Getting laid off in july

[juliosantos]

Basically been working this job since i was 18 started as an intern and worked all the way up in 13 years . I walked in today and my boss told me it was best for the company to lay off me and 2 other guys for younger kids out of high school so they could save money. Now my biggest problem is i have no degree and the kids now are coming in with grad school degrees the times have change , i applied to other jobs in my sector (financial sector ) and they are not accepting me because of my no college and with the amount of college grads with masters ,grad degrees from top schools going for this job. I got this job by knowing a connection and hard work , connection doesn't work anymore or does he have any connections to help me out. 

I am now 31 with no degree and in need of a career change quickly by july before my money runs out . If anyone can please give me some advice on how i should approach this . Anyone know any carrers that are easy and fast to get into with no college degree? please no one say go back to college because im not taking on student loan debt and cant afford it . real sad day for me losing out on this good job that paid me very well over the years .

thanks in advance and i will stay positive because lots of people get laid off .

[Captain Morgan]

sorry to hear that.  I'd look into your local technical schools and explore options in the health care industry.  Dental, respiratory therapists, etc

[NanuqoftheNorth]

2 hours ago, juliosantos said:

Basically been working this job since i was 18 started as an intern and worked all the way up in 13 years . I walked in today and my boss told me it was best for the company to lay off me and 2 other guys for younger kids out of high school so they could save money. Now my biggest problem is i have no degree and the kids now are coming in with grad school degrees the times have change , i applied to other jobs in my sector (financial sector ) and they are not accepting me because of my no college and with the amount of college grads with masters ,grad degrees from top schools going for this job. I got this job by knowing a connection and hard work , connection doesn't work anymore or does he have any connections to help me out. 

I am now 31 with no degree and in need of a career change quickly by july before my money runs out . If anyone can please give me some advice on how i should approach this . Anyone know any carrers that are easy and fast to get into with no college degree? please no one say go back to college because im not taking on student loan debt and cant afford it . real sad day for me losing out on this good job that paid me very well over the years .

thanks in advance and i will stay positive because lots of people get laid off .

The good news is you're still young enough to join the military. 

If you want to remain in state for your service look into the Guard.

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The Air Force raised the maximum age for enlisted accession from 27 to 39, meaning it may now be the best choice for those who feel the call to military service later in life.

The maximum age for Army enlisted recruits is 35, while the Navy and Marines cap recruit ages at 34 and 28, respectively.

 

The beauty of this choice is the military will pay for your education while serving.  After honorably serving the GI Bill will cover an additional 3 years of your education and housing costs.

Active Duty

 https://www.todaysmilitary.com/contact-a-recruiter

NC Guard  

http://nc.ng.mil/resources/recruiting/Pages/default.aspx

You could be out of the military by the time you are 35 years old, debt free and sporting a degree.  Plenty of time to start a new career.

 

 

[stirs]

Are you good with your hands?

[cookinbrak]

2 hours ago, NanuqoftheNorth said:

The good news is you're still young enough to join the military. 

If you want to remain in state for your service look into the Guard.

The beauty of this choice is the military will pay for your education while serving.  After honorably serving the GI Bill will cover an additional 3 years of your education and housing costs.

Active Duty

 https://www.todaysmilitary.com/contact-a-recruiter

NC Guard  

http://nc.ng.mil/resources/recruiting/Pages/default.aspx

You could be out of the military by the time you are 35 years old, debt free and sporting a degree.  Plenty of time to start a new career.

 

 

Stay in the AF for 20 years, retire with full pension. But are there a wife and kids involved?

[Squirrel]

I would look into suing still need just cause to let you go.  

[Squirrel]

Also sorry that sucks. Had to start over before it's no fun.  Not in the finance field so can't help you there.  You will land on your feet just will take some time. 

[PurityControl]

5 hours ago, juliosantos said:

Basically been working this job since i was 18 started as an intern and worked all the way up in 13 years . I walked in today and my boss told me it was best for the company to lay off me and 2 other guys for younger kids out of high school so they could save money. Now my biggest problem is i have no degree and the kids now are coming in with grad school degrees the times have change , i applied to other jobs in my sector (financial sector ) and they are not accepting me because of my no college and with the amount of college grads with masters ,grad degrees from top schools going for this job. I got this job by knowing a connection and hard work , connection doesn't work anymore or does he have any connections to help me out. 

I am now 31 with no degree and in need of a career change quickly by july before my money runs out . If anyone can please give me some advice on how i should approach this . Anyone know any carrers that are easy and fast to get into with no college degree? please no one say go back to college because im not taking on student loan debt and cant afford it . real sad day for me losing out on this good job that paid me very well over the years .

thanks in advance and i will stay positive because lots of people get laid off .

You been there 13yrs and your being replaced by somebody with NO Degree right out of HS? 

Sorry but that seems odd to me. 

No offense.

But you're salary must be extremely bloated for what you do if you can replaced by somebody right out HS. 

 

 

 

[Ja Rhule]

33 minutes ago, PurityControl said:

You been there 13yrs and your being replaced by somebody with NO Degree right out of HS? 

Sorry but that seems odd to me. 

No offense.

But you're salary must be extremely bloated for what you do if you can replaced by somebody right out HS. 

 

 

 

You cannot let people go for that.  You can sue.  I would.  Attorney is free and takes 30% of proceeds.

[Ja Rhule]

4 minutes ago, Marcogreenbush said:

You can't sue for getting laid off 

Yes you can.  Laid off means position is eliminated. You cannot let people go because of their age and salary. That’s discrimination.

[Lemory]

Electrical work is good but hard work. Guys are always busy and in need of help and most of them dont mind taking on someone with no electrical background because those "are the best ones to teach because they dont already think they know it all." 

[NanuqoftheNorth]

2 hours ago, ARSEN said:

You cannot let people go for that.  You can sue.  I would.  Attorney is free and takes 30% of proceeds.

The legal process could take years and there is no guarantee the outcome would be favorable. 

Might want to go through the NC Dept. of Labor first, but even then chances appear slim.  https://www.labor.nc.gov/workplace-rights

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North Carolina is an at-will employment state, which means that employers have significant discretion to fire employees. Unless your termination violates a specific law or goes against the terms of your contract, your employer can fire you for any reason at all – including reasons that seem ridiculous or unfair.  https://seiferflatowlaw.com/understanding-wrongful-termination-north-carolina/

What is the OP supposed to do for a job/money in the meantime?

[NanuqoftheNorth]

4 minutes ago, Lemory said:

Electrical work is good but hard work. Guys are always busy and in need of help and most of them dont mind taking on someone with no electrical background because those "are the best ones to teach because they dont already think they know it all." 

Yeah, the trades electrical/plumbing/HVAC are desperate for new blood as the younger generations are gravitating towards computer related fields.

Pay is pretty good once the training is completed.

[TPanther920]

1 hour ago, ARSEN said:

Yes you can.  Laid off means position is eliminated. You cannot let people go because of their age and salary. That’s discrimination.

I'm not sure that at 31 he falls into a "protected "class. You can be released, laid off, terminated, fired,...you pick the word, for budgetary reasons. Yep. just checked. You must be over 40.