Good News Bad News
By Bensen32
@Bensen32 (28658)
United States
February 6, 2020 11:31am CST
So the good news I paid off all my debt, I didn't buy a new car yet, I have 5 months.
The bad news, I was told this morning that the company I work for will be closing their doors as of June 30th and we will all be out of a job.
I guess it's not all bad since I have 5 months to find something new and I have been saying for a while that I wanted to find something closer to home. I guess this will really light a fire under my butt to get out there and find something.
I will miss somethings about this place but if I can find something closer to home I will not miss the drive to and from work each day. As you can tell I'm trying to look at the bright side of it and not worry about the things I can not change.
It kind of sucks but what can you do? No need to stress about it and worry about it. I know a couple people here are freaking out big time about it. Two people asked if they could take personal time and head home cause they were freaking out. I personally wont let it bother me, those things happen in life, it's not like it is the first time I had to look for a job.
I actually kind of think it was nice of them to tell us now rather than wait till June 30 and tell us not to come in tomorrow the company is closed like a lot of other companies would have done.
So the search begins tomorrow.
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15 responses
@FayeHazel (40230)
• United States
6 Feb 20
Congrats on your paying off debt. At least there is some time to look for work but that's is unfortunate
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@FayeHazel (40230)
• United States
9 Feb 20
@Bensen32 Maybe you will find something even better
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@Bensen32 (28658)
• United States
9 Feb 20
@FayeHazel I sure hope so. at least that is the plan
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@misunderstood_zombie (8765)
• United States
6 Feb 20
At my job, I came back from my break and all my things were packed up in my cubicle. They led me to a room and told me everyone was being laid off. I got severance pay, but the whole thing was a shock, so I'm glad they let you know so far in advance.
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@Bensen32 (28658)
• United States
7 Feb 20
Yea, I was with a company in the past that did that to us. Well they let us work in the morning like nothing was going on and at about 1 pm I got called in and told they were letting some people go cause they were downsizing and I was one of them. Thanks. But at least this time I have some heads up that it is coming. So I got to get out there and find a job before then.
@snowy22315 (209033)
• United States
6 Feb 20
Well a good news, bad news type scenario I guess. I am thinking about a car too..but it will depend on how much work mine needs to pass inspection. I don't have to worry about that for several months yet htough.
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@snowy22315 (209033)
• United States
7 Feb 20
@Bensen32 Yes, time will tell, if it is too much, I will likely just buy another.
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@hereandthere (45628)
• Philippines
7 Feb 20
we you surprised by the announcement? will you be getting severance pay?
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@Bensen32 (28658)
• United States
7 Feb 20
I was kind of surprised but not really, the company has been slow for a while so I guess I knew it was going to come sooner or later if things didn't change. I do not think we will be getting severance since they are closing the business. Hopefully I can find something before then so then I wont even need to worry about that.
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@RebeccasFarm (91297)
• United States
6 Feb 20
You are great Bensen..good you dont worry as there is no point. I know you will do okay. Blessing to you for a good new job.
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@Bensen32 (28658)
• United States
7 Feb 20
@RebeccasFarm thank you, yea, I try to live a stress free life, of course there are times I let things get to me but for the most part I try not to.
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@JohnRoberts (109841)
• Los Angeles, California
6 Feb 20
I have been in your shoes. Not fun.
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@resukill22 (25050)
• Las Pinas City, Philippines
6 Feb 20
Hope you find a new job soon as possible
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@Bensen32 (28658)
• United States
7 Feb 20
@resukill22 thank you, I have high hopes.
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@resukill22 (25050)
• Las Pinas City, Philippines
7 Feb 20
@Bensen32 that's very important
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@LovingMyBabies (85923)
• Valdosta, Georgia
6 Feb 20
I think it was nice also that they gave a pretty good heads up. I'll be praying that you find a great job that's closer to home. =)
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@Bensen32 (28658)
• United States
7 Feb 20
@LovingMyBabies Thank you. There are a lot of places hiring right now so I am sure something will come along, just hope it is something much better. 
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