rockpile Posted December 6, 2008 Posted December 6, 2008 Well, deja vu all over again. I was laid of in January 2006, and was luckily back to work by April. It was supposed to be contract to hire, but I guess the economy did not follow that pattern. Besides taking a pay cut, the contract benefits sucked, but it was a paycheck and interesting work. I really did NOT see this coming since they were signing me up for training classes and I was involved in several key projects. Too bad these days quality engineers are considered 'overhead'. I heard they had cut some temps early today, and something told me to pack my personal things in my brief case. So at about 3pm today the division manager says he would like to have a word with me. My boss works out of town Thursday and Friday, or she would have had to tell me. Merry Christmas to me. The wife left for NY city this morning for a weekend with the girls. Now I have to figure out how to tell her Sunday night I do not have a job to go to Monday. No sense telling her now when she calls to check in - she has been looking forward to this weekend for a long time. This time I do not have a sweet severance package either. I did not get to say seeya to anyone. At least I know I was doing MY best, but corporate said cut all the temps. Am I pissed? Yeah, but I will land on my feet and be pounding on doors by Monday. God will not give me a load I cannot carry.
HopsGuy Posted December 6, 2008 Posted December 6, 2008 Sorry to hear that Tom. Tough break so soon but as you said before, "Rub some dirt on it, and take a lap." Best of luck.
billsfanmiami(oh) Posted December 6, 2008 Posted December 6, 2008 Hopefully means a faster path to something better. Good luck but seems like with your attitude it will just be a matter of time...
outsidethebox Posted December 6, 2008 Posted December 6, 2008 I am sorry to hear that. Keep your chin up. I'm sure you will land back on your feet.
/dev/null Posted December 6, 2008 Posted December 6, 2008 People are gettiing whacked faster than mobsters at a Corleone baptism
The Dean Posted December 6, 2008 Posted December 6, 2008 Really sorry to hear that. Yes, save telling the wife until Sunday. Then, enjoy yourself for a few days. Maybe the door pounding can wait until Wednesday or Thursday...or NEXT Monday. As you already know, you will land on your feet.
Fezmid Posted December 6, 2008 Posted December 6, 2008 Geez Tom, that sucks! You'll land on your feet, but it doesn't make things any easier.
Steely Dan Posted December 6, 2008 Posted December 6, 2008 That sucks. Good luck. Keep your chin up. I'm in the same boat so I can sympathize.
justnzane Posted December 6, 2008 Posted December 6, 2008 sh-- man that is tough. At least you have a good head that will allow you to bounce back.
ExiledInIllinois Posted December 6, 2008 Posted December 6, 2008 Sorry to hear that Rock... Hang in there. My neighbor just got laid off too... He is a corporate tax accountant (the one I talked about in PPP where his company owner sends out multi-page treatises about how everyone in the company is expected to vote Republican)... He did get a nice severence package through that will carry him through.
Just Jack Posted December 6, 2008 Posted December 6, 2008 Now I have to figure out how to tell her Sunday night I do not have a job to go to Monday. "Honey, you know how the Holidays are always busy and we wish we had more time for each other and the kids? Well, now we do."
Guffalo Posted December 6, 2008 Posted December 6, 2008 Hang in there Tom, at least you are already saving on shampoo. Wait a few days and then start the search, you have the attitude and experience that companies are looking for.
KD in CA Posted December 6, 2008 Posted December 6, 2008 Really sorry to hear it Tom. Scott/Mods -- any thought to maybe having a Jobs forum where people who are looking for work could post a resume (minus personal info), and people whose companies are hiring or know of others who are can provide some leads? It might only be practical for those in the Buffalo area given the concentration of posters, but there are a lot of people here so it would nice to figure out how to help some fellow community members. Just a thought.
KRC Posted December 6, 2008 Posted December 6, 2008 Sorry to hear that, Tom. You have a positive attitude, which is key to getting another job quickly.
mead107 Posted December 6, 2008 Posted December 6, 2008 Sorry to hear that . Best of luck in finding a new job quickly .
outsidethebox Posted December 6, 2008 Posted December 6, 2008 Really sorry to hear it Tom. Scott/Mods -- any thought to maybe having a Jobs forum where people who are looking for work could post a resume (minus personal info), and people whose companies are hiring or know of others who are can provide some leads? It might only be practical for those in the Buffalo area given the concentration of posters, but there are a lot of people here so it would nice to figure out how to help some fellow community members. Just a thought. I think that is a good idea. Especially during these hard times.
Hammered a Lot Posted December 6, 2008 Posted December 6, 2008 I'm getting laid off too. Dec 28 is my last day of work at one of my companys that I work for. Lay off talk started at my other job but I might have found another job which starts after the new year. I try to keep a couple of "irons hot" just in case one cools.
The Dean Posted December 6, 2008 Posted December 6, 2008 I'm getting laid off too. Dec 28 is my last day of work at one of my companys that I work for. Lay off talk started at my other job but I might have found another job which starts after the new year. I try to keep a couple of "irons hot" just in case one cools. Sorry to hear about the loss of work Hammer. Of course, a parking lot magnate, like yourself, doesn't really need to work. Right?
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