Jobless...again

[Fashionista007]

I am so frustrated right now with the job market. I am a web developer with 9 years of experience and I was laid off in October. I was only unemployed for 2 weeks and then I started a part time freelance contract thus negating my unemployment insurance. Once that contract ended, there were no more opportunities with that company at that time. Luckily, I found another freelance contract but it was only $12.50/hr. I worked 50+ hours a week to make ends meet but that contract was terminated last Monday because the company had to make cutbacks. Luckily again, I found another freelance contract the very same day. I worked on the contract for 4 days and was let go yesterday. Now unfortunately since I have been self employed for the past 6 months, I do not qualify for unemployment insurance and I have no further income. I feel like I'm beginning to go bonkers! :hammer:

 

[PoohBear119]

My thoughts are with you...

 

[mkt]

My thoughts are with you as well... I'm a graphic designer (print and web) who is presently employed as an art director. I will be out of a job effective May 15, and have absolutely no lead.

 

[kstella]

That really sucks about the unemployment. My DH has been out of work since end of January (mechanical designer in manufacturing) and has only had 1 interview and he got turned down. I don't know what we would do without unemployment becasue I sure don't make enough to support us on my own, but am very grateful for my job which is secure. Thankfully I started carrying our insurance years ago, so that at least is not an issue.

 

[luckylady7991]

Wow, I'm so sorry.

 

[soarin' cisco]

I am sorry to hear this. I hope the best for all of you.

 

[Fashionista007]

Thanks everyone for your kind thoughts, it really helps at a time like this. I actually have an interview on Friday so maybe things are looking up. In the meantime I think I'll take advice from Walt and try to strike out on my own and generate a bit more business for myself. I threw a few coins into fountains at EPCOT a few weeks ago so I'm hoping that will help too

 

[Fashionista007]

I channeled Walt today and I decided to create a business to sell my web development services. I created my online portfolio and got it hosted all in one day! Sorry for the spam but word of mouth is the best marketing tool so check me out at http://VulcanAndTheJazz.com.

I keep thinking about that quote in One Man's Dream where Walt says "I strongly believe that you have to have one good failure when you're young." I've had multiple failures so here's hoping this one works!

:wave:

 

[kstella]

Good luck with that and with the interview tomorrow.

 

[Fashionista007]

Finally I have some good news! I got a great job and I start on Monday! This recession was really an eye-opener for me and I will never forget what it feels like to pinch every penny. Now I'm looking forward to another WDW vacation in October 2010! Thanks to all for your support, I can't tell you how much it helped me get through this rough time. :sohappy:

 

[DormaNesbit]

Congratulations and thanks for the update!!:wave:

 

[Goofy Tourist]

Congrats! That is wonderful you were able to find a new job!

 

[kstella]

Congrats! Looks my husband, who has been off since Jan will be getting a job this week. A completely different field and at half of what he made before, but a job nontheless.

 

[sueuk]

Well done all of you and good luck on the new jobs (it's the same in the UK - if your family isn't affected, someone you know is!!)

 

[Fashionista007]

Thanks to all for the kind words :wave:

Congrats! Looks my husband, who has been off since Jan will be getting a job this week. A completely different field and at half of what he made before, but a job nontheless.

I took a pay cut as well but it's better than unemployment! One of my co-workers was a VP of technology for 20 years before he got laid off last year. He's pretty grouchy about it which I can understand but a little optimism and positive thinking goes a long way! My advice to anyone who is unemployed is to never take it personally (if you were laid off). Stuff happens but "it'll turn out alright in the end, you'll see."

 

[DormaNesbit]

Your positive thinking is truely wonderful and a blessing to you! Keep up the good work at the new job and don't forget to let us know how you are doing every so often!!:wave:

 

[Erika]

Sorry to everyone going through job loss/paycuts. Times are so bad right now. I've watched a lot of my friends struggle.

Good luck to everybody