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Just got the word that starting tomorrow, I'm on what they refer to as "rotating layoff". Basically, I get a month off, the company files unemployment, continues paying my insurance, and I keep my tenure. After the month ends, I return, and the next round (3 people per round), takes their turn.
Very nice of them to do things the way they did, I guess!
More time to fish and smoke, I suppose, but the quality sticks will saved for better times.
That sucks. You're right though, better than being completely laid off.
I know my household would be hurting on unemployment, even for a month:smiley6:
Will
Man. I tell ya, I haven't worked since October and I'm about to lose it. I've gotten to where I sleep 12 hours, then awake 12 hours. I've been working since I was 13 and have never had a gap like this. So make sure you got plenty to do to keep your mind going. I'm just glad to hear you still have a job especially in this time. I've never heard of a rotating lay off.
Good luck.
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Originally Posted by chefchris
Yeah, it's a new concept to me as well!
It would be a perfect month to start homebrewing. You've got a lot of reading to do and plenty of time to do it.
Would have been nice to have Nov off for the rut. I remember when things got bad for me in the 80's. 7 days on racking up the overtime and 7 days off drawing unemployment. Wasn't too bad, but it would have been if I were salaried.
I second the homebrewing suggestion. Not only will it occupy your time, but it will save you some money as well, at least eventually.
Sorry to hear about the tough times, best of luck to you.
I would really like to say I have the funding to start homebrewing, but with things being tight already, I'm gonna have to put another hole in the belt. :smiley22:
Really sorry to hear this, Dennis. Good thing you've got that deer meat from last season to keep you fed! How are the fish biting where you are at?
Actually, this is prime fishing season for the Spotted Seatrout!
Very Delicious, and you don't need a boat if you know what you're doing... (surprisingly few locals really know how to load up on the trout) :smiley1:
Go get some of that trout:smiley1:. Sorry to hear about the layoff. I am glad to hear its fishing season though. if that was me hunting would of just ended with a big snow so I couldnt and that cold snap that put a thin layer of ice would of kept me from fishing lol. Good luck
That sucks Dennis.
The company my father works for had to cut back on employee work hours also. But they just made the work weeks shorter. And the weeks rotate from 4 days on/3 days off to 3 days on/4 days off. It's been crazy all over.
Best of luck.
Dennis,
Sorry to hear about that. Never heard of a rotating layoff as well, BUT you know what, that's definitely way better than being layed off, period.
Good luck, and I hope it doesn't end up being a permanent layoff.
Hang in there.
Andrew
PS - I didn't realize the porno industry was hurting :smiley2:.
That all depends on who you talk to in the porno industry...:smiley2:Quote:
Originally Posted by FunkyCold5
Will
I'm actually looking at this like a one month vacation...
good time to pad my post count around here!
Andrew... you need to speak to my supporting actress about the "hurting" thing :smiley15::smiley3:
Interesting type of workforce reduction. Hope it works it well for you. Carpe diem, and carpe cigarum :smiley37:
Sorry to hear that man. I hope that is as bad as it gets and doesn't last long. A lot of people are beginning to feel it.
That Sucks. Hope things turn around for you quickly.
DG
Sorry to hear that bud. It's better than being laid off completely. It certainly shows goodwill on the company's part.
This whole recession is a nasty business. I see a lot of businesses going down around here. It makes me nervous. I'm almost done with my degree. Being "let go" would be a particularly nasty turn of events for me right now. I keep my fingers crossed and pray a bit.
Dang it, I'm sorry to hear that bro!! At least it's not a complete lay-off or termination.
I see through your elaborate plan to hide from any retaliation on my part for the generous newbie sampler you sent me. (He shipped it from his office address)
On a more serious note, sorry to hear about the temp layoff.
Sorry about your situation, bro. I am sorry about the economy as a whole. Seems like every week, people I know or know of are getting the slip. Another wave went through my location today. I wish they would do the rotational thing instead.
Prayers for you and all the others in similar situations.
As long as your not losing your job your golden. A month off with a some pay is great. Only thing about unemployment is they will not begin paying you until you use up your back pay and vacation pay. So my guess is you wont be losing money just your vacation time. your first week or two weeks back to work will most likely be your unemployment first check. Maybe you do not accrue vacation time and you just get a yearly shut down I do not know, if that is the case then it will not matter. Anyhow your a resourceful man and I am sure you have a good time. :smiley31: Its time to sell some junk on ebay!:smiley27: