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Post by exchef on Apr 5, 2018 18:43:31 GMT -5
As of earlier this week, I have been laid off. I had been with them the last 11 years, I have nothing bad to say. It's been a good 11 years.
I now find myself in the strange place of looking for a job, feels kind of strange at point.
Decided to take a road trip to visit with my folks and unwind a bit, wife and daughter are at home.
I am currently sitting outside at the hotel next to their gas fire pit enjoying a bowl of FM Cellar.
I'll start the job search after the weekend, I deserve it!
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Post by sablebrush52 on Apr 5, 2018 19:07:55 GMT -5
I'm sorry to hear your news. It's good that you're taking a moment for yourself before beginning the search, and nice to have an enjoyable smoke. I work in a project based field, so I've been laid off around 200+ times. It's rarely fun to search for a job, but sometimes it leads to much better things.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 5, 2018 19:10:59 GMT -5
Very sorry to hear this. I hope and pray things get back on track, a better track, very soon
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Post by Baboo on Apr 5, 2018 19:20:36 GMT -5
As of earlier this week, I have been laid off. I had been with them the last 11 years, I have nothing bad to say. It's been a good 11 years. I now find myself in the strange place of looking for a job, feels kind of strange at point. Decided to take a road trip to visit with my folks and unwind a bit, wife and daughter are at home. I am currently sitting outside at the hotel next to their gas fire pit enjoying a bowl of FM Cellar. I'll start the job search after the weekend, I deserve it! ExChef Treat yourself well... you've earned more than anyone else knows. A window closes, a door opens... the world is your oyster! |
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Post by peterd-Buffalo Spirit on Apr 5, 2018 19:43:56 GMT -5
...best wishes for finding the next best thing...whatever it may be!
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Post by edward on Apr 5, 2018 19:49:40 GMT -5
Hopefully a new Door Will open soon! Best of luck.
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Post by JimInks on Apr 5, 2018 20:10:56 GMT -5
Sorry to hear your sad news. As a freelancer, I weather that kind of storm quite often. I hope something turns up for you soon.
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Post by Yohanan on Apr 5, 2018 20:14:07 GMT -5
Wishing you the best, and that your next job will be even better.  |
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Post by cgvt on Apr 5, 2018 20:24:46 GMT -5
Sorry to hear the news.
Good luck!
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Post by Deleted on Apr 5, 2018 20:25:18 GMT -5
Sorry to hear your news but a chef will always find a job, so wishing you nothing but the best!
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Post by puffy on Apr 5, 2018 22:32:49 GMT -5
Something new will turn up...Wishing you the best.
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Post by trailboss on Apr 5, 2018 22:35:54 GMT -5
Exchef...
What line of work do you do now?
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Post by PhantomWolf on Apr 5, 2018 22:38:14 GMT -5
Enjoy your time off- You'll be back at the grindstone soon enough!
Best wishes.
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Post by exchef on Apr 5, 2018 22:45:39 GMT -5
Exchef... What line of work do you do now? Left the restaurant industry and went into tech. Network security, sysadmin, support stuffs. I have a couple lines in the water so to speak, I am going to enjoy some days off, a few good bowls and then get looking until something turns for me.  I have some very good connections that I'll be putting to work for me. ExChef |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 5, 2018 22:46:14 GMT -5
I'm sorry to hear that you're unemployed, Chef. Sounds like your trip is a good way to unwind before starting the search for your next opportunity. While no one likes to be laid off, my experience in this regard is that it kept me from stagnating and always led to something better. I hope it does for you and your family too. Raising a pipe with and to you.  |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 5, 2018 22:54:09 GMT -5
Restaurant and Tech experience both have opportunities. I think they'll serve you well
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Post by Ronv69 on Apr 5, 2018 22:55:51 GMT -5
Through 60 years of work, (I started at 8 years old), I many such situations, but they led me to better opportunities 90% of the time. The last job was a dream position with the best company anyone could ever want to work for. Took me to retirement, and paid for it too. There will be great things for you.
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Post by Legend Lover on Apr 6, 2018 3:36:58 GMT -5
Sorry to hear the news, buddy, but like the others have already said, I wish you a better position in a short space of time.
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Post by Stanhill on Apr 6, 2018 4:23:20 GMT -5
There's an even better job waiting for you out there. Best of luck. |
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Post by antb on Apr 6, 2018 4:32:16 GMT -5
Good luck, mate! It has all been said above.
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Post by mwps70 on Apr 6, 2018 7:26:22 GMT -5
Enjoy your time off...I am sure you will find something soon. Nothing to do but enjoy some relaxing bowls until then. Good luck.
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Post by oldcajun123 on Apr 6, 2018 10:21:43 GMT -5
 You're talented, and nowadays the world has changed, no job for life, reading your post you've got a good attitude. Enjoy the off time and I'm sure you will find something. The reason I'm saying this I live in SW Louisiana and I'm bombarded with job offers on my email everyday, so the job market must be lacking people. Again Good Luck.
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Post by exchef on Apr 6, 2018 10:24:24 GMT -5
Thank you all for the good and kind words. I will land on my feet, might take a little time but will. For now, I have lines in the water more to go on Monday and then we'll see if the bait is good enough. I truly enjoyed that bowl of FM Cellar last night, wish it had been a tad warmer. ExChef |
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Post by danno44 on Apr 6, 2018 10:33:23 GMT -5
Sad news, however, glad to hear you’re taking a little break. In your tech field you should be able to bounce back better than before!
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Post by Dramatwist on Apr 6, 2018 10:42:46 GMT -5
Sorry to read this. Much luck in your search.
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Post by cigrmaster on Apr 6, 2018 10:46:39 GMT -5
Good luck in your search. I hope you find something quickly.
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Post by exchef on Apr 6, 2018 13:37:24 GMT -5
More lines cast into the waters. Now to kick back with a stick or bowl. ExChef |
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Post by Darin on Apr 6, 2018 15:07:34 GMT -5
More lines cast into the waters. Now to kick back with a stick or bowl. ExChef You're taking it in stride ... well done! Best wishes and enjoy yourself in the meantime. |
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Post by exchef on Apr 6, 2018 16:00:51 GMT -5
More lines cast into the waters. Now to kick back with a stick or bowl. ExChef You're taking it in stride ... well done! Best wishes and enjoy yourself in the meantime. Darin, What else can I do? Feel sorry for myself? I do, to an extent. Be angry at the company? I have too much respect for those that were left behind. So, I cast a few lines. wait for the nibbles. ExChef |
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Post by driftingfate on Apr 6, 2018 16:33:21 GMT -5
Keep looking, that's a job unto itself.
Your attitude is great - I've been there and you are handling much better than I did.
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You're talented, and nowadays the world has changed, no job for life, reading your post you've got a good attitude. Enjoy the off time and I'm sure you will find something. The reason I'm saying this I live in SW Louisiana and I'm bombarded with job offers on my email everyday, so the job market must be lacking people. Again Good Luck.
