Lost Your Job

[tstreet436]

The company I work for laid off and entire department. The head count went from hundreds to about twenty people. They outsourced the jobs to India, but said it wasn’t outsourcing because they were actual employees of the company and not contractors. I understand that a business needs to do what it has to do to survive, but it really irritates me when the people they hired congest our phones lines asking questions they already know the answer too or because they simply don’t want to handle the call. Our workload has increased dramatically, but the pay hasn’t moved.

[princee18]

I know of at least 5 people personally that have lost their jobs within the last six months. Do you guys know anyone who has lost their job as well? While helping a friend I came across a career resource. Here's a number to call if you want to find a one-stop career center near you: 877-US2JOBS.

good site.Last month my brother lost his jobs and few months back two of my friends lost their jobs.It would be very useful for all of them.

[Eldarwen]

There is always job and family services to use. It's a government agency that helps people get jobs and more.

[smcc]

I read in the USA Today that Whirlpool will lay off 5000 people between now and the end of 2009. This is ver sad. These people at least know what's going to happen (be it them or their coworker) and can start putting a contingency plan together to look for work elsewhere.

Everyone, be thankful that you have a job no matter what the capacity or what the pay. Realize this, there are thousands of people who would do your job no matter what the pay in order to feed their family, pay their bills, etc.

Keep these people at Whirlpool in your thoughts because this could be any of us !

[hjm331]

Everyone, be thankful that you have a job no matter what the capacity or what the pay. Realize this, there are thousands of people who would do your job no matter what the pay in order to feed their family, pay their bills, etc.

I totally agree with that.

[eugene66]

I work in a hospital and the need for registered nurses here is off the chart. they are offering employees up to ten thousand dollars in referral bonuses to try to meet the demand and if they stay after one year even more.

[RivasGlo]

AT Citigroup, we get a referral bonus of $1000 if the person stays 6 months. I think thats good.

That being said. I am thankful for my job even tho im not that fond of it. It gets the bills paid thats all that matters to me right now.

Sorry to all those who have experienced losing a job. My mother went through that and boy was that hard!

[hjm331]

I think it's a great idea for a company to offer an incentive for their employees who work hard and make sure everything is running smoothly. We all need a break sometimes.

[Meya]

Dang, my situation is different. Everyone cramp their toes when a new person comes in the shop. I would hate it if someone here from my job see this, but, she is taking my space when I leave. I am turning all my clients over to her, and I know she can get down with some hair. I am just getting her feet's wet right now, because she has to build clients. But in the meantime I can feel the tension in the salon because walk-ins are turned to new stylist for the first 2 months unless they specifically ask for another stylist. They don't even give my girl props when she is done, even though they know she got down, all you see is eyes rollin!

[hjm331]

Meya, that's the nature of competition and employment. That's always a good thing because it'll keep employees performing at their best to make sure that they are not the ones that get cut. Sometimes, an employer brings in a new employee or two when he/she notices an increase in customers over a specific time to make sure that most of its customers don't go home unhappy due to lack of attention from the staff.

[Meya]

Good posting, but I sort of looked at it this way. While working in a salon, competition is based upon the main point, competitors of other salons. In the beginning, we all stuck together to keep our business well known and highly rated. If one stylist/barber goofed on a client, it is rare that you will hear the rumor "So and so messed up my hair" what you will hear is, "Don't go to [Styles Unlimited] because THEY will mess you up!" We all worked together and followed the rules (that was not mandatory from the state) which is what kept us with good professional business practice.

The crew that we had from 1994-2005 was the best, I worked hard to make sure that we were team players, and was consistent with advanced hairstyling (by attending hair shows and advance training). There were several salons in our demographic area, but none could touch us because we had that "magic touch." This new crew is from another planet, salon has become unethical, rowdy, too much profanity, jealousy, hatred, solicitation, thugs all in and around the doorway, and that is what type clientèle that it has become to attract. The new girl in there now, loves that type of crowd, that is why I begged the owner to give her a try.

I am taking my business skills that I have learned from my education, the rules and regulations that I have learned from state board, and I walking with it. It's been 14 years since I have first started there, and I felt this was going to be the outcome of that salon. This is why I made a plan to establish my own salon and change my career at the same time. I have learned enough knowledge about business to lower my chances of failing, and to promote a safe environment for my customers along with excellent customer service.

Although, I am targeting the corporate world, I never loss focus of my own salon. I always wanted to prepare myself for a fall-back or back-up plan, for when the economy gets crazy again or the unforeseen. I remember when people use to think I was crazy for going to school for business to change my career, they will see now. I am not leaving the beauty industry, I just want to work in another business field and have my own salon. Can't style hair forever...lmao!

[hjm331]

Meya, I agree with all of the above especially when a customer is unhappy with a certain employee. When a customer is unhappy with a certain employee, they blame the whole company and put in a bad word to others who are thinking of doing business with that certain company. That is why I always make sure that I don't mess up with the customers so they won't ruin the reputation of my company.

[Meya]

I know you understand because we are in the same boat. I also know that you have what it takes to keep them coming back. I am so proud of you, especially for someone to be your age, in a self employed business industry. I know it is rough, but it makes it better for you as time goes on. Hang in there bro, we know how the ups and downs can get us, but I do see a bright light when all of this madness is over with.

[hjm331]

Meya, thanks for the encouragement. I admire your ability to balance work, school, and taking care of your family. Now that is something to feel good about because I don't know too many people that are on your level.

[Meya]

Lost for words! Luv ya bro, back at ya!