Getting laid off blows

[wooley12]

^^^^ Cougar. Your good fortune explains your lack of empathy.

Q: What is the difference between a recession an a depression?

A: A recession is when your neighbor gets laid off. A Depression is when you get laid off.

[XXX-er]

.. Oh well their problem now. I've already gotten 3 calls for.."hey Matt what the deal with this or that"...hmm wasn't important enough so you all must know...have at it.
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I wouldn't tell them shit

Your stroy is you just don't know but you can look into it as a consultant

if they want you to do anything its gona cost them

[DBdude]

Well that sucks. Not a good sign when startups start laying folks off. Maybe for the best.

start ups are rocky

i'm involved with one, they don't want me to take another gig - but the invoices are slow to be paid

[DBdude]

I wouldn't tell them shit

If they want you to do anything its gona cost them

yes - they need to pay you - they are probably looking for contractors - i have seen that so many times - lay of senior staff and load up on contractors

i like business, I like big businesses, but sometimes the shit that goes down is venal, especially during down sizing

[4matic]

I'm wondering if this might happen

How much legacy technology do you have? That was the issue at my company. The legacy clients were not willing to change and each had custom feed. Combined it was $500 million annual revenue.

My advice is move on quickly. Quit the next job if you get a better offer. That is, if you like technology.

[DBdude]

yeah, being out sucks, and it is expensive

[SumJongGuy]

There aren't many people who are true self starters who have been able to compile substantial savings this era. And, my state only pays meager unemployment for 6 weeks best case scenario. After that, you're SOL. We have some savings and some 401Ks but nowhere near what would be needed to pay the mortgage for more than a year much less pay college or trade school tuition that is coming at us in 3 years.

The longer you spend out of work in tech heavy specialization, the less attractive you look to potential employers.. Anything, even pro bono stuff for friends and church or whatever is better than a big gap on your resume these days.

[DBdude]

i disagree with the above. a shitty job may not help you on your resume

second contracting gigs are not that hard to get

[SumJongGuy]

i disagree with the above. a shitty job may not help you on your resume

second contracting gigs are not that hard to get

Dude I didn't say not to take a contractor job... just if all else fails something is better than nothing..

[DBdude]

i know you didn't

i'm between gigs and doing data entry, checking data, and helping users figure out their new CRM that had a botched data migration - this is definitely not going on my resume

[Benny Profane]

I got laid off once, went to Tahoe and made hsbc pay for my skiing and gambling.

I got hired once, had two weeks to report, and went to Mexico and got the Revenge so bad I could've died.

[-Devin-]

indeed.com

Search for Systems Admin/VMware/Azure etc in cool towns that you would like to live in. Local government, healthcare, school districts and others in these places often have openings and no local talent.

[Skidog]

I wouldn't tell them shit

Your stroy is you just don't know but you can look into it as a consultant

if they want you to do anything its gona cost them

Leaning this way for sure, just feel bad for some co-workers I really like/liked. Their job shouldn't be harder cause some exec made a $$ decision with little insight.

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[MTT]

i know you didn't

i'm between gigs and doing data entry, checking data, and helping users figure out their new CRM that had a botched data migration - this is definitely not going on my resume

It's interesting that you don't place value on the skills and temperament required to do this type of work. It's not easy and ultimately someone has to do it.

As others mentioned, you really needs to have money in the bank. You never know. Having to cash in your 401K to live really sucks.

Happened to me a few years ago. I make more money now, and live much differently than I used to. I have cash on hand to keep up appearances for an extended period of time if need be

On employment gaps. Saying you are looking for the right opportunity, is an accepted response.

[XXX-er]

Leaning this way for sure, just feel bad for some co-workers I really like/liked. Their job shouldn't be harder cause some exec made a $$ decision with little insight [/URL]

this is just bidness and thats ^^ not your fucking problem anymore

I have done a number of short term dirtbag gigs forestry/carpentry/survey stick bitch/expediting/hot shot/run saw but I have never touched a computer for money

[DBdude]

because what I do is at a much higher level with large healthcare organizations. i have done this kind of work before as part of much larger initiatives

second, I am doing some work at a start up i can reference working with a BI presentation tool and a shit load of legacy TSQL

[BobMc]

Damn M, sorry to hear that. You're a smart dude, you'll be ok. I'm sure there are plenty of positions available out here, maybe angle that with the wife to stay.

I hope you were at least skiing today when you got the news, beautiful out there.

[buttahflake]

So the guy who has given me shit about working in a ski shop my whole life got shitcanned. I’m dying over here. Fuck off, dickweed. Get a job.
Go on Now

[iceman]

So the guy who has given me shit about working in a ski shop my whole life got shitcanned. I’m dying over here. Fuck off, dickweed. Get a job.
Go on Now

Is being a dickhead your job or is it just a hobby?

Go on now

[Viva]

Fuck the man.

Fucking the man's wife is a lot more satisfying.

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[buttahflake]

Is being a dickhead your job or is it just a hobby?

Go on now

I don’t know, Is being broken down old man your job or is it just a hobby.
Take a Lap

[skifishbum]

and he wonders why every season he comes to utah
and no members of the community bother exerting any time or energy to ski or party with him
last season i got a dear john text lay off a couple weeks fore the cottonwoods closed as my bonus
same company that had taken all of us and sig others to hawaii and costa rico in the past.
gots no idea how long ill work this season
you should run for neidermiers seat
and come solisunday with us
i has a pass

[nutmegchoi]

Getting laid off really blows.
Been twice and it’s a huge blow for your self esteem.
Hope you can find something even better quick.
Good luck.

[Skidog]

So the guy who has given me shit about working in a ski shop my whole life got shitcanned. I’m dying over here. Fuck off, dickweed. Get a job.
Go on Now

I'll have a real job much sooner than you'll have a real life beater...

Go on now.

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[Skidog]

and he wonders why every season he comes to utah
and no members of the community bother exerting any time or energy to ski or party with him
last season i got a dear john text lay off a couple weeks fore the cottonwoods closed as my bonus
same company that had taken all of us and sig others to hawaii and costa rico in the past.
gots no idea how long ill work this season
you should run for neidermiers seat
and come solisunday with us
i has a pass

Thanks for the offer on soli sunday, but today I gotta kids shit to deal with. Would love to spin some laps. I'll take a few days and ski for sure.

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