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Grand Magnate
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May 04, 2023 at 05:57 PM
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The layoff has turned permanent. I will receive a cheque in the mail for about $750, my vacation pay. They took $100 off the $850. Now I wonder if EI will consider it income or let me keep it without penalty. I spoke to another employee earlier this week who was laid off about 3 weeks ago. It seems like the company is in a lot of trouble financially. Apparently they barely have any work. They also had a visit from the Ministry of Labor since someone got hurt. A few days later an inspector showed up and nearly closed them down. It has to be bad. The operations manager is taking 2 weeks of unpaid leave to visit family in the US. __________________ Dx: Didgee Disorder |
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Grand Magnate
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May 04, 2023 at 06:09 PM
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I applied to a two semester college course that is sort of related to what I was doing. I'm not sure if I am going to do yet, but just want to keep my options open.
Now I'm looking into temp agencies. It's hard to find a job that pays a liveable wage that doesn't require a degree. __________________ Dx: Didgee Disorder |
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May 05, 2023 at 03:45 AM
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All the best with the job search!
It sounds stressful, but well done for managing and for applying for courses that keep your options open!  I hope you find something suitable soon!
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Grand Magnate
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May 10, 2023 at 12:57 AM
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I got accepted into the 2 semester program I applied to at the local college. I'm not sure if I will accept the offer yet. I can fund the first semester and live off my savings but the second one I will need assistance.
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May 10, 2023 at 07:04 AM
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Congratulations on getting into the program. It's good you have that option. So many employers now require post secondary education that it might worth doing.
__________________  "I danced in the morning when the world was begun. I danced in the moon and the stars and the sun". From my favourite hymn. "If you see the wonder in a fairy tale, you can take the future even if you fail." Abba 
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Grand Magnate
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May 11, 2023 at 05:54 AM
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There are two work placements. Maybe that will help me get hired. It seems to be the best way to get into a workplace that is reputable. It's so hard to find good jobs that are stable and have decent pay and benefits. I was working in manufacturing before I got laid off. The pay was good, but my employer was questionable. Shortly after I left the company got into trouble with the Ministry. I knew there were violations but didn't say anything due to the pay I was getting out of fear of being fired. I don't want to work for another company like that. Most jobs in the industry pay pathetic wages. $18/hour??? I made that amount of money in 2019. I cannot live off that now due to all my expenses (and I don't even own a car etc...). This city is expensive. My rent is $1300.00. I'm going to a job fair this afternoon. Maybe something good will come my way. __________________ Dx: Didgee Disorder Last edited by The_little_didgee; May 11, 2023 at 06:12 AM.. |
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