Got laid off today.

[drewN]

Got laid off today due to lack of work. On a bright side, new fermenter and extract kit comes in tommorow

 

[Billy-Klubb]

that sucks. where are you & what do you do?

 

[drewN]

Canada, apprentice carpenter. Went to college to become a firefighter, however FF jobs are so hard to get into, can't wait to get my chance

 

[SmokeNbrew]

Sorry to hear brother. I'm a plumber. I feel us skilled trades are always kinda on the frontline of the economy. I don't think Ive had a 40hr week since March. I work for my dad's business of 20yrs and man, I miss the good ol days when we had more work than we knew what to do with. Always 2 weeks or more out and constantly turning people down.

 

[jaredriesel]

Sorry to hear the bad news. Enjoy the new equipment. RDWHAHB (or 3)

 

[VegasJ]

That sucks man... hope you find something soon

my cousin's husband was let go today too in Vegas. He'd been with the place for 17 yrs.

and bam.

 

[241]

Will unemployment be enough to float you for a while? My girlfriend went on unemployment after she was laid off and it turned out being the best thing to ever happen to her. She wrapped up a bunch of college credits and will be graduating after this quarter from a UC.

Not saying go back to school, just that it might just be a kickstart to help you get going with your firefighter gig.

 

[Lavender_Pepper]

Awww... booo! Sorry to hear that.

 

[Sheldon]

Sorry to hear that, good luck in this tough market. Brew on dude!

 

[drewN]

Awesome support guys, nice to hear some kind thoughts after a day like this! Ill be able to support myself for awhile im a good saver - Can always find some side projects. If theres a will, theres a way

 

[b-boy]

That sucks.

My wife got laid off last year after 23 years. It really threw her for a loop, but she ended up with an even better job a few months down the road. It's not the end, just a new start. Good luck.

 

[45_70sharps]

That certainly does suck.

I keep hearing how good the economy is doing, but I'm not seeing it.

I know we've been hanging onto the people we have left, but it's been on the jagged edge for a long time.

 

[Zuljin]

Try looking in utilities. Water, waste water, electric, gas and oil.

 

[kh54s10]

That certainly does suck.

I keep hearing how good the economy is doing, but I'm not seeing it.

I know we've been hanging onto the people we have left, but it's been on the jagged edge for a long time.

Yep, I keep seeing reports of lowering unemployment rates, then a month later they post a revised number that is not nearly as good.

Then you read the news and see a new business or one that is expanding, turn the page and find a story of a 100 year old business that is closing or laying off half it's workforce.

I would say that the economy has improved since it hit rock bottom but as far as I can tell most of the world is still in recession.

OP - good luck with your endeavors. I hope that you end up with something that is exactly what you want. And take a bit of the down to enjoy your new equipment/supplies.

 

[Glynn]

I feel you pain bro, i spent 2 yrs on unemployment. finally had to except a job as a deli clerk and take a 60% payroll cut just to put food on the table. Keep the faith something good will come your way.