Jayruss 0 #1 January 8, 2004 So yeah after a "quick" meeting it’s plainly obvious that I have about two more months to work here. Though the words we're never spoken and I was praised for all my effort, its clear. I know I've only worked here 4 years, where as some of you have done decades but it still hurts. I know, I know it’s just a job but I've put a lot into developing our web systems and have several friends here. Anyone need a almost CPA with half a Masters in Computer Science? I wish I could just get this elephant off my chest . . . __________________________________________________ "Beware how you take away hope from another human being." -Oliver Wendell Holmes Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ACMESkydiver 0 #2 January 8, 2004 Geez...sorry to hear that, Jason. I've faced that situation myself and it's not easy. Don't take things too personally; a job doesn't define who you are, it is a means to pay the rent...~Jaye Do not believe that possibly you can escape the reward of your action. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NZL60 0 #3 January 8, 2004 damn... sorry to hear that.. been there, done that myself. Are you relocatable? execunet.com is a site I've used with a great deal of success in the past.. you have to pay to be a member which is unusual for recruitment sites but I think that's what makes it better.. well, it worked well for me in the past. Good luck ! Who said Kiwis can't fly? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
happythoughts 0 #4 January 8, 2004 Quote I know, I know it’s just a job but I've put a lot into developing our web systems and have several friends here. When you develop systems, you will find that most of the customers have no idea what a good/bad job is. They have no true appreciation for what you do. For an illustration, see the Pointy-Haired Boss in Dilbert. Your only feedback is from your peers and friends. Don't worry about the job. Your friends will be friends and you can see them in other circumstances. Here is the upside to this. Usually, a company gives 3-4% raises. If you change jobs within a company, you can get 6%. If you find a new job, tell them that you were making 10% more than you are. Your old company will verify employment, not your salary. The new company will give you more money than you were making. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites pop 0 #5 January 8, 2004 QuoteI wish I could just get this elephant off my chest . . I hope this little poem I wrote aboute writing on walls will make yu smile and help you get the elephant off your chest... Writing on bathroom walls my friends Is not so wise a deed Around shit we're all great poets Around great poets, we're all shit! 7 ounce wonders, music and dogs that are not into beer Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Shotgun 1 #6 January 8, 2004 Sorry to hear about that, Jason. Hopefully things will turn around, but if not then maybe that means there are bigger and better things in store for you. Good Luck Keely Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Muenkel 0 #7 January 8, 2004 Atleast you didn't lose your job due to your injury like I did. That's right, after 6 years they dropped me like a sack of dirt. Who cares the job sucked anyway. But, that's my situation. Sounds like yours is different. Sorry to hear the bad news and I wish you luck in finding something better. If you want to talk, just call or pm. Chris _________________________________________ Chris Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Jayruss 0 #8 January 8, 2004 Quote Don't take things too personally; a job doesn't define who you are, it is a means to pay the rent... Yea I know but it would feel so much better to write a letter of resignation and control the situation rather than the reverse. Oh well __________________________________________________ "Beware how you take away hope from another human being." -Oliver Wendell Holmes Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites jdthomas 0 #9 January 8, 2004 Wow you got a little notice, thats better then just getting dumped right before Christmas. And as far as encouraging words go. "if it means anything to you we will give you a good refrence if you need it" At that time you don't need good words you need a job.. so a notice is a great op to look for work because you will need work, not becasue you have to have work. Be thankfull for the notice, use it to your advantage, build your resume on thier time and use there office supplies to help in the process.www.greenboxphotography.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites happythoughts 0 #10 January 8, 2004 Start looking around. You may be pleasantly surprised. If you get a better job, you'll be thinking, "This is awesome, I should have done this before." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites ACMESkydiver 0 #11 January 8, 2004 I don't know how your company works or how this lay-off is coming about, but will you maybe get severance? It might help in the interim...and I'm not sure about your state either, but unemployment may get you through for now... I completely understand the feeling of being booted and left high and dry...but (and please excuse the lame "buck up lil' camper" tone...) no kidding, every time I have been 'forced out' for one reason or another, I found something EXPONENTIALLY better that I wouldn't have even known about had I kept my job...~Jaye Do not believe that possibly you can escape the reward of your action. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0
pop 0 #5 January 8, 2004 QuoteI wish I could just get this elephant off my chest . . I hope this little poem I wrote aboute writing on walls will make yu smile and help you get the elephant off your chest... Writing on bathroom walls my friends Is not so wise a deed Around shit we're all great poets Around great poets, we're all shit! 7 ounce wonders, music and dogs that are not into beer Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shotgun 1 #6 January 8, 2004 Sorry to hear about that, Jason. Hopefully things will turn around, but if not then maybe that means there are bigger and better things in store for you. Good Luck Keely Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Muenkel 0 #7 January 8, 2004 Atleast you didn't lose your job due to your injury like I did. That's right, after 6 years they dropped me like a sack of dirt. Who cares the job sucked anyway. But, that's my situation. Sounds like yours is different. Sorry to hear the bad news and I wish you luck in finding something better. If you want to talk, just call or pm. Chris _________________________________________ Chris Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jayruss 0 #8 January 8, 2004 Quote Don't take things too personally; a job doesn't define who you are, it is a means to pay the rent... Yea I know but it would feel so much better to write a letter of resignation and control the situation rather than the reverse. Oh well __________________________________________________ "Beware how you take away hope from another human being." -Oliver Wendell Holmes Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jdthomas 0 #9 January 8, 2004 Wow you got a little notice, thats better then just getting dumped right before Christmas. And as far as encouraging words go. "if it means anything to you we will give you a good refrence if you need it" At that time you don't need good words you need a job.. so a notice is a great op to look for work because you will need work, not becasue you have to have work. Be thankfull for the notice, use it to your advantage, build your resume on thier time and use there office supplies to help in the process.www.greenboxphotography.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
happythoughts 0 #10 January 8, 2004 Start looking around. You may be pleasantly surprised. If you get a better job, you'll be thinking, "This is awesome, I should have done this before." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ACMESkydiver 0 #11 January 8, 2004 I don't know how your company works or how this lay-off is coming about, but will you maybe get severance? It might help in the interim...and I'm not sure about your state either, but unemployment may get you through for now... I completely understand the feeling of being booted and left high and dry...but (and please excuse the lame "buck up lil' camper" tone...) no kidding, every time I have been 'forced out' for one reason or another, I found something EXPONENTIALLY better that I wouldn't have even known about had I kept my job...~Jaye Do not believe that possibly you can escape the reward of your action. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
