it was coming...got laid off today Goddam***!

oh WTF. Well more time to ride but broke. I guess EVERYONE who works for a corporation will get axed sooner or later. Sh*t!
I have 4 bikes, which two should I sell?

2011 Lenz PBJ
2010 kona stinky deluxe
2009 kona stinky air
2009 colnago cf3

 

Sorry to hear about the layoff and the need to sell two bikes. We can't make your selection for you. In my opinion, DH bikes are usually the first to go in tough economic times because they also represent the least frequent and most expensive riding experience for most riders (driving, lift tickets or shuttle costs, broken or worn bike parts, body armor and broken body parts).

Good luck and I hope you land on your feet figuratively and literally.

 

Jenson is hiring. :beer:

 

Sorry to hear it. I haven't felt security in a job since 2009. Seems to be the new normal.

if I have any advice, get back on the horse as fast as you can. anything over 3-6 months of being out of the job is usually dismissed upon by hr software and a lot of managers.

 

I had often thought about leaving the federal sector for something Corporate, but it certainly is difficult to beat job security. Even the yearly threat of fiscal shutdown doesn't bother me much anymore.

If you have a decent amount of experience, you may be able to go G as well.

www.fedjobs.gov

As for what bikes to sell, I'd go with the two you use the least.

 

I solely agree with you J.

 

Too hard to get in with all the veterans getting the automatic points boost.

 

btw, ADECCO is a placement agency that is great for technical jobs. robert half is pretty good for business admin. these two are the only ones who consistently deliver in my experience. hope that helps.

 

not true..it depends what you're are applying for (what type of agency, series, etc.) For example, if you have a college degree and under 37 (at the time of appointment), you can apply with most federal law enforcement agencies (i.e. FBI, DEA, ATF, USMS, ICE, USSS, etc). As long as you clear out (your BG), you will most likely get on-board in about 1 year. DEA/FBI is continually taking applications.

 

Congrats! IME going job free leads to fun time off and a better pro situation.

 

+1.

My prior employer shut its operation down back in 2011. I was the last one standing and got to turn off the lights. Lots of people were expressing sympathy about me losing my job. The ones who "get it" said congratulations. I had known it was coming for a year and suspected it for even longer, so I was able to downsize all my expenses long before (rent, car, spending) and save up some money. That allowed me to take a good chunk of time off and I made good use of it with road trips all over the western US. I had never been able to take much time off work before so this was an amazing time for me and I have no regrets whatsoever. If you are in a position to take some time off I would definitely do it, take as much time as you can. You may feel like you are broke but you can do a lot without paying for much more than gas. Of course if you have committments like mortgage, kids or shopaholic wife you are F'd.

 

Great attitude! I bet you have a great attitude for work too, which is why they kept you until the end.

 

my suggestion, think about what skills you have and consider working for yourself. Seems impossible to start a business from the outside, not true, it just takes lots of passion and an idea. Now is actually a great time to do it since so many people feel down and out and actually the number of new business formed each year has gone down.

 

Hey, Chuba.
Don't dispair. It always feels like you've been kicked in the nuts right before you embark on a journey that leads you to things that are bigger and better. If they hadn't fired you, you'd still be toiling away for those clowns who didn't appreciate your awesomeness. Seriously. You can't move toward greatness until you leave the mediocrity behind. You'll do great.

 

thanks for all the good advice! F**K! I love this site!