Great way to start the week: "Hi, you're out of a job." Not again...

ghost · Post by **ghost** » Mon Sep 29, 2003 3:21 pm

Got a call this morning that the project I'm working on has been axed. Once again I'll be out of a job. Jeez, I hate the thought of having to go through what I did back in 2002 when I was out of work for 8 months.

Already started looking and I have feelers out. Updating the resume tonight.

<SIGH>

Humboldt · Post by **Humboldt** » Mon Sep 29, 2003 3:22 pm

Sorry to hear that...best of luck with the next search.

Hell, always openings at the tofu shop

YARDofSTUF · Post by **YARDofSTUF** » Mon Sep 29, 2003 3:22 pm

damn that sucks man!

best of luck to ya!

Zilog B · Post by **Zilog B** » Mon Sep 29, 2003 3:23 pm

Sorry to hear that bud. Best of luck.

ghost · Post by **ghost** » Mon Sep 29, 2003 3:26 pm

Thanks guys, just taking a break from the job search and having a burrito.

Just kill me now, this sucks.

De Plano · Post by **De Plano** » Mon Sep 29, 2003 3:31 pm

Well that certanly does suck.

Enjoy the burrito and good luck on the search

ghost · Post by **ghost** » Mon Sep 29, 2003 3:33 pm

Originally posted by De Plano
Well that certanly does suck.

Enjoy the burrito and good luck on the search

Burritos don't sit well in a knotted stomach, but thanks.

minir · Post by **minir** » Mon Sep 29, 2003 3:41 pm

Hi ghost

Well one Big Belch ought to solve your immediate problem, the other may take a bit more to do, unfortunately.

I wish you good fortune & will put you in my Prayers tonight.

Stay positive.

regards

minir

ghost · Post by **ghost** » Mon Sep 29, 2003 3:42 pm

Thanks, minir. I could use an extra prayer.

Chris · Post by **Chris** » Mon Sep 29, 2003 3:42 pm

Originally posted by ghost
having a burrito.

this sucks.

Ya, mexican food does suck, especially if its one of them frozen premade Burrito's, or worse, Taco Bell

My stomache is turning just thinkin of Taco Bell

Wasn't this job a temp position when you started?

Look at the bright side
More experience to put on the resume', and knowing a few more peeps in the business, that always help
and more time to overclock that PIV

Good Luck Eric, you will find something

Post by **YeOldeStonecat** » Mon Sep 29, 2003 3:43 pm

Tomorrow I'm joining ya. Tis the official last day of the group I work with. Cleaning off desk today, loading up me trunk.

Tomorrow we show up in jeans and begin throwing stuff out, etc.

YARDofSTUF · Post by **YARDofSTUF** » Mon Sep 29, 2003 3:44 pm

Originally posted by YeOldeStonecat
Tomorrow I'm joining ya. Tis the official last day of the group I work with. Cleaning off desk today, loading up me trunk.

Tomorrow we show up in jeans and begin throwing stuff out, etc.

good luck to u as well then!

ghost · Post by **ghost** » Mon Sep 29, 2003 3:51 pm

Chris, yeah, it was supposed to be temporary anyway, but the project had just gotten support from the COO with plans to expand for further testing. This was just two weeks ago. Now this? Talk about unexpected.

YOSC, I'm sorry to hear about your job. Your skills *guarantee* that you'll find suitable work, you have a niche. My skills are broad...Jack of All Trades, Master of None. Employers seem to want specific skills, and you possess that. I wish you the best in your job search.

mountainman · Post by **mountainman** » Mon Sep 29, 2003 4:20 pm

Hey guys... sorry to hear about BOTH of these things. I hope you find something damn quick.

And, on a related not, I have been notified that I am able to quit teaching mid-year as long as I go to a private business. So, I think I will be on for working as Marketing.

Sweet !

Mutch · Post by **Mutch** » Mon Sep 29, 2003 4:50 pm

Well Ghost look at it this way, lots of time to work on my back ground

Gl on finding a new job tho

ghost · Post by **ghost** » Mon Sep 29, 2003 4:53 pm

Originally posted by Mutch
Well Ghost look at it this way, lots of time to work on my back ground

Gl on finding a new job tho

Thanks. Did you get it?

Mutch · Post by **Mutch** » Mon Sep 29, 2003 4:54 pm

Ya.. Im an idiot and forgot to hit send receive. Very nice stuff.

ghost · Post by **ghost** » Mon Sep 29, 2003 4:55 pm

Originally posted by Mutch
Ya.. Im an idiot and forgot to hit send receive. Very nice stuff.

I didn't know if you wanted the glow or not. Let me know if you want something changed. I just submitted that for feedback.

CableDude · Post by **CableDude** » Mon Sep 29, 2003 7:21 pm

Sorry guys. Good luck to both of you.

downhill · Post by **downhill** » Mon Sep 29, 2003 7:40 pm

Wow, terrible news for the both of you!

Hopefully this is a very short period. Both of you are talented and Ghost, don't sell yourself short, my friend......Add me to one of those who'll say a prayer for you. YOSC...you too!

Good luck, guys!

Norm · Post by **Norm** » Mon Sep 29, 2003 7:48 pm

Oh boy, not again Ghost.

Look on the bright side. You found work last time, and you'l find work this time. It's the worrying that is the problem, not the job loss.

It's a new beginning, wherever it takes you.

Good luck to you Ghost, and YOSC. Hoping you find work sooner rather than later.

Norm

ghost · Post by **ghost** » Mon Sep 29, 2003 7:49 pm

Thanks for the replies, guys.

Downhill, I hope you're right about this being a short period, for both me and YOSC.

[JUST SAW NORM'S POST]: Thanks Norm, I usually don't worry about things but I'm having some bad flashbacks right now. It should be easier with the experience I've gained in the last year, but the job market still sucks as bad, if not worse.

Joint Chiefs of Staff · Mon Sep 29, 2003 7:52 pm

Man oh man this is terrible news. Have you guys thought about relocating if the job market isn't as promising as you may hope?

Keep your chins up guys.

Post by **YeOldeStonecat** » Mon Sep 29, 2003 7:53 pm

///sigh///

Yup...no Guiness or Sam Adams for a while....can't afford that anymore.

ghost · Post by **ghost** » Mon Sep 29, 2003 7:53 pm

Originally posted by Patrick K
Man oh man this is terrible news. Have you guys thought about relocating if the job market isn't as promising as you may hope?

Keep your chins up guys.

Thanks, Patrick.

My son is here, I'm not going anywhere.

Norm · Post by **Norm** » Mon Sep 29, 2003 7:56 pm

Originally posted by YeOldeStonecat
///sigh///

Yup...no Guiness or Sam Adams for a while....can't afford that anymore.

YOSC, I'm curious....

Who's taking over servicing your companies clients?
Isn't there an opportunty for you to.

Joint Chiefs of Staff · Mon Sep 29, 2003 7:59 pm

Originally posted by ghost
Thanks, Patrick.

My son is here, I'm not going anywhere.

I wouldn't expect anything less of you Eric.

blebs · Post by **blebs** » Mon Sep 29, 2003 8:12 pm

While I'm sorry to hear of the losses, I don't have any words of wisdom to offer. It's happening all around our area and everyone is on edge. I simply don't see where they get the idea that the economy is getting better when all I see is more and more people becoming unemployed.

Sorry to hear about it guys. We go through this on a regular basis in this house. It sucks!

ghost · Post by **ghost** » Mon Sep 29, 2003 8:17 pm

Thanks blebs. I was just hoping that this happen later, especially in light of the encouraging news I got a couple of weeks ago. Had the rug yanked out from under me with this.

blebs · Post by **blebs** » Mon Sep 29, 2003 8:21 pm

It sounds as bad as my wife's employer. They called them in for a meeting and told them all that things were fine and they'd have work for some time to come and the very next week, laid everyone off. She's back to work now, but we've been through this so many times over the past 3 years, that we don't have any faith or trust in any employment now.

Daves World · Post by **Daves World** » Mon Sep 29, 2003 8:29 pm

I'm in the same boat as YOSC. Tomorrow's the last day for us. It's been alot of fun working with someone like him. I've learned alot from him over the last few years. Whenever I ran into a real tricky problem with a pc, I could always count on him to lend some advice. I guess our " Country Club " jobs are near the end.................Bummer...........

Roody · Post by **Roody** » Mon Sep 29, 2003 8:33 pm

Sorry to hear about that Ghost. Hang in there, Im sure something will come up.

ub3r_n00b · Post by **ub3r_n00b** » Mon Sep 29, 2003 10:00 pm

take a few days off.. put out your resume and do those things you have been wanting to do for a long time!!!

sieze opportunity by the balls!

-Preet

Prey521 · Post by **Prey521** » Mon Sep 29, 2003 10:07 pm

Sorry about that Ghost....I was scared outta my mind when I got laid off 1 month after my wedding, so I know how you feel. I'll say an extra prayer for ya buddy........I'll say some more prayers for ya if ya add "Prey521" to your folding rigs!

Keep ya head up, it'll get better in no time!

ghost · Post by **ghost** » Mon Sep 29, 2003 11:52 pm

I want to thank everybody for the encouraging words, I really appreciate that.

YOSC and Dave's World are in the same boat, keep using this thread for well-wishes in their situations too.

It's difficult to see this as just another cycle in life as it's happening. What a nightmare it was last time.

axtrader · Post by **axtrader** » Tue Sep 30, 2003 12:38 am

Ghost, Dave's World and YOSC you all have my sympathies. It's a terrible thing to lose your job, and even worse when you don't see it coming. You will all be in my thoughts and prayers.

Eric, not for nothing, but you've been through this before. And while it was nightmarish, you weathered the storm and came out stronger. Bottom line, YOU ARE A SURVIVOR. This is nothing more than a little speed bump. Stay positive (all you guys) and focused. And if you ever feel a need to talk privately I'm always available.

BMED · Post by **BMED** » Tue Sep 30, 2003 12:39 am

Ghost,

I remember your last slump, if memory serves me right...it was a rough ride before anything gainful. Didn't you meet the g/f during this time?

Anyway, I think you'll do better this time around. The experience and contacts gained during this last job should help with any future prospects...

Good luck man,

BMED

YOSC, enjoy the layover...will you be posting any awesome recipes for grilled "Beans and Wieners" or blackened "Mac & Cheese"...they'll go great with that cheap beer!

trust me!

j/k good luck to you too!

Chris · Post by **Chris** » Tue Sep 30, 2003 12:53 am

Originally posted by BMED

YOSC, enjoy the layover...will you be posting any awesome recipes for grilled "Beans and Wieners" or blackened "Mac & Cheese"...they'll go great with that cheap beer! trust me!

j/k good luck to you too!

Did someone say cheap beer???

BMED · Post by **BMED** » Tue Sep 30, 2003 1:02 am

Originally posted by Chris
Did someone say cheap beer???

Yup...no Guiness or Sam Adams for a while....can't afford that anymore.

That only leaves..."cheap beer", food, music and sex!

Life is good!

BTW, Ghost will be fine too...because he is "Da Man"!

AAF Striker · Post by **AAF Striker** » Tue Sep 30, 2003 1:07 am

Originally posted by BMED
Yup...no Guiness or Sam Adams for a while....can't afford that anymore.

That only leaves..."cheap beer", food, music and sex!

Life is good!

BTW, Ghost will be fine too...because he is "Da Man"!

I will front the money for real beer or hard liquor; if you let me have some lol

On a different note, hope you can find something soon Ghost! Just keep your eye out and you might run across something.