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Old 08-01-2008, 10:25 AM   #1 (permalink)
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Red face Bad news good news, bad news, good news...
Bad news: As most of you know I, I took a bad fall last Sat and fractured a couple of ribs.

Good news: I got to lay around for a few days and watch tennis on TV.

Bad news: Back to work this morning only to find that they had a reduction in force and I was out of a job.

Good news: This will allow me more time to ride while I look for another

Bad news: Can't ride right now as I have broken ribs

Good news: Gives me more time to read and respond to STR boards

and on and on it goes....

Ribs are healing and still a bit sore. Must put out feelers and network looking for employment.

Good news: You can apply for unemployment online now... no more lines

Bad news: Unemployment doesn't go very far in this economy

Let me know of any opportunities in industrial sales (my background for over 20 years).

Oh well, one door closes and another one opens... it always seems to work out.
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Old 08-01-2008, 10:27 AM   #2 (permalink)
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sorry/congratulations/sorry/congratulations...

good luck!
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Old 08-01-2008, 10:28 AM   #3 (permalink)
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Sorry to hear about your job....don't worry there's tons of job out there.

Hope you feel better
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Old 08-01-2008, 10:29 AM   #4 (permalink)
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Oh no!!!! Best wishes Greg in your time of change....heal well too!!!!
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Old 08-01-2008, 10:30 AM   #5 (permalink)
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dang, sorry to hear about that greg. if its any consolation, i have a badly bruised rib (maybe cracked) from a collision playing soccer two wednesdays ago. it sucks bad not being able to do the little everyday things.
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Old 08-01-2008, 10:30 AM   #6 (permalink)
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WOW! Double whammie - good luck on both issues.
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Old 08-01-2008, 10:31 AM   #7 (permalink)
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great attitude Gregg....healing and hiring vibes coming your way!
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Old 08-01-2008, 10:32 AM   #8 (permalink)
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good luck!

Ditto...
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Old 08-01-2008, 10:37 AM   #9 (permalink)
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Good news: Not sure what kind of industrial sales you are in, but our company is looking for another sales manager.

Bad news: You would have to work with me a lot.

Lemme know.
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Old 08-01-2008, 10:46 AM   #10 (permalink)
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Can't you just get a job as a hair model or do a shampoo commercial?
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Old 08-01-2008, 10:48 AM   #11 (permalink)
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Can't you just get a job as a hair model or do a shampoo commercial?
I think he wants a challenge.
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Old 08-01-2008, 11:08 AM   #12 (permalink)
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Sorry to hear that Gregg...good luck on the hunt and heal up quick so you can ride. What company did you work for? Mine is always hiring and with your background it should be basically a walk-in.

www.fastenal.com

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Old 08-01-2008, 11:16 AM   #13 (permalink)
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Maybe all of us unemployed STR peeps should put our head together and start something up? Just a thought.

Hope you find work soon Greg!
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Old 08-01-2008, 11:20 AM   #14 (permalink)
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Bad news: You would have to work with me a lot.

Lemme know.
Wellllll... that kills it right there!...

PMing you my resume.
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Old 08-01-2008, 11:21 AM   #15 (permalink)
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I saw an add on CL to drive strippers around. You get 200 bucks a night. And maybe a lap dance or two for tips

Just a thought lol
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Old 08-01-2008, 11:22 AM   #16 (permalink)
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Can't you just get a job as a hair model or do a shampoo commercial?
Funny you should ask... I keep trying to tell my agent the same thing!... Hard to crack into this arena... especially located in OC. Really need to be in the LA area.
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Old 08-01-2008, 11:22 AM   #17 (permalink)
 
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Hey, does this mean we'll get to see you with your hair unkempt????

Good luck on the job search!!!! The next one will be even better.
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Old 08-01-2008, 11:31 AM   #18 (permalink)
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Sorry to hear that Gregg...good luck on the hunt and heal up quick so you can ride. What company did you work for? Mine is always hiring and with your background it should be basically a walk-in.

www.fastenal.com

Cheers,
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I worked for a company called Marshall Machinery which is a rep firm which handles machinery manufacturers sold into the aerospace, medical, industrial fields.
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Old 08-01-2008, 02:08 PM   #19 (permalink)
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Sorry to hear about the employment woes, on top of the injury. Most of us are going through tough times with the economy being as it is. Here's hoping that you heal-up and find a new job quickly.
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