[decimon]

There is another kind of scratch involved; the kind that folds into a wallet. Without that scratch, you can do little more than sit and scratch.

[Non-Sequitur]

Been there. I know exactly what they’re talking about.

[Blue Highway]

Very true. I know when I first moved to Florida I was stubborn and didn’t want to cut my hair for a menial job. The longer I went without a job the more withdrawn I became. It truly was a vicious cycle.

[ottbmare]

When you don’t have a job you don’t have money to put gas in the car to go to social events. I have never been laid off but the time is coming and already I’m starting to be far more careful in spending my money, in case I don’t have a job lined up to go to. I have turned down social invitations that would have required a four-hour round trip because of the gas involved and the wear-and-tear on the car. Far from being broke now, just being prudent.

[mike_9958]

My remedy was going back to school.... a trade school can provide an outlet and an opportunity, and can be cost effective.

[Trajan88]

Hmmm... when the telecom meltdown occurred, I made it through 5 layoffs at my company. When my time came to be univited to the employment party, I spent 5 days per week networking / going to the library doing job searches... took me about 3 months, but I was back on track and in the party. I'm still at same company (5.5 years now).

So I guess I became some type of hermit... a library hermit ;-)

[Not just another dumb blonde]

What’s worse is getting your contract terminated because you “violated company policy”, but did so because you thought it was the right thing to do. Especially when the company was violating a federal reg, but you’ve got no recourse because of an arbitration clause in your contract. Now we have to wait two weeks to get a dac report to find out if said company put anything erroneous on it to prevent us from seeking employment elsewhere.

[Not just another dumb blonde]

What’s worse is getting your contract terminated because you “violated company policy”, but did so because you thought it was the right thing to do. Especially when the company was violating a federal reg, but you’ve got no recourse because of an arbitration clause in your contract. Now we have to wait two weeks to get a dac report to find out if said company put anything erroneous on it to prevent us from seeking employment elsewhere.

[Manic_Episode]

I've been laid off 5 weeks now and have never been more active, mostly because I'm finally off the %@&# night shift.

Have attended a family bbq, played with the worship band at church, met the buddies for breakfast, went out for beers with friends and am going to a UFC party next Saturday.

Best part everyone knows I'm broke and insists on buying.

Life is good.

[SlapHappyPappy]

Happened to me too. When we had our office closed for no logical reason it took me almost a month to get my head straight.

[John Will]

I’m in that situation at the moment, I guess it’s time to go back for a graduate degree.

[Harmless Teddy Bear]

There is another kind of scratch involved; the kind that folds into a wallet.

Yep. Anything that requires you to lay out money has to be marked off your list. And yes, even book clubs require outlay, if nothing more then the gas to get there.