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Addict
11-01-2002, 03:43 PM
Man I hate that word. It looks like my company may be laying off some people. I think my friend just got laid off. I haven't had a chance to talk with him yet though.
I'm all paranoid. I've been throgh this before and didn't come out on the winning edge if you know what I mean. Guess its time to prep the resume & cover letter. *sigh*:paranoid:
Addict
11-01-2002, 03:44 PM
Well shit. They just took 2 more people in "the room".
This really isn't lookin' good. And my friend did get laid off.;( Only cool person that worked here.....*sigh*
juvenile
11-01-2002, 04:39 PM
Just hope you don't get your ass booted! :no:
dude, that totally sucks...
just hang in there..it'll be alright...:yes:
mt.biker
11-01-2002, 04:47 PM
well mate if you do get booted just remember it could lead to bigger and better things.
What industry are you working in?
Just out of interest, why do people think its so hard to find a job? Seems to me that jobs are easy to come by.
ShEaNy
11-01-2002, 04:51 PM
:yes: :yes: ^^
Originally posted by mt.biker
Just out of interest, why do people think its so hard to find a job? Seems to me that jobs are easy to come by.
it's really not that easy...once you graduate from HS it gets way harder to get a job...unless you work at a fast food chain or grocery store or something...
Addict
11-01-2002, 05:50 PM
Originally posted by mt.biker
well mate if you do get booted just remember it could lead to bigger and better things.
What industry are you working in?
Just out of interest, why do people think its so hard to find a job? Seems to me that jobs are easy to come by.
Computer/IT Industry....
Its not that easy to find a job. I've been looking for a while.:paranoid:
ShEaNy
11-01-2002, 05:56 PM
wow come up to canada ... i heard there looking like mad for people with computer skills and whatnot...in any field
Addict
11-01-2002, 06:30 PM
Alright so what job boards do you guys know of? I think I've worn out my choices....
www.monster.com
www.flipdog.com
I was trying to find some city, county or government work.;) Those guys get paid mad cash.
I can't think of any other sites off the top of my head....
drdingo21
11-01-2002, 10:37 PM
The IT field is sooo hard to get into...It tool me almost 11 months to score an IT job....Good luck and I hope your not the one to go!
Originally posted by Civic_Addict
Alright so what job boards do you guys know of? I think I've worn out my choices....
www.monster.com
www.flipdog.com
I was trying to find some city, county or government work.;) Those guys get paid mad cash.
I can't think of any other sites off the top of my head....
here's one I've been looking at....
www.careerbuilder.com
and I know what you mean, the computer/technical field is extremely competetive right now....I have a little over a year left in my enlistment in the AF and am thinking about getting out but the job market seems a little shaky right now........
bx_integra
11-01-2002, 10:45 PM
My sister just got layed off today....Her and 3 other co-workers...I know why they fired my sister cuz shes a trouble maker but the other 3 people have been working there for 12 years...why would u do that to them...it makes no sense to me...
ebpda9
11-01-2002, 11:40 PM
i hope you won't get into "the room"
Addict
11-01-2002, 11:56 PM
Originally posted by bx_integra
My sister just got layed off today....Her and 3 other co-workers...I know why they fired my sister cuz shes a trouble maker but the other 3 people have been working there for 12 years...why would u do that to them...it makes no sense to me...
Its all about $$$.
Addict
11-01-2002, 11:57 PM
Originally posted by hondaman-iac
i hope you won't get into "the room"
Well I didn't go in it today. The 'rumor' is that there's more coming. I shouldn't really be too worried. I mean hell I'm cheap labor(underpaid like a mofo) and well I'm the only real IT guy there. But you never know.
ebpda9
11-01-2002, 11:59 PM
it will be alright dude. from what i see you are a smart guy and you will figure yourself a way out of trouble.
Addict
11-02-2002, 12:01 AM
Originally posted by hondaman-iac
it will be alright dude. from what i see you are a smart guy and you will figure yourself a way out of trouble.
Yeah I need to finish my damn MCSA cert at least. sheesh....
Originally posted by Civic_Addict
Its all about $$$.
Ain't that the truth..........good jobs/good paying jobs are hard to come by and even harder to hang onto these days.......
ShEaNy
11-02-2002, 01:03 AM
Theres always Mcdicks!! SMILE!!! lol ;) ;) :no: :o
Addict
11-02-2002, 10:25 AM
Originally posted by sheany_91accord
Theres always Mcdicks!! SMILE!!! lol ;) ;) :no: :o
Yeah I did my fast food community service. That's not happening again.:crazy:
Addict
11-04-2002, 07:57 AM
Well the final tally is they axed 2 and moved one.
Got rid of our HR Director position and moved that guy to an HR Manager position in a plant. Axed my friedn and one of our Engineering Managers.
We had a 'meeting' this morning. Just to let everyone know what happened. Get this. The VP said "We have more [layoffs] planned but we don't forsee them happening". What the hell kinda message is that? You might get fired, but we aren't sure yet?
So if any of you are hiring Admins.....:crazy:
Racing Rice
11-04-2002, 12:27 PM
Thats thier way of telling you, go find a new job so we wont feel so bad for laying you off..:o
Addict
11-04-2002, 12:56 PM
Originally posted by Racing Rice
Thats thier way of telling you, go find a new job so we wont feel so bad for laying you off..:o
Lol....yeah that's about right...
damn that sucks man...good luck though...you're gonna need it.
ChrisCantSkate
11-04-2002, 04:44 PM
best of luck in this situation. flashbacks of office space right now....
Addict
11-04-2002, 09:09 PM
Originally posted by ChrisCantSkate
best of luck in this situation. flashbacks of office space right now....
Yep I'll be watching that tonight
ShEaNy
11-05-2002, 02:30 AM
u can come work for my dads restaurant...lol its a pizza place!! FREE PIZZA FOR EVERYONE!! heh ;) ;) :yes: :rambo:
Addict
11-05-2002, 07:35 AM
Originally posted by sheany_91accord
u can come work for my dads restaurant...lol its a pizza place!! FREE PIZZA FOR EVERYONE!! heh ;) ;) :yes: :rambo:
LOL!
Man that'd be one hell of a commute to work.:crazy:
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