My last project before being layed off!

[pashworth]

Just started my drainage / downspout project during the fall. Got all the lines and the pit for the drywell excavated / completed before the frost sat in. 40 yards of 3/4" crushed stone delivered o the driveway this morning. Here it comes................
Boss pulled me into her office tonight and layed me off. Being an architect I know how bad it is going to be trying to find a job now. If I can't find something in the next few weeks I am going to have to sell my B7800. Man is that gunna hurt! If / when I do, I dont know how I will keep up with the property. Well if any body is interested in a Kubota B7800 with 400 +/- hours on her, let me know!

 

[Ridgewalker]

Sorry to hear about the layoff. Unfortunately I don't think you will be the last.
I'm 46 and this is the worst I have seen. Hang in there!

 

[LBrown59]

Sorry to hear about the layoff. Unfortunately I don't think you will be the last.
I'm 46 and this is the worst I have seen. Hang in there!

You was only 1 year old when I met my wife and just 2 years old when we married,

 

[johnk]

You was only 1 year old when I met my wife and just 2 years old when we married,

You're still a young whipper snapper.... Just to service all the tractors you have you must be in pretty good shape.

 

[scott_vt]

Good Evenin Paul,
Sorry to hear the bad news ! I got laid off last year at Thanksgiving from Pitney Bowes. I had 20 years with them and have been in my trade for 36 years. Looking back on it now, it was probablly the best thing that could have happened to me. Although Im a bit older and I have put my kids through college allready. Actually they have been out of the house for a few years allready. You will find your way, it doesnt seem too bright right now but things will brighten up as time goes by !

Keep your head up and good things will happen to you !

God Bless and happy holidays !

 

[Treemonkey1000]

Hey Pashworth I haven't been in your shoes yet. That doesn't mean I won't be there. Working at Boeing tends to be a bit of a roller coaster at times.

The old cliche of making lemonade when you are given lemons won't be much consolation. There are some resources out there about job shopping or using your skills in ways that you haven't thought about before.. A friend of mine is in NJ and does heating and air conditioning. There is a good bit of design in even those systems. Try to hang on to your tractor if at all possible. That might give you something to do while waiting for your new job to roll in.

 

[skipro3]

If that tractor is paid for, I'd say, don't sell. At least not until you really need the dough. You have a great opportunity to get done many projects now that you aren't cumbered with a job. It's been my experience that when God takes something away from me, it's because he has something greater in mind to replace it with. Keep in mind; you can't grab for the dollar when you are already holding a nickle. Sometimes we can recognize when to drop the nickle in order to grab the dollar, other times, we don't and it's done for us. Get ready for something bigger and better to come fill the void!!
Have you thought about side jobs with your tractor? I've got a slew of people asking, almost begging me to do small jobs for them; cut in a sidewalk, grade a driveway, trench a line or dig holes for trees. It's always something. Excellent cash while transitioning jobs.

 

[pashworth]

Thank you for all of the good thoughts and blessings! Yeah I am just down in the dumps right now. I have never been in this position before so I dont quite know what to do / think, always had the upper hand or jobs available to me.

The Kubota is paid off, which is a good thing. But I and my family are quite cash strapped right now and I am getting really scared. I've got enough for the mortgage and usual bills for 2-3 months, but no more than that. So I would rather not sell the tractor, if I have to in 2 months, I'll have to.
Once again, thanks for eveyones well wishes. I know that I can always come to this site and get some perkin' up and solid advice.
Thanks
Paul and family

 

[Ridgewalker]

You was only 1 year old when I met my wife and just 2 years old when we married,

You Sir are really old!

Congrats on running a good race so far. My stepdad always said he was going to live to 118 or die trying...he didn't make it so I am taking on the
quest in his honor.

 

[kthompson]

pashworth, don't box yourself in. I have a son in law who draws house plans and he told me Saturday he got more calls last week than he had in one week in a while. If your license and contract allows you to, it might be time to work for your self. Odd, we always work for ourself, if you don't think so then get laid off. Get the word out and ask about support. As the saying goes, been where you and and done that. Don't let your pride get in the way.