I lost my job on my birthday...

[King Hippos Bandaid]

terrible day, i found out the new owners did not have a enough money to keep my cruise company afloat.

Cruise Value went bankrupt and all 85 employees including me are jobless

maybe god bets and he dont like my Lox

Just put a bid on a house, time to mooch from unemployment and try to get a new job


on my Burftday, wow, well I do miss drinking on weekdays

[Don Stugots]

holly shit bro. sorry to hear.

[~Katja~]

sorry man, that is horrible. They are letting you go immediately?

[Hottub]

FUCK!

I'm really sorry, bro. I hope you can rebound quickly.

[Knowledged_one]

now is the time to walk on for georgetowns basketball team

[patsopinion]

yea
saying somethings a lock and then having it not come through usually doesnt generate bad carma



we love ya hippoz, i hope the second half of the day is rich with bacon wrapped lobster and a correct monday night football prediction

[drjoek]

KHB that really sucks. I hope things look up. Fucking economy.

[Westley]

happy birhtday!

[EffMeBoobs]

Sorry Hippo, hopefully another job will come soon!

[IamFogHat]

Oh dude, I'm so sorry. My brother lost his job two weeks ago because of this fucking awful economic climate, so I won't sit here and say I know what you're going through personally but the ripples are affecting everyone. Good luck bro, hope you get a new gig soon.

[IMSlacker]

Wow, that sucks. Sorry, Hippos.

[King Hippos Bandaid]

KHB that really sucks. I hope things look up. Fucking economy.

thanks to all for your sentiments

Its not the economy, just mis appropiation of funds from 2 people a now in trouble with the law

dont buy a company, if you dont have the capital

also dont use clients money to pay for other things besides the cruise

I am so happy all people here and my family have nothing booked its gonna get ugly

people are out thousands, cruises havent been paid for dec and jan , I feel awful




I have a client list, and many awards, and honors I hopefully should bounce right back

[Friday]

oof
that stinks

did they at least give you a layoff package? or just a pink slip?

either way... get on unemployment right away... they are slow as molasses.

[Fez4PrezN2008]

This is as sad as spoiled bacon.



good luck KHB

[underdog]

Sorry to hear that, man. Hope everything works out for you.

[epo]

That blows KHB.

Gather up a posse and throw those bums in the Clink!

[Mullenax]

That's awful. I'm sorry about your house bid, and everything else.
If you are weekday drinking, then cheers to next year's birthday being better.

[DarkHippie]

holy shit that is awful. Hope you find a new job soon

[TheMojoPin]

I might be losing my job this week, too. Sorry to hear it, Hippo.

If I get the boot, let's go be hobosexuals together.

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[Hottub]

Shit. Mojo too?

[TheMojoPin]

Shit. Mojo too?

Yeah. Thank goodness I'll be done with school this summer and can hopefully jump into the education field or a federal job.

I'm real nervous right now. Granted, there's ideally a light at the end of the tunnel, but the next 8 or 9 months will be brutal if I get the axe.

[lleeder]

That sucks hopefully things will work out in the end.

[Hottub]

I'm guessing you can pick up a gig to tide you over until school is done. Just to pay the rent, beer and Raamin Noodles.
Have you started lining up prospective interviews and such? Now would be a good time. You could be picked up even before you are done.

Good luck.

[douchebagsean]

sorry to hear that and good luck my friend

[TheMojoPin]

I'm guessing you can pick up a gig to tide you over until school is done. Just to pay the rent, beer and Raamin Noodles.
Have you started lining up prospective interviews and such? Now would be a good time. You could be picked up even before you are done.

Ideally. I don't want to sidetrack from Hippo much more, but the long and short of it is my store is closing due to the landlord opting to not renew the lease. The company originally said months ago, through our district manager and then store manager, that ayone in good standing with the store would have a job at another location. Well, that has suddenly turned into the DM "never said that" (even though she told our manager that twice) and now the company is using a legal loophole to divest itself of some "deadweight." Sounds like someone fucked up huge, and I won't be surprised if some of the people getting the boot try to rase a stink legally since this deprived us of months to start planning and looking for another job. I'm hoping I stay on since I'm crosstrained everywhere, but with likely about 70% of the staff (including managers) getting the axe, I'm holding my breath. There's little chance I find anything that pays close to what I'm making now with the schedule flexibility I need for school plus, the big reason I'm still with them, the amazing health benefits.

[Marc with a c]

this gives us one less thing to make fun of you about.

[CofyCrakCocaine]

Sorry to hear KHB + Mojo.

[JerseyRich]

this gives us one less thing to make fun of you about.

Give it a week...

I'm sure Snoogans already has something typed out.

[mikeyboy]

That really sucks. Sorry to hear it, buddy.

[KingGeno]

Blarg! Well that really stinks, best of luck on the job search and everything else. :/ Hope there was bright light on your birthday from the rest of your fam and friends though. Get that resume updated, and out there tomorrow hunting for another place.

Were you happy with the job? Is there another avenue you can pursue or may want to pursue?

[Marc with a c]

that really does stink and a half bro.

[scottinnj]

terrible day, i found out the new owners did not have a enough money to keep my cruise company afloat.

Cruise Value went bankrupt and all 85 employees including me are jobless

maybe god bets and he dont like my Lox

Just put a bid on a house, time to mooch from unemployment and try to get a new job


on my Burftday, wow, well I do miss drinking on weekdays

You live anywhere near Livingston NJ? Or can get there? My company is always looking for talent, especially in sales. I'll PM you the number and address for that office.

The worst thing they can say is "We're not hiring right now" so it's worth a shot....and like I said, we're a pharmacy that is constantly growing.

[JPMNICK]

wow that sucks, it def is a shitty time, but enjoy the unemployment you paid into, and hopefully you find something soon enough

[Sarge]

That sucks Hippo, sorry to hear it.

[WampusCrandle]

fuck, im really sorry to hear that, KHB. hope the best for you, honestly - fuck, money handlers!

[underdog]

that really does stink and a half bro.

:lol:

[sailor]

maybe become randy's chauffeur? at least you've got good experience to bring somewhere else.

[Heather 8]

Damn, Jeff, I'm sorry to hear that.

[disneyspy]

enjoy the unemployment while you can,work = less fun,i dont mind work it just took too much time out of my day.but i know you told me you liked your job so it sucks to lose somethin you like

[Freitag]

KHB - I'm sorry about your job loss.

I would highly, highly recommend you retract the offer on the house due to what happened. You won't be able to the secure financing on the house even if you get a new job tomorrow because you're only have a few months on the new job (unless your wife works too, your best bet is to talk to the bank and see what can be done) and you don't want to see all the earnest money, attorney review fees, inspection, etc. flushed because of it.

If your wife works, I would recommend not taking COBRA until you see if this is a qualifying event and you can get in on her health insurance. COBRA is extremely expensive.

Also, set up direct deposit with unemployment. It makes the process easy.

[Furtherman]

Damn this sucks. Sorry to hear pal.

[Misteriosa]

ugh... what a fucking bitch. hopefully those thieving bastards end up getting what they deserve.

big hugs for you khb http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f298/Misteriosa_NYC/smilies/mysmilie_2617.gif

[EliSnow]

Damn, Hippo, sorry to hear about the news.

Keep positive and things will turn around.

[Aggie]

I'm SOOO sorry. The only time I've ever been laid off was the day before my birthday so I can relate in that sense. I got on unemployment and found another job about 3 months later. Here's hoping it happens faster for you!!

Good thoughts going your way Hippo & Mojo!

[reillyluck]

Hippo and Mojo....Im really sorry to hear about this! you will bounce back from this in no time!

[King Hippos Bandaid]

KHB - I'm sorry about your job loss.

I would highly, highly recommend you retract the offer on the house due to what happened. You won't be able to the secure financing on the house even if you get a new job tomorrow because you're only have a few months on the new job (unless your wife works too, your best bet is to talk to the bank and see what can be done) and you don't want to see all the earnest money, attorney review fees, inspection, etc. flushed because of it.

If your wife works, I would recommend not taking COBRA until you see if this is a qualifying event and you can get in on her health insurance. COBRA is extremely expensive.

Also, set up direct deposit with unemployment. It makes the process easy.


offer was not accepted, I'm a low balling cheap Jew

wife teaches and makes a good income, i am lucky

I also have kick ass benefits from her

I will be taking direct deposit, thanks for the advice

I will be speaking to my good friend who sells mortgages, about once I get a new job in the same industry, if the fact that we have 15% will pay for the closing up front also and have 2 incomes i should hope to be fine in a few months


I am working alot on getting a job, sucks not being able to post whore and make money also

[King Hippos Bandaid]

also thanks for all of your concerns, plus the witty insults that's what I need


I eat bad when getting bad news I had a Bacon Cheesesteak Burger from Checkers


Philly Steak Meat
1/2 Burger Patty
Bacon
Cheese Mayo


need to get back to the diet, because I am eating harolds tonight, I expect tons of Pastrami and a shot o au jus in my future


mindless food rant over.....

[reillyluck]

it would be nice to get a thank you for your birthday thread. just sayin. :wink:

[west milly Tom]

offer was not accepted, I'm a low balling cheap Jew

wife teaches and makes a good income, i am lucky

I also have kick ass benefits from her

I will be taking direct deposit, thanks for the advice

I will be speaking to my good friend who sells mortgages, about once I get a new job in the same industry, if the fact that we have 15% will pay for the closing up front also and have 2 incomes i should hope to be fine in a few months


I am working alot on getting a job, sucks not being able to post whore and make money also



Losing your job always sucks. I feel for you. No sarcastic quips from me in this thread, I hope everything works out well for you.

[King Hippos Bandaid]

oh lost in this, I'm sorry for your job loss mojo

[TheMojoPin]

oh lost in this, I'm sorry for your job loss mojo

I lucked out, Hippo. Found out today I get to stay on. Staff of 17, 11 people are gone right after New Years. So fucked up.

[disneyspy]

I lucked out, Hippo. Found out today I get to stay on. Staff of 17, 11 people are gone right after New Years. So fucked up.

yay,congrats mojo,but i have to tell ya i like unemployment

[A.J.]

Sorry to read about this Hippo. Next time I'm in town, I'll buy you a BLT.

[jennysmurf]

it would be nice to get a thank you for your birthday thread. just sayin. :wink:

If you don't get a thank you card soon, I'd try to return the thread. Did you keep the receipt? Some people get all caught up in their life and forget their manners. :happy:


P.S. Sorry, Hippo. Being out of work sucks. Good luck on the job search.

[El Mudo]

Sorry to hear about your job loss hippo...best of luck bro

[skyscraper]

that sucks. but don't think of going on unemployment as "mooching." you pay into that, so you are entitled to take it out when you need it.
if it makes you feel any better, I got laid off on April Fool's day a few years ago. I really thought it was a joke when I got called into the conference room, with the 3 other guys they had to let go.

[jonyrotn]

Jeez Louise, this sucks King Hippo dick!!
I hope you find something soon..Although you could always go back on the Extreme Competitive Eating circuit with Stuguts but you'll probably have to be a "baby face" this time because no one really bought the whole "I'm KHB and I'm a bad ass from Staten Island" thing..
Everyone knows, 4 words that don't even belong in the same dictionary are bad ass and Staten Island..

And btw, don't feel like a mooch for collecting unemployment benifits and/or any other benifits due you..
Pesonally I hope they base your payments on the amount of posts you've made here over your career and not how much actual, real world productivity you've generated because it's gonna take like a fuckin G a week in foodstamps just to cover your bagle habit..

Best of luck Jeff..And just know that I will be praying for you and your's..Plus, who knows???
This could work out better and cheaper then any fad diet or stomach stapling you might have been looking into..:smile:

[DiabloSammich]

I know I'm late to the pity party, but I just wanted to let you know I'm hiring.

We can work out an arrangement where your pay would be in pork foodstuffs.

Seriously, sorry to hear, sorry I'm late, and I hope things pick up quick. And that goes for all of us.

[cougarjake13]

sorry to hear that hippos


here ya go



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[King Hippos Bandaid]

better news

went to another cruise broker in CT

they were salivating to hire me

smaller company , but better pay plan
and I can work from home a good 75% of the time
I will go over the contract and most likely will sign it


too bad I will lose a good 70% of my client base, was only able to save a small portion of contact info from the past

I would have had no clients if the company did not go under, i signed a non compete clause

[IMSlacker]

That's awesome. Congrats!

[disneyspy]

oh im so glad you you got a line on a new job before the redskins game

[King Hippos Bandaid]

oh im so glad you you got a line on a new job before the redskins game

I did not sign anything am still jobless

good luck tomorrow sweetie



I could have mooched and brought $1100 back every 2 weeks on unemployment

but the wife wants me to work

[TheMojoPin]

Unfortunately, the words "it's a great bet that this'll work out just fine" were uttered by you. See you in the breadline by Xmas.

[WampusCrandle]

that's great KHB! at least you can bounce back from this and now you can:

-be ready for not-Christmas Day
-buy more bacon
-kill more hippos
-eat more band-aids
-.......... and buy more bacon.

[Freitag]

KHB:

You may want to start grabbing your old client info. Apparently there are a lot of people who are without cruises and the Middlesex County Prosecutor's office is opening up an investigation that your place was scamming people.

It's on the front page of the Home News Tribune today.

[~Katja~]

KHB:

You may want to start grabbing your old client info. Apparently there are a lot of people who are without cruises and the Middlesex County Prosecutor's office is opening up an investigation that your place was scamming people.

It's on the front page of the Home News Tribune today.

http://www.mycentraljersey.com/article/20081120/NEWS/811200391/1003/NEWS01

[RAAMONE]

i got laid off the day before thanksgiving...the day before my christmas bonus...fucking construction business

see ya in a while...probably wont be on too much...ttyn

yes i have have been watching that paris hilton show

[King Hippos Bandaid]

i got laid off the day before thanksgiving...the day before my christmas bonus...fucking construction business

see ya in a while...probably wont be on too much...ttyn

yes i have have been watching that paris hilton show


sorry to hear bro

you will bounce back

lots of scumbags ruining people's holidays

[drusilla]

damn i just found this thread... any updates?

[King Hippos Bandaid]

damn i just found this thread... any updates?


my update is I found a new job for a different cruise company and am making mo $$

the bad news is i have to drive 2-3 each way to CT until jan-Feb

[drusilla]

well then i wish you luck in your new endeavor

[Puggle_kicker]

Fuck man. Too many of my good friends have lost their jobs lately. Its all over the place.

I recommend drugs and alcohol.

[JPMNICK]

Fuck man. Too many of my good friends have lost their jobs lately. Its all over the place.

I recommend drugs and alcohol.

i love your username

[Puggle_kicker]

Well its about fucking time. I thought the puggle was forgotten.

[boosterp]

I retired June 12th of this year and just found out I will not receive my full pension from my military service stuff. I have to appeal soon or loose the chance to for a year, this sucks.

This economy and the politics behind it is really wearing me thin.

[TooLowBrow]

Well its about fucking time. I thought the puggle was forgotten.

now i'm starving

hot dog
devil dog
puggle dog

[Puggle_kicker]

I prefer General Tsu's Puggle myself.

[TooLowBrow]

I prefer General Tsu's Puggle myself.

i think a puggle would make a great prime rib
http://www.buffaloraceway.com/images/dynamic/cut_1.jpg

[drusilla]

mmm devil dog

[spoon]

I just ate a devil dog!

And nothing is better than a BDC Bulldog Cake.

[Leticia]

:(

I hope everything turns out ok.


:down:

[Sheila]

my update is I found a new job for a different cruise company and am making mo $$

the bad news is i have to drive 2-3 each way to CT until jan-Feb

Sorry about the commute, but sounds like things are looking up, did you take the new job? Wishing you the best and an endless supply of listening pleasure during the commute (if you run out of 202 material, there's always audiobooks)

[King Hippos Bandaid]

Sorry about the commute, but sounds like things are looking up, did you take the new job? Wishing you the best and an endless supply of listening pleasure during the commute (if you run out of 202 material, there's always audiobooks)


202 and WCBS traffic and Weather togerther gets me thru the commute, also running over illegal aliens

[WampusCrandle]

202 and WCBS traffic and Weather togerther gets me thru the commute, also running over illegal aliens

... ESPECIALLY running over any illegal aliens