Anyone getting a Christmas bonus from work, I got

[Gullwing]

FIRED.
Right before Thanksgiving they fired 7 so I figured they would do another group before Christmas. I make number three for that grouping.
Two other people have quit, (they would have been fired).
Going home I was fine about it, but once I got home and my computer completely crashed and lost everything. "System restore will not erase any of your settings" great, perform restore, restarted the computer... reinstall has been completed

 

[Bruce]

That's awful news. So sorry to hear that.

It happened to my father last Christmas...

 

[LaArtist]

wow man..im really sorry to hear that
what was your job?

 

[Gullwing]

I was a "Master Certified" technician for the Mercedes Benz dealer in town.
I was hoping to look for a new job in January, because everything is so bad there.

 

[LaArtist]

wow man..
atleast you are experienced and have a good title
hopefully it wont be hard for you to get a new job..

 

[klier]

Wow, that sucks big time man, sorry to hear!

And here I am ready start whining about the Nintendo DS I got today from work, and how much that sucks because I already have one etc......LAME

 

[ree]

I'm so sorry to hear that. And sth. like this before christmas and the new year. My father had the same situation in 2004 - but it wasn't before christmas.

I wish you all the best and good luck by finding a new job!

 

[Gullwing]

There are a few job possiblities for me, in other states I will be looking into soon.
Asked several places about my computer, pretty much screwed. Some might be able to recover some information, but starting at around $500 to $2000 plus 4-6 weeks.
Now I have to figure out how to start over and remember what all I had.

 

[JadeVetti]

It's a blessing in disguise, trust me. Your job was probably a cul-de-sac and you didn't even realize it.

A year from now, you'll look back and smile to yourself, and in two, it'll amaze you how easily your laugh sounds to you about it, free from any emotion.

Hopefully you get an unemployment check temporarily.

 

[Remy Zero]

thats pretty bad news, considering the time of the year. but i think you will bounce back. Things happen for a reason.

 

[phaeton]

Go work for VW they're on the up

Sad news hopefully the new year brings you many new and exciting opportunites

 

[Gullwing]

I know it is best I leave that crappy dealership (have to go back tomorrow to get my tools). Now I have to figure out if I want to go find a new dealership or go independent or some temp job until I figure something else out.
I have been thinking of moving back to Phoenix, but wasn't happy when I was there last time (going to school). I do have a friend there and last weekend for the first time in eight or so years saw another friend that I grew up with that lives there also. She is very nice but I still think is way out of my league.
I don't think I could work for another car company, too much different betweent he cars.