Machinist said:
Of course if you could get laid off that would be nicer ,,, because you can get about 3 years of unemployment...Thats a nice little cushion while you are ramping up you BJ play..
Machinist
Jack_Black said:
Ha! that's exactly what I'm trying to do right now. but it is really hard trying to get laid off! Mind you, getting fired gets you nothing. So I've been trying to do the bare minimum while staying out of trouble. My dept. supposedly is going to lay off one person, but i'm not on that list.
It always depends on the person. For me, I have plenty of discipline and I was looking for a business opportunity or a career change, just something to get away from my 6 years at my current sales gig. Business or self employment is good for me because I have yet to work under someone I can respect, and I work better independently than with others. But business opportunities aren’t looking that good right now. I do have a job waiting for me at Charles Schwab or TIAA/Cref if I want it. But I want something different and slightly adventurous for the time being. AP just might be that ticket.
I am in a similar situation. My company is closing down in less then a year and will be laid off. I am guaranteed severance, unemployment, and funding for school. I have been placed on a list(optional) at a sister company which prioritizes those facing layoff, but does not guarantee employment.
This would be rolling the dice(pun intended), but have been tempted to remove myself from the list to ensure I'd receive the full bonus of severance, unemployment, all while fully funded for obtaining another degree or certification(s) in a career/trade of greater interest, and/or doing something on the side part time. It's an opportunity to experiment all out with AP blackjack and sports betting. Would like to study horseracing and venture into poker as well. Time to do this is the constraint that comes with a full time job.
I figure it would be foolish to get off the list and possibly miss on an opportunity to secure a full time job, and get a much needed bigger family house sooner then later. Part of me wants to go for it though. If nothing does come along, that will be my path.
I'm not highly gifted and took major discipline and determination to get my engineering degree. I'm not stating this to boast, but feel if given enough time, as I'm sure other engineers here feel as well, can learn almost anything. Given this potential new wave of free time, it may be the one time chance to put in many more hours of AP time with, although less then full time income, some incoming cash flow from unemployment.
I dread my current job because of the organizations employee favoritism and stupid, inefficient methods to handle simple tasks. I dream of being my own boss in a more hands on career, or ultimately become a solid part or full time AP, in one or several areas of gaming.