Overclocked
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Pretty sure this could be posted here or the members lounge.
Im 27 and Ive just lost my job of 3 years . I have an Associates in electronics engineering. I have a house and a car payment (and other bills).I did automation engineering, my paycheck said Im a "electrician". My business card says Im a "chief electrical engineer". I have no clue what I was there. I built panels and wired industrial machines. I programmed them as well. I troubleshooted over the phone. I liked what I did, but I didnt like the people, or the way I was pushed around (personally it would be considered verbal abuse..). Crazy deadlines where you needed to work 12+hr days and weekends. When I found out I had a heart condition, I didnt want any of that. Life and Living became more important, and I was willing to fight for that right to do so.
[Feel free to criticize me on that last part. Part of me knows Im wrong, but also that I'm right]
I dont know what to do at this point. Im re-evaluating what I want to do. Wish I could start my own business of just making stuff..but theres no way I would pull in $600 a week...I have a mill and lathe. Small production runs maybe?
Im not too upset over it either. Im actually quite happy about being let go. It was causing me a lot of stress and anxiety. About 2 weeks ago I went into the ER-My heart was in AFib. I had anxiety every day I went into work. I feel that the road is now open to me, and my creativity doesn't feel as stifled.
Any Advice or Ideas? I have no clue about unemployment. Never had to do it before. Haven't gotten a pink slip yet.
Im 27 and Ive just lost my job of 3 years . I have an Associates in electronics engineering. I have a house and a car payment (and other bills).I did automation engineering, my paycheck said Im a "electrician". My business card says Im a "chief electrical engineer". I have no clue what I was there. I built panels and wired industrial machines. I programmed them as well. I troubleshooted over the phone. I liked what I did, but I didnt like the people, or the way I was pushed around (personally it would be considered verbal abuse..). Crazy deadlines where you needed to work 12+hr days and weekends. When I found out I had a heart condition, I didnt want any of that. Life and Living became more important, and I was willing to fight for that right to do so.
[Feel free to criticize me on that last part. Part of me knows Im wrong, but also that I'm right]
I dont know what to do at this point. Im re-evaluating what I want to do. Wish I could start my own business of just making stuff..but theres no way I would pull in $600 a week...I have a mill and lathe. Small production runs maybe?
Im not too upset over it either. Im actually quite happy about being let go. It was causing me a lot of stress and anxiety. About 2 weeks ago I went into the ER-My heart was in AFib. I had anxiety every day I went into work. I feel that the road is now open to me, and my creativity doesn't feel as stifled.
Any Advice or Ideas? I have no clue about unemployment. Never had to do it before. Haven't gotten a pink slip yet.