panhead_pete 27 Posted January 19, 2009 Share Posted January 19, 2009 Trip will have to be cancelled, looks certain I will be getting made redundant today, just trying to agree on the exit strategy. Shattered, gutted etc etc etc. Just cant justify the risk of spending all that money without work to come back to. Was meeting mates in Hak's as well..... Link to post Share on other sites
big-will 7 Posted January 19, 2009 Share Posted January 19, 2009 Sucks, sorry to hear that mate. Here's holding out for perhaps an unexpected day. Link to post Share on other sites
foreversnow 5 Posted January 19, 2009 Share Posted January 19, 2009 PP I am shattered for you . I feel bad that we are all excited about our trips and your world has collapsed. We are also under a cloud as we are unsure if Mr Snowhunter will have a job come the end of February but we will have to cross that bridge when we come to it. Maybe just a week away PP. It is better than nothing and it will give you a small amount of enjoyment and take your mind off things for awhile. Link to post Share on other sites
foreversnow 5 Posted January 19, 2009 Share Posted January 19, 2009 PP if your trip is already paid for want you lose more by cancelling than just shortening it?? Link to post Share on other sites
keba 0 Posted January 19, 2009 Share Posted January 19, 2009 That sucks big time, more than any of us can probably imagine. I'll be sure to toast a sake (or two) to you, put in a few turns as well, and keep my fingers crossed for your job search. Link to post Share on other sites
scouser 4 Posted January 19, 2009 Share Posted January 19, 2009 Good luck there. Link to post Share on other sites
gareth_oau 2 Posted January 19, 2009 Share Posted January 19, 2009 good luck Pete, here's hoping something sorts itself out - keep in touch Link to post Share on other sites
thursday 1 Posted January 19, 2009 Share Posted January 19, 2009 that sucks pete. But there are always blues skies. Don't get down. And here's a song dedication for you: Good luck. Link to post Share on other sites
tokabochi 9 Posted January 19, 2009 Share Posted January 19, 2009 I think if I was laid off, I would be putting priorities on finding work and my future not a month skiing. Good luck with everything pete. Link to post Share on other sites
stemik 14 Posted January 19, 2009 Share Posted January 19, 2009 thats really sad to hear. I hope something comes along soon and you can make it for next year! Link to post Share on other sites
veronica 2 Posted January 19, 2009 Share Posted January 19, 2009 That is harsh. Good luck with everything. Link to post Share on other sites
HelperElfMissy 42 Posted January 19, 2009 Share Posted January 19, 2009 Not good news at all Pete. Stay in touch....I know I was getting excited for you with your impending trip, and I feel sad alongside you also. Bummer!!!! Link to post Share on other sites
NoFakie 45 Posted January 20, 2009 Share Posted January 20, 2009 Hard to bear mate. Good luck to ya! Hope it all sorts itself out soon. You sure don't deserve Mick Hucknall! Link to post Share on other sites
Hokkaidough 4 Posted January 20, 2009 Share Posted January 20, 2009 No-one deserves Mick Hucknall! Hope it works out for you. Link to post Share on other sites
i like natto 0 Posted January 20, 2009 Share Posted January 20, 2009 My brother just got laid off (in the UK). He can probably get something going pretty soon (so he says), but shocking all the same. Link to post Share on other sites
foreversnow 5 Posted January 20, 2009 Share Posted January 20, 2009 I know I have said this in another thread but this is for the people who don't read that one. Everyone who is going to japow skiing should have a drink for Pete and take a photo and post it so he knows we are all thinking of him. Also will make us realise how lucky we are to be there. Link to post Share on other sites
BagOfCrisps 24 Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 How did it go pete? Link to post Share on other sites
thursday 1 Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 looks like he lost his internet access too. Link to post Share on other sites
keba 0 Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 If I'd just been laid off work, I'd be neck-deep in seek.com.au rather than snowjapan.com, as lovely and friendly a place as it is... Link to post Share on other sites
panhead_pete 27 Posted January 22, 2009 Author Share Posted January 22, 2009 Thanks guys really appreaciate all your thoughts and well wishes. Its been a pretty stressful time to be frank. Had to laugh this afternoon as my my new Andy Warhol jacket turned up today and now I have everything I'll pack my stuff away as staring at it layed out in the lounge room is counterproductive to improving my attitude. Just looking forward now, not back. As Keba stated and maybe others above after feeling sorry for myself for a few days Im now focussed on identifying my options, been hitting seek etc and am doing all I can to secure on going employment so my apologies for not posting earlier. Whilst I am gutted to have left the project I was on after putting in as much effort as I did and losing the trip, its just a blip in my life. I wish all of you a safe season this year, with as much fun as possible. Once again thanks for the warm words and sentiments. Link to post Share on other sites
gareth_oau 2 Posted January 22, 2009 Share Posted January 22, 2009 hiya pete - good look with the search - thredbo is only 5 months away! Link to post Share on other sites
keba 0 Posted January 22, 2009 Share Posted January 22, 2009 On the news this morning, looks like you're far from alone in your plight... Link to post Share on other sites
panhead_pete 27 Posted January 23, 2009 Author Share Posted January 23, 2009 Yeah lots of bad news right now..... Lots of people hurting a LOT more then me. Would hate to have a young family etc etc and be in this positon. Well should be walking in the airport right at this moment. Instead just put the board bag in the spare room. Oh well life goes on, might give me a chance to sell both boards and upgrade when I do finally get the chance to get over. Mmmmm Kyber.... Link to post Share on other sites
I'm Sexy 0 Posted January 23, 2009 Share Posted January 23, 2009 Good luck pete! Link to post Share on other sites
panhead_pete 27 Posted January 28, 2009 Author Share Posted January 28, 2009 Been watching here but not posting. Thanks again for all the well wishes and just wish everyone a great season/trip. Link to post Share on other sites
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