...It finally happened...

[MOSHWITZ]

The wheels fell off of the job train , and for the first time in 13 yrs,, I am unemployed.

Talked to my boss today and he said he's decided to shut it down, and the checks will be in the tool van in the morning.

Not quite sure how I feel about this though:think:, as I kinda knew for awhile things have been slow, and I knew that I, myself don't have much longer in this trade( Drywall Finisher) anyway. cause after 25 years of constantly having to grip on to, and holding that heavy ass pan full of drywall mud for most of the day,, it has started to take its toll on my left arm's tendons. I am always in constant pain on the inside of my elbow to where if I push anything to the right with my finger tips its like someone putting a hot ass hook into my elbow and pulling.

There has always been a strain after holding the pans, and running the tools for years, and I knew that one day I'd have problems as its just one of those occupational things,,and health insurance in this trade is a fantasy. I always said if it started effecting my playing I would find something else to do, and that time was coming. I'd guess within a year or so I know I would have been done...but Damn,, didn't think it was gonna be today


I guess I'll get to play my guitar a little more now, while I figure out where to go from here while I'm schlepping around the house... maybe I'll get my chops back now.


Anyway,, I talk to a few guys off the board so I figured I'd just post and I wouldn't have to send a bunch of emails saying the same shit over and over


MOSHON
DAVE

[Twitch]

Sounds like this is one that could go either way. Job loss sucks, but your body will thank you. Good luck.

[sixxxer]

hope things work out for ya

[RacerX]

My thoughts are with you, Dave!

[DonP]

Good luck Dave. My biggest fear is losing my job too.

[Rsmacker]

Phew, I thought you had lost your virginity for a second there.

Seriously though, best of luck sorting yourself out with another job, or whatever you choose to do. (And don't worry, somewhere out there, the right girl is waiting for you. Or boy, whatever!)

[BenoA]

Good luck Dave. My biggest fear is losing my job too.

+1 Good luck my friend.

[joshulator]

+1 Good luck my friend.

+1

[Razor]

Best of luck to you finding something out there!

[z1n]

Yes good luck and stay positive!

[veemagic]

Hang in there Dave. The old saying "while one door closes.. another door opens" is completely true. I am in the trades as well, a Millwright. 2 years ago I was in a similar position, but before they could let me go I decided to start my business. Best decision I ever made. I understand you want to do something else, but maybe running other people in your trade is an option. Its hard to let go of all that knowledge. If I could ever be of any help please don't hesitate to ask.

[Sharkfin]

Sorry to hear that dude.

[dvscool]

I've been there dude.....I feel for ya....for what its worth, when I got laid off it was BEST thing that could have happened to me....of course I didn't know that at the time.
keep your chin up....go have a beer and SHRED some!!!

[Ozz666]

Sorry to hear Dave....development here in IL is probably not much better....might think about trying to find some side jobs in the mean time while you figure out what's your best next step.

- Joel

[toejam]

That's a bummer, Dave. I'm sure things will look up and get better soon. Best of luck.