After 24yrs of employment I'm now out of a job :(

12 years ago

Wow Michael, that is a shocker.

Hang in there and I hope you get your notebook back. Let us know if we can help in anyway.

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Suthan M

12 years ago

Man,

That's bad. If they want to sack anyone or go out of biz, wouldnt they take the courtesy to tell in advance? And after 24 years of service?? That sucks!

Hang in there Micheal, and hope everything goes well. I guess it is time for a new adventure then as a FULL TIME IMer :-D

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JennyBizz

12 years ago

Take a few moments today and go read Pat Flynn's blog - the about section where he talks about losing his job. It'll make your day. : )

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iva 12 years ago

Hang on there. Also try to think about it as an opportunity to do something else.

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Kay King 12 years ago

So sorry to hear this, Michael. Sounds like the company did a great disservice to its employees by not warning them of the upcoming problem. I assume this is a foreclosure action? What a shock that must have been.

Sounds like you need to hit IM fulltime. You have the knowledge and skills - now you have the time, too.

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Joe Light 12 years ago

Originally Posted by JennyBizz

Take a few moments today and go read Pat Flynn's blog - the about section where he talks about losing his job. It'll make your day. : )

I definitely agree! it's making me really go out of my way to find new a new income stream!
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Steve Faber

12 years ago

Had that happen once, and it was no fun at all. We thought something was up when the owner was hanging out in her attorney's car for half an hour before we opened, then they came in, looking grim, and called a meeting. You know what came next....

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Rod Cortez

12 years ago

Woah Michael, that's a tough cookie to swallow. This could be closing a door on one chapter in your life and opening another. If there's anything I can do to help in this transition, don't hesitate to send me a PM. Good luck buddy,

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J Cohen

12 years ago

Best wishes with getting everything sorted Michael. I hope you are back soon as I enjoy reading your posts. I am sure you will rise to the occasion

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Michael Mayo

12 years ago

Thanks everyone.

I've got my chin up and I'll figure this out.

Have a Great Day!
Michael

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Tom Reed

12 years ago

Losing a job is temporary while attitude is forever.

Look at this as an opportunity to pursue your dream business full time without the burden of going to work each day and some money coming in from your unemployment benefits.

Now is the time to be aggressive and really lay it on the line.

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Lori Kelly

12 years ago

That is horrible. You must have been terribly shocked.

Since the bank is there, it does sound like a foreclosure.
If there is a rep from the bank there, identify your computer. If your computer requires a password to logon, tell the rep to enter the password and that should be all the proof they need to give you your computer. If you do not have to log on, the bank rep can turn it on and you can tell him/her certain documents or programs on it.

It's scary. I've lost a few jobs but not after so many years of service. When one door closes, another one opens. There is something really good just waiting for you.

Take care.

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Steven Wagenheim 12 years ago

Wow...that just plain sucks. Reminds me of when I lost my job in 2000.

It turned out to be the BEST thing that ever happened to me.

Now you have no excuse but to get out there and be the top notch marketer
that I know you CAN be.

60K?

Hell, you can do that in 6 months if you put your mind to it.

Good luck and let us know if you need anything.
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Tom Reed

12 years ago

hmmm..but you don't need a pep talk... my bad.

How about this. I'll personally donate 1 year of a free shopping cart system to you as a boost to getting your business going. PM me if you would like to take me up on this.

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barbling

12 years ago

Wow, what an utterly horrible thing to experience. Lots of hugs and good thoughts flying to you!

Love your attitude. I always think that everything that life throws at us is our guardian angels saying, hey! It's time to make a change....and since we know how stubborn you are, we'll just make it happen yesterday.

So soul-searing! I've been thru a lot of really devastating issues meself...but after the pain and hurt and frustration and anger and sorrow burn themselves out, what's left is the solid core of steel that is your soul and character.

And that will *always* save the day....literally.

I always tell my kids - like a samurai sword, the hotter the flame, the more tempered the blade. It's hell to go thru but the benefits (days/months/years down the road) eventually do make it all worthwhile.

Good luck!

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HeySal

12 years ago

Originally Posted by barbling

I always think that everything that life throws at us is our guardian angels saying, hey! It's time to make a change....and since we know how stubborn you are, we'll just make it happen yesterday.

Good luck!

Thanks. I know someone else that needed to hear that today.

Michael that sucks. I love the way companies keep things hush hush so they can keep the workers right up to the minute they don't need them any more. Give them 24 hours to get your stuff back. They don't have a right to hold it - especially in a termination situation. They have 24 hours to pay, so that should include your stuff.

You're gonna do fine. They are the ones who are screwed.

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dvduval

12 years ago

Wow, that is sad. I read about the company here
company info
It sounds like it has a long history, and one that possibly ended due to jobs going overseas or similar.

There is going to come a time when people like us rebuild this country, when the hotshots at the top have their wings clipped and people like us become the innovators. We have the potential, and we just need the freedom to go out and start small businesses that can compete. The big businesses are no longer serving us well.

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tpw

12 years ago

Yeah, don't give up on getting your computer back.

You should be able to prove it is yours, and therefore, get it back in a timely manner.

Now that you are unemployed, you will certainly need it.

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ArranWood

12 years ago

All my best for your future...

Pleased to see you are positive in your thinking and if I can be of assistance let me know I have businesses in the Automotive sector.

Best regards
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12 years ago

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LilBlackDress 12 years ago

So sorry to read this.

It is a real shame that your company could not have warned you so you could have prepared and kept your computer at your side.

Best of luck to you turning this around.
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Banned 12 years ago

I'm sorry to hear this Michael. What a crappy thing to do ... let you in on it as you walk in the door to go to work ... and to not let you take your personal belongings with you.

Has to be a shock to go to work after working with a company for so long, only to find out you no longer have a job.

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Bill Farnham 12 years ago

Michael,

I'm very sorry to hear this news. I've been there. No fun. I've also been on a management team that kept our jobs while we had to lay off 158 workers on a paycheck Friday without giving them any notice. That sucked just as bad. I had to say good-bye to a lot of friends that day.

Fortunately, you have a lot of skills and very good reputation to fall back on. And if there is anything I can do to help you out please feel free to reach out and I'll be happy to do what I can.

You have the true Warriors spirit inside you and I along with many others here know this is just a transitional phase for you that will lead to better things.

Godspeed.

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Sandor Verebi 12 years ago

Hi Michael,

Very unpleasant story. But, if you can give proof to them, you can get your comp back, I'm sure.

Anyway, I can only say that if someone pushed a cart for 24 years, he deserved to get information on the situation in advance.

On the other hand, as I read your contributions here a few years, I think, will not cause problems for you to perform IM full-time. You have experience, knowledge, and realationships. If you'll do IM full-time, you can make much more money than before.

Let me know, if I can help you in something.

Cheers,

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steve solo

12 years ago

Michael am sure you can change that 60k a year t0 600k a year working full time for yourself,...good luck

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LeeLee

12 years ago

My thoughts are with you Michael. Been there, done that. Don't be afraid to ask for support. We didn't start our careers out expecting to get kicked in the teeth for a job well done. You will be okay. It is devastating but in time you will be okay.

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Patrician

12 years ago

Wow. That is horrible Michael. I am sorry to hear that.

I am pretty sure though that they will make arrangements to allow you to get your personal belongings eventually.

Wow. Mind blowing - I have been laid off before in bank mergers and even when you know it is coming it is a big shocker - even with severance pay etc., but to have it this way with nothing is absolutely horrendous.

You have the right attitude and at least I am sure you qualify for unemployment insurance to tide you over until you can 'figure it out'.

I have a strong feeling you will (always) land on your feet because you are a winner.

God bless you.

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KimW

12 years ago

Sorry to hear this my friend, but I know it will work out. As they say,when one door closes,another door opens.

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12 years ago

Sorry to hear it. That's why I always worked for myself. No matter how hard it might get, it's still better than this type of stuff. Keep your head up.

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Dennis Gaskill

12 years ago

Michael, sorry to hear that, and surprised. I thought you were already a full time marketer. Nows your chance. I was laid off from a job I had for 13 years. Used the severance pay to buy my first computer. Long story short . . . it's the best thing that could have happened to me.

I took another job I didn't like just to pay the bills and worked it 48 hours a week while putting in another 40 a week learning about all things internet and building a business. It was hard putting in all those hours, but it paid off. I've been full time self-employed for over 12 years now and love it.

You already know a lot of what I had to learn, so I have every confidence you can make it work if you decide to go that route. Good luck with whatever you decide. If I can be of any help let me know.

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The 13th Warrior

12 years ago

That sucks, but not surprised, outsourcing is here to stay.

One guy told me he was a Digital Satellite salesman doing well but the whole department got laid off due to outsourcing that work to China.

Any jobs bill or talk of job creation by anyone is SCAM talk, PERIOD, without job protection, trade protection, industry/patent protection and equity of the afore mentioned.

The extremely sad part is, NO infrastructure, programs or system is in place or plan to be in place for current and future students of school/college, trade schools and other schools or employment/job training to this reality and fact of the 21st century in this world economy.

That fact is going to be the fuel accelerant for an already spark of anger and frustration.

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12 years ago

Originally Posted by The 13th Warrior

Any jobs bill or talk of job creation by anyone is SCAM talk, PERIOD, without job protection, trade protection, industry/patent protection and equity of the afore mentioned.

The extremely sad part is, NO infrastructure, programs or system is in place or plan to be in place for current and future students of school/college, trade schools and other schools or employment/job training to this reality and fact of the 21st century in this world economy.

Just to be clear, higher wages, requirements to buy american, and unions, CAN NOT, HAVE NOT, and WILL not work! You want to save jobs on the whole?

1. Lower taxes in business, to attract it.
2. Increase import duties to compensate for unfair practices, reduce H1Bs and reduce subsidies for them, and companies that support them.
3. HEY, bring back the old trade limits. Did you know it used to be a FELONY to help china to do what it is doing to the computer industry now?
4. make copyright/patent/food/drug violations a crime EVEN if from CHINA!
5. Improve schools, by having better curricula and teachers.
6. And if the government wants to pay tens of thousands of dollars for a hammer, let it be a 100% AMERICAN one! That means even the IRON was mined here.

Just #2 would INSTANTLY get rid of almost all unemployment. There are MILLIONS of residents that aren't citizens, but are employed in high paying jobs. And in the long run, it would MAKE money. SURE prices would go up, but wages would too.

I could say more, but that would be considered too political. I work with this stuff ALL THE TIME. I know FAR more about it than most.

BTW, The educational divide and degradation starts LONG before college, so the SOLUTION must! If everyone over 40 suddenly got cancer, you would NOT try to cure it at 40 in the future, but try to prevent the degradation over time that LEADS to the problem.

Steve

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The 13th Warrior

12 years ago

Originally Posted by seasoned

Just to be clear, higher wages, requirements to buy american, and unions, CAN NOT, HAVE NOT, and WILL not work! You want to save jobs on the whole?

1. Lower taxes in business, to attract it.
2. Increase import duties to compensate for unfair practices, reduce H1Bs and reduce subsidies for them, and companies that support them.
3. HEY, bring back the old trade limits. Did you know it used to be a FELONY to help china to do what it is doing to the computer industry now?
4. make copyright/patent/food/drug violations a crime EVEN if from CHINA!
5. Improve schools, by having better curricula and teachers.
6. And if the government wants to pay tens of thousands of dollars for a hammer, let it be a 100% AMERICAN one! That means even the IRON was mined here.

Just #2 would INSTANTLY get rid of almost all unemployment. There are MILLIONS of residents that aren't citizens, but are employed in high paying jobs. And in the long run, it would MAKE money. SURE prices would go up, but wages would too.

I could say more, but that would be considered too political. I work with this stuff ALL THE TIME. I know FAR more about it than most.

BTW, The educational divide and degradation starts LONG before college, so the SOLUTION must! If everyone over 40 suddenly got cancer, you would NOT try to cure it at 40 in the future, but try to prevent the degradation over time that LEADS to the problem.

Steve

NEVER gonna happen.

TOO MUCH ungodly profit leaving things the way they are now.

NEVER gonna happen, that's all.

The 13th Warrior

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12 years ago

Originally Posted by The 13th Warrior

NEVER gonna happen.

TOO MUCH ungodly profit leaving things the way they are now.

NEVER gonna happen, that's all.

The 13th Warrior

Well, they are fighting AGAINST #1!
MANY are fighting AGAINST #2! In fact, just TODAY was a major defeat!
#3? See Number 2!
#4? Same!
#5 requires work, and abandoning a propaganda opportunity, so won't happen!
#6? Well, why buy a $3 hammer or whatever, and return money to the treasury, when you can but one for $1 and pocket the rest?

I simply said that it SHOULD be done, and would fix the US's problem, NOT that any politician would do it.

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The 13th Warrior

12 years ago

Originally Posted by seasoned

Well, they are fighting AGAINST #1!
MANY are fighting AGAINST #2! In fact, just TODAY was a major defeat!
#3? See Number 2!
#4? Same!

Bringing a KNIFE to a GUN fight or better yet, bringing a ROCK to a F-16 fight is NOT a fight at all, more like a sport.

It is either going to be entertainment, sport ( for the F-16) or a massacre.

A "Win" with strings attached and conditions that pretty much change the flavor but keeps things pretty close to the same is NOT a win, but an a illusion of a win, a temporary pacifier, what you give crying babies.

Go to Las Vegas. People "win". Sure.

That's why they keep on building more casino's, to lose money so people can win and be happy, sure.

The Law of Diminishing Returns is NOT a "win" or a fight or a "fight to win", sorry.

1% winning while 99% lose in legitimate, honest practices is a Las Vegas system, not a system of seriousness, fair,honest legitimacy. The house edge is a Gambling System, just like the Mobsters of old invented it to be.

But persons of ALL manner of intellect and intelligence still go and try to win, doctors, mathematicians, lawyers, prosecutors; so much for the use of intellect and academia as a pure measure of intelligence and worth.

Playing musical chairs or 3 card monte with infinite loopholes as a constant result of what is pathetically deemed as "choice" does not qualify as a definition of the term "fight" or fighting.

The only fight against 3 card monte is choosing not to play and giving non-paroled life sentences to those that start the game and steal the assets of those that are considered to have lost in that "game".

The 13th Warrior

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12 years ago

Originally Posted by The 13th Warrior

Bringing a KNIFE to a GUN fight or better yet, bringing a ROCK to a F-16 fight is NOT a fight at all, more like a sport.

It is either going to be entertainment, sport ( for the F-16) or a massacre.

A "Win" with strings attached and conditions that pretty much change the flavor but keeps things pretty close to the same is NOT a win, but an a illusion of a win, a temporary pacifier, what you give crying babies.

Go to Las Vegas. People "win". Sure.

That's why they keep on building more casino's, to lose money so people can win and be happy, sure.

The Law of Diminishing Returns is NOT a "win" or a fight or a "fight to win", sorry.

1% winning while 99% lose in legitimate, honest practices is a Las Vegas system, not a system of seriousness, fair,honest legitimacy. The house edge is a Gambling System, just like the Mobsters of old invented it to be.

But persons of ALL manner of intellect and intelligence still go and try to win, doctors, mathematicians, lawyers, prosecutors; so much for the use of intellect and academia as a pure measure of intelligence and worth.

Playing musical chairs or 3 card monte with infinite loopholes as a constant result of what is pathetically deemed as "choice" does not qualify as a definition of the term "fight" or fighting.

The only fight against 3 card monte is choosing not to play and giving non-paroled life sentences to those that start the game and steal the assets of those that are considered to have lost in that "game".

The 13th Warrior

Just to clarify...The mob didn't invent gambling or the odds and many gambling games were played for centuries before Las Vegas was a city.

What the mob did though was hire accountants to do the math and calculate the actual odds. I believe one of the first to do this was Bugsy Siegle at the Flamingo who hired a guy Edwin Silberstang(?) who calculated the odds for all the games.

The only game Edwin Silberstang didn't really get correct was blackjack and this was later exploited by guys like Edwin Thorpe, who's "Beat the Dealer" was the first card counting system.

Edwin Silberstang has written a number of great books on gambling and games over the years...

The only fight against 3 card monte is choosing not to play and giving non-paroled life sentences to those that start the game and steal the assets of those that are considered to have lost in that "game".

I love 3 card monte dealers...They only cheat greedy people who want something for nothing.

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The 13th Warrior 12 years ago

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I love 3 card monte dealers...They only cheat greedy people who want something for nothing.

If the majority of a systems infrastructure operates as 3 card monte, then all citizens are simply greedy, including us.

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  Michael,
  
  I didn't see your thread until today, and so very sorry to hear this happened. Truly unbelievable that you were the #2 person and were not even informed in advance! I can only imagine how terrible that felt!!
  
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seasoned 12 years ago

Originally Posted by The 13th Warrior

Bringing a KNIFE to a GUN fight or better yet, bringing a ROCK to a F-16 fight is NOT a fight at all, more like a sport.

Maybe you don't understand what I am saying. In this case, it is an ARMY(LITERALLY) against effectively a KNIFE, if they are lucky!

I was actually agreeing with you.
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Don Schenk

12 years ago

Oooo Michael. Not fun. I have an idea. Sending a PM in a moment.

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Frank Donovan 12 years ago

Hi Michael,

Like Dennis, I was surprised to learn that you weren't already a full-time IMer.

Sorry to hear your news, but I agree with the others - you clearly have what it takes to replace and surpass whatever your job was providing. Once you get over the initial shock, I'm sure you won't look back.

All the best,

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Fazal Mayar

12 years ago

Thats tough to swallow but IM is awaiting to help you now

see the bright side of this

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Tina Golden 12 years ago

Wow, Michael, sorry to hear that. I can imagine how you feel because when I was fired a few years back, it floored me. However, that was my impetus to go full time and I haven't had to have a job since so I'm going to keep my fingers crossed that the same things happens for you.

First thing, apply for unemployment. That isn't as much as the paycheck, but for at least six months, it will be less that you have to worry about while you figure out what to do next.

Will be thinking of you and if there is anything I can do, feel free to get in touch.
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12 years ago

That IS a shame, and why should YOU have to prove ownership? I hope they relent, and you end up better off for it!

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Michael Mayo

12 years ago

WOW!, I'm seriously humbled by all the replies to my thread.

Thank You All So Much!

Dennis and Frank, No, I've never choosen to go full time in IM.
I've stated it here in the WF before that I do this part time just to give my
family things we wouldn't normally have. I'm not a material type of guy.

All I need is a safe place, food and my family and I'm happy.

I'll get through this. I've always worked better under pressure.

I've been continplating going full time for a year or so now and I look at this as a
challange.

Today, after learning the news, I went out and talked to a few business owners. "4"
One said yes to me creating them a site and no I didn't use the pitty me card...lol

Also I talked with a prior client and he may have a few deals lined up for me.

I've been doing IM since 2001 and granted for the first couple of years I was just
trying to figure out the puzzle. As we all know, trying to figure out something that
is alway changing leads to confussion. It took me 3-4 years before that sunk in.

I loved my day job. That is why I stayed there so long. I was the Plant Manger/Senior Engineer. I was #2 on the totum pole so it was kinda shocking
to find out the way I did.

It's Okay. I know I will land on my feet.

It was my Destiny and I'm using Destiny's Computer at this time to make this post.

Life is good but the world is going to hell in a hand basket.

I want to thank those that have sent me PM's. I'm now going to read them.

Have a Great Day!
Michael
PS, How was I able to press the thanks button on all of you today???
Thanks, Mods/Allen for the power to thank all that posted!

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12 years ago

Michael,

Sorry to hear the bad news. I lost 2 jobs in my life unexpectedly - both times my wife was 8 and a half months pregnant (first with my ex-wife, second with my current wife). Sucked big time, but like you, I'm no quitter.

I don't know exactly what you did at your job, but you said:

Originally Posted by Michael Mayo

I loved my day job. That is why I stayed there so long. I was the Plant Manger/Senior Engineer. I was #2 on the totum pole so it was kinda shocking
to find out the way I did.

Perhaps you can hang out the old Consulting shingle. In tough economic times, certain industries prefer reducing their payroll and using consultants.

I left my pharmaceutical job (as an instrumentation and controls specialist) 4 years ago. I set up my own shingle and now contract back to my old company probably 2 to 3 days per week on average and it adds between $5 - $10 k per month to my bank account (before taxes and expenses, of course).

Same with your IM - not sure what you do, but with my brother in law, we take on off-line clients and build websites and do the marketing thing and that puts more green in the bank.

And I do still work full time - although from home.

There are opportunities

And I am sure you already have a few things in mind.

Good luck,
Mike

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12 years ago

BTW Michael, I literally helped a business START! I played a big part of it. They COULD have made a LOT of money! They EASILY turned a profit on their first kiosk before the year was over.. I, and a select few, wondered how they could go national so quickly. And they bought EXPENSIVE stuff you can't imagine ANYONE buying. They had TONS of potential.

SO, HOW did they do it? They DIDN'T! Before the year was out, they went BANKRUPT! Some stuff was purchased with a PROMISE! My point? They didn't even tell ME! One I THOUGHT was my closest friend.

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MoneyMagnetMagnate

12 years ago

How many ways to say "that sucks BIG time"!!!
I can sympathize, but I've never been at one company for that long - let alone been screwed so bad I couldn't even take personal belongings home. And 60k is a big chunk of steady income to work around...

They certainly planned this operation - the bank doesn't just "show up" and give Sorry Charlie without notice to the brass...

(EDIT: WOW! I didn't see you were #2 - how did this get by you? You didn't see any signals?
was this a sole proprietor or a corporation or a buyout?)

Chin up Mate!

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Robert Michael

12 years ago

Damn man. Keep us updated and let us know when you get it back. That seriously sucks..

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Kurt

12 years ago

Sorry to hear about your loss Michael...

I'm sure you'll be OK, but losing a job you've had and liked for 24 years has to feel like losing a second home and family.

When I stopped driving a cab, it wasn't the job I missed (at all)...It was the other drivers. I missed talking sports and music and problems with them and playing "hookie" and going to lunch or catching a movie together when things were slow. I think this will be the hardest for you to overcome...The people you got to know over time...

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Bill Farnham 12 years ago

Michael,

I just wanted to let you know your superior IM skills are already hard at work.

You're already on page 4 of Google for 'Micro-Tech Automotive Industries'.

And climbing...

All the best to you and your family.

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12 years ago

I don't think the company is holding his stuff. It is the bank. And repos play by the rules of whatever they can get away with.

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12 years ago

Michael,

That has to be really difficult for you. Any thoughts on what you might do now? Wishing you the best:-)

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12 years ago

sorry to hear about that Michael, even though im just new here i just want to reach out to you. hope every thing goes well for you.

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12 years ago

Michael, I can only echo the sentiments already expressed. Keep that chin up, your positive outlook and attitude will take you far.

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Joe Mobley 12 years ago

Michael,

We don't know each other very well but I, like many others, do appreciate and respect you for your contributions here. Let me add my my voice (keyboard?) to the many well-wishers on the Warrior Forum.

Please keep us informed. I hope all goes well.

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12 years ago

Hey, Michael, sorry to hear of the upsetting loss of your employment. Sixty grand could be tough to replace, given the current economy, but it is possible.

I experienced something similar almost 10 years ago when the business I had been with for 22 years closed its doors. We were a local branch of a large company and they tried to cheat me out of a portion of the severance package dictated by law. I had to get a lawyer involved and when all was said and done, I ended up with not much more than what the company owed me, but the lawyer walked away with a nice sum ... and the company STILL paid for it all ... so they should have just come clean in the beginning and done the right thing.

I wish you well in your situation and hope that after taking a step back from the situation, you consider your options and come up with a suitable plan to move forward. As others have said, hang in there.

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12 years ago

That is sad news, but when one door closes another opens, so keep up the hope

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12 years ago

There are so many people out there who will tell you that you can't. What you've got to do is turn around and say:"Watch me."
What other people think of you is none of your business.
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jacktackett

12 years ago

Sorry to hear that Michael and what a crappy way in my opinion to let you know. The least the big guy could have done was give you a heads up or tell you to your face. Hang in there and if there's anything I can do to help out just let me know - I'll be first in line to buy your next product too!
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Fernando Veloso

12 years ago

My momma always said, "Life was like a box of chocolates. You never know what you're gonna get."

You're in good hands and you're a clever guy Michael, so I know you'll be on top fast.

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12 years ago

That sucks indeed, you would wish they'd have the courtesy to give you a heads up or at least let you get your stuff out.

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12 years ago

I'm a great believer in things happening for a reason, take the knock, it will make you leave your comfort zone and ultimately you will end up in a better position.

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12 years ago

Wow.

In the long run, a blessing in disguise, no doubt.

Best of luck.

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12 years ago

Wow im feel bad for you my friend but dont worry just keep pushing and never give up things will change for you. If i were you i would try making money online. start your own business is the best way to go.

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12 years ago

I just put up a web site a few days ago on unemployment and recently became unemployed myslef so I can empathize with you. Been trying to get into internet marketing for a couple of years now and figure now is the time to double down, stick with it and see it through. It's definately not easy but I assume you too are in a similar postion or you wouldn't be there. In any case, best wishes to you & yours. When one door closes another one opens...

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12 years ago

You have lost your past, only to find an exiting future awaits.

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You have lost your past, only to find an exiting future awaits.

OH, I WISH we could exit the future! Did YOU know EXITO is spanish for success?

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12 years ago

aww. Sad to hear that Micheal.. anyways, I hope you can get a job soon. Goodluck! and God bless.

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Michael Mayo

12 years ago

Thanks again everyone for the advice and kind words!

Today was a Great Day! I was given back my laptop!

I'm still chipper and thinking about which route I want to take this time around.

I may go full time online although I do love working in electronics. Maybe I'll do both???

Have a Great Day!
Michael

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12 years ago

Originally Posted by Michael Mayo

Thanks again everyone for the advice and kind words!

Today was a Great Day! I was given back my laptop!

I'm still chipper and thinking about which route I want to take this time around.

I may go full time online although I do love working in electronics. Maybe I'll do both???

Have a Great Day!
Michael

Check out Kipkay's videos. He's got over a million subscribers on youtube.

kipkay's Channel - YouTube

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SandyDuPlessis 12 years ago

Hi Michael,

I am utterly shocked. I know how sickened you must have felt, having gone through something similar when my husband lost his business not so long ago.

None the less, you have many, many good friends who are all prepared to stand by you during this emotional time when the future feels so insecure.

I am sure that you will find that there will be many opportunities being made available to you.

All the best

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12 years ago

Originally Posted by Kurt

Check out Kipkay's videos. He's got over a million subscribers on youtube.

kipkay's Channel - YouTube

Kurt that's funny because about 10 years ago I created a set of Glasses
myself. They are based on calming thoughts and relaxing the Brain.

I could program soft led lights to repeat many sequences in order to relax
someone. It was a Brain Wave type of set up. Hey It worked!

After seeing the kipkay's video I went and dug them out of storage. Hell, I
might need them here soon...lol

Here are a couple of pictures of the glasses.

They used the parrelle port from the computer and I would energize them
with a relaxing pattern via a program.

Front View

Inside View

Awww, The Good Old Days....lol

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12 years ago

Originally Posted by Michael Mayo

Kurt that's funny because about 10 years ago I created a set of Glasses
myself. They are based on calming thoughts and relaxing the Brain.

I could program soft led lights to repeat many sequences in order to relax
someone. It was a Brain Wave type of set up. Hey It worked!

After seeing the kipkay's video I went and dug them out of storage. Hell, I
might need them here soon...lol

Here are a couple of pictures of the glasses.

They used the parrelle port from the computer and I would energize them
with a relaxing pattern via a program.

Front View

Inside View

Awww, The Good Old Days....lol

Have a Great Day!
Michael

Hey Michael...

Looks like you have an idea for your first video.

Seriously...Why not try mixing in basic electronics lessons with some of the wild and crazy stuff kipkay does?

I'd love to do what kipkay does...Problem is, I don't know enough about electonics.

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TimPhelan 12 years ago

Yeah, that guy was making real good money on metacafe also the last time I checked. I believe he was the top earner at over six figures. I'm sure he is doing well with youtube also.

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12 years ago

Originally Posted by Michael Mayo

Thanks again everyone for the advice and kind words!

Today was a Great Day! I was given back my laptop!

I'm still chipper and thinking about which route I want to take this time around.

I may go full time online although I do love working in electronics. Maybe I'll do both???

Have a Great Day!
Michael

Hey Michael, thanks for your update. I was sure you'll get your laptop back, as I said earlier.

As for your which route take dilemma, I think, you are going to take all aspects into consideration. I'm not in your shoes, so I don't know your circumstances.

In such cases, after a thought, I throw up the pros and cons onto a paper, and decide accordingly. Then I ask the opinion of family and staff, if they are infuenced by that decision.

It occurs that - based on their opinion - I change something.

I wish you made the right decision.

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12 years ago

Originally Posted by Michael Mayo

Thanks again everyone for the advice and kind words!

Today was a Great Day! I was given back my laptop!

I'm still chipper and thinking about which route I want to take this time around.

I may go full time online although I do love working in electronics. Maybe I'll do both???

Have a Great Day!
Michael

What utterly fantastic news, best of future success to you!

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12 years ago

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Jason Johns

12 years ago

Sorry to hear the news Michael and glad you've got your laptop back.

If there's anything you need or you need someone to bounce ideas off then drop me a line, will be happy to help you out and chat any time.

Good luck with everything and I know you will make a success of whatever you decide to do!

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Michael Mayo

12 years ago

I've decided I want to create a Brain Storming Group to work with.
Anyone interested?

I have a few ideals...Do you?

Have a Great Day!
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DianaHeuser 12 years ago

Originally Posted by Michael Mayo

I've decided I want to create a Brain Storming Group to work with.
Anyone interested?

I like that idea Michael. If you think a newbie like me can contribute something I would love to be involved.

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Originally Posted by Michael Mayo

I've decided I want to create a Brain Storming Group to work with.
Anyone interested?

I have a few ideals...Do you?

Have a Great Day!
Michael

I would love to be involved in your brainstorming group...and yes, I also have some ideas. Look forward to hearing from you.

By the way. Happy Birthday!

Sandy

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Robert Michael

12 years ago

I have plenty of ideas, that could DEFINITELY make a lot of money. I'm talking ideas that I wouldn't disclose without a NDA being signed.

I just don't have the money to create an efficient prototype.. I know it could EASILY be done by someone else with the right knowledge and equipment, and its something so simple and brilliant that it would sell like hotcakes on those late-night infomercials.

But again, just don't have the start up costs to produce something on such a large scale like that.