I was laid off,well the whole Co. closed!I worked for a printing Co. for 12 years,right out of college,it was a very good job,hours and money were great,but like they say nothing last for ever.
In the 12 years I worked there,thier was 11 guys in my department before the doors closed there was only three of us,that wasn't by design but the technology changed everything we just didn't need the man power.
I had realized that all of these changes took place in such a short time frame what's going to happen when I'm fifty?
I felt that printing would be pretty much history and the amount of people looking for a job in printing industry would be very tough......
I knew at this time I had to change careers,which I did. At first it sucked financially,time away from my family the walls came in close but I was able to survive with the support, focus and drive from my wife.
Financially I'm not close to where I was,but I know that in time I will, but most of all I have a good job & I can provide for my family.The road has been long I've hit the book's for four years, night school I've received as many certificates that I can obtain and took any opportunity that presented itself.My current employer has sent me to Tennessee,South Carolina,New York and a bunch of different place's here in MA.for training I'd be a fool not too.
Being unemployed suck's it's a hit to the ego but the silver lining is, it will put what really matters in your life into perspective,it's a sobering experience,but it made me the A hole I'am today
