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Max Whittaker · 11-15-2006, 10:47 PM

Yup.

My term with Americorps ended today. I signed my exit papers this morning. They won't pay me anymore. What I wouldn't give to do another term with them. But they don't have the funding to pay me so whatever...

How strange. Americorps was my life. Now its over. Strange. I have maybe $1000 in the bank. What sort of prospects do I have?

Short. To the point, because I just realize how scared I am and I just needed to let it out.

Damn.

Thanks.

Kay Scarpetta · 11-15-2006, 11:49 PM

I'm so sorry, Max! That's really a shame. Maybe you can pick up something part-time around town, at a coffee shop or a store, until you find another full time job?

I'm positive you'll find something, you're intelligent. My thoughts are with you.

dawsongirl · 11-16-2006, 12:51 AM

I feel for you. It's scary when you have bills and suddenly no job. But don't worry...everything will turn out fine.

Seems scary now, but something will come along. Just start checking the want ads.

80sTrivia · 11-16-2006, 06:04 AM

Being without employment can be very daunting, but I trust you will be able to find a new and exciting job very soon. Best of luck to you!

ponytail · 11-16-2006, 06:06 AM

I know what is like being without a job and little in the bank. One door just closed on you now another will open for you. I'll put a prayer in for you.

Chocoholic · 11-16-2006, 03:16 PM

Good luck

I'll say a prayer.

Janice · 11-16-2006, 03:23 PM

I'm sorry to hear about this Max. I hope something breaks for you soon.

Brad Russ · 11-16-2006, 03:29 PM

I am so sorry to hear about this Max!!

I will definitely pray that you find a good job, and that things turn around for you very soon!!

Also, thanks so much for the great work you did for Americorp!! That kind of work is awesome, and I'm sure you served them well!!

Jenya · 11-16-2006, 10:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Max Whittaker

Yup.

My term with Americorps ended today. I signed my exit papers this morning. They won't pay me anymore. What I wouldn't give to do another term with them. But they don't have the funding to pay me so whatever...

How strange. Americorps was my life. Now its over. Strange. I have maybe $1000 in the bank. What sort of prospects do I have?

Short. To the point, because I just realize how scared I am and I just needed to let it out.

Damn.

Thanks.

Where do you live, Max? Have you considered relocating? there is lots of work up here in Alberta if you are a college graduate. We have a bad labour shortage up here right now, and need all the workers we can get.

Jenya · 11-16-2006, 11:28 PM

Max:

If you want to consider relocating, please PM me. I'll be happy to help you.

I know few people in Calgary who are really desperate for workers right now, who are willing to commit to long-term employment. Don't worry about a work visa, you as an American will qualify for a NAFTA visa. The wages are pretty good up here too.

dragster58 · 11-17-2006, 10:48 AM

I went thru those times so many times in my life, I don't really know how I managed to make it. Now I've been working at the same job for over 25 yrs and the $$$ comin' in strong, but believe me, I had some scary times myself!!
It depends....what qualifications do you have?

Scoobiedoo30 · 11-17-2006, 11:20 AM

I am sorry to here that I hope you fine a new Job soon

Shine · 11-17-2006, 01:35 PM

I'm sorry, Max.

I recently became unemployed as well, so I understand where you are coming from.

TVFactFan · 11-18-2006, 02:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Max Whittaker

Yup.

My term with Americorps ended today. I signed my exit papers this morning. They won't pay me anymore. What I wouldn't give to do another term with them. But they don't have the funding to pay me so whatever...

How strange. Americorps was my life. Now its over. Strange. I have maybe $1000 in the bank. What sort of prospects do I have?

Short. To the point, because I just realize how scared I am and I just needed to let it out.

Damn.

Thanks.

Sounds like my Situation in June, the lack of funding caused them to let me go and I had $4000 in the bank that I was in the process of turning into $9000 but had to live off the $4000 all summer until I started working again in Sept. My balance fell all the way down to $700. I'm sorry to hear this happen to you because I can relate. I even cried in PRIVATE the day I was laid off because it never happened to me before. Which is currently why I'm in the process of getting out of NON PROFIT organization.

Brian Damage · 11-18-2006, 03:19 PM

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Originally Posted by TVResearcher

Sounds like my Situation in June, the lack of funding caused them to let me go and I had $4000 in the bank that I was in the process of turning into $9000 but had to live off the $4000 all summer until I started working again in Sept. My balance fell all the way down to $700. I'm sorry to hear this happen to you because I can relate. I even cried in PRIVATE the day I was laid off because it never happened to me before. Which is currently why I'm in the process of getting out of NON PROFIT organization.

It happens in PROFIT organizations too. My media company is the fifth fastest growing company in the country and they still laid off people.

11-15-2006, 10:47 PM	#1
Max Whittaker Senior Member I want Serenity back Join Date: Apr 30, 2001 Posts: 6,150	Well. I'm officially without a job... Yup. My term with Americorps ended today. I signed my exit papers this morning. They won't pay me anymore. What I wouldn't give to do another term with them. But they don't have the funding to pay me so whatever... How strange. Americorps was my life. Now its over. Strange. I have maybe $1000 in the bank. What sort of prospects do I have? Short. To the point, because I just realize how scared I am and I just needed to let it out. Damn. Thanks.

11-15-2006, 11:49 PM	#2
Kay Scarpetta Forum Celebrity Defy Gravity 8.26.05 Join Date: Jul 04, 2001 Location: La Vie Boheme Posts: 27,957	I'm so sorry, Max! That's really a shame. Maybe you can pick up something part-time around town, at a coffee shop or a store, until you find another full time job? I'm positive you'll find something, you're intelligent. My thoughts are with you. __________________ The people who think they know everything about Broadway make me laugh. They've never seen a Broadway play in their life. "oh mi godddd RENT's a mooovie! lyke 525600 minuuuuuuutes!" No. To be a Broadway Freak, you must live, eat, sleep, study, devout, think, obsess, dream, believe Broadway. You must know original & revival casts, soundtracks, performance runs, dates, theatres, numbers, how many Tony Awards A Chorus Line won. You must be Broadway. That's right bitches. I AM Broadway.

11-16-2006, 06:04 AM	#4
80sTrivia Senior Member Pop Culture Soothsayer Join Date: May 23, 2002 Location: Alas, Babylon Posts: 9,837	Being without employment can be very daunting, but I trust you will be able to find a new and exciting job very soon. Best of luck to you! __________________ Too Much Information!!! The Wacky! The Weird! The Wild! All in One Place Thank You for Being a Friend: A Golden Girls Trivia Book! The Totally Awesome 80s TV Trivia Book! Evangeline, Alive & Well: A Story of Hope in Haiti

11-16-2006, 03:23 PM	#7
Janice Administrator Forum Celebrity Stormin' Norman Join Date: Aug 03, 2001 Location: Beantown Posts: 34,467	I'm sorry to hear about this Max. I hope something breaks for you soon. __________________ God Bless Our Troops

11-16-2006, 03:29 PM	#8
Brad Russ Senior Member Archie For President! Join Date: Feb 17, 2002 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 9,953	I am so sorry to hear about this Max!! I will definitely pray that you find a good job, and that things turn around for you very soon!! Also, thanks so much for the great work you did for Americorp!! That kind of work is awesome, and I'm sure you served them well!! __________________ St. John 15:13 - Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends."

11-16-2006, 12:51 AM	#3
dawsongirl Forum Legend Member Join Date: Jan 04, 2001 Posts: 52,914	I feel for you. It's scary when you have bills and suddenly no job. But don't worry...everything will turn out fine. Seems scary now, but something will come along. Just start checking the want ads.

11-16-2006, 06:06 AM	#5
ponytail Senior Member Member Join Date: Mar 20, 2004 Location: In Happy, Healthy, Wealthyville Posts: 2,487	I know what is like being without a job and little in the bank. One door just closed on you now another will open for you. I'll put a prayer in for you.

11-16-2006, 03:16 PM	#6
Chocoholic Banned!! Forum Veteran Banned Join Date: Dec 01, 2000 Location: Between a rock and a hard place. Posts: 11,173	Good luck I'll say a prayer.

11-16-2006, 11:28 PM	#10
Jenya Senior Member Supervisor Join Date: Apr 20, 2003 Location: Canmore, Alberta Posts: 3,341	Max: If you want to consider relocating, please PM me. I'll be happy to help you. I know few people in Calgary who are really desperate for workers right now, who are willing to commit to long-term employment. Don't worry about a work visa, you as an American will qualify for a NAFTA visa. The wages are pretty good up here too.

11-17-2006, 10:48 AM	#11
dragster58 Forum Regular Member Join Date: Oct 12, 2006 Location: Australia Posts: 613	I went thru those times so many times in my life, I don't really know how I managed to make it. Now I've been working at the same job for over 25 yrs and the $$$ comin' in strong, but believe me, I had some scary times myself!! It depends....what qualifications do you have?

11-17-2006, 11:20 AM	#12
Scoobiedoo30 Forum Celebrity Member Join Date: Jun 27, 2002 Location: KENNER, LOUISIANA Posts: 27,398	*I am sorry to here that I hope you fine a new Job soon* __________________ Who Dat

11-17-2006, 01:35 PM	#13
Shine Forum Veteran Jeff Bridges Join Date: Feb 28, 2003 Location: Illinois Posts: 22,796	I'm sorry, Max. I recently became unemployed as well, so I understand where you are coming from.

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