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Who has been laid off due to economy going south? (pg. 3)
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| colonelcrisp |
| I have more work and money than ever now. the longer the economy stays ty the better i do. Gov always invests in infrastructure when there is a recession...... lots of make work projects and you need engineers to design and build them. |
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| SkyHigh |
Im in construction and we are suffering over here in canada..
Well most of us..
Im set for a couple of years:) Actually got lucky on this project:cool: |
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| XaNaX |
| They are laying off 25% of the workforce here, nobody has any idea who is targeted everyone will find out sometime between now and the end of December. Merry ing xmas |
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| sot |
i been out of a job since august
and i apply to 5-6 jobs a day and went on 4-5 interviews with nada.
if i get another outside b2b sales offer, i'm gonna go insano.
wtf wants to drive long distances with a suit and tie and sell to people you don't know face to face. i'll pass
only job offers i ever get, are those and a bunch of scam jobs.
job market sucks right now |
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| ziptnf |
| My company is requiring all Hourly employees (me) to take a day off without pay per pay period. Not only that, all salary employees are receiving a 10% cut in pay. Interestingly enough, I will not be required to take a day off, because I'm an intern. I personally think that's an excuse for my boss to get more work from us for cheaper... :sadgreen: |
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| Audigy7 |
I got laid off last month. I was a Sales rep for a company that sold plants to Home Depot. Believe it or not, when the economy goes downhill, people aren't as willing to shell out $100 for a ing tree.
Also, Home Depot is the worst store ever. |
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| Abercrombie |
You know what sucks?
Threat to 337 Hoover factory jobs
source: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/...ast/7736134.stm
| quote: | A total of 337 jobs are under threat at Hoover's headquarters in south Wales as managers announced the "possibility" of an end to manufacturing at the site.
In a statement on Tuesday afternoon, the company said it was starting a consultation with its manufacturing employees at the Merthyr Tydfil site.
The factory employs 450 staff and makes washing machines and tumble dryers.
The company said it was no longer able to produce competitively-priced items at the site.
In a statement, it added: "Regretfully, to ensure that Hoover Candy becomes more competitive we must consider all of our options, including the possibility of the cessation of manufacture at Merthyr Tydfil."
Other departments including finance, legal, IT, order processing, transport and logistics, warehouse and distribution departments, are not affected by the announcement at this stage.
The company has a long history as a major employer in the town, with the factory on the edge of Merthyr opening back in 1948 and once employing 5,000 staff.
Workers were called to a meeting earlier this afternoon.
It follows concerns from local assembly member Huw Lewis earlier this month that jobs could be under threat.
Mr Lewis called Tuesday's news a "terrible blow" for the workforce and Merthyr Tydfil.
"It is crucial that we now see a proactive response from the Welsh assembly government that provides for a positive future for the workforce as a whole.
"The company's statement clearly indicates that there is a future for Hoover in Merthyr Tydfil and we have to do everything we can to maximise the opportunities that remain."
Deputy First Minister Ieuan Wyn Jones said: "We have always worked with the employers at this important site in order to try and safeguard jobs and continued investment.
"We are saddened and disappointed to hear that Hoover Candy is now considering bringing an end to manufacturing at the plant.
"I am making arrangements to meet with senior executives from Hoover and trade union leaders, and no effort will be spared in trying to help maintain employment at the Hoover operation."
He added he did not want to "raise expectations, because this is a very difficult period".
"What I want the people of Merthyr to understand is how determined we are to be on their side and work with them."
Conservative economic spokesman David Melding AM said it was the "grimmest confirmation so far that Wales faces a nasty and deep recession".
He added: "Hoover is a premier league manufacturer and the significance of this decision will be lost on no-one. For generations. Hoover has been at the heart of manufacturing in the valleys."
Mike German, leader of the Welsh Liberal Democrats and local AM said: "It is very sad news that the manufacturing side of the company could pull out of Merthyr.
"This is an area that depends on manufacturing jobs like this, as is the rest of Wales.
"These are uncertain times for many people in the region just before the Christmas period and I urge the Assembly Government to do all it can to work with Hoover to minimise the threat of job cuts."
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| diggerz |
| yeah, the UK is knee deep in this issue. |
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| wesleysnipez |
| Was in more closed door meetings today and as right now I still got a job because I worked there ever since opened this side of the mine. But since I'm a boss of one area that is vital to mine operation I was spared to. So in morning I get work on other side of the mine for the long term until this side reopens so I was happy today other then the bad mood I was in the day before. |
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| pkcRAISTLIN |
| quote: | Originally posted by colonelcrisp
I have more work and money than ever now. the longer the economy stays ty the better i do. Gov always invests in infrastructure when there is a recession...... lots of make work projects and you need engineers to design and build them. |
aha! the credit crisis is an inside job! |
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| Groundhog Boy |
| quote: | Originally posted by wesleysnipez
I'm just wondering and all because my day was real ty. I get up head off to town wait for the bus then off to work. After I get there as boss of concentrator area we told to shut it down and prepare for long shut down. Then shortly after that I left early off work with the other bosses to head back in town for meeting with company executive offiers.
We where told this side of the mine was going shut down and layoff 528 workers and give use 60 days of pay. Then they will hire back only about 60% work force laid off by mid Janurary if market for Platinum and Palladium stabilize. The other side mine will continue to run with a full work force. So there chance I may not have job in February and all.
So my during the off time I be pouring my time and focus on mixing to bypass time while I work part time for my father in law at hardware store he owns. |
Stay home and pray oil & gas prices increase. Until energy, and general commodity costs, increase, companies are going to cut production to increase costs. They can't pay for labor and other costs if they don't.
BTW, which type of mine do you work in? |
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| Boomer187 |
| quote: | Originally posted by Audigy7
I got laid off last month. I was a Sales rep for a company that sold plants to Home Depot. Believe it or not, when the economy goes downhill, people aren't as willing to shell out $100 for a ing tree.
Also, Home Depot is the worst store ever. |
I actually am in the market for a tree...actually 2. Get back to work plz! |
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