Lost my job
 

Well because of some local good old boy politics my employer was forced to close today. They are paying me through next week to liquidate the parts and shop supplies. They also are paying me my unused vacation pay and gave me several thousand dollars worth of shop equipment.
I really hate the thought of looking for a new job at my age but I guess I have no choice. At least my wife is out of school and has a good job now.

I'm really sorry to hear that, I know it's a hard thing to go through. A lot of times when one door closes another one opens, and even thought it's hard to see at the time, it turns out for the better. Most important thing is to believe in yourself, and act with confidence knowing that you have the strength to accomplish anything you want. This is your opportunity to start your own business, or change fields, or get into a better position. Good luck and keep your head up :beerchug:

that sucks, good luck with the job hunt.

That is terrible. I wish you all the best. like the other post, keep your chin up. You will find a job. What kind of shop did you work in?

Sorry to hear that... I often wonder as I get older what I would do for work if I had to look.. It's not a pleasant thought.. Keep your head up high and look forward. Something will pan out im sure..

GOOD LUCK AND KEEP US POSTED!:beerchug:

Thanks guys! I'm sure something will come along soon the main thing is keeping my wife calm. I was over the garage ,safety ,and purchasing for a family owned school bus contractor. They brought me in four years ago to turn the company around after the original owners sons had ran the company in the ground. We were well on our way until the school system appointed a new director. One of his buddies ran buses in another part of the county but wanted in our district. After two year of picking away at us they finally found a glitch in the contract that let them pull all our contracts.
It is all in the lawyers hands now so we will see. I already have a couple of job offers but plan on waiting through next week to weigh everything and choose.

X2! :beerchug:

Best of luck to you.

Good luck, @ least the economy is a lot better than it was in '08
Good jobs are out there.:beerchug:

Uh...don't see it in my neck of the woods.


Good luck in pursuing a new job.:ThumbsUp: