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  • mrmarket
    SBR MVP
    • 01-26-10
    • 4953

    #1
    Lost job this morning
    I got the call this morning with the news. Our company is being consolidated and all division operations now not scheduled for closure are being moved to Toronto. Management/finance(including mine in accounting), and all misc employees are made redundant since ours is closing. I guess they phoned us so we wouldn't steal shit from the office in advance.

    Normally at this point I would cite Entitled 7 involvement but even I don't have that capacity for humor. Luckily I have savings/investments but I know that most of my colleagues don't since they had already received salary/benefit cuts in the preceding years and some even took on more credit to get through the economic downturn.

    Not sure why I am posting as I'm not looking for pity but I think it's because I am avoiding the depressive phone calls & kill yourself atmosphere that's going to be happening as I pack my shit at the office today.
  • doublej95
    SBR Posting Legend
    • 01-26-10
    • 14094

    #2
    Sorry to hear you lost your job, best of luck finding a new one.
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    • Extra Innings
      SBR Posting Legend
      • 02-26-10
      • 15058

      #3
      stay strong and bounce back
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      • Ninersnut
        SBR MVP
        • 05-20-10
        • 3730

        #4
        Accountants working on Sunday on Memorial day weekend?????
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        • mtneer1212
          SBR MVP
          • 06-22-08
          • 4993

          #5
          If you have skills, you will bounce back quickly. I assume you are Canadian, so the market there is better than here in US.
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          • opie1988
            SBR Posting Legend
            • 09-12-10
            • 23429

            #6
            I'm sorry to hear this, Market.

            You're a sharp guy. I bet you'll get a new job quickly.

            Good luck. Keep your chin up.
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            • chilidog
              SBR Posting Legend
              • 04-05-09
              • 10305

              #7
              That sucks, market. Did you like your job?
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              • kmarinouofm
                SBR Hall of Famer
                • 01-26-09
                • 8437

                #8
                good luck bro
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                • VegasInsider
                  SBR Posting Legend
                  • 12-12-10
                  • 14593

                  #9
                  Sorry to hear that Market, keep your head up and another accounting job will come along soon. Take this time to enjoy the things you love and stay positive. I was laid off from my first job out of college (Big 3 accounting firm, EY) 7 days before Christmas a couple years back. Better things always are always in front of you..
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                  • jjgold
                    SBR Aristocracy
                    • 07-20-05
                    • 388179

                    #10
                    Bad break

                    Marketman Maybe come to NJ and I will show you a good time

                    I will even pay for 2 pin hole blow jobs In some building in NY

                    Basically you just put your fukkin head against wall and put your rooster in hole and on other end a hot fukkin dime blows you on other end.

                    Market I have seen guys *** so hard from this they put their fukkin fist through the wall pounding it in pleasure.
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                    • Jerm3462
                      SBR MVP
                      • 11-09-09
                      • 4454

                      #11
                      Is there an unemployment program in Canada? Like here, in the USA, if we lose our job, the government will pay you for like 6 months until you get a job.
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                      • mrmarket
                        SBR MVP
                        • 01-26-10
                        • 4953

                        #12
                        Originally posted by Ninersnut
                        Accountants working on Sunday on Memorial day weekend?????
                        Reading comprehension? What part of Toronto a.k.a Canada, and call us in advance so we didn't steal shit didn't you understand? I normally just ignore you garble brained mouth breathers but have no patience atm. So just go stare at ESPN.com, look at some games, make some shit decisions, post your irrelevant opinion on boards and continue flipping that coin and leave the rest of us in peace if you don't know what the fukk you're talking about.
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                        • Cougar Bait
                          SBR Posting Legend
                          • 10-04-07
                          • 18282

                          #13
                          mrmarket you have always been one of my favorite posters

                          And I am sorry to hear you lost your job

                          Like Opie said I am sure you will land something soon
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                          • SEAHAWKHARRY
                            BARRELED IN @ SBR!
                            • 11-29-07
                            • 26068

                            #14
                            Originally posted by mrmarket
                            Reading comprehension? What part of Toronto a.k.a Canada, and call us in advance so we didn't steal shit didn't you understand? I normally just ignore you garble brained mouth breathers but have no patience atm. So just go stare at ESPN.com, look at some games, make some shit decisions, post your irrelevant opinion on boards and continue flipping that coin and leave the rest of us in peace if you don't know what the fukk you're talking about.

                            Maybe you got laid off because of...anger issues
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                            • flyingillini
                              SBR Aristocracy
                              • 12-06-06
                              • 41219

                              #15
                              Did you see this coming at all or did it catch you completely off guard? I am very sorry to hear about this, you are one of the good guys around here. You are a smart well educated guy and will figure something out. Keep your head up and stay positive!
                              המוסד‎
                              המוסד למודיעין ולתפקידים מיוחדים‎
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                              • billybis
                                Restricted User
                                • 11-01-10
                                • 145

                                #16
                                I'm very sorry for you and your family. Good luck
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                                • DwightShrute
                                  SBR Aristocracy
                                  • 01-17-09
                                  • 103316

                                  #17
                                  one door closes another will open for you. I bet it will be a good thing in the long run. BOL
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                                  • Reload
                                    SBR Posting Legend
                                    • 03-23-08
                                    • 12250

                                    #18
                                    Sorry to hear this, mrmarket.

                                    When I lost my job three years ago, I have to say it really worked out for the best. Four months of unemployment gave me a good break and I went back into my next gig recharged. Hope the same happens on your side.
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                                    • jjgold
                                      SBR Aristocracy
                                      • 07-20-05
                                      • 388179

                                      #19
                                      Marketman I got pills
                                      They make you feel good
                                      Call me
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                                      • str
                                        SBR Posting Legend
                                        • 01-12-09
                                        • 11776

                                        #20
                                        Very sorry Market.
                                        You are a good guy that "gets it" IMO.
                                        Seems as though accountants have been getting more than their share of this lately.
                                        Hope you land on your feet. Most intelligent people do, and you are one of them!
                                        Things can have a way of working out for the best. Easy for me to say, but they can. I have confidence that in time, this will as well. I have to think that you will accept nothing less than that.
                                        Best of luck.
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                                        • iifold
                                          SBR Posting Legend
                                          • 04-25-10
                                          • 11111

                                          #21
                                          Originally posted by mrmarket
                                          Reading comprehension? What part of Toronto a.k.a Canada, and call us in advance so we didn't steal shit didn't you understand? I normally just ignore you garble brained mouth breathers but have no patience atm. So just go stare at ESPN.com, look at some games, make some shit decisions, post your irrelevant opinion on boards and continue flipping that coin and leave the rest of us in peace if you don't know what the fukk you're talking about.
                                          Right...

                                          Cause only you are allowed to talk shit to people..

                                          Nobody is allowed to talk shit to you because you have life figured out already, as evident by the fact you have "all these investments" to fall back on...

                                          Take your over-educated ass home with your sympathy searching fukkin "real life" posts...

                                          Maybe they fired your punk ass cause you're always "looking down" on people you THINK youre smarter than...

                                          Good Luck
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                                          • JMobile
                                            SBR Posting Legend
                                            • 08-21-10
                                            • 19074

                                            #22
                                            Market, sorry to hear that man. I know how it feels brotha.
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                                            • BestPlay2day
                                              SBR Hall of Famer
                                              • 08-25-08
                                              • 5794

                                              #23
                                              Sorry to hear this Market, I am an accountant and was laid off 2 years ago when business went south. Took me 3 months to find a new job so hopefully you'll find something soon as well. Even in a bad economy, accountants are still in demand. Good luck!
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                                              • lemart5
                                                SBR MVP
                                                • 01-12-11
                                                • 2818

                                                #24
                                                Mr Market I am sorry to hear about the loss of your job Goldman is hiring accountants with a base salary of $65,000
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                                                • benjy
                                                  SBR MVP
                                                  • 02-19-09
                                                  • 2158

                                                  #25
                                                  Sorry to hear that Market. Don't let it get you down for too long. Best wishes.
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                                                  • itchypickle
                                                    SBR Posting Legend
                                                    • 11-05-09
                                                    • 21452

                                                    #26
                                                    Best of luck finding a new company.
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                                                    • Grits n' Gravy
                                                      Restricted User
                                                      • 06-10-10
                                                      • 13024

                                                      #27
                                                      Originally posted by jjgold
                                                      Bad break

                                                      Marketman Maybe come to NJ and I will show you a good time

                                                      I will even pay for 2 pin hole blow jobs In some building in NY

                                                      Basically you just put your fukkin head against wall and put your rooster in hole and on other end a hot fukkin dime blows you on other end.

                                                      Market I have seen guys *** so hard from this they put their fukkin fist through the wall pounding it in pleasure.

                                                      Be careful market, jj or jeffy will likely be on the other side of the hole.
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                                                      • spankie
                                                        SBR Hall of Famer
                                                        • 02-10-11
                                                        • 9992

                                                        #28
                                                        Sorry to hear.

                                                        Why would they tell you this on a Sunday? Or did they tell you Friday?

                                                        Either way, I can relate. My company just laid off about 10 people due to the economy.
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                                                        • BewareOf5Dimes
                                                          Restricted User
                                                          • 09-10-10
                                                          • 179

                                                          #29
                                                          That's the way the world works. Most of your co-workers have zero skills and zero value to the company, or else they would be paid to continue.

                                                          Looks like Bankruptcy court for a lot of those fools/suckers. Maybe they can all hold hands and talk about their bad luck....or go to Church.

                                                          Nobody cares. Shouldn't you realize this? This is a gambling forum where everybody looks out for themsleves. Anybody who would work a 9-5 job better be saving his money. When the plug gets pulled what do you think happens when you have no cash-flow.

                                                          You said you had savings and investments. Your friends deserve to be on the streets and have their loved-ones abandon them. To hell with those losers who put their families at risk.
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                                                          • Dr.Gonzo
                                                            SBR MVP
                                                            • 12-05-09
                                                            • 4660

                                                            #30
                                                            Originally posted by BewareOf5Dimes
                                                            That's the way the world works. Most of your co-workers have zero skills and zero value to the company, or else they would be paid to continue.

                                                            Looks like Bankruptcy court for a lot of those fools/suckers. Maybe they can all hold hands and talk about their bad luck....or go to Church.

                                                            Nobody cares. Shouldn't you realize this? This is a gambling forum where everybody looks out for themsleves. Anybody who would work a 9-5 job better be saving his money. When the plug gets pulled what do you think happens when you have no cash-flow.

                                                            You said you had savings and investments. Your friends deserve to be on the streets and have their loved-ones abandon them. To hell with those losers who put their families at risk.
                                                            Go on welfare rage boy?
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                                                            • NYER5680
                                                              SBR MVP
                                                              • 05-10-07
                                                              • 1486

                                                              #31
                                                              Sorry to hear that. Maybe will lead to great future endeavors. Good luck
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                                                              • cankid
                                                                SBR Hall of Famer
                                                                • 08-22-08
                                                                • 7224

                                                                #32
                                                                when one door closes others open with effort, get mad instead of feeling sad and you ll see things will turn in the next while, have to be patient but resilient, gl
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                                                                • maxvalue1
                                                                  SBR Sharp
                                                                  • 11-08-10
                                                                  • 350

                                                                  #33
                                                                  Sorry to hear about that..I know how you are feeling right now...Let me tell you first hand...
                                                                  After 21 years in management (same company) I was fired on a Friday..BUT the day before...21 years of marraige (same woman) was served divorce papers...My whole life was turned upside down..But was able to bounce back with another job and found a wonderful woman(now married ).

                                                                  Hang in there...you will bounce back
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                                                                  • William Walters
                                                                    SBR Hall of Famer
                                                                    • 01-17-11
                                                                    • 6372

                                                                    #34
                                                                    Originally posted by Grits n' Gravy
                                                                    Be careful market, jj or jeffy will likely be on the other side of the hole.
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                                                                    • Ninersnut
                                                                      SBR MVP
                                                                      • 05-20-10
                                                                      • 3730

                                                                      #35
                                                                      Originally posted by mrmarket
                                                                      Reading comprehension? What part of Toronto a.k.a Canada, and call us in advance so we didn't steal shit didn't you understand? I normally just ignore you garble brained mouth breathers but have no patience atm. So just go stare at ESPN.com, look at some games, make some shit decisions, post your irrelevant opinion on boards and continue flipping that coin and leave the rest of us in peace if you don't know what the fukk you're talking about.
                                                                      This fukkin guy is gonna be on VH1's best week ever at the rate he is going. Don't take your aggression out on me cause you got laid off. Step your fukkin game up chump.
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