We might lay you off even though...

90GS500rehab · July 17, 2003, 09:54:45 AM

Quote from: Black SnowmanI have the oportunity to get out of a helpdesk into doing some field work. Only trouble is that it doesn't pay as well per hour and it will be a LOT more work. But at least it should be fairly rewarding work. Plus I'll get full benefits which I don't have right now.

I'm giving my contracting company the chance to give me a raise. If they can't come through, I'm gone.

This is the first offer I've had in 2 years of searching and probably 1000 resumes sent out. Man I miss Y2k and nepatisim

Ditto, got out of field work and work in engineerign now for my GC but still no raise. We got more work than we can do now but somehow we "aren't making money right now".

Best of luck to everyone - got a BS in Env. Science from Va Tech, 5th in ym major, two minors, and I am still working for a construction company LOL.

90GS500rehab · July 17, 2003, 09:56:58 AM

Quote from: snapperWhy didn't I give Bose enough time to interview me in 2000? Why O why?

I think I missed the TPS coversheet memo. Can I have a piece of cake?

At least you get to keep your Swingline (sp?) stapler.

dmp221 · July 17, 2003, 03:58:33 PM

Losing a job is unfair, and usually beyond your control...after the initial shock, I think you'll find that change is good. Think of this as an unplanned opportunity to move to something better, cause that's the way these things almsot always work out. And yes, I've been there. Ride more.

snapper · July 17, 2003, 06:40:32 PM

Contractors at Verizon have a 2 yr limit. Sometimes if they really like you they will find a way to keep you around. Sometimes the two yrs come up and you're done. Most of the folks I work with are consultants... so I have seen them come and go. Most of them have almost planned for it (mentally not $$) so they were almost happy.

To be honest I was only happy to see one of them go... I stole his monitor on his last day before he left. He came whining to my cube saying "I'm not even gone yet! Give it back!" :mrgreen:
I did give it back, the pleasure I got from his reaction was absolutely wonderful. In fact I sit here now smiling as I think of it. He thought he'd be around forever. Arrogant snot.

I guess what my point is... is that we ALL, no matter what our jobs are, have a chance that we could be laid off. Its happening in almost every industry. So mentally it's a good idea to prepare for if that day comes.

So think about it.. can you pay you rent/mortgage on unemployment? Etc... plan it out in you head... scary but makes it less scary if it happens.

john · July 17, 2003, 08:36:55 PM

Quote from: snapperSo think about it.. can you pay you rent/mortgage on unemployment? Etc... plan it out in you head... scary but makes it less scary if it happens.

I built my house 6 years ago, what do you think? :mrgreen:

Hell I'm planning a cross country "invite John from GStwin.com to crash at your house" tour. :mrgreen:

:mrgreen:

I start here in Mass and end up crashing on Pablos couch 2 weeks later

Casimir · July 17, 2003, 09:03:01 PM

Quote from: johnHell I'm planning a cross country "invite John from GStwin.com to crash at your house"

Come on down!

TheGoodGuy · July 17, 2003, 09:34:16 PM

ooh...
sounds good.. just bring your sleeping bag if you want to crash here..

oh wait.. if you want to do coast to coast.. pablo's is better he is by the beach..

90GS500rehab · July 17, 2003, 10:44:50 PM

Quote from: john
Quote from: snapperSo think about it.. can you pay you rent/mortgage on unemployment? Etc... plan it out in you head... scary but makes it less scary if it happens.

I built my house 6 years ago, what do you think? :mrgreen:

Hell I'm planning a cross country "invite John from GStwin.com to crash at your house" tour. :mrgreen: :mrgreen: I start here in Mass and end up crashing on Pablos couch 2 weeks later

Welcome here in Va man!

The Buddha · July 18, 2003, 07:42:11 AM

Yea Welcome in Charlotte NC too....
Cool.
Srinath.

Kerry · July 18, 2003, 09:36:53 AM

Quote from: johnI'm planning a cross country "invite John from GStwin.com to crash at your house" tour. :mrgreen: :mrgreen: I start here in Mass and end up crashing on Pablos couch 2 weeks later

If your plans take you through the Salt Lake City area, let me know!

NOTE: I'll be on another trip to B.C. for 11 days in August, so let me know in advance!

john · July 18, 2003, 10:00:50 AM

Let me qualify that (now that I reread it). I meant IF I get laid off I'd plan a cross country trip on a bike, because I'll have time. Otherwise I'm stuck here.

Nice to see so many peeps would let me crash at their place and leave in the morning with an empty liquir cabnet and refridgerator :mrgreen: :mrgreen:

The Buddha · July 18, 2003, 10:42:11 AM

What Liquor cabinet...and no couch for you...Floor...and surrounded by boxes...and I'll take parts off your GS....
Ha now that will teach you....
Cool.
Srinath.

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