I've had enough of this recession shit.

**98tls** · 9th March 2009, 19:25

Back in November we went down to 10 hour days from 12 (4 on 4 off) which sucked but hey still getting by ok,found out today that approx 130 out of the 300 that work there wont be come the end of the month,pretty hard on a small town eh.Hope its not that bad but methinks it will be.Fingers crossed.

Knew there would be some going but certainly didnt think the numbers would be that high bugger it.Waiting is the hardest part.Cross some fingers out there for me will ya.

**AllanB** · 9th March 2009, 19:30

I'll tie a knot or two in my willy if that helps mate!

It appears that the entire world has stopped purchasing

A guy I know who imports jewelry from China has lost a couple of his suppliers - they have just closed up completely due to less orders.

I received a letter from HONDA NZ last week telling me to trade my bike now on a new one as there are two more price rises planned for the next 6 months! Can't afford one now after the last rise!

**Skyryder** · 9th March 2009, 19:36

Originally Posted by 98tls

Back in November we went down to 10 hour days from 12 (4 on 4 off) which sucked but hey still getting by ok,found out today that approx 130 out of the 300 that work there wont be come the end of the month,pretty hard on a small town eh.Hope its not that bad but methinks it will be.Fingers crossed.

Knew there would be some going but certainly didnt think the numbers would be that high bugger it.Waiting is the hardest part.Cross some fingers out there for me will ya.

Hope no shit happens to ya. I've been through all this when my kids were young. Not gonna be negitive here but with the bottom there is only up.

Skyryder

**twotyred** · 9th March 2009, 19:37

Originally Posted by Skyryder

Hope no shit happens to ya. I've been through all this when my kids were young. Not gonna be negitive here but with the bottom there is only up.

Skyryder

as above,but,sadly we are a ways from the bottom yet...

**piston broke** · 9th March 2009, 19:42

dude,best of luck to you.
sadly we are just at the start by the way the rest of the world is going.
any sort of luck nz won't be too badly hit by all this.
at least we can grow food most of the year,ya gotta eat.

**Mom** · 9th March 2009, 19:42

There does not apear to be a fingers crossed emoticon, so, I will just have to say, positive thoughts heading your way. The stress of the unknown can sometimes be worse than the known. Lets hope this is true for you.

**JimO** · 9th March 2009, 20:12

well im a self employed plastering and tiling contractor and as of tomorrow morning i have 4 days work ahead of me and havnt worked a full day in 2 weeks

**firecracker** · 9th March 2009, 21:03

Shit, all the best mate.........hope everything works out!!

If worst comes to worst, you can always don something skimpy and fluffy. Probably make a killing

**98tls** · 9th March 2009, 21:09

Originally Posted by firecracker

Shit, all the best mate.........hope everything works out!!

If worst comes to worst, you can always don something skimpy and fluffy. Probably make a killing

Cheers dude,before that happens these 2 may well have to stop lounging about and get a fucken job.Mac (the collie) doesnt normally look so sheepish,he hates 2 things in life,cameras and THAT cat,trouble is THAT cat loves him.

**Manxman** · 9th March 2009, 21:18

Originally Posted by AllanB

I'll tie a knot or two in my willy if that helps mate!

...only two?

**piston broke** · 9th March 2009, 21:46

Originally Posted by 98tls

trouble is THAT cat loves him.

no wonder,
they look like twins

**oldrider** · 9th March 2009, 22:30

Saddly ecconomic cycles consist of wars, booms and bust!

I was born at the start of WW2.

We have been through the boom years that followed!

The "BUST" elevator button is jammed hard on "down" right now.

Watch out for WW3 (or it's equivilent)

it must be just around the corner!

John. (pessimistically speaking of course :slap

**98tls** · 9th March 2009, 22:43

Originally Posted by oldrider

Saddly ecconomic cycles consist of wars, booms and bust!

I was born at the start of WW2.

We have been through the boom years that followed!

The "BUST" elevator button is jammed hard on "down" right now.

Watch out for WW3 (or it's equivilent)

it must be just around the corner!

John. (pessimistically speaking of course :slap

Hi ya John,whilst looking for the other pic i came across this.Great pic,Mac had just watched Danny chowing down on ham off the bone,seems pissed off it was all gone.

**Disco Dan** · 9th March 2009, 23:38

I've worked for temping agencies on/off for years and this year has been the first time I have actually only been offered one shift in a week. Some weeks I only get two.

Only 6 months ago I could pull 24 hour shifts, work 7 days - only turning down enough shifts to rest.

Knew it was coming but just came up a bit quick.

If your able to stay afloat now, keep a house, children etc then when things pick up you will be in a fantastic position.

I'm currently re-training, not holding out too much hope of full time employment - but also not actively looking either. I'm making the most of my free time, getting out and running everyday going to see new places and catching up with friends. Even meeting new people.

The temping sector should have been first to dry up, but truth is - there is still a lot of people actually looking for staff to hire in the health sector. The money is there - just not enough people. Trouble is, right now so many people have lost their jobs and flooded the temping agencies - there is very little work left after it's shared out!!

Enjoy your extra free time...

**oldrider** · 10th March 2009, 09:36

Originally Posted by 98tls

Hi ya John,whilst looking for the other pic i came across this.Great pic,Mac had just watched Danny chowing down on ham off the bone,seems pissed off it was all gone.

Thank's Mike, hey that's a nice pic of them.

Cheers, John.