I got a notice yesterday that in 3 weeks I will no longer have my programing job at Morgan Stanley. 4 year old saga comes to the end. Sucks because I was putting money away for the house and possible move when I graduated from the Medic Program. On the other hand it is good because it will give me more time to study and ride on the ambulance.

I still have my EMT work which will add some cash to my unemployment to cover some unusual survival expenses. I also applied for per diem job at the hospital that liked me but didn't want to hire me because of full time employment and my studies.

My insturctor also made me an offer to become a teacher for the EMT classes which I gladly picked up and already put in my paper work. Also my dad told me that I can come over any time I need money and dig holes for him or do carpentary work.

So it is going to be all right. I'm just little pissed because I'm loosing my job (never been fired or laid off) and also it is happening because of outsourcing. ALso company didn't provide any package that I kept hearing about. I get paid extra two weeks and that's it. But something is better than nothing.

But now I have no excuse to score less than 95 on my Medic final in December.

I always drank domestic to support our economy so I will still drink my brand. My dog seems to be happy that I be home more often and magic word "camping" will be heard more than 2-3 times a year. Also my kayak will see some more water and ocean fishing may become my sport. At least until december. Unless of course I get a full time work someplace which I gladly pick up.

Matt

Matt:

When I first read the title of your post it made my heart jump a little. I thought maybe something really terrible had happened and Mr. Reaper was headed your way. Just like an EMT-I to think, worst case scenario.

I am truly sorry to hear of your job loss. I know the feelings associated with such heartache. I am certain you’ll be fine, as you have pointed out. You have something to fall back upon, which is better than most have in today’s economy. Being a full time EMT-P isn’t all that bad, yes the hours can get terrible, but the personal rewards can balance that out. Once you know it is what you truly want and desire, as they say, the sky’s the limit (think lifeflight programs) you’re young, so maybe you should consider becoming a Physicians Assistant. Yes, money is tight in school, but the overall payoff is great. I should know I am going back to school this fall myself.

It has been said, they can take everything away from you except your pride, dignity and education. Keep us posted and most importantly, keep your chin UP!

Good luck;

Stargazer

Sorry to hear the bad news Matt. So you now have some extra time I guess. We are doing a survival training for British Civil Defence in September over here and if you wish you can attend. You do not pay anything except your own airway ticket and it will last for 1 week. 5 Brits and 4 of our guys will be on the training. The other instructor is an ex-SAS with 35 years of international rescue experience. I say; don't miss it!!

Burak

Wow. What are the dates? I have two weeks off from medic school in september and enough travel miles to fly around world twice.

Matt

That is good news. The BCD staff will arrive in Istanbul on 10th of September. We will be back in Istanbul on 16 th Thursday. We will also spend 2 more days in Istanbul for fun and I will take everyone to a boat trip etc.

We will be doing the training in Gallipoli.

Burak

My god I thought you were dying! Then again, losing your job can make you feel that way. It really can. <img src="/images/graemlins/frown.gif" alt="" />

Being sacked never feels good. I can tell you that you will have an easier time of it than I did. TRUST ME. The recession is in the past, prices are rising. Everyone else I know who got laid off has found another job.

I, too, had a computer programming job. When I got laid off in May 2002, the recession was kicking into high gear. It took me a full year to land another full-time job. May 2003. The wait was entirely worth it, even though it gave me some new gray hair! I also lost, like, 20 pounds, but I have since gained it back. <img src="/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

I landed in a good spot with plenty of room to grow. I also like and trust my manager. How many people can say that? <img src="/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />

Being that I work as a computer programmer, and that is your work background too, feel free to contact me off-list if you want: [email]cardimon720@yahoo.com.[/email] If you feel down and out, or just want to chat virtually, whatever.

Take care.

-- Craig

Sorry to hear about your bad luck, Still, its hard to keep a good man down ! After the rain comes the sun. Keep your sunglasses nearby , I`m Sure you`re going to need them real soon!!!