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10-27-2009, 06:19 PM
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I got a promotion just before the crisis. Everyday I'd go to work, browse RS, play MMORPG and get paid.
But now the economy is picking up again and I've been working my ass off as some colleagues of mine have been passing the buck.
I live on the other side of the pond; the amount of people living in poverty over here is just heartbreaking to be honest.
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10-27-2009, 06:24 PM
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Left my last job of 4 years before they announced that they would be laying off everyone. Got a new better job with better pay and future which also lead to an promotion 2 months in.
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10-27-2009, 06:56 PM
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#28 | | I WANT MY 10 YEARS BACK FROM RS.net!
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Originally Posted by impactX  I got a promotion just before the crisis. Everyday I'd go to work, browse RS, play MMORPG and get paid.
But now the economy is picking up again and I've been working my ass off as some colleagues of mine have been passing the buck.
I live on the other side of the pond; the amount of people living in poverty over here is just heartbreaking to be honest. | LOL lucky bastard...the financial sector and SME are taking the biggest hit.
my salary has gone back to the 2007 level. It's time to look for a new job.
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10-27-2009, 07:14 PM
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#29 | | Banned By Establishment
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was workign 2 jobs... didnt relaly get effected.
infact got more money from one job (possible because id ont gamble anymore LOL)
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10-27-2009, 07:44 PM
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#30 | | Willing to sell a family member for a few minutes on RS
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i didnt get affected at all, lucky for me  | |
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10-27-2009, 11:17 PM
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#31 | | I WANT MY 10 YEARS BACK FROM RS.net!
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i laugh at whoever thinks the recession is over
i pretty much spend 70 hours a week at school + work because of this recession...woot go liberals
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10-28-2009, 12:17 AM
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Originally Posted by twitchyzero i laugh at whoever thinks the recession is over
i pretty much spend 70 hours a week at school + work because of this recession...woot go liberals | uh
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10-28-2009, 12:33 AM
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#33 | | I *heart* Revscene.net very Muchie
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Graded in June from SFU...tough job market (little or no job market). Competing against people who have lost their jobs and have more experience.
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10-28-2009, 05:16 AM
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#34 | | I WANT MY 10 YEARS BACK FROM RS.net!
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Originally Posted by twitchyzero i laugh at whoever thinks the recession is over
i pretty much spend 70 hours a week at school + work because of this recession...woot go liberals | you probably studied the wrong subject at school http://www.clevelandleader.com/node/10399 | |
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10-28-2009, 09:04 AM
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#35 | | I bringith the lowerballerith
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Its been alright.
Whole office took about a 5% paycut to reduce layoffs.
Investments are out of the red zone. Except for a couple that went belly up.
Couple of properties I have did level off back nicely. Expecting a dip on it again this winter.
My clients are all buying again...
Cant say the recession is over... But its definitely heading toward the right direction.
The world did not end. Life goes on.
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10-28-2009, 09:23 AM
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#36 | | Revscene.net has a homepage?!
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recession screwed me outta getting my raise.
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10-28-2009, 09:34 AM
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Originally Posted by MR_BIGGS Graded in June from SFU...tough job market (little or no job market). Competing against people who have lost their jobs and have more experience. | thats always tough. good luck!  | |
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10-28-2009, 09:55 AM
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#38 | | I *Fwap* *Fwap* *Fwap* to RS
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bought AIG at $1.50/share and now is sitting at $45/share ...
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10-28-2009, 10:38 AM
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#39 | | Revscene.net has a homepage?!
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out of a job, living on EI but waiting for the olympics so I work then
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10-28-2009, 12:42 PM
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#40 | | Witness protection
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Originally Posted by SlySi Its been alright.
Whole office took about a 5% paycut to reduce layoffs.
Investments are out of the red zone. Except for a couple that went belly up.
Couple of properties I have did level off back nicely. Expecting a dip on it again this winter.
My clients are all buying again...
Cant say the recession is over... But its definitely heading toward the right direction.
The world did not end. Life goes on. | meh. got my investment report statements in the mail yesterday.... still bleeding 
have appt. tomorrow after work to see advisor. any hopes of retiring are not rosy at this point 
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10-28-2009, 12:55 PM
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#41 | | I bringith the lowerballerith
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Originally Posted by buddy bought AIG at $1.50/share and now is sitting at $45/share ... | What was your reasoning to buy this?
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10-28-2009, 12:58 PM
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#42 | | Willing to sell body for a few minutes on RS
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Haven't had a raise in a couple years but I haven't been out of work at all so I can't really complain. There were some scary moments for our company but we managed to get through them but the worst may be in front of us not behind us so we'll have to see how it plays out.
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10-28-2009, 01:01 PM
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#43 | | i like gifs
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A lot of people at my office got hit hard. I think back in Feb/March there was a day where 30 people got laid off via public email. Morale for the office during the next couple of weeks went straight down the shitter.
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10-28-2009, 01:19 PM
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#44 | | I answer every Emotion with an emoticon
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I think life is difficult for fresh grad since ppl with experiences r being laid off & r willing to take junior positions. Of course employers r gonna hire these ppl first since they dun need a lot of training.
I went to a speed interview for CGA the other night & it's sad how many ppl alreayd have their designations & r still looking for a job. Talked with a couple guys & a few of them were laid off a year ago & still can't find a job. Sad
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