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Posted: 1/24/2009 7:30:24 PM EDT
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Was barely making ends as it is and came into the meating at work to find out we all are having a 10% paycut yay We took a 20% cut at the beginning of the year. Still am thankful to have a job though... sorry to those that have been laid off and best of luck on the job hunt. It's tough times for all right now and not looking good anytime soon 
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Posted: 1/24/2009 7:31:02 PM EDT
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After our third round of layoffs, we just found out that the survivors are having to endure a 5% cut across the board, for everyone, salaried and hourly.
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Posted: 1/24/2009 7:31:49 PM EDT
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My company is basically playing it by ear. I am employed next week. Don't know about the week after.
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Posted: 1/24/2009 7:33:31 PM EDT
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lost my job 2 weeks ago. shitty severance... resume is out there but no hits yet
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Posted: 1/24/2009 7:36:11 PM EDT
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We just have a hiring freeze at the moment. I can live with that.
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Posted: 1/24/2009 7:37:33 PM EDT
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Was barely making ends as it is and came into the meating at work to find out we all are having a 10% paycut yay You came in the meating? You know how I know you're gay? On a more serious note: Sucks dude, I got laid off. |
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Posted: 1/24/2009 7:39:10 PM EDT
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They have cut most of 2nd shift were I work, all of the Temps are gone. Another year without a raise and no profit sharing
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Posted: 1/24/2009 7:39:42 PM EDT
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They cut 9% of the global workforce over the past 6 months, partly as a reaction to the economy, and partly reorganizing due to some recent acquisitions.
Nobody has been terminated at my facility yet, but they haven't replaced the last few people who've left. Technically no pay cuts yet either, but they've asked several departments to cut overtime, which is basically the same thing. Thankfully, my dept is still running full throttle - we're seeing very little slowdown due to the economy. I'm keeping my fingers crossed. |
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Posted: 1/24/2009 7:39:53 PM EDT
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Self employed. I'm still working but for a lot less. Been in construction 27 years, this is the worst I've seen.
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Posted: 1/24/2009 7:41:59 PM EDT
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Times are tough. Sorry to here about that man.
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Posted: 1/24/2009 7:42:58 PM EDT
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Quoted: Was barely making ends as it is and came into the meating at work to find out we all are having a 10% paycut yay This Started yesterday  |
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Posted: 1/24/2009 7:46:47 PM EDT
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My job of 13 years ends Feb 2nd. No raise in the pat 3 years. Good severance ( 40 weeks pay)
I have put in over 40 resumes not one call back yet . Glad to have my health. And blessed that my wife Has a Good paying job and is willing to work 3 part time jobs |
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Posted: 1/24/2009 7:48:37 PM EDT
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I was laid off last month and the wife has taken a 15% pay cut. We were both working at the same company. At least she still has a job.
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Posted: 1/24/2009 7:48:57 PM EDT
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All pay increases are cancelled, but we're still hiring.
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Posted: 1/24/2009 7:50:04 PM EDT
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Thanks guys for all your replies.....I am not really sure what to do. I am in a state of shock, dont have any real saving to speek of.....suppose i'll start selling my guns.
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Posted: 1/24/2009 7:50:45 PM EDT
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Laid off 2mos ago now. The time goes fast.
Shitty severance 1500 bucks No job prospects or any interest in me. Have at least 1k resumes out there |
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Posted: 1/24/2009 7:52:55 PM EDT
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We're letting go large portions of the foreign teams (Egypt, Germany, etc.) and non-essential people in marketing here in the US, but other than that, we are okay for now. We may even hire one or two guys in a couple of months.
But I've seen everything go to shit super fast at other jobs, so I don't plan my life around anything upper management says or promises. |
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Posted: 1/24/2009 7:55:34 PM EDT
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that sucks for you guys. i, fortunately, will always have stupid drunks and old people to haul around, but i'm getting out of EMS anyways. been in for 5 years and still havent had a total of $1.oo raise throughout.
but where the fuck can i find a different job in this economy. Godspeed to you all though. 
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Posted: 1/24/2009 7:58:53 PM EDT
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Posted: 1/24/2009 8:01:30 PM EDT
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All pay increases are cancelled, but we're still hiring. We just hired two guys into my group this week. I doubt the "effect on payroll" is going to be above 1% this year, though. |
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Posted: 1/24/2009 8:05:40 PM EDT
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I have three job offers in the past month. Not too high on the pay scale but they require a background check and interviews. According to this thread, I'm very lucky.
Or, are my standards too low or others too high? Not flaming, but I've been living on a small income for almost two years. |
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Posted: 1/24/2009 8:07:14 PM EDT
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I just had a meeting with the boss and I get to keep my job and I got a 8% raise to boot.
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Posted: 1/24/2009 8:10:12 PM EDT
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2 months ago, we started to get real slow, so after our work was done each day we washed windows and cleaned up and did all sorts of stuff just to keep busy. that lasted for about a month so the owners started asking for people to leave early if they wanted to, with vacation pay if you have any left, if no vacation left, you can just leave anyway without pay. some took them up. i didnt because i feel that it looks better for me, if they decide to layoff, that i want to work and that i want to be there. my wife lost her job in a real estate/banking support position last year, so i know how hard this is for everyone good luck to all that lost their jobs |
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Posted: 1/24/2009 8:13:54 PM EDT
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I have three job offers in the past month. Not too high on the pay scale but they require a background check and interviews. According to this thread, I'm very lucky. Or, are my standards too low or others too high? Not flaming, but I've been living on a small income for almost two years. For just over a year now i've had about $60 a week that doesnt go towards bills......this $60 goes toward feeding myself and gas to and from work.... with 10% gone.....it just got critically worse |
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Posted: 1/24/2009 8:15:29 PM EDT
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Six people got cut this week after being told to come in for a meeting. Thats when they found out. My area has a meeting next week.
 
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Posted: 1/24/2009 8:23:12 PM EDT
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Posted: 1/24/2009 8:39:20 PM EDT
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I have three job offers in the past month. Not too high on the pay scale but they require a background check and interviews. According to this thread, I'm very lucky. Or, are my standards too low or others too high? Not flaming, but I've been living on a small income for almost two years. For just over a year now i've had about $60 a week that doesnt go towards bills......this $60 goes toward feeding myself and gas to and from work.... with 10% gone.....it just got critically worse I'm sorry to hear that, and sorry to hear any fellow arfcommers in any kind of trouble. And I'm going to sound like an asshole saying this, but I think it’s somewhat hypocritical for an arfcommer to express sympathy and yet condone letting the free market adjust itself. |
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Posted: 1/24/2009 8:42:51 PM EDT
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I am going to be working part time from home. Co is called WESTATHOME.COM Check it out
I have finished the application Phase and am Taking a Drug test next week. Back round check should be done by then. Paid training ( minimum wage ) for 40 hours. .17 to ,35 cents a minute after that. They are hiring . .35 cents a minute comes out to 21 dollars an hour. Sign up for as few or as many hours you like ( no more than 11 hours a day) All you need is POTS, a DSL or cable Internet connection and Windows XP or VISTA . |
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Posted: 1/24/2009 8:45:47 PM EDT
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wow i felt that way about two years ago, my whole life was falling apart. good song for the times. as for me i got lucky so far lets see if things continue. i dont have much extra anymore but i have enough to make my nut each month
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Posted: 1/24/2009 9:02:00 PM EDT
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I have three job offers in the past month. Not too high on the pay scale but they require a background check and interviews. According to this thread, I'm very lucky. Or, are my standards too low or others too high? Not flaming, but I've been living on a small income for almost two years. For just over a year now i've had about $60 a week that doesnt go towards bills......this $60 goes toward feeding myself and gas to and from work.... with 10% gone.....it just got critically worse I'm sorry to hear that, and sorry to hear any fellow arfcommers in any kind of trouble. And I'm going to sound like an asshole saying this, but I think it’s somewhat hypocritical for an arfcommer to express sympathy and yet condone letting the free market adjust itself. You dont sound like an asshole at all, I totally hear ya on that......It's just hard times right now, for some more than others. We'll get through it, we always do. 
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Posted: 1/24/2009 9:03:02 PM EDT
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Getting my quarterly bonus Tuesday!
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Posted: 1/24/2009 9:04:52 PM EDT
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You dont sound like an asshole at all, I totally hear ya on that......It's just hard times right now, for some more than others. We'll get through it, we always do.
Good on you bro. Hang tight, better times are ahead. I believe that, you do too. |
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Posted: 1/24/2009 9:07:17 PM EDT
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I should have a new job next week at another local GM dealership, but the last two months being unemployed has been great believe it or not. I finally got around to remodeling my living room and am almost done and I also kicked my lifelong dream of becoming a cop into high gear. I did my written test with LAPD last week and do the written for CHP on 2-14. I figured it is time for a change and what better time than now.
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Posted: 1/24/2009 9:08:42 PM EDT
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You dont sound like an asshole at all, I totally hear ya on that......It's just hard times right now, for some more than others. We'll get through it, we always do.
Good on you bro. Hang tight, better times are ahead. I believe that, you do too. Got laid off last thurday. Making some serious cuts. |
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Posted: 1/24/2009 9:09:41 PM EDT
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My employer cut some benefits, but that's about it. Two paid holidays were eliminated, and health + dental insurance were downgraded. They are also trying to reduce hours. Their avoidance of overtime pay is shady at best. My pay is already so shitty that they can't really cut it. I guess I should be glad that I have a job at all.
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Posted: 1/24/2009 9:21:13 PM EDT
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I should have a new job next week at another local GM dealership, but the last two months being unemployed has been great believe it or not. I finally got around to remodeling my living room and am almost done and I also kicked my lifelong dream of becoming a cop into high gear. I did my written test with LAPD last week and do the written for CHP on 2-14. I figured it is time for a change and what better time than now. Funny, I am doing the same. Within the next 2 weeks i will be doing the same with PhxPD. I'd like to be in Mesa, but they're on a hireing freeze. |
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Posted: 1/24/2009 9:28:24 PM EDT
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Rumor is a pay cut. We already know we're going to lose 60 more in Feb (out of around 900 or so in my dept). We've also (as a company) will be getting no merit increases. We also have to take most or all of our vacation this year so our balance is minimal. I don't really get that part but oh well.
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Posted: 1/24/2009 9:28:28 PM EDT
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Went from 70 hours a week in '07 to 40 a week in '08. That cost me over $31k that year.
Now we are down to just 32 hours a week. I don't have any debt and am squeeking by, but that's about it. |
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Posted: 1/24/2009 9:29:10 PM EDT
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Im one of the lucky ones I guess. Just received a promotion and a $6,000 pay increase.
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Posted: 1/24/2009 9:45:46 PM EDT
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Im one of the lucky ones I guess. Just received a promotion and a $6,000 pay increase. Where are you workin now man? |
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Posted: 1/24/2009 9:49:35 PM EDT
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Im one of the lucky ones I guess. Just received a promotion and a $6,000 pay increase. Where are you workin now man? Working for an insurance company...writting estimates. MUCH happier doing this. |
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Posted: 1/24/2009 9:54:27 PM EDT
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Im one of the lucky ones I guess. Just received a promotion and a $6,000 pay increase. Where are you workin now man? Working for an insurance company...writting estimates. MUCH happier doing this. Good deal! My mom has done well in insurance for over 30 years, I've always wondered if i could do that. |
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Posted: 1/24/2009 9:57:47 PM EDT
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Self employed. I'm still working but for a lot less. Been in construction 27 years, this is the worst I've seen. This, but I've only been in 12 years. |
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Posted: 1/24/2009 10:35:37 PM EDT
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Mrs. wecsg is an accountant, and perpetually employed. I received a 6% raise this year. Conversely, I make my fourth long-term trip to Iraq tomorrow (not to mention the other journeys). The knife cuts both ways.
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Posted: 1/25/2009 6:40:07 AM EDT
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Public servant, no raises for the next 2 years and we now have to pay mileage to drive our vehicles home at nights and I work for an emergency response agency, on call 24/7/365. To quote our department leader "at least you still have a job"
No hiring, mileage restrictions and continue with the same programs. DO MORE with LESS!! |
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Posted: 1/25/2009 6:59:10 AM EDT
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Was barely making ends as it is and came into the meating at work to find out we all are having a 10% paycut yay What you need to do is help speed the collapse like everyone else in this position. Walk into HR and increase withholdings to get more cash back. Trust me, millions are doing that right now. When the decrease in tax revenue hits the Feds and States, services will decrease significantly, and you WILL need that money. Remember, don't panic. But if you panic, panic first. |
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Posted: 1/25/2009 7:01:33 AM EDT
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I feel bad for all you guys.... My whole family is in the "trades" except for me, they are all feeling the pain.
I went into the trash industry 17 years ago and surpisely things are really busy, I received a 17% pay increase and a end of the year bonus... I count my blessings eveyday. Stay strong guys Bri |
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Posted: 1/25/2009 7:04:53 AM EDT
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I threatened to quit about 3 months ago and they gave me a 2 dollar raise. We havent been working near as many hours. I did get 50 hours this week. They are supposedly laying off a bunch of the office type people this week. Noone in the shop yet. |
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Posted: 1/25/2009 7:11:45 AM EDT
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Found out Thursday that all salaried employees will be going to a nominal "4 day work week." That's corporate speak for a 20% pay cut but you still have to cover all your responsibilities.
So much for my planned AR build. I'll have to be happy with the one 1.5 ARs that I have for now. Luckily, I just got stocked up on reloading supplies. |
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Posted: 1/25/2009 7:14:53 AM EDT
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I hope they don't lay me off.
I'm the only one that knows how our time card system works. 
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