Do you have another ability? How would you Survive and pay your bills?

I've never really had a problem finding a job...they always found me.


The longest I've ever been outta work was the two months after I moved back to WI, but that was kinda by choice.

hopefully find another job asap... as I'm backpacking on the other side of the world without funds to get myself home (yet) that's kinda a scary thought lol

I'd write a book, make some paintings or other art stuff I guess.

I always have at least $5k back in savings. That's how I get through the hard times. If I take some out, I replenish it as soon as I can. So, I'd have that to help me get by til I found a new job. And I'm not afraid to draw unemployment.

Well I have 2 jobs...Interior designer (self employed) and retail in a theme park...which I intend to leave soon to go and sit my real esate licence

POM said:

stocks
bonds
3 additional savings accounts
sellable property

i've always been able to fall back on something. fortunately i work in a field where not just any schmoe can apply for what i do (though lord knows i've seen my bosses try to train more than their fair share of clueless schmoes), so when a position opens up in my field, i have the years of experience and skill to be a front-runner for the job. as long as major metropolitan cities have law firms, i'll always have my pick of jobs.

Anx said:

You work in a field???

Like this?

Honest answer? I have no idea.

But, like Anx says, what I do isn't by any means rocket science but even my own bosses don't know how my section works. So whilst I'm not indispensible, they'd be shooting themselves in the foot to get rid of anyone in my team.

I suppose I'd just go out and find another job. Sounds like a good idea, really.
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onenitealone said:

you will when the time is right hon

Natisse said:

Sometimes, I think getting sacked would be the easy option.

Thanks, hun. One step at a time.

onenitealone said:

Do it!

I can't wait until my contract expires. My boss phoned me yesterday. I think she was angling to see if I'd be coming back before my notice is up. I'm still currently on holiday until tomorrow. There's no way I'm going back for two weeks - I may go back for one week. I neecd to get my blood pressure down. I don't care what they think of me anymore.

onenitealone said:

exactly you know you've got support every one of those steps

I'd find another job in the same field.

Justin1972UK said:

Sorry - it's been so busy in here today...

Thanks for the encouragement, Justin. I don't want to say too much as I'll end up cursing myself. I've been saying I'll leave since Day 1 of this job. But the time is approaching - I have no regrets as such but I will do at some point if I don't find something I enjoy.

I hope everything works out for you. I've seen your comments here recently - good luck.

Cheers.

Natisse said:

Ditto love. Thanks for watching my back.

You're like a little sniper.

onenitealone said:

a dense one today it seems

love you

Hi Pom! welcome back!

Natisse said:

Dense???

my job defines my whole life!this question has just made me realise without my job i'd be completely lost and broke....seriously i have no idea what i would do i couldn't retrain for anything else,i don't even give myself a day off unless i have something to do with it..the thought of waking up in the morning and not having a job to do ....i'd be an alcoholic,i'd be hitting the tequila by 11 am...actualy i quite like the sound of that...in fact fuck it...i'm leaving....shit no wait a minute what am i thinking??i can't go from fendi to fuckin new look....nah i'm staying put.these posts mess with my head.

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SupaFunkyOrgangrinderSexy said:

I quit my job yesterday.

My backup? SallieMae and MasterCard.

I would go get any old job 2 pay the bills (Starbucks or something) while searching 4 a new jobby-job 2 match what I was making before.

Can't get 2 attached 2 a job. The only constant in life is change and nothing is 4ever work-wise, especially in America. There is no such thing as "job security" here.