My younger sister has been working at Lowe's for over a year and loved her job but then they laid her off. Is there anyone else that has been laid off? I am not sure what advice to give her. I am a truck driver and we never seem to run out of work. I know she is feeling down and I wish I could help her more. Any ideas???
Worked for Lowe's for the last 3 years as an assembler. Loved the people and the customers and now my job is just gone. I asked my manager if I could please just come back and work a bit more, but he said it came from corporate and it wasn't up to him. I get it, business is business. He said I couldn't come back no more to do assembly and that's all I know there. I am a single dad and my kids birthday is coming up next month and now I have NO job. I know we will be ok, it's starting over that is hard. What do I do next? Do I do assembly again or try to find a totally different job? Anyone out there?? Please help a dad out.
It is nearly a guarantee that during your next interview the employer will ask questions to determine the reasons for ANY amount of time when you weren't employed, and this includes when/if you were laid off.
It’s important to first reassure them that your lay off was in no way a result of your productivity. It's a great idea to also be prepared to explain any circumstances at your organization that caused your layoff.
In the case of Lowe’s it was outsourcing certain roles and cutting others entirely. Many layoffs occur mainly due to business-wide decisions, not specific performance issues so be sure to mention that in your response.
Here are some additional tips to keep in mind:
-When you are explaining why you were laid off keep it to 1-2 sentences.
-Maintain a positive tone as you describe your previous employer and place of employment. NEVER speak negatively about either!
-Be honest in your response, since the company may decide to check in with your former employer on the circumstances behind the layoff.
-Update your resume with all the skills and experiences you gained before the layoff. Now is the time, so when employers wonder what you’ve been up to in your previous job your resume should paint a clear picture!
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The store I worked for filed for chapter 11 bankruptcy and closed our store 12 hours later . We are being told that we are not entitled to our unused vacation days and pto days . Adding insult to injury we are all commissioned sales and they are not paying us our unproductive rate to help them pack up the store . What are our options ? Thanks for the advise
Whether you’ve been laid off from your job or perhaps are just having a tough week at work or even looking for a job, here are 6 ways to help you stay positive and get back on your feet!
Take a step back Sometimes it’s important to briefly back away from the things that are stressing you so that you can refocus and get a clearer picture of what's going on and what to do next. Take this time to breathe and re-boot. What are your goals moving forward and what would make you the happiest at this time?
Don’t go it alone Whether if it's asking for advice, having someone to vent to (professionally or a family/friend), or just being around someone who's upbeat, having a strong and positive support system is one of the best ways to get your positivity back on track. Surrounding yourself with those that are motivated and positive themselves will surely rub off on you.
Share your goals Writing your goals down and sharing them with others is a great way to keep you on track and make the goals real. A study conducted at Dominican University found that over 70 percent of participants who sent weekly goal updates to a friend were more likely to report successful goal achievements.
Take some you time I think as a society we do not do this enough. We are always, go, go, go...rush, rush, rush so it's important to make sure to do one nice thing for yourself a day. Whether this is treating yourself to a coffee or even watching a movie that you love that you know will put you in a great mood. Life is short, so be sure to enjoy it even when times are tough.
Speak positively The way you speak to yourself and to others has a HUGE impact on how you feel. If you keep reminding yourself how terrible everything thing is you will be unlikely to push yourself in a positive direction. Remember, you want to inspire yourself! Do this by writing yourself positive notes and placing them somewhere that you're going to see them, such as on your bathroom mirror, refrigerator, computer monitor, car, etc. Push away those negative thoughts and fill your brain with good ones instead!
Take action Lastly, once you have created that list of goals, work towards achieving them! Figure out the ways in which you will accomplish this and create a to-do list. For example, if one of your larger goals is to go back to school, you might add “apply to this college or program” to your to-do list. This may not seem like much, but your mood will likely start to improve once you begin crossing off items off your list and over time you will create more challenging goals and push yourself out of your comfort zone.
What are some ways that YOU stay positive when times are tough?
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As many of us have learned, the Lowe’s home improvement store is estimated to lay off thousands of workers from assemblers to janitors.
Jobcase has partnered with Whole Foods & Kohl's to assist those who have been laid off. To help in these efforts we have created a very special group [here] (https://www.jobcase.com/groups/78782f7a-b601-4453-ae30-a3ed34b733e6 ) dedicated to supporting those individuals.
Please feel free to pay the group a visit and offer your support and words of advice as well as share with others.
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As many of us have learned, the Lowe’s home improvement store is estimated to lay off thousands of workers from assemblers to janitors.
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I think we can all agree that losing your job no matter what the circumstance is a very difficult thing to go through.
If you have a few minutes please comment with some advice about a time where you or someone you know was laid off, or even just say hello to those who might be feeling down after losing their jobs at Lowe’s.
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If you or someone you know has been laid off from work please take a look and share the tips below on what to do next!
1- Take care of YOU Your health is important so don’t go without health coverage! Speak to your employer about extending your health insurance benefit for up to 18 months under COBRA (the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act) if it's available. You have 60 days after your coverage lapses to opt-in or start shopping for your own policy [here] (https://www.healthcare.gov/) Your new employment status allows for you to actively enroll even if it's not open enrollment time.
2- Apply for unemployment benefits To receive unemployment benefits, you need to file a claim with the unemployment program in the state where you worked as soon as possible! Don't delay because this process can take quite a long time. The government-sponsored site, [CareerOneStop] (https://www.careeronestop.org/), has details on unemployment benefits in each state. You also can do a quick Google search to locate your local Department of Labor and unemployment office and apply there as well.
3- Revisit your budget There’s no way of knowing how long you will be unemployed and because your income is now significantly less, it's important to plan for the future. Revisit your accounts and see where you stand. Cut down on your expenses and spend only on what is necessary for the time being (think food, gas, etc.). Put together a list of all the bills you currently pay such as car payments, student loans, rent, mortgage, medical bills, etc. that are non-negotiable. Anything that isn’t essential cancel it for now and focus on the more important bills. If you feel you are unable to pay your mortgage reach out to your bank ASAP and alert them to the problem as well as your landlord if you rent.
4- Stay in touch Don’t be afraid to connect with your coworkers/managers, now is the time. Ask them for their contact information and if they would consider being a reference in the near future. Stick to anyone you worked closely with who can attest to your skills on the job. If they ask you, make sure to offer them the same courtesy.
5- Be positive Right now is a difficult time but remaining positive will help see you through this! Surround yourself with loved ones who will support and guide you and talk to them about how you feel. Stay strong and look to the future. As the saying goes, "This too shall pass."
6- Apply It goes without saying that once you lose a job you need to replace it with another. So revamp that resume! Be sure to add any new skills and experiences you gained over your employment. Then when you are ready, search and apply to jobs in your area [here] (https://www.jobcase.com/jobs/search).
Wishing you the best during this difficult time.
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It’s been a rough year. I lost my job in March due to new ownership. I lost my mom in May and I lost my apartment in June I’ve been applying for jobs inside and outside my field. I am a Dmv title clerk specialist I have over thirty years of experience and all I can come up is a part time job but it’s a job I’ve been going on plenty of interviews which I feel go well. I have references and I don’t understand why I don’t get hired I am good at what I do. I’m 55 years old and I feel like a has been
I need a full time job I can not make it on a part time salary
Just seems lik the world is against me
I have been recently laid off from an IT Managed Service provider after working for them for close to 6 years. My position with them consisted of being a: ield/Onsite/Remote Advanced Technology Support Specialist. Basically while in the field I replaced hardware computer and server and POS parts (at retail locations). While performing tech support onsite at various companies and organizations, I dealt with computer upgrades, performed data back up and migration and was the general onsite computer support person. So I'm starting to Interview now and when I get to interviews that ask me specific technical questions on a variety of topics, I always don't know if I have answered correctly or if I have given the interviewer the answer they are looking for. I always try to say if I don't know an answer to something, I will try my hardest to inquire and come up with an answer if I don't have it. Additionally, if I get the Interview through a recruiting or consulting company, I always seem to be asked more specific technical questions pertaining to a specific program or situation rather than just a broad question that encompasses something more general. Or the question may be am I apply to the wrong type of positions? Generally what I liked to do when applying to positions is look at the Required skills. If its in general what I think I would know what to do, I go on to job qualifications, if I meet them I apply. Any thoughts or opinions would be greatly appreciated. Just an F.Y.I I do have my Bach of Science in Computer Information Systems with a number of technical certifications and years of on the job training