Stoty Posted January 8, 2012 Report Share Posted January 8, 2012 (edited) Was just laid off.... def sucks this time of year. Edited September 19, 2013 by Stoty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Posted January 8, 2012 Report Share Posted January 8, 2012 that does suck sorry to hear that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crappieperchhunter Posted January 8, 2012 Report Share Posted January 8, 2012 It as become an all to familiar business practice...that for some reason is "acceptable" in todays world. Sorry to hear the news. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCTFisher9120 Posted January 8, 2012 Report Share Posted January 8, 2012 Sorry to hear bud, it was a lot of people...head it's been pretty slow over there too lately... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillM Posted January 8, 2012 Report Share Posted January 8, 2012 Welcome to retail... That's not uncommon at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joeytier Posted January 8, 2012 Report Share Posted January 8, 2012 They opened right before Christmas...most big retail stores hire on extra staff for the holiday season. It's unfortunate, but certainly not surprising? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danbouck Posted January 8, 2012 Report Share Posted January 8, 2012 That's what happens, we had a guy quit before Christmas and surprise surprise is looking for his job back Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irishfield Posted January 8, 2012 Report Share Posted January 8, 2012 Back to guiding.... you all started together and only some let go.. read something into that and learn from it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIFTER_016 Posted January 8, 2012 Report Share Posted January 8, 2012 Back to guiding.... you all started together and only some let go.. read something into that and learn from it! Yep, my guess is the brown nosing kissers are the ones still working there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harrison Posted January 8, 2012 Report Share Posted January 8, 2012 There may be another shop coming to a town near you soon, actually really near, we'll talk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stoty Posted January 8, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 8, 2012 (edited) Sweet, sounds good! Edited September 19, 2013 by Stoty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
workwear Posted January 8, 2012 Report Share Posted January 8, 2012 you mean 'SAIL' isnt a goverment entity which hires ppl for life???...wow imagine that.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigugli Posted January 8, 2012 Report Share Posted January 8, 2012 Regular part of the retail game. Open new store, hire army of prospectives to get store ready. After the opening ( or after Xmas ) drop the surplus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uglyfish Posted January 8, 2012 Report Share Posted January 8, 2012 well, if th store is anything like the website... it would be no shock if the business sucks and they're not making enough money to keep all the staff on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stoty Posted January 8, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 8, 2012 (edited) Apparently they're working on a whole new website. Edited September 19, 2013 by Stoty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solopaddler Posted January 8, 2012 Report Share Posted January 8, 2012 Some of you guys are pretty harsh. Sorry to hear, I'm sure you'll bounce back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stoty Posted January 8, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 8, 2012 (edited) Thanks Solo Edited September 19, 2013 by Stoty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uglyfish Posted January 8, 2012 Report Share Posted January 8, 2012 Funny you say that because that was pretty much the reason they gave us.... i feel for ya bud. good luck and hope things work out. my brother just got laid off dec. 23 and he worked with me. kinda that time of year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wormdunker Posted January 8, 2012 Report Share Posted January 8, 2012 Sorry to hear of your luck. I was in another big box store (won't use the name) over Xmas & i can say that their prices R not always the best. I have been able to get good deals in alot of our smaller tackle shops. I prefer places like Fishing World, Grimsby Tackle, Erie tracker for their friendly, helpful service. No I don't work for them! HA HA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rizzo Posted January 8, 2012 Report Share Posted January 8, 2012 Yep, my guess is the brown nosing kissers are the ones still working there hey in this day and age if that's what it takes I'd say pucker-up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radnine Posted January 8, 2012 Report Share Posted January 8, 2012 (edited) Having a job in retail is a bit like having a job in the manufacturing sector: Out of date and continually on the verge of being temporary. I recently had a pair of Clarke's Desert Boots shipped to my house for $100, ALL IN!(from Eddie Bauer). The cheapest I found them at the mall was $120 (before taxes, before driving 15 minutes to and from the mall etc.). Ask yourself how many times you have got great deals internet shopping and you begin to see the fate of bricks-and-mortar stores. There will always be some, but I don't think that there is room for redundancy like there used to be. I feel bad for you Stotty because I know that you are a good man, and you no doubt put an effort into your work for them. But I think that you are a victim of our times and the lesson here is that one needs to look at any job and be aware of how fleeting they can be. Even in teaching I am starting to believe that I may not see full time employment until my retirement (about 15 years to go). Best of luck to you. Jim Edited January 8, 2012 by Radnine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
limeyangler Posted January 8, 2012 Report Share Posted January 8, 2012 Some of you guys are pretty harsh. Sorry to hear, I'm sure you'll bounce back. I was thinking the same thing as i was reading down the post...your post was the point that i decided to add my 2cents....like solo said Stoty...tough break. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sinker Posted January 8, 2012 Report Share Posted January 8, 2012 maybe they just kept the good workers and let the rif raf go? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joeytier Posted January 8, 2012 Report Share Posted January 8, 2012 I actually applied there on a whim, and later turned down an interview from them. I certainly don't regret it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GBW Posted January 8, 2012 Report Share Posted January 8, 2012 I have yet to go there so maybe that's why? just saying... sorry to hear you're looking for work again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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