One thing is for sure, dont mope around. Sharpen that resume and pound the pavement. A good salesman can sell anything so think outside the box. Good luck.
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Well.... They call them Life Lessons for a reason. Now's the time to take stock in what's what, and move forward from here. See what options you have available to you and remember that pride doesn't put food in your stomach. If you have to flip burgers untill something better comes along try to remember the fact that better men have probably done worse for less.

Good luck and hopefully it will be a one time oops with little consequences.

Cigar Choice: The best I had in my humidor to make the memory/lesson a keeper.
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The only thing I can offer at this point is "good luck"...if nothing else, you can probably drive a taxi...I used to do that between computer contracts when times were tough...
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Put in about 30 resumes today so far! A momentary lapse in reason, and poor judgment on my part however is agreed.
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One thing I feel blessed with is that my wife has a good job and we have no kids. We didn't reach out of our range with our home either.
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The fairest advice I can offer is what was already said: Don't quit unless you have something else lined up.


Don't let people here scare you, the job market is not as bad as it seems. unemployment is high, but if you look at the breakdowns, there's no shortage of jobs paying 8-12 $/hr (essentially college student type jobs) that you can pick up to fill some gaps. People are unwilling to take them for some reason. You can make 30k+ a year working two part timers or working as a server at a decent restaurant.

There's plenty of money to be made out there, most people don't know where to look or how.


General tip for anyone who may be interested: Brinker Corporation pays assistant managers at Chili's anywhere from 35-55k a year depending on the store location and how it performs. I know several people who got jobs as waiters (you can make good money doing that if you're good and work hard) with Chili's and became managers after less than 2 years because they had the will and ethic to work for it. It's a job, but it pays well.
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Thanks! Checked the website, nothing in my area but I signed up for notification if there is an opening. I do have management background.
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Anyone need a freelance cigar tester? I will test your Arganese, Gurkha, and bundle 'gars to ensure safety for human consumption!!!
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:-) It all depends on what type of job you are willing to take and paycut if needed.
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Check out Lowes then as well. Around here, they're hiring people with 2+ years of management experience. Last I checked, they pay 50-60k a year for store mangers.

Come think of it, I'd check Home Depot, Wal-Mart, and any other large store.
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:-):-):-):-)
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Several sucessful people I know did what you have done either by there choice or the bosses. Some of those people are now 6figure consultants. At least you have a stream of income in the house and no little mouths to feed. Find something your are pasionate about and life will be much more rewarding. I count myself as being lucky in this respect. Other advice from one of my stints of unemployment. Cancel all things not necessary like cell phone, cable, and if your car payment straps you sell it. Be proactive and no reactive. For sale signs are cheep and they will make more tomorrow.
My prayers will be with you.
Don't let em get you down.

cigar, get used to somthing cheep and save the good one to celibrate your success.
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How about taking the opportunity that you created and go back to school to learn to do something you really want to do.

What's done is done now and no sense crying over it. A job will be hard to come by so educate yourself with all of that new found time on your hands. By the time you are out of school perhaps the job market will pick back up again!
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Good Luck brother, I commend you for having the nerve to step out and now you have the chance to try something different. Sure, it may not be easy for a while, but at least your needs are being met in the short term.
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Now that was a mental pic I didn't need!:-)

On a serious note...If you think it was a mistake leaving it probably was...I would think about asking for your job back. If that works I would keep doing the job while I looked for another.
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Well, the bridge has been burnt, the boat has sailed, and the shore is far behind me. I decided on a Monte No.4, the first cigar of my only unopened box. I found it fitting, new beginnings and all. Thanks for the kind words and the kicks in the ass, both were needed and well appreciated.
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:-)
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I probably wouldn't have quit, but me going door to door is one of those things that I just am not cut out to do either. I absolutely hate doing that kind of work. Hope you find something that is satisfying to you very soon.
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This is going too sound repetitive, but, it is never wise too leave a job without something new on the horizon...however, that being said, anyone willing too look for a job right now, regardless the pride/pay cuts involved, are able too find them. Another place too look, and if you are willing too become friends with the phone...I made six-figures selling Men's Clothing for Neiman Marcus...however, at the time, the economy was in a better place, in fact the recession was still months away when I left too move on. I started out at your basic department stores, got into fashion, and was recruited up the ladder, so to say, by Neiman Marcus. Even at a Macy's, in a halfway decent market, working on commission, taking care of every whim your customers have, you could easily make $40k again....even more. The biggest trick though, when on straight commission, budgeting for the lean months like February, July, and October, is very key...you may make $7k a week in December...but you most likely won't in February...
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good luck, man. from someone who was the victim of a workforce reduction last year, i hope you find something soon!
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Hey Dan, hang in there. Although this ship might have sailed, there are others in the harbor and those that will come in that will carry you further than the one you just got off. Patience and Persistence are key.
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