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Laid Off Today

ogey38ogey38 Posts: 563
edited November 2013 in All Encompassing Trip
So, after 16 1/2 years at my company, I (along with hundreds of others) was laid off today. While I did get a 3 month severance package, I was completely shocked, and can't quite get my head around it yet. So much to think about....health insurance is my #1 concern, then what to do with the 401K, what happens if I don't find a job in 3 months, will I lose my house, etc.

Not having a pity party - maybe something better is out there and this happened for a reason. Perhaps a new adventure? Just trying to make sense of this and try to connect the dots on what I need to do.

Thanks for listening!
Mid-America Center Council Bluffs, IA - Jun 13, 2003
Alpine Valley Music Theatre - Sep 03, 2011
Alpine Valley Music Theatre - Sep 04, 2011
Wrigley Field - July 19, 2013
Lincoln, NE - Oct 9, 2014
Global Citizen's Festival, NYC - Sept 26, 2015
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  • jethrojam420jethrojam420 Posts: 1,075
    beer
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  • ogey38ogey38 Posts: 563
    Re: Laid Off Today
    by jethrojam420 » 22 Nov 2013 20:26

    beer

    Already on my 4th!
    Mid-America Center Council Bluffs, IA - Jun 13, 2003
    Alpine Valley Music Theatre - Sep 03, 2011
    Alpine Valley Music Theatre - Sep 04, 2011
    Wrigley Field - July 19, 2013
    Lincoln, NE - Oct 9, 2014
    Global Citizen's Festival, NYC - Sept 26, 2015
  • jethrojam420jethrojam420 Posts: 1,075
    Oh and sorry to hear that buddy. Good things happen to good people. Could be the best thing that ever happened to you. Everything happens for a reason.
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  • jethrojam420jethrojam420 Posts: 1,075
    :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup: good for you :D
    ogey38 wrote:
    Re: Laid Off Today
    by jethrojam420 » 22 Nov 2013 20:26

    beer

    Already on my 4th!
    8/29/00*5/2/03*7/2/03*7/3/03*7/11/03*9/28/04*5/24/06*6/28/08*5/15/10*5/17/10* 10/16/13*10/25/13* 4/28/16*4/28/16*8/5/16*8/7/16 EV 6/15/11 Brad 10/27/02
  • RKCNDYRKCNDY Posts: 31,013
    jethrojam420 wrote:
    beer

    fuck beer...liquor, shots. :thumbup:
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  • honor army rangershonor army rangers Posts: 311
    Sorry to hear this.My life has been turned upside down since Sandy last year and its not getting any better.Tomorrow put pen to paper with all your expenses and where possible immediately get rid of any expenses you possibly can.Keep with the theory of positivity.Hoping things look better real soon! PJFAM
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  • ogey38ogey38 Posts: 563
    Re: Laid Off Today
    by honor army rangers » 22 Nov 2013 20:36

    Sorry to hear this.My life has been turned upside down since Sandy last year and its not getting any better.Tomorrow put pen to paper with all your expenses and where possible immediately get rid of any expenses you possibly can.Keep with the theory of positivity.Hoping things look better real soon! PJFAM

    Well, you are in a completely differenty league than I am. So sorry about Sandy. That makes my heart cry. I'll be fine. Just need to get a game plan. Best wishes to you.
    Mid-America Center Council Bluffs, IA - Jun 13, 2003
    Alpine Valley Music Theatre - Sep 03, 2011
    Alpine Valley Music Theatre - Sep 04, 2011
    Wrigley Field - July 19, 2013
    Lincoln, NE - Oct 9, 2014
    Global Citizen's Festival, NYC - Sept 26, 2015
  • ogey38ogey38 Posts: 563
    fuck beer...liquor, shots

    Yep. I'm on it. Not really a liquor/shot girl, but will do that tonight!!!
    Mid-America Center Council Bluffs, IA - Jun 13, 2003
    Alpine Valley Music Theatre - Sep 03, 2011
    Alpine Valley Music Theatre - Sep 04, 2011
    Wrigley Field - July 19, 2013
    Lincoln, NE - Oct 9, 2014
    Global Citizen's Festival, NYC - Sept 26, 2015
  • ldent42ldent42 Posts: 7,859
    That happened to me. I haven't been able to get health insurance and the COBRA wanted half my income from unemployment. I'm not sure how severance packages work but if you get COBRA until Obamacare kicks in you should be alright.

    I used it as an opportunity to go back to school full time during the day. Hopefully everything works out for you.
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  • PureandEasyPureandEasy Posts: 5,799
    So sorry to hear that, been there. Best advice I can give is stay positive. I assume after severance you will get unemployment benefits, if nothing comes along sooner. Best of luck to you.

    Seriously, keep your head up!
  • Ms. HaikuMs. Haiku Posts: 7,258
    I was laid off in July. Still looking. Keep your work search consistent. Sometimes it seems easier than other times. Give yourself a reasonable application number. I heard it was a hard time so I applied for unemployment through the state.

    I hope it works out bettet for you!
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  • The JugglerThe Juggler Posts: 48,492
    back in '08, i was laid off twice in a 4 month span. it was brutal (though i actually enjoyed my time off as it coincided with the phillies world series run :) )....but then a few months later i landed the best job i've ever had and have been there ever since.

    so i've been there. things happen for a reason. like someone said earlier, something better could very well be just around the corner. it probably is. just keep your head up and your eyes open. shit happens in life. you'll be okay. and if you have a family, make sure you don't take any extra second with them for granted.

    good luck!
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  • OceanInDisguise13OceanInDisguise13 Posts: 924
    So sorry to hear that. Good luck with your job search. Hopefully something good comes along quick. Stay positive and just keep applying. It's rough out there but hopefully you can get some unemployment benefits to help you in the meantime.
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