I have never been unemployed. I have been with this company through several mergers, name changes and over seven layoff periods in 12 years. It's no surprise that my time would eventually come. We were 800+ strong four years ago and now the company, after these layoffs, numbers about 25 people left. We received a small severance package which will afford me about three months to find a new job. I am extremely fortunate to have my Military retirement to help out with the unemployment checks. Posted by MCKNBRD (Member # 2238) on :
Sorry to hear this, dude. What do you do, and are you willing to relocate? Maybe someone can help find a position for ya.
Byrdman
Posted by Bill 97 SS #1422 (Member # 1182) on :
Well that sux Big A, Good luck!
Posted by Sizzle (Member # 503) on :
Been there myself man. Good luck. I was lucky enough to only be unemployeed 3 weeks when it was my time. I'm sure you'll find something.
Posted by CamaroSCG (Member # 1591) on :
I'm sorry to hear that. It was a strange and sad day at work here today also. The electrician I share an office with was let go today, after 28 years with DuPont. DuPont cut about 350 jobs today. Another mechanic in the powerhouse was let go also, with even more years of service. My old high school friend, Bob, was let go from a DuPont site in Newark. he had 23 years with DuPont. Posted by 35th_camaro_ss (Member # 1738) on :
Sorry to hear the news...Hope you find another soon...good luck Al
Posted by ss_rs_z (Member # 1888) on :
I am very sorry to hear this. I know what you are going through as it happened to me as well when a company I worked for closed up and moved to California after it was purchased by the Japanese. Best of Luck in finding a job real soon.
Posted by Hawkeye (Member # 88) on :
Man O Man, anyone have any good news? From 800 down to 25, that's quite a drop! I guess you had a good run, time to start fresh somewhere else. Any competitors you can try to latch on with?
Posted by 35TH ED/ed (Member # 1709) on :
Sorry to hear. Have never had the experience. Good luck on the search.
Posted by 2002Z4CSS (Member # 1393) on :
Sorry to hear this. Last May 1st I too was laid off...or you could say my position was eliminated and that was my very 1st time of ever being out of work since I was 11 years old. Good luck with finding a new job.
Posted by Kevin V 2002 SS (Member # 1025) on :
Hope everything works out OK.
Posted by jimb0 (Member # 176) on :
...don't know what your job skills are or if you're willing to relocate, but my company currently has 999 job openings all over the world. Check it out and see if any are a fit for you, and the best of luck to you in your search for a new career.
Sorry to hear that. You told me it might happen. Good luck on finding a new job.
Ralph
Posted by Ronin (Member # 1357) on :
Sorry to hear the bad news. Hope things work out for the best.
Posted by Steven2000SS (Member # 780) on :
Sorry to hear..
If it makes you feel any better i was laid off (after 14 years) in November of 2002.. a month later i had a new job making about the same.. and I like my job more
So hang in there an we will all pray this works out for ya.. best of luck!
Posted by Big A (Member # 1761) on :
Thanks for all your support. I don't plan on relocating. JimbO, thanks for the Titan Corp web site. They have an opening in Tampa that fits me but I hope to find a local company. I am an Audio/Video/Video Conferencing Field Engineer/Technical Support Engineer with 12 years experience. I have already started looking for a new job/career.
Posted by Cavy Dan (Member # 1352) on :
Really sorry to hear that. Its becoming more often here. Nuttin we can do about it. When my dad left AT&T after 36 years, his floor of the building had ONE person working per shift...down from almost 1000 people 30 years ago...its pretty sad.
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