Unemployed

[nubain1 0]

As of 0630hrs this morning I joined the rank of the unemployed.I found out about the company I work for letting people go when I got to work yesterday.The company is shutting down 3 stations and letting people go.It's kinda funny when the owner of the company says things are going great at the last meeting. ANd now this.The comapny lost the 2 most experianced paramedics it had.One guy has been in the field for 25 years and I have been in the field for 10.Plus I'm on the verge of having a MBA w/ emphasis in EMS admin.ANd what really sucks about the whole situation is,is that my main is @ PD right now and I'm still waiting for a reserve repack.I have a couple of friends that have mains the ywill let me borrow.But until I get a repack I can't even enjoy my period of unemployment by jumping.What is the world coming to?
I'm waiting for the results of my drug test to come back for a job at the county jail.Hope I pass.I did'nt study before I took it.ANd I put in a app with the city fire dept.But they won't be hiring until Sept..So hopefully I can get a repack and enjoy my time off.

[CrazyIvan 0]

Sorry to hear that brother, I've been unemployed for 1 month already, and my rig is due soon, so, you know what that means, I have to pay the balance , anyway, things are kinda rough in the hiring arena, but not impossible, something better will come up.

Enjoy your 'free time' and be safe.

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Blue Skies and May the Force be with you.

[flyangel2 2]

Good luck on the job options.

May your trails be crooked, winding, lonesome, dangerous, leading to the most amazing view. May your mountains rise into and above the clouds. - Edward Abbey

[EricTheRed 0]

Welcome to the ranks of the newly unemployed!

I feel for you but at least I'm jumping

illegible usually

[nubain1 0]

Th9ink I'm going to respond to this by getting shitfaced tonight and then in the morning calling the labor board for illegal pay structure and the call OSHA and report several major violations being made by the company and the calling the fire inspector and haveing them check out the illegal conditions of the stations that they have.

[CrazyIvan 0]

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Th9ink I'm going to respond to this by getting shitfaced tonight and then in the morning calling the labor board for illegal pay structure and the call OSHA and report several major violations being made by the company and the calling the fire inspector and haveing them check out the illegal conditions of the stations that they have.

Not worth your time my brother...better clear your mind, have a couple of cold ones and think about the future.

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Blue Skies and May the Force be with you.

[Clownburner 0]

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I'm waiting for the results of my drug test to come back for a job at the county jail.Hope I pass.I did'nt study before I took it.

Sorry to hear it. But I didn't know you had to study for a drug test!

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"I want hot chicks in my boobies!"- McBeth

[skymama 37]

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Not worth your time my brother...better clear your mind, have a couple of cold ones and think about the future.

I agree. You need to be thinking positively. What good will it do you to report things to the board? You've already lost your job. Keep your chin up and find a new position...your canopy awaits!

She is Da Man, and you better not mess with Da Man,
because she will lay some keepdown on you faster than, well, really fast. ~Billvon

[nubain1 0]

I had thought about letting it go and not saying anything.But,I've been through alot of this before.The pay issue is that they are paying based on a 56hr work week which is illegal because the company does not fall under FLSA regs.So people are being cheated out of deserved pay.The OSHA violations are pretty big ones that could cost someone their life.They don't offer Hepititis B vaccinations to the employees as req. by law.They do not have a needless system for drug adminstration to prvent needle sticks which can lead to contracting Hep B.I'm not worried about HIV from needle sticks because the virus is so weak outside the body.Hep B is the one everybody worries about.The O2 cylinders are not secured so in the event of a wreck they become projectiles.Their exposure plan is practically non existant.The stations are death traps.One of the stations is in a basement with one exit,and bars on the windows.No smoke detectors and no light exit signs.And don't even ask about fire extingushers.I said someting to admin about all these probs when I started there but it was all ignored.So it's time to go higher and let others know.

[nubain1 0]

Sorry to hear it. But I didn't know you had to study for a drug test!

[flyangel2 2]

It sounds like it's good that you're out of there.

You will find out, that the more anger you vent towards these issues, the un-happier you will be. Take that energy and apply it towards finding a better job. Don't let the bad karma kick you in the ass.

May your trails be crooked, winding, lonesome, dangerous, leading to the most amazing view. May your mountains rise into and above the clouds. - Edward Abbey

[nubain1 0]

I'm actually relieved that I no longer work there.The stress was getting to me enough that I could'nt sleep the night before I had to go in. And I no longer have to get up at 0430 in the morn to make it by 0630.That's a big plus in itself.The job I'lkl be starting at the jail will be 3nights aweek.Sucks that those nights are fri, sat, and sun.But oh well.It's about 10mins form the house.No longer will I have a 118 mile drive one way.But it will give me the days during the weekend off to spend at the dz.Another plus and I can get a parttime job during the week.I feel like a huge weight has been lifted.

[CrazyIvan 0]

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I had thought about letting it go and not saying anything.But,I've been through alot of this before.

I understand what you say dude, at my EX job, there ARE a lot of 'illegalities' but I think is kinda late now, besides, you don't work there anymore, and in the remote event that they listened to you and they Gov. fix things, what benefit will you be getting? you are NOT there anymore, so, why fight a war in which you are not part of?

Believe me, I know what you're feeling, but, is not your problem anymore.

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Blue Skies and May the Force be with you.

[CrazyIvan 0]

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I'm actually relieved that I no longer work there.The stress was getting to me enough that I could'nt sleep the night before I had to go in. And I no longer have to get up at 0430

Another thing in common, I used to get up by 4am (leave the house by 5am) and punch in by 8am, 3 hours commuting each way gets to you after a while, relax man.

I did a lot of bitching on the Venting Thread, feel free to use it.

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Blue Skies and May the Force be with you.

[nubain1 0]

in the remote event that they listened to you and they Gov. fix things, what benefit will you be getting? you are NOT there anymore, so, why fight a war in which you are not part of?

The one benefit I would get would be a fat check from back pay.I've seen city and county gov'ts have to pay major dough for illegal pay issues.And everybody that works there now and had worked there in the past 5 yrs would get back pay also.I had a friend of mine back east that got a check for about 10k that he was owed from city fire.So I know it works.It takes time to get through the red tape but the employees get thier hard earned money in the end.

[CrazyIvan 0]

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The one benefit I would get would be a fat check from back pay.I've seen city and county gov'ts have to pay major dough for illegal pay issues.And everybody that works there now and had worked there in the past 5 yrs would get back pay also.I had a friend of mine back east that got a check for about 10k that he was owed from city fire.So I know it works.It takes time to get through the red tape but the employees get thier hard earned money in the end.

If you think it will work, and you get the support of your peers, dude, I wish you the BEST, and I really mean that.

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Blue Skies and May the Force be with you.

[nubain1 0]

And I'm doing it for the people who still work there who are to new to realize the are gettting screwed.

[nubain1 0]

ANd I forgot another thing.Kinda positive.Kinda not.The partner I had lost her job also.But..........This morning before we left I was getting my stuff together and turn around and she hands me her phone numbers and says to call her after she moves into her new place today.Nice bod.AS the great philosopher Beavis once said "BOING".But because we worked together I could'nt make any moves on her.It just would'nt have been right to do.But now that we no longer work there and she gives me her numbers out of the blue....As Wayne said to Garth when they were playing street hockey....."GAME ON!"

[D22369 0]

WOOOHHOOOOOOOOO;;;;;;;;


When in doubt.........fuck em up!!!!!


seriously.....good luck becoming employed again.......I am about to (I think) be joining the ranks of the unenjoyed.

The only saving grace in my situation is that I can throw students out, and video tandems/aff to pay for my jumps....

good luck;
Roy

They say I suffer from insanity.... But I actually enjoy it.

[suz 0]

I feel your pain.
I'm still fairly new at my current job. I was out of work for just over a month between my last job and this one. I had applied for 35 jobs before nailing the one I have now. I only was asked to 2 interviews out of the 35 positions I applied for.And I have significant experience aswell!!
Just goes to show that there was a extensive number of people looking for work at that time I guess
I absolutely hate my new job. But I am sticking with it for some mad reason. Guess I am hoping that they'll offer me a permanent position some time soon.
Try to stay in a positive frame of mind while hunting for work. I really hope that you score the job at the prison. Good luck!

Don't bother me, I'm living happily ever after

[ladyskydiver 0]

Sorry to hear. Good luck on your job options.

Life is short! Break the rules! Forgive quickly! Kiss slowly! Love truly, Laugh uncontrollably. And never regret anything that made you smile.

[Unstable 9]

Good luck brother! Let the DZ.com community know if things look up for you!!

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[SeaKev 0]

Ahhhh....the privatization of the EMS system! Not always a good thing. Good luck on testing w/ public service. Tread lightly w/ the OSHA and other issues. If you're serious about it, get an attorney. Let them lead.

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Th9ink I'm going to respond to this by getting shitfaced tonight and then in the morning calling the labor board for illegal pay structure and the call OSHA and report several major violations being made by the company and the calling the fire inspector and haveing them check out the illegal conditions of the stations that they have.

DO IT. THEY F*'D YOU - SERVES THEM RIGHT.

Welcome to the ranks. Never thought I'd hear of an EMT getting laid off...

"The mouse does not know life until it is in the mouth of the cat."

[nubain1 0]

Well hell.I thought I was going to get to enjoy a little time off but it seems that I'm now starting a new job as a medic at the county jail tommorow.And I turned in a app for city fire yesterday.Testing won't be until next month But i think I can hack it until then at the jail.The city is losing several positions due to retirement and are shorthanded as it is.The lady at personnel said there will be several hires during the 1st round of testing.So I've got to get off my lazy ass and start getting ready for the physical agility test.I spent 8yrs with the FD before moving to CO so hopefully I won't have a problem getting on here.