As i posted in another thread, after 26 years with NEC Electronics America Inc, I was laid off last Thursday along with 27% of the workforce. I don't expect the company to survive since their sales are rapidly approaching non-existent. We might be the lucky ones that get a decent severance package. I understand why they did it. I'm not pissed but it could not have a come at a worse time. So, it's job hunting time. Here's some additional news. The people they laid off were not redundant. They all serve critical functions, myself included. A lot of my work fed into other critical areas including sales compensation systems. They are now thinking of having me come back in to do my absolute critical stuff on a contracting basis and train someone to handle it in the future. Nice huh? So, I was talking to my friend who is trying to do some of my work now and what had the company done? They terminated everyone's accounts instead of just deactiviating them so, no one can get into peoples systems, network drives or emails now by just logging into the accounts of the people who left. In other words, they can't do the jobs until they can somehow reconnect everything. Brilliant. So even if I did come in I can't get to my stuff. Oh well. Not my problem now except I feel real sorry for those left behind.
My last permanent* job ended in June 2002. I had been a consultant prior to taking that job and I have had occasional consulting work since separation from that company. When I was laid off many essential services within the company went with me. I was not replaced and there was no support from the parent company. Since then the company has ceased to exist. As a consultant I have trained many people to take over my work when the contract ends. When I was laid off, I trained a programmer to do my job but I hear that she was too busy programming to actually do it in my absence so the company went without. You seem to be on top of the situation and that's very good. Looking for work is a full time job (I do something geared to landing a job 7/24/365) and can be frustrating. If it ever gets to you just remember, it could be worse. You could be looking for work in Detroit! * There are only two types of job, consulting and the job you haven't been fired from, yet.
I am very sorry to hear that. I hope things work out well for you. I you can figure out a way for me to remotely buy you a beer (or drink of choice), let me know.
That sucks. Good luck in finding another job! It's rough out there. I've been out of work for almost a month now having been some mix of being fired and laid off (was let go and told to come back in 90 days?). I'm even considering a change in careers where there's more job opportunities.
Man that sucks. I wish you well in your search. I stress every day about getting laid off. Anyway, best of luck. Aaron
Sorry to hear it bro, good luck landing a new gig soon. I'll use some Aqua Velva for a week straight in your honor.
I am. Thou shalt not let the shaves suffer. On a positive note. I can do hot towel shaves every day now.
Sucks man, Move here you can go job hunting with me or I could come their. I am pretty good with garlic. :happy102 Anywho, good luck a huntin' and remember it was better to leave with a pay then to still until they tank. Any 401K or retirement?
There you go! I haven't had a rushed or bad shave since I lost my job either. Hey maybe we should start a group of unemployed motorcycle riding wet shavers?
Raw deal, Rich......sorry to hear the bad news. On the flip side: Youve accumulated enough shavery to last 2 lifetimes..........so, ya got that goin for ya. Which is nice
True. Sell off the non-essential shave gear and you'll never have to work again, and you still wont run out.
