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BCINGUU
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This morning I went into work, like any other day. My bosses' boss sent me a mandatory meeting invitation. When I arrived, I sat down with about 10 other people and got told they are cutting jobs due to the slow economy.
Hey, no big deal - getting let go always bites but there will be another new job around the corner, new things to do, people to meet, and places to go. Starting out on a new job is fun.
I know a lot of other people here are in the same boat so I want to let you know what's going on with my situation, we're all in the same boat.
Hope things get better for everyone.
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Posts: 1425 | From: San Jose, CA | Registered: Jan 2003
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93redcobra
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Member # 1344
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sorry to hear, good luck finding a new job. Just curious what line of work are you in?
Posts: 2007 | From: 707 | Registered: May 2002
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venomous99
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Member # 1917
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that sux. for someone who just lost a job, you sound pretty upbeat and positive. hopefully u dont wait too long for something next to come up. what industry did u work in?
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Posts: 4811 | From: dc | Registered: Oct 2002
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racsirx
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Member # 1710
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Sorry to hear that, I got laid off 10 years ago, it was the best thing that every happened to me, I hated my job!
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Posts: 20750 | From: Concord & Pittsburg, CA | Registered: Aug 2002
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FoRdGiRl
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that sucks but you already have the right attitude hope the unviverse brings you something better and more money best of luck to you
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Posts: 1881 | From: rescue | Registered: Dec 2005
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BCINGUU
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Thanks for the good words. I do computer security and have been working in the financial industry ever since 2001, when the high tech sector was tanking. Now the pendulum is swinging the other way. I'm not going to name my company, out of respect for them.
Losing a job is always difficult, especially after a long run, but I've been through that enough times that it doesn't bother me much. I'll end up somewhere else, probably better, definitely interesting.
Imagine if marriage was like that. Oh wait, it kind of is!
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Posts: 1425 | From: San Jose, CA | Registered: Jan 2003
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LS1EATR
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good luck
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Posts: 1193 | From: San Jose, CA | Registered: Apr 2003
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Chris C.
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Member # 1949
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Im a recuriter for a staffing company.
If you want send me your resume and i'll see what kind of position I can find for you.
Chris
CCleveland@artizen.com
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Posts: 636 | From: San Jose, Ca | Registered: Oct 2002
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Pittsburg Mustang Owner
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Member # 6100
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^thats dope. always good to see fellow cafords members help eachother out!
Posts: 1019 | From: Pittsburg, CA | Registered: Oct 2005
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BCINGUU
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Member # 2397
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Damn right, thanks Chris, my email is on its way to you.
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Posts: 1425 | From: San Jose, CA | Registered: Jan 2003
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AL STOCK
Its All Stock Cuzzon
Member # 1852
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quote: Originally posted by Chris C.: Im a recuriter for a staffing company.
If you want send me your resume and i'll see what kind of position I can find for you.
Chris
CCleveland@artizen.com
Definetly contact Chris, and good luck on your job hunt, Craigslist.org is a good place to start
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Posts: 6501 | From: San Bruno | Registered: Sep 2002
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castor
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Member # 2765
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send me an email with your resume. i've been laid off 3 times and i've finally found a great place to work at with great benefits. we have openings for computer security. i work in IT as well.
oh yeah, forgot to mention that this is alos in the financial industry.
quote: Originally posted by BCINGUU: Thanks for the good words. I do computer security and have been working in the financial industry ever since 2001, when the high tech sector was tanking. Now the pendulum is swinging the other way. I'm not going to name my company, out of respect for them.
Losing a job is always difficult, especially after a long run, but I've been through that enough times that it doesn't bother me much. I'll end up somewhere else, probably better, definitely interesting.
Imagine if marriage was like that. Oh wait, it kind of is!
[ September 14, 2007, 01:31 AM: Message edited by: castor ]
Posts: 1457 | From: San Francisco | Registered: Apr 2003
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totalkaos92
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Member # 5750
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I WANT A NEW JOB!!
CAN DO THIS
Posts: 2175 | From: the bay area | Registered: Jun 2005
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Fostang
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Hey I'm sorry about your luck but thanks for your good word....maybe it had something to do with finding out I'm getting a 30+% raise.
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Posts: 3012 | From: Stockton/Danville | Registered: Nov 2003
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SVT'S FINEST
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my mom has been laid of a couple of times and she took a 6 month vacation in the mean time and took her time finding a new job!
im guessing sometimes you might take it as a long summer from school until you go back!
theres always unemployment paychecks, if your company offers that!
anywho good luck finding a job! looks like you already got interviews lined up! enjoy the time off! [ September 14, 2007, 11:25 AM: Message edited by: QUEENCOBRA03 ]
Posts: 61 | From: SAN JOSE | Registered: Mar 2007
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CLEEN 50
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Member # 5867
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Nice to hear that you are staying positive. I would be devistated if I lost my job. No job = no income for me
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Posts: 2534 | From: Peninsula | Registered: Jul 2005
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Becca
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quote: Originally posted by Chris C.: Im a recuriter for a staffing company.
If you want send me your resume and i'll see what kind of position I can find for you.
Chris
CCleveland@artizen.com
I work for a staffing company too, shoot an e-mail to thorp@netapp.com with your resume and I'll see if the recruiters have anything.
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Posts: 111 | From: San Jose, CA | Registered: Aug 2006
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92stangLX
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Member # 3252
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My company is looking for IT people with networking and storage experience. Shoot me a PM or send me your resume if you think that is something you are interested in and qualified to do
Posts: 5302 | From: San Francisco | Registered: Sep 2003
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slidewayz94
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Member # 3101
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When I was laid off several years back, it was a blessing in disguise. I finally pursued the job I really wanted. I did not work for 13 months, and that was rough.
Posts: 4251 | From: Sac | Registered: Jul 2003
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