highendtron
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Maybe Iwire could bid and get some jobs and have an open keyboard for hire!!!! The economy is sluggish, but seems to be turning around in the midwest. Good people are always in demand. Good luck!!!!
Laid Off...
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LarryFine
Master Electrician Electric Contractor Richmond VA
- Location
- Henrico County, VA
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- Electrical Contractor
Jim W in Tampa
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- Location
- Tampa Florida
If you can afford it sit back for a few months and relax. Unemployment pay is not really all that bad. No gas, lunch, tools,clothes ,etc to buy and at end of year you likely get a nice tax break.
What ever you do stay away from FL. Problems here will be staying many years. Far too many empty houses from forclosures. As mentioned is great time to study NEC and perhaps get masters, then get even with last boss and underbid him
What ever you do stay away from FL. Problems here will be staying many years. Far too many empty houses from forclosures. As mentioned is great time to study NEC and perhaps get masters, then get even with last boss and underbid him
stickboy1375
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- Litchfield, CT
Jim I dont need to get even with him, I'm his only employee, he just does not have any work... just the way it is.
- Location
- Simi Valley, CA
Getting laid off is how I became an inspector. It may not be the best paying job, but I just started my 20th year with the city.
Jim W in Tampa
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- Tampa Florida
Not bad job to have and will come with retirement. Very few of us get that from working for a company as an electrician.
jeremysterling
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- Austin, TX
Yeah stickboy, I was expecting a layoff 3 months ago. Had to take a couple of 20 hour checks. Now, I'm getting a little overtime even. Here things are rebounding, so hang in there and your work will pick up, too.
e57
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- San Francisco, CA
Always make it an 8 hour day - just like bidding and selling work.... Just an 8 hour day trolling for work as a job....
I too, may be right behind you.
I too, may be right behind you.
Jim W in Tampa
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- Tampa Florida
When a boss can't find you 40 hours then he is not looking hard enough. Your job is to get the job done in the hours he bid it at. His is to keep finding work to keep his men. Sometimes he might need to do a few jobs at cost just to keep it going. Most understand they will not likely get you back if they fail. Many men can not even afford 1 day off.
ptrip
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stickboy1375
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- Litchfield, CT
Well, so much for getting laid off, had 3 days off, tore the house apart, apparently my boss decided to pinch a nerve in his back, so I get the come back to work phone call. 
Good thing the wife is understanding about the house though.
Good thing the wife is understanding about the house though. 
radiopet
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- Spotsylvania, VA
Well, so much for getting laid off, had 3 days off, tore the house apart, apparently my boss decided to pinch a nerve in his back, so I get the come back to work phone call.
I am sure she will get over it when the paychecks continue to come in. Glad it all worked out fella.
360Youth
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- Newport, NC
Glad to hear it. Thanks for keeping us updated.
Pierre C Belarge
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- Westchester County, New York
Well, so much for getting laid off, had 3 days off, tore the house apart, apparently my boss decided to pinch a nerve in his back, so I get the come back to work phone call.
Whats the matter, the "honey-do" list is not workable at night???
quogueelectric
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- new york
Glad to hear you have gone back to work. Conn unemployment is much better than in NY but no unemployment holds a candle to Mass.......
stickboy1375
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- Litchfield, CT
Whats the matter, the "honey-do" list is not workable at night???
HA! It is, but who wants to do electrical all day and then come home to it.
e57
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- San Francisco, CA
Whats the matter, the "honey-do" list is not workable at night???
Speaking for myself.... My list has a number of things involving saws, hammers etc. And since every moment while the daughter is awake needs to be spent with her.... Then when she's asleep - nothing can get done due to noise. Thats my excuse anyway.HA! It is, but who wants to do electrical all day and then come home to it.
Then - Speaking for all of us 110% all-day guys - the first moment I get home it's right on to my butt if not my back. I wore a pedometer one day that said I did 20 miles on my feet on the job. And it takes me right into dream-land to shut my head off.
Do a poll of how many guys have 1/2 finished electrical work at home that they would never leave a paying customer in the same status with....
stickboy1375
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- Litchfield, CT
electricmanscott
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- Location
- Boston, MA
Those pictures are going to end up on the carpentry forum. "Can you believe this DIY hack just ripped out that load bearing wall. These guys have no respect for our trade I'm thinking about dropping a dime to the inspector........" :grin:
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