Again i wish you the best

Clemaz · January 6, 2009 11:07AM

Thank you blackie for your thoughts and your dedication to keeping us safe.

VitoCo1972 · January 6, 2009 11:09AM

<< What do you guys do and where do you live? I have contacts throughout the country and might be of help. >>

I'm a Marketing Director in the entertainment industry. If you know Harvey Weinstein and can convince him to hire me I'll buy you a 52 Mantle.

Mphilking · January 6, 2009 11:12AM

Truly feel sad for all that have lost their job.

Dboneesq · January 6, 2009 11:12AM

Clemaz,

Sorry to hear about your situation. Times are real tough all over. I am an attorney on Long Island and most of my clients/deals involve real estate. Things have not been this bad in the 20 years that I have been on my own. Just take it one day at a time and do what you have to to get by. Things will turn around. BEST OF LUCK!

MBMiller25 · January 6, 2009 11:16AM

Mike, (VitoCo) PM Sent.

stevek · January 6, 2009 11:16AM

Good salespeople can always find jobs - it might be necessary to "think outside the box" and begin a sales career in a new field if necessary, and perhaps going far outside the box isn't even necessary - the housing industry of course has numerous offshoots such as lumber, plumbing supplies, electrical supplies, etc., and other housing components that need salespeople.

MBMiller25 · January 6, 2009 11:18AM

Don, PM Sent

Knopfler · January 6, 2009 11:23AM

If you haven't found anything by the end of February, you might be able to catch on with the Pirates as a middle reliever. Are you a lefty?

storm888 · January 6, 2009 11:24AM

Unemployed folks might consider being "self-employed." Once you work
for yourself, you will never be at the mercy of anybody or any circumstance
that cannot be controlled or overcome.

Find some goods or services that you think are cool, and find somebody
to pay you to provide those goods/services.

A good time to start an enterprise is WHILE the unemployment checks
are still rolling in.

There are likely to be more new millionaires made in the next 10-years
than have existed in all of history.

.........

And, NEVER Give Up. NEVER!

TheHun · January 6, 2009 11:26AM

I don't have much to add.

Stay HOPEFUL.

cheers

Gonblott · January 6, 2009 11:31AM

Said to hear but hang in there.

Lets hope 2009 is better for all of us.

leftofdial · January 6, 2009 11:32AM

I don't have much to add either, but i do feel for you guys and all the decent folks that have been and are going to be laid off in the near future. I think we all take our jobs for granted, just a little bit and when you see friends, family, and hard working people losing employment, it certainly gives us pause for thought.
Try to stay positive guys, and network all you can. It might take longer than you'd like, but good things happen to good people.

VitoCo1972 · January 6, 2009 11:46AM

Storm, I'm willing to work for myself if you'll bankroll a new production fund in Hollywood

By the way, get your money into the Drybulk shippers before it's too late. (DRYS, EXM, EGLE)

rube26105 · January 6, 2009 11:52AM

i wish i knew about stocks, all i know about it army saving bonds they pretty well made you buy back in 60s, or you would not have a good time

Clemaz · January 6, 2009 11:53AM

<< If you haven't found anything by the end of February, you might be able to catch on with the Pirates as a middle reliever. Are you a lefty? >>

Thanks for helping me laugh today.

storm888 · January 6, 2009 11:57AM

As many movie people as we have here, we need a script about
baseball cards. Maybe a baseball-card heist, or a series of sports-memo
thefts/scams followed up by the BIG SCORE.

Start typing, boys.

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I fear DRYS, except as a trade. I did great from $5 to $10, but now I am skeert.

FRPT may be ready for a run. Maybe not.

BunchOBull · January 6, 2009 12:04PM

A lot of us are in the job hunt it seems. I don't know your background Don, but the FBI and CIA are both doing mass hirings right now, for a wide variety of positions that many wouldn't associate with either insitution.

bigwilli · January 6, 2009 12:19PM

I know how you all feel . I have been laid off since September . I was iin the warehousing field here
in Central New York . Its getting terrible around here . Jobs are few and far between and the taxes
keep going up . Not fun here in NY.

VitoCo1972 · January 6, 2009 12:22PM

<< As many movie people as we have here, we need a script about
baseball cards. Maybe a baseball-card heist, or a series of sports-memo
thefts/scams followed up by the BIG SCORE.

Start typing, boys.

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I fear DRYS, except as a trade. I did great from $5 to $10, but now I am skeert.

FRPT may be ready for a run. Maybe not. >>

I'm with you on a baseball card script. I saw that horrible one (Diminished Capacity) at Sundance last year. I just can't figure out what the script could be about. I have plenty of writer friends who would be anxious to jump on a good idea.

I like DRYS up to $20 or until the S&P hits 975 then I'm dumping. If Alcoa falls back to $10 then I'm in there too.

storm888 · January 6, 2009 12:42PM

"If Alcoa falls back to $10 then I'm in there too. ..."

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I'm in, but getting spooked. AA has electricty problems WORLDWIDE.
I have made/lost fortunes playing the buyout-waiting game at AA,
while managment was dumping.

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Your baseball-card script needs elements of "Dead Heat On A Merry-Go-Round."

dead heat 1966 - script available

And, elements of "The Thomas Crown Affair," 1968 version.

crown script available

It's an evil movie like "The Usual Suspects," but delivers redemption better.

It's as commercial/slick as "The Heist," but not boring and stupid.

AND, it takes you deep into the bbc/memo biznez; at least the dirty/funny/greedy
side of that biz.

It will have a kid in it, but he needs to be harder than the Terminator kid.

A HOFer - maybe thought to be dead but turns out to be alive - conspires
with the kid to double-cross the other crooks.

THOUSANDS of possibilities.

Knopfler · January 6, 2009 1:11PM

<< 

<< If you haven't found anything by the end of February, you might be able to catch on with the Pirates as a middle reliever. Are you a lefty? >>

Thanks for helping me laugh today. >>

No problem. Us small market fans (assuming you're a Pirates fan) have to stick together! And seriously, best of luck on the job hunt.

gregm13 · January 6, 2009 1:30PM

I'm sorry to hear that - my best wishes to you.

Rgs,

Greg M.

Darin · January 6, 2009 1:33PM

I'm sorry to hear about those of you who lost your jobs. I hope 2009 turns out to be a great year for all of you.

leathtech · January 6, 2009 1:35PM

Sorry to hear this... good luck finding something new, who knows maybe you'll enjoy what ever comes next more!

Morgoth · January 6, 2009 1:46PM

Make it just like the Watchmen only with baseball players as the superheroes. I nominate Rube to play the part of Rorschach. I want to be Nite Owl II just because he gets to be fat.

skilow · January 6, 2009 2:53PM

sent you a PM that may help

rube26105 · January 6, 2009 5:00PM

do i get free beer?

ArchStanton · January 6, 2009 9:32PM

Clemaz,

If I remember correctly, you are a south Pittsburgh guy - maybe Fayette. I think Sony's troubles really hurt that area. However, I've heard that the Westinghouse move to Cranberry has put a bit of heat in that whole area. This may turn into a real opportunity for you. I hope it works out well for you and your family.

Stingray · January 6, 2009 9:38PM

I hope the best for all that are currently looking for employment.

julen23 · January 6, 2009 9:41PM

i saw harvey weinstein blow up on the episode of entourage,
i think he's better left off alone.

j

Morgoth · January 6, 2009 10:40PM

No but you get to kick the crap out of anyone you meet and torture thugs with arc weilders.

alnavman · January 7, 2009 12:03AM

I saw in today's paper that Alcoa is laying off a bunch of folks....here in the Cleveland area they are talking about around 100 will lose jobs at the local plant. My dad worked there years ago as a maintenance welder when the going was good...nowadays it tough everywhere....I'm retired and I'm even having issues making ends meet and had to get a part time job. Minimum wage but at least it's something.

larryallen73 · January 7, 2009 12:13AM

I wish us all the best of luck in '09! I can say that we added one employee in November and made an offer to one in December so some people are still hiring. Just keep looking. As someone up above said, think outside the box. I seriously wish you all the best of luck with your job searches. Here's to hope that '09 will be better than '08!

bigwilli · January 7, 2009 12:43AM

Warehousing wasnt a great job but with overtime being 30 bucks an hour and being able to work as much as i wanted , the money
was pretty good . I have started looking outside the box . I remain positive about 2009 , thinking itsgoing to turn out just fine . I dont
wanna have to resort to selling my cards off . Although i do have a high energy 9 year old son that i can hire out to do odd jobs.....

bhelser · January 7, 2009 8:46AM

I read this thread yesterday, thinking - that really is a bummer, but selfishly thinking....I am glad I don't have to deal with that

I got married in September
We got pregnant in November
today I join you in the unemployment gang.

Don't know what to do with myself at this point

zep33 · January 7, 2009 8:56AM

Sorry to hear about you guys.

Keep your chins up, it's gotta get better

SidePocket · January 7, 2009 9:00AM

As many movie people as we have here, we need a script about baseball cards. Maybe a baseball-card heist, or a series of sports-memo thefts/scams followed up by the BIG SCORE.

Been done - by OJ.

nascar20 · January 7, 2009 10:10AM

sorry to hear about the job loses.I work for sheetmetal local 9 , in colorado springs colorado. we only have 17 journeyman on the bench, but will be cleaned out by the end of the month with 2 bigs jobs. the economy has been decent out here.with the military bases providing alot of construction jobs. good luck with your job searches

later jeff

TJMAC · January 7, 2009 11:14AM

I echo the comments of others in saying I am sorry about your misfortune. There are no words that I can say that will make you feel better, but I wish you much success in your job search.

Terry

WinPitcher · January 7, 2009 11:20AM

If you have your health and family is good then work will come.

Hang in there, one door closes another opens.

Steve

skilow · January 8, 2009 2:36PM

There is NO reason to be unemployed in Pittsburgh, if anything the economy has helped us here. I dont think the OP was too serious, due to him not answering my pm of help. If im wrong, best of luck, I hear to get there early for the best cheese.

O/T I joined the ranks of the unemployed today.

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