What qualifies as a bad day? ( Archived) (48)

Nov 28, 2009 4:00 PM CST What qualifies as a bad day?
Assets52
Assets52Assets52Littleton, New Hampshire USA125 Threads 2,174 Posts
Because business is so slow, my employer just informed me he is cutting my salary by $3/hr and cutting my hours back to part time.

Talk about bad timing ... one month before Christmas and just after buying a house. doh

I am trying to see the humor in this ... or at the very least a bright side. So far it's not working.
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Nov 28, 2009 4:02 PM CST What qualifies as a bad day?
Odysseus101
Odysseus101Odysseus101Roma, Lazio Italy46 Threads 12 Polls 925 Posts
That's awful, I'm so sorry for you. hug comfort doh
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Nov 28, 2009 4:15 PM CST What qualifies as a bad day?
starliteisbrite
starliteisbritestarliteisbriteThe planet earth....:), Ontario Canada56 Threads 7,327 Posts
It would have been bad timing regardless when they decided to decrease your salary.

Bright side,you,your son,you mate,and being together.

It will get better,if thats any consolation.

Merry Christmas to you!

...hug
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Nov 28, 2009 4:16 PM CST What qualifies as a bad day?
friends4now
friends4nowfriends4nowMelbourne, Florida USA73 Threads 10 Polls 2,366 Posts
at least you still have a job I lost mine before the economy collapsed and it has been nearly impossible to find work other than a house cleaning job every once in awhile
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Nov 28, 2009 4:20 PM CST What qualifies as a bad day?
Assets52
Assets52Assets52Littleton, New Hampshire USA125 Threads 2,174 Posts
friends4now: at least you still have a job I lost mine before the economy collapsed and it has been nearly impossible to find work other than a house cleaning job every once in awhile


I heard the job market was bad in Florida. Good luck to you!
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Nov 28, 2009 4:21 PM CST What qualifies as a bad day?
lrrh77
lrrh77lrrh77college station, Texas USA5 Threads 1,451 Posts
that does suck. But at least you do still have a job. Maybe you can get a second job since you're being cut to part time. dunno

Sorry to hear that though. And hey on another bright side that's less time working at the hotel for married men to hit on you. grin bouquet
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Nov 28, 2009 4:23 PM CST What qualifies as a bad day?
trish123
trish123trish123Macclesfield, Cheshire, England UK177 Threads 4 Polls 13,724 Posts
Assets52: Because business is so slow, my employer just informed me he is cutting my salary by $3/hr and cutting my hours back to part time.

Talk about bad timing ... one month before Christmas and just after buying a house.

I am trying to see the humor in this ... or at the very least a bright side. So far it's not working.


I hope things pick up soon thumbs up

All I can say really is that dealing with adversity does make us stronger in the long run......
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Nov 28, 2009 4:23 PM CST What qualifies as a bad day?
Assets52
Assets52Assets52Littleton, New Hampshire USA125 Threads 2,174 Posts
starliteisbrite: It would have been bad timing regardless when they decided to decrease your salary.

Bright side,you,your son,you mate,and being together.

It will get better,if thats any consolation.

Merry Christmas to you!

...



Thanks starlite ... nice to see you. I know I have blessings to fall back on but at this moment, it doesn't make the sting any less sharp.hug
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Nov 28, 2009 4:25 PM CST What qualifies as a bad day?
Assets52
Assets52Assets52Littleton, New Hampshire USA125 Threads 2,174 Posts
lrrh77: that does suck. But at least you do still have a job. Maybe you can get a second job since you're being cut to part time.

Sorry to hear that though. And hey on another bright side that's less time working at the hotel for married men to hit on you.


Hahaha! Puleeeeze even if they are dirty ole married men at least it's some kind of attention.applause
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Nov 28, 2009 4:26 PM CST What qualifies as a bad day?
Assets52
Assets52Assets52Littleton, New Hampshire USA125 Threads 2,174 Posts
Odysseus101: That's awful, I'm so sorry for you.


Thank you Adosseus ... I appreciate your kindness.hug
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Nov 28, 2009 4:27 PM CST What qualifies as a bad day?
woodzchick
woodzchickwoodzchickCallands, Virginia USA38 Threads 1 Polls 2,006 Posts
I lost my job. They shut the whole plant of 750 people down and sent our jobs overseas. I still have no job.

Here's a twist for ya....My washing machine broke this weekend. I get another one. They come and install it today. I put a load of clothes in and take a quick trip to the store. When I come back into the door my kitchen and laundry room is under water. Do I qualify? laugh Then, when I call the store to try to get the man to come back, they tell me that they can't guarantee that someone will call me today.

OK.....I lost it! I blessed the poor man on the other end of the phone out....my son went running to his room. laugh I told him to make it happen. Now somebody else is having a bad day! laugh
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Nov 28, 2009 4:28 PM CST What qualifies as a bad day?
Assets52
Assets52Assets52Littleton, New Hampshire USA125 Threads 2,174 Posts
trish123: I hope things pick up soon

All I can say really is that dealing with adversity does make us stronger in the long run......


Thanks trish. I do think the job market here now is better than a year ago.
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Nov 28, 2009 4:28 PM CST What qualifies as a bad day?
lrrh77
lrrh77lrrh77college station, Texas USA5 Threads 1,451 Posts
Assets52: Hahaha! Puleeeeze even if they are dirty ole married men at least it's some kind of attention.


HA ha...i know what you mean. (i.e. see forum I haven't been perved in ages) laugh
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Nov 28, 2009 4:29 PM CST What qualifies as a bad day?
itsallme112
itsallme112itsallme112Surrey, British Columbia Canada78 Threads 11 Polls 441 Posts
That's really bad, but you never know what good thing is around the corner. My worst day was getting fired with no explanation.sad flower
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Nov 28, 2009 4:32 PM CST What qualifies as a bad day?
Assets52
Assets52Assets52Littleton, New Hampshire USA125 Threads 2,174 Posts
woodzchick: I lost my job. They shut the whole plant of 750 people down and sent our jobs overseas. I still have no job.

Here's a twist for ya....My washing machine broke this weekend. I get another one. They come and install it today. I put a load of clothes in and take a quick trip to the store. When I come back into the door my kitchen and laundry room is under water. Do I qualify? Then, when I call the store to try to get the man to come back, they tell me that they can't guarantee that someone will call me today.

OK.....I lost it! I blessed the poor man on the other end of the phone out....my son went running to his room. I told him to make it happen. Now somebody else is having a bad day!


Yes that definitely qualifies. Water damage is not good. This is exactly the kind of posts I was hoping for. It will help me put my little problem into perspective!
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Nov 28, 2009 4:33 PM CST What qualifies as a bad day?
friends4now
friends4nowfriends4nowMelbourne, Florida USA73 Threads 10 Polls 2,366 Posts
Assets52: I heard the job market was bad in Florida. Good luck to you!



last i heard was 11% unemployment and yea its bad

but i am able to get through it barely and hopefully it will pick up soon

thank you and good luck to you
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Nov 28, 2009 4:35 PM CST What qualifies as a bad day?
Assets52
Assets52Assets52Littleton, New Hampshire USA125 Threads 2,174 Posts
itsallme112: That's really bad, but you never know what good thing is around the corner. My worst day was getting fired with no explanation.



I hear ya ... that happened to me 4 yrs. ago. But for me things did work out for the better.

I know eventually I will look back and see this as just another step in my life.
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Nov 28, 2009 4:36 PM CST What qualifies as a bad day?
woodzchick
woodzchickwoodzchickCallands, Virginia USA38 Threads 1 Polls 2,006 Posts
Assets52: Yes that definitely qualifies. Water damage is not good. This is exactly the kind of posts I was hoping for. It will help me put my little problem into perspective!


Hey Hun! It really sucks what happened to you, but hold your head up....things are gonna work out. Life just has a different plan for ya right now. Keep a positive attitude and continue trying to see the humor in things. When we are able to do that, then we see how we are actually really blessed compared to some people. hug
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Nov 28, 2009 4:39 PM CST What qualifies as a bad day?
Assets52
Assets52Assets52Littleton, New Hampshire USA125 Threads 2,174 Posts
In all fairness, the hospitality industry has been very slow(otherwise I wouldn't be on CS with you) and I suppose if I had to admit it, I would likely do the same thing if I was an employer whose business was about to go under.

Oh there I go again, being logical when I really want to be pissed off.doh
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Nov 28, 2009 4:41 PM CST What qualifies as a bad day?
Assets52
Assets52Assets52Littleton, New Hampshire USA125 Threads 2,174 Posts
AND now I can look for a job that actually requires me to use more of my body than just my lips!
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