Unemployed for the first time in 33 years

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There are no mistakes in life

There are no mistakes in life

Күн бұрын

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@abiudjoseph6136
@abiudjoseph6136 Ай бұрын
Many larger companies discriminate against older workers due to insurance costs. Keeping the average age down gets them a favorable deal. A lot of older workers end up in the gig economy struggling to make ends meet.
@Doug-kb7gx
@Doug-kb7gx Ай бұрын
I worked for s smaller company that lost one of their major accounts, but yes you do hear about older workers having a harder time finding work
@07wrxtr1
@07wrxtr1 Ай бұрын
I love how people only care about certain forms of discrimination but when it comes to age = “um cool story bro”
@Doug-kb7gx
@Doug-kb7gx Ай бұрын
@@MoneyMike-1 I have started on LinkedIn and have received a few messages already. Thanks for the advise
@philipdefrancisco7540
@philipdefrancisco7540 Ай бұрын
@@Doug-kb7gx That is great. Really, I am sure you have the experience and knowledge to fit in somewhere.
@Doug-kb7gx
@Doug-kb7gx Ай бұрын
@@philipdefrancisco7540 I believe I will find something
@KevinInPhoenix
@KevinInPhoenix Ай бұрын
Don't take it too easy. Finding a new job is a full time job.
@Doug-kb7gx
@Doug-kb7gx Ай бұрын
I'm looking but also taking the time to organize things that were neglected. I've also been contacted by several recruiters to speak with after the New Year
@superman9772
@superman9772 Ай бұрын
@@Doug-kb7gx well, sometimes you write the song and sometimes the song writes you...and we all dislike to have to dance to a song that we didn't chose... BUT, definitely organize your thoughts, your goals, and your responsibilities and collect your resources and analyze your current situation and environment... one note, a lot of persons have found that their lives are a lot less stressful and happier with less employment stress.. it really depends on what you consider are your goals and whether your ambitions really are what you want and how you weigh all that with your potentials and opportunities... one thing i've learned is that the job/career does not define the person (if it does define you then the song is kinda writing you )
@Doug-kb7gx
@Doug-kb7gx Ай бұрын
@@superman9772 Exactly. Most times we create our own stress. Control of your mind and thoughts=control of your life
@rejectionistmanifesto8836
@rejectionistmanifesto8836 Ай бұрын
​​@@Doug-kb7gxCompanies prefer to fire MARRIED parents as their time commitment to the company isnt fully dedicated due to Family obligation.m
@Dad-in-WA
@Dad-in-WA Ай бұрын
I’m 49y old. Been laid off 4x. I learned after each layoff to be prepared. It’s a business, sounds like you’re not taking it personal. All the best
@Doug-kb7gx
@Doug-kb7gx Ай бұрын
Thanks. It is business so being angry is wasted energy and changes nothing
@Browningate
@Browningate 22 күн бұрын
When the same thing happened to me in 2023, it turned out to be a sizeable blessing because, as you pointed out, it made more time for projects, yes, but I was also able to spend a lot of time with family during those months, including my grandfather, for whom that would be his last year with us. And when it was all said and done, the job I ended up with was notably better, so, a win in almost every regard.
@Doug-kb7gx
@Doug-kb7gx 21 күн бұрын
Thank you for sharing. As we age our perspective on things change, things that were important become less so and thing we should focus on become more important. I am sure there is something out there for me.
@puddles1364
@puddles1364 Ай бұрын
Just know you're not alone in this current economic market. Stay vigilant, use your contacts, and you'll find a new adventure soon. Wishing you luck.
@Doug-kb7gx
@Doug-kb7gx Ай бұрын
Thank you. I already have a few prospects for after the new year, we'll see!
@KennTollens
@KennTollens Ай бұрын
Good luck. The job market is so cooked. My aunt was fired after working almost 40 years for the company too. I'm in the tech industry and had to get a min wage factory job to get by and even that wasn't easy to get.
@Doug-kb7gx
@Doug-kb7gx Ай бұрын
Thank you. As we've gotten older we've made sure their was a "plan B" so we were somewhat prepared for a situation like this. Keep looking, something good will come your way.
@Bigboss-xe6lm
@Bigboss-xe6lm Ай бұрын
@@Doug-kb7gx Smart. Index funds saved my arse a few times. Lost a job again now, also to losing a big client. Tough times are ahead, indeed. Plan B hopefully will last till the depression/recession ends after this mess of an economy
@budstep7361
@budstep7361 Ай бұрын
You're taking it really well. It is ridiculous that the economy has been mismanaged and bailed out for decades to the tune of making our economy non-competitive. The federal reserve's structure and reckless spending on govt's behalf has put us in a tough spot. Good luck, you'll do well with your attitude.
@Doug-kb7gx
@Doug-kb7gx Ай бұрын
Anger and frustration in this situation is just wasted energy and changes nothing. I understand small business and have no ill will towards the company. I also know that it was not an easy choice for them.
@RowdyRowdy55
@RowdyRowdy55 Ай бұрын
reckless spending= giving corporations billions of dollars for breaking the law.
@Susie-QSlotsVegasStyle-th4wc
@Susie-QSlotsVegasStyle-th4wc Ай бұрын
First time in 33 yrs , that’s real good . I hope your prepared to be unemployed for a while. Even with skills hiring of older folks is problematic at best . Wish you the best
@Doug-kb7gx
@Doug-kb7gx Ай бұрын
Thank you. I'm prepared but not going to sit back and wait for something to show up
@ronaldlee3537
@ronaldlee3537 Ай бұрын
Sorry to hear that, especially around the holidays. I wish you well in finding new job. Calif has been hit pretty hard with layoffs, especially in the SF & Silicon Valley area.. I am in Los Angeles.
@Doug-kb7gx
@Doug-kb7gx Ай бұрын
I heard that some areas are having a rough time. Just be prepared and hope the day doesn't come.
@dapperlygrungy3189
@dapperlygrungy3189 Ай бұрын
I'm sorry. I was in the same position back in 2008. It was a difficult time for me because I had no experience . I had to go to school as an adult and later found myself in the same position, but with a different company starting over at a base salary. I am much better now and you will too. i leaned experience is much more important than a college degree.
@Doug-kb7gx
@Doug-kb7gx Ай бұрын
Thank you. We will be okay. I have a fairly wide skill set from life, jobs and age so I believe I will find something.
@rustykatt3870
@rustykatt3870 Ай бұрын
All the best to you and your family....and to us all ✨😊✨.
@Doug-kb7gx
@Doug-kb7gx Ай бұрын
Thank you, to yours as well
@SHUPIRATE1991
@SHUPIRATE1991 Ай бұрын
Last year I had the same thing happen and it took me 6 months to find a job. My age was a concern but I feel I don’t look my age. It took a while to find something and I pray for you. Use your contacts
@Doug-kb7gx
@Doug-kb7gx Ай бұрын
Glad it worked out for you. I do have quite a few contacts. We'll see what happens.
@thorsrensen3162
@thorsrensen3162 Ай бұрын
I hope you have some emergency funding saved up so this situation will not have too deep impact. In that way the new situation can be a blessing and the oppprtunity to experience some new things in life. Perhaps you may accept a lower paid job but if you are not living very expensive lifestyle it may not even be a problem, and you may get a less stressful job.
@Doug-kb7gx
@Doug-kb7gx Ай бұрын
We will be okay. We are certainly not rich (probably not even middle class by todays standards) but live within our means. No car payments and a small mortgage help.
@glosantiago7
@glosantiago7 Ай бұрын
I never put too much trust into these jobs. Especially now, too much corruptions, not enough morals.
@Doug-kb7gx
@Doug-kb7gx Ай бұрын
Always have a plan b
@kl-ge9bg
@kl-ge9bg Ай бұрын
Really like your positivity. All the best!
@Doug-kb7gx
@Doug-kb7gx Ай бұрын
Anger and worry are good ways to waste energy that could be focused on something productive. Thank you
@rustykatt3870
@rustykatt3870 Ай бұрын
Don't know if it helps, but I watched the commercials, even the ones at the end. It may bring in a little bit of $ for you. All the best to you and your family....and to us all ✨😊✨.
@Doug-kb7gx
@Doug-kb7gx Ай бұрын
Thanks for watching. At this point I make nothing from KZbin, just sharing my journey
@SteveMNash
@SteveMNash Ай бұрын
Hope you are able to "enjoy" this unexpected time - thanks for sharing, from a fellow currently employed person.
@Doug-kb7gx
@Doug-kb7gx Ай бұрын
We'll have to make some adjustments but it's going to be okay. Being angry or upset is just wasted energy that can be put to better use. Thank you for taking the time to comment. Have a Merry Christmas!
@ActiveAtom
@ActiveAtom Ай бұрын
You likely got this stay focused I am 61, I stopped working for others at 29 with best friend and business partner 26 now 58 and began our current business 32 years ago now, we are happy, and it worked out for us I am sure it will work out for you as well. Lance.
@Doug-kb7gx
@Doug-kb7gx Ай бұрын
I'm glad it worked out for you guys. I'm sure it will work out okay
@nickphang2293
@nickphang2293 Ай бұрын
Same here! Looking for a job in ur 50s is challenging!
@Doug-kb7gx
@Doug-kb7gx Ай бұрын
I knew that I wouldn't be alone in this. Keep looking and even apply for things you may think you are not qualified for, you never know.
@edhcb9359
@edhcb9359 Ай бұрын
I am 55 and also have been lucky enough to stay gainfully employed for 33 straight years. I am not worried about ageism, the slow job market, or anything or the rest of it because again, having been employed for 33 straight years , I’m financially set if this is it for my career.
@Doug-kb7gx
@Doug-kb7gx Ай бұрын
It's great that you had the forethought to put yourself in a good position
@danimartinez8838
@danimartinez8838 Ай бұрын
Subscribed. The algorithm probably brought me here for a reason. I'll follow you journey. Keep it up mate! :)
@Doug-kb7gx
@Doug-kb7gx Ай бұрын
Thanks for watching and subscribing. With what we have planned it should be interesting!
@PianoMatronNeeNee
@PianoMatronNeeNee Ай бұрын
So sorry. No doubt you will find something soon ❤
@Doug-kb7gx
@Doug-kb7gx Ай бұрын
Thank you.
@MM-sy6yp
@MM-sy6yp Ай бұрын
I was 48, lost my job. It took me 3 months and 10 interviews to get something.
@Doug-kb7gx
@Doug-kb7gx Ай бұрын
I'm glad it worked out for you. Persistence pays off.
@jhaslock
@jhaslock Ай бұрын
Enjoy your time!
@Doug-kb7gx
@Doug-kb7gx Ай бұрын
I have been!
@kimobailey2926
@kimobailey2926 Ай бұрын
Best thing that ever happened to me ! Allowed me to start my own business for the last 35 years .
@Doug-kb7gx
@Doug-kb7gx Ай бұрын
I had owned my own business in the past, could do it again. We'll see
@postedback
@postedback Ай бұрын
Good luck man! My uncle tought me as a kid to treat everyday as it is the last day.
@Doug-kb7gx
@Doug-kb7gx Ай бұрын
Thank you. Good advice, all we have is the moment we are in!
@NattyNarwhaal
@NattyNarwhaal Ай бұрын
Same here. I'm scheduled to be separated Dec 31 due to a restructuring to reduce. And management is still sending emails congratulating everyone for an exceptional year of record profits and growth 🙃
@Doug-kb7gx
@Doug-kb7gx Ай бұрын
That's the way the world works at this point. I hope that you are/were somewhat prepared. Good luck to you and remember that you are not alone.
@theconfusedphilosopher4724
@theconfusedphilosopher4724 Ай бұрын
Wouldn't it be more cost-effective to keep you on instead of paying out a massive severance?
@Doug-kb7gx
@Doug-kb7gx Ай бұрын
That's not how businesses think.
@glennday7802
@glennday7802 Ай бұрын
No. The company has evaluated his productivity and decided they're better off without him.
@fremontpathfinder8463
@fremontpathfinder8463 Ай бұрын
@@glennday7802 No they have evaluated CEO salaries and shareholders. It's not about productivity
@icyjake
@icyjake Ай бұрын
You are a brave man for talking about your bad emotion and experience on the internet. Hang tough brother. It is an opportunity to start something new whether it is a job or a business. Your previous employer's loss is your gain.
@Doug-kb7gx
@Doug-kb7gx Ай бұрын
I just hope to be able to help people. If I help just one person decide to prepare for or navigate this type of situation it's worth my time.
@mannyak832
@mannyak832 Ай бұрын
Good luck man!
@Doug-kb7gx
@Doug-kb7gx Ай бұрын
Thank you! Just another one of life's challenges.
@ddellwo
@ddellwo Ай бұрын
How old are you, how close were you to retirement, and what did you get for severance? I just turned 60 a few weeks back and if my company started walking around the office with buyout packages I’d be all over it! With the number of years I have in I’d be eligible for over a year’s worth of severance pay - I’d probably just call it a career and get an early start to retirement………🥳
@Doug-kb7gx
@Doug-kb7gx Ай бұрын
Close enough to have been/ be thinking about it. Small company= no severance
@chrislim7976
@chrislim7976 Ай бұрын
​@@Doug-kb7gx You don't look anything like someone working for 33 years. That's a big deal in the hiring process. That's just reality. People discriminate. You're lucky in this regard.
@Doug-kb7gx
@Doug-kb7gx Ай бұрын
@@chrislim7976 Thank you. The 33 years is just the last time I didn't have a job but I've been working full time for 40 years
@chrislim7976
@chrislim7976 Ай бұрын
@@Doug-kb7gx Then that makes it more incredible. You must have a low stress approach to life. 😊
@hobgoblin4614
@hobgoblin4614 Ай бұрын
Losing the job may be a blessing. Try something new. Try something on your own. May be better than what you had.
@Doug-kb7gx
@Doug-kb7gx Ай бұрын
It's certainly not the end of the world. All options are open at this point.
@Minimalici0us
@Minimalici0us Ай бұрын
I'm 35 and have switched 12 jobs since 2008. I don't mind.. My goal to become self employed one day
@Doug-kb7gx
@Doug-kb7gx Ай бұрын
What are you waiting for? One day never comes.
@murrayeldred3563
@murrayeldred3563 Ай бұрын
You had a good run.... I have had to work overseas for much of my life to secure employment....from Ireland and the UK....I am 70 and still working because my CV is always out online....been to many countries....mouths to feed....so action stations.
@Doug-kb7gx
@Doug-kb7gx Ай бұрын
Thank you. Sometimes we have to go where the jobs are. All the best to you
@yardboy3955
@yardboy3955 Ай бұрын
Been through three layoffs in my working career. I made it to social security somehow and avoided being homeless. It wasn’t easy.
@Doug-kb7gx
@Doug-kb7gx Ай бұрын
Life isn't easy but you need to get up everyday and move.
@PBC2520
@PBC2520 Ай бұрын
A while back I wanted to remodel my basement, deck, and other things. Insane prices for simple drop in ceilings, and deck rebuilds. I would have hired someone if they were more affordable. The point I am trying to make is how about starting your own business! From home repair to you name it. Around here I can’t find a decent plumber. Just a suggestion. When ever one door closes another one opens.
@Doug-kb7gx
@Doug-kb7gx Ай бұрын
Everything is on the table at this point. Thank you for the suggestion
@tomgeorgestory
@tomgeorgestory Ай бұрын
I Don't want to go back. Already had some side hustles and going to become self employed. Good luck to you!
@Doug-kb7gx
@Doug-kb7gx Ай бұрын
Thank you. This is still very new so we are still weighing options. Good luck to you as well!
@RealRetirementRants
@RealRetirementRants Ай бұрын
Did you get any kind of severance package? My hubby had been laid off at age 55, after 17 years with one company - and was expected to train the new guy (in another state) and got zero in severance. Such a slap in the face. It took him many years to find a decent job - not a great job, but a decent job. Sigh.
@Doug-kb7gx
@Doug-kb7gx Ай бұрын
I will be getting a small bonus in a week, that's about it.
@David-bz1ou
@David-bz1ou Ай бұрын
Sorry to hear about your endeavor sir
@Doug-kb7gx
@Doug-kb7gx Ай бұрын
Thank you, sometimes these things have a silver lining
@David-bz1ou
@David-bz1ou Ай бұрын
@@Doug-kb7gx Keeping you in prayer
@anhbaoconnecticut3128
@anhbaoconnecticut3128 Ай бұрын
Have a positive attitude makes a big difference in any situation. Come up with a plan. In the meantime have a happy holiday.
@Doug-kb7gx
@Doug-kb7gx Ай бұрын
Being negative is just wasted energy. Happy holidays to you as well
@adrianwindle4616
@adrianwindle4616 Ай бұрын
Good luck!!😊
@Doug-kb7gx
@Doug-kb7gx Ай бұрын
Thanks!
@shirleypoplo-ej7lz
@shirleypoplo-ej7lz Ай бұрын
I was with a company 22 years then got kicked to the curb !!
@Doug-kb7gx
@Doug-kb7gx Ай бұрын
Unfortunately it happens. Keep your head up, something will come your way.
@Alaninbroomfield
@Alaninbroomfield Ай бұрын
I work as a field tech, hands-on. My job cannot be "outsourced" to India, but our customers CAN go with competing companies. I do not take the job for granted, I save money so that I can wait out any downtimes, just in case. I know a lot of people that depend on 2 incomes to maintain their household, but I've always gotten by just fine on my own.
@Doug-kb7gx
@Doug-kb7gx Ай бұрын
Always live below your means and have a plan b. You are on the right path
@tippytoe1250
@tippytoe1250 Ай бұрын
My husband and I also manage to live off of just one income. Last year I was laid off right before the holidays. It took me a good 5 months to find a new job. I took 2 months off to just spend time with the family until the new year. We always saved because we knew rainy days are inevitable in life.
@Doug-kb7gx
@Doug-kb7gx Ай бұрын
@@tippytoe1250 It's good to be thinking about possibilities, good and bad, so when something happens there is little panic.
@sunny1433
@sunny1433 Ай бұрын
I’ve been there several times, it’s a devastating feeling. Your daily purpose is gone, the work relationships are gone and the loss of income is a gut punch. Unemployment is only for a 6 mth period , only pays 66% of what you made & that time goes quickly. Unemployment usually offered free re-training opportunities, look into them. Consider a new skill set something totally different from your career to date. I went from being a VP in Banking to becoming a Nurse. Why? Because as a nurse I could always find work & the field interested me.
@Doug-kb7gx
@Doug-kb7gx Ай бұрын
The whole thing is very new and I'm trying to stay focused on securing a position. I agree, you need to be open to new things. Nursing is a fairly secure job and I see openings all the time.
@azgardenlover370
@azgardenlover370 Ай бұрын
Nursing is not so secure if you dont have the jab. My daughter has been having to do temp work because of that, and those are usually very short term contracts. She can have pretty large gaps in between at times.
@Doug-kb7gx
@Doug-kb7gx Ай бұрын
@@azgardenlover370 As with a lot of jobs they can depend on where you are located. In our are there seams to be a shortage of nurses.
@sriramcan
@sriramcan Ай бұрын
the government first needs to cut the benefits to those lazy people having unlimited kids and never work
@Doug-kb7gx
@Doug-kb7gx Ай бұрын
It has been made too easy to chose not to work
@chrislim7976
@chrislim7976 Ай бұрын
For someone who lost a job of 33 years you seem very even keeled and balanced. That is important how you come across because companies can't care about your feelings in the hiring process. As a hiring manager who has my share of job losses you seem very competent and professional. Unfortunately you'll be working again at some point and this is really the only time one is truly off so try to pivot and enjoy some time for yourself.
@Doug-kb7gx
@Doug-kb7gx Ай бұрын
Thank you. I am working on things that I have postponed or neglected while also looking out for the next opportunity.
@lurchusa1299
@lurchusa1299 Ай бұрын
I was in the same position. 8 years with a electric utility company working in IT and as usual with tech workers, I was laid off once the company was starting to loose money. Disregard all the BS that was blown up my butt about how important I was and how there is nobody else to support all the legacy programs. Once the bottom line is involved, NOBODY is indispensable!
@Doug-kb7gx
@Doug-kb7gx Ай бұрын
That's why I was let go, no longer fit on the bottom line.
@elmobolan4274
@elmobolan4274 Ай бұрын
Years ago I came to the conclusion that the moment you land a job, you better get you life in order and pay off some stuff and save cuz it going to happen again, sooner than later.
@Doug-kb7gx
@Doug-kb7gx Ай бұрын
Words to live by
@TeslaRules1856
@TeslaRules1856 Ай бұрын
Sometimes things like this happen. I am sorry, its hard when your older. At nearly every company I was at in my career I always considered they could let me go at anytime. Because of this I always tried to keep my network growing, my skills developing, and my resume up to date. I am deeply concerted about 2025 for the economy and jobs.
@Doug-kb7gx
@Doug-kb7gx Ай бұрын
Most every job is "at will" so it can end at any time for any reason, be prepared. I agree, things may get a little ugly next year. With ugly comes opportunity though.
@BrisLS1
@BrisLS1 Ай бұрын
Look at the upside. You have a good web-cam, a nice video background, a working home PC with internet, good communication skills. You'll get re-hired.
@Doug-kb7gx
@Doug-kb7gx Ай бұрын
Thanks. I believe there are opportunities out there.
@Number704
@Number704 Ай бұрын
Just remember it's not your fault man.
@Doug-kb7gx
@Doug-kb7gx Ай бұрын
It comes as a bit of a shock but I understand it's a business choice
@argopunk
@argopunk Ай бұрын
Good luck. In 33 years I've been fired once, laid off 3 times, and I also quit twice. All corporate and one political role. I'm currently six years at the same gig and loving it. That's a long run for me. All I know is change is constant and looking for a job is a full-time job (if you want or need one). I've become a dividend-stock junkie, which has changed my life--but it's also a full-time job in a sense.
@Doug-kb7gx
@Doug-kb7gx Ай бұрын
In the past 10 years my wife and I have worked to be more secure and be prepared for situations like this. I am also a fan of dividend stocks but this market has made it harder to find "deals"
@rockpadstudios
@rockpadstudios Ай бұрын
I made it through many recessions but in the early 2000's while going through a divorce I got hit. I was months away from living in my car. I was lucky and was slowly able to build up to my normal salary. It made me save for a rainy day.
@Doug-kb7gx
@Doug-kb7gx Ай бұрын
Sometimes it take events like those to wake you up to being prepared. Glad it worked out for you
@Bigboss-xe6lm
@Bigboss-xe6lm Ай бұрын
Im not turning in my phone or laptop. Those have confidencial files on it and emails and will be destroyed on my watch, writing zeroes or filling up the drives with files is not enough. Sorry for the weird rant
@Doug-kb7gx
@Doug-kb7gx Ай бұрын
No need to be sorry, sometimes we just need to vent
@Blessingstou
@Blessingstou Ай бұрын
You can look for another job and apply for unemployment
@Doug-kb7gx
@Doug-kb7gx Ай бұрын
Working on both
@themitchielpricer
@themitchielpricer Ай бұрын
old guy i worked with alway said..I WAS LOOKING FOR A JOB WHEN I FOUND THIS ONE..
@Doug-kb7gx
@Doug-kb7gx Ай бұрын
Yes, always have a plan B in your pocket.
@oldnatty61
@oldnatty61 Ай бұрын
Are those stereo speakers behind you?
@Doug-kb7gx
@Doug-kb7gx Ай бұрын
Yes, Magnepans
@oldnatty61
@oldnatty61 Ай бұрын
@@Doug-kb7gx nice!
@Doug-kb7gx
@Doug-kb7gx Ай бұрын
Fantastic speakers for most music except rock ,metal etc.
@ducheau100
@ducheau100 Ай бұрын
I bet you got a big severance
@Doug-kb7gx
@Doug-kb7gx Ай бұрын
Nope. Two weeks pay and a small bonus.
@vincentnnyc
@vincentnnyc Ай бұрын
what was your current job before you got laid off?
@Doug-kb7gx
@Doug-kb7gx Ай бұрын
I worked as a manufacturers representative in the plumbing industry.
@nedas9187
@nedas9187 Ай бұрын
Are you good to retire? Do you have enough to get by for 6 months until next job? Will you be OK if you next job is 50-60% pay of your previous job? I hope so. Good luck and keep us posted.
@Doug-kb7gx
@Doug-kb7gx Ай бұрын
We are (were) about 6 months from our retirement target but not retirement itself. Emergency fund, emergency fund, very important! Thank you, we do have some interesting things planned.
@oscargrainger2962
@oscargrainger2962 Ай бұрын
33 years is a third of a lifetime. That is a long time. It will be hard but it’ll pass.
@Doug-kb7gx
@Doug-kb7gx Ай бұрын
Yup, if your not careful you'll wake up one day and be old
@fremontpathfinder8463
@fremontpathfinder8463 Ай бұрын
Do you have a bachelor's degree? You could substitute teach. It pays higher in blue states than red states. Just something to look into
@Doug-kb7gx
@Doug-kb7gx Ай бұрын
I really don't have the patience for todays youth. Thanks for the suggestion though.
@heymoe1179
@heymoe1179 Ай бұрын
Any pension...or severance pay...a 401k? Hopefully you have something to bridge the gap to 62 Social Security.
@Doug-kb7gx
@Doug-kb7gx Ай бұрын
We have been "getting our house in order" for the last 9 years. No CC debt, no car payments etc. so I believe we'll be okay.
@07wrxtr1
@07wrxtr1 Ай бұрын
I put in an entire yard when I left my last job…. Probably gonna be a repeat here soon with the way the market is going. Best part: as a guy you don’t need a lot to survive
@Doug-kb7gx
@Doug-kb7gx Ай бұрын
I'm finishing some projects that would have taken weeks to do if I was working. Be prepared!
@giasone777
@giasone777 Ай бұрын
Wow lucky guy, 33 years working!
@Doug-kb7gx
@Doug-kb7gx Ай бұрын
33 years since the last time I was laid off. Started full time work over 40 years ago
@RinkyRoo2021
@RinkyRoo2021 Ай бұрын
If you worked a plumbing Mfg ,you could probably be a plumbers helper no problem The labor pool is terrible in construction so it may no matter being a " old dude"
@Doug-kb7gx
@Doug-kb7gx Ай бұрын
True the labor pool is not very deep in the trades.
@dianepaulin5324
@dianepaulin5324 Ай бұрын
Expand this youtube site you have established. Show the jobs you are doing around the house, day trips, etc. Add catchy titles and you could be making money from youtube! Good luck to you and your family. I will subscribe and hope you do magnificently!
@Doug-kb7gx
@Doug-kb7gx Ай бұрын
Thank you for the tips. Up to this point KZbin has just been an occasional thing. Thank you for subscribing.
@bigred8752
@bigred8752 Ай бұрын
Hang in there. I’ve been there a couple of times and always ended at a better place. Your company’s loss…
@Doug-kb7gx
@Doug-kb7gx Ай бұрын
Thank you. I believe I will end up better off
@moneyindabank
@moneyindabank Ай бұрын
Working is a waste of life. Congrats on getting off the hamster wheel.
@Doug-kb7gx
@Doug-kb7gx Ай бұрын
It can be if you let it. Thanks
@ZA1US
@ZA1US Ай бұрын
so glad I'm self-employed and don't have to worry about this happening to me lol
@Doug-kb7gx
@Doug-kb7gx Ай бұрын
Being self employed does have some advantages
@themitchielpricer
@themitchielpricer Ай бұрын
tips i did.. find a good friend with good phone voice i had a sexy female ..make up a fake job inquiry and have a cheat sheet on questions to see if your getting a good reference i made a big differance to me.. mine was great relieved my mind..if they start asking unrelated questions just hang up.. if you have grown kids DONT do more favors bail outs on money issues .. get any all vacation/sick pay coming asap ..watch your 401k somtimes the employer is the common investor with out you knowing it
@Doug-kb7gx
@Doug-kb7gx Ай бұрын
I'm watching everything
@RA-II
@RA-II Ай бұрын
If happens
@Doug-kb7gx
@Doug-kb7gx Ай бұрын
Yup, and life goes on!
@fcukugimmeausername
@fcukugimmeausername Ай бұрын
No job? Time to paaaarty.
@bluered5527
@bluered5527 Ай бұрын
But if you don’t have savings cry😢
@Doug-kb7gx
@Doug-kb7gx Ай бұрын
Time to breath a little and finish some projects around the house. And crack open a beer!
@sjchan3199
@sjchan3199 Ай бұрын
​​@@Doug-kb7gxmake the most of your time 'their loss your gain'. If you look at your budget you might not have to work again at least full time. Look at your budget and msybe find ways to cut out spending, if you have emergency fund/ saving s ghat csn help to bsil you out. Its a bummer so close to christmas tho. You got the right attitude❤
@Doug-kb7gx
@Doug-kb7gx Ай бұрын
@sjchan3199 I look at it as an opportunity for a fresh start to the new year.
@RowdyRowdy55
@RowdyRowdy55 Ай бұрын
It feels good doesn't it? You don't have to be a corporate rat anymore. Can you feel that? The weight of a corporation forcing you to prioritize it over yourself has been lifted from your life.
@Doug-kb7gx
@Doug-kb7gx Ай бұрын
I do feel a lot lighter.
@MetapaloozaShow
@MetapaloozaShow Ай бұрын
Start fasting. Research crypto, talk to a financial advisor. And don’t buy things you don’t need for years. Have a plan!
@Doug-kb7gx
@Doug-kb7gx Ай бұрын
I had a plan, now adjusting plan, moving forward!
@Nikotromus
@Nikotromus Ай бұрын
There are no jobs out there. Might want to look into getting your CDL instead of endlessly looking for another white collar job that does not exist.
@Doug-kb7gx
@Doug-kb7gx Ай бұрын
Had a CDL in the past, wouldn't be too hard to get it again. Thanks for the tip
@Nikotromus
@Nikotromus Ай бұрын
@@Doug-kb7gx - When I get laid off from my fake white collar job, I'll take a couple months off, and then just go get my CDL. the job market is toast. I don't have to learn these lessons for myself and waste months of time looking.
@handlesrstupid123
@handlesrstupid123 Ай бұрын
What this isnt normal in your life bring unemployed randomly.
@Doug-kb7gx
@Doug-kb7gx Ай бұрын
In life we need to be prepared for unexpected changes, while you can't cover every possible scenario being jobless is one you can.
@handlesrstupid123
@handlesrstupid123 Ай бұрын
@Doug-kb7gx Its bizarre you have never been jobless before
@Doug-kb7gx
@Doug-kb7gx Ай бұрын
I've been in the trades for over 40 years, 33 years ago I was laid off and immediately started a business
@handlesrstupid123
@handlesrstupid123 Ай бұрын
@@Doug-kb7gx Man you sound like a spoiled brat
@glennday7802
@glennday7802 Ай бұрын
Companies NEVER fire employees that are productive and earning money for the business. In your case, the good news is Costco is hiring greeters.
@Doug-kb7gx
@Doug-kb7gx Ай бұрын
Never?
@laurenceotoole1700
@laurenceotoole1700 Ай бұрын
now that's certainly not true.
@thephotochad
@thephotochad Ай бұрын
Don't ever get up
@Doug-kb7gx
@Doug-kb7gx Ай бұрын
Need to get up and move everyday
@Hi-ko9dv
@Hi-ko9dv Ай бұрын
Fact - nobody cares
@chrislim7976
@chrislim7976 Ай бұрын
@@Hi-ko9dv Apparently you're wrong.
@Hi-ko9dv
@Hi-ko9dv Ай бұрын
@@chrislim7976possibly. But still employed!
@chrislim7976
@chrislim7976 Ай бұрын
@Hi-ko9dv When you're not, you've guaranteed no one here will care.
@metropcs817-l8k
@metropcs817-l8k Ай бұрын
I went to xray school at 47. I now travel making 6 figures. Saw the layoffs of 2024 coming since 2017. To be honest your screwed. Go to trade school plumbing, electrician or HVAC. Classes are full of students in their 60's. You're relax thinking is 100% wrong.
@Doug-kb7gx
@Doug-kb7gx Ай бұрын
I don't believe I'm screwed. I've had my Master Plumbers license in a couple of states for over 30 years
@glennday7802
@glennday7802 Ай бұрын
@@Doug-kb7gx Right.They fired you because you're so valuable. 😆
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