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Fired from job of 14 years and just need some encouragement if you’ve had similar experience

ryanherrera1980

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Jul 21, 2023
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I did enough this is the only form of social media. I’m actually on and when I get terminated yesterday one of the first things I thought of was “well at least you get to go ride your motorcycle more until you have to sell it for food”….ha ha. Luckily I have the title. It’s not for sale! I am very employable and got terminated for talking truth to my former new boss. I’m not on here to have everyone feel sorry for me, I realize I still have a good life compared to most, and I have my CT. I really have no idea why I’m posting this. Stay safe out there


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quinnsd13

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Jul 7, 2023
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I'm in the opposite position, I'm the manager and have to find new homes for half of my staff before our budget gets slashed and anyone loses their job next month. Yay corporations! Best of luck Ryan, enjoy the free ride time while you work towards the next position. I'll continue to ride mine to contemplate how to save jobs...
 

DaleT

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May 26, 2023
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Hang in there buddy! Keep your head up and things will bounce back! In the mean time,,,, get out and enjoy the ride! ;)
 

mcmd

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Ryan,
Sorry to hear of the situation you're experiencing. I've learned the hard way that life is full of setbacks and disappointments. You mentioned that you're employable. Perhaps this will be your stepping stone for something better. I was self employed and was forced into retirement due to health issues 5-6 years ago. Life is full of twists and turns. I suggest that you take this setback and make it a springboard for something better. Start pinching your pennies, you've got the bike as a form of economical transportation. Don't waste any time looking for a new job. Take whatever job to keep things going. It's been my experience that good things happen with hard work. You can handle this! Don't look back, it's all straight ahead.
 

Kev250R

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I'm sorry to hear of your recent un-planned free time but as others have said try to make the best of it. Balance your time finding a new job (hopefully sooner then later) with taking some time to relax and recharge.

~20 Years ago I lost a job in a career which I thought I wanted to be in 100%. I bought a project car which I couldn't afford at the the time and spent the next nine months trying to figure-out my next move. Then I ran out of money, my GF at the time threatened to leave me and I ended-up taking the next job which expressed an interest in me thinking that I would work it for a while, make some money to buy more parts for my project car and appease my GF then go back to my prior career. That was 21 years ago this October. I now think that career change literally changed my life for the better. I've made life-long friendships, learned skills I never thought I would, do things I didn't even know needed doing, been places I never would have gone and on average almost die about once a week LOL! (I work with High Voltage).

My point is don't be afraid to try new things. Don't be afraid to hit the 'reset' button and try a type of work you maybe haven't before. Even if it's only for a short-time just to gain some life experience.

Oh and the project car? I still have it, it's '60's VW so it's never really done but I drive it regularly. When I have a bad day at work I find working on or driving that car helps to calm me down. That GF however is long-gone :cool:
 

bryanchurch06

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Best wishes my friend, I wish I could tell you that things get better but the truth is sometimes things just suck for no reason at all. If you live long enough 2 things will happen, one hopefully it evens out between the good and bad, two you forget most of it anyway. Walk on.
 

cyb3rbyte

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May 12, 2023
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Milwaukee, WI
Don't know you, but I have a very real fear of this ever happening. Cheers to enjoying your ride for a moment and your next opportunity being better than your last.
 

DJ427

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Sorry to hear, you need to find a new job asap. Good luck and ride in peace
 
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