Well I just Joined the Ranks....
 

...of the Unemployed.

Just got the word, Position is being eliminated at the end July. Can't say I didn't see it coming....they've been talking about outsourcing IT lately and my boss hasn't been able to look me in the eye all week.

Time to polish up the resume

Sorry to hear that Pa. You'll be alright though, your specialized.

That sucks, but there are jobs out there.

Always good to keep that resume polished and a hardcopy backup in case things get lost...

-spence

Guy working next to me is leaving Friday they are going to outsource IT
what a joke its going to cost them 3 times as much.

oh man, sorry to hear this Kevin. I'm sure you'll find something pretty soon and who knows, probably better.

That sucks but I bet you end up better off!

That sux Kevin, I hope things work out better for you, so in the meantime, go fishin

PM sent

This sucks Kevin. I've been there and know what you mean. Fortunately for you they've trained you on a bunch.

What are your areas of knowledge / expertise? Certs?

Even now, the job market in the Boston are for IT folks is better than down here in Rhody. I get calls still for people wanting me to go to Boston

I do MS Servers, Exchange, some SQL Admin, Citrix, Firewall, VPN, Some GreatPlains, Networking...and an array of other things.

I got a ton of certs

MCSE, CCNA, CCDA, CCA, ASE, PSA, A+ (Both PC and MAC).

Gonna polish up the resume tonight, already got something in the pipeline possible (My Neighbor manages a Datacenter)....we'll see what happens.

Told the wife its going to be the "Summer of Kevin" she didn't find the humor in that.

Dude, bad late spring so far. I got it out of th eblue on Monday when they closed our facility.

Anyone got any leads in Manufacturing/Process Engineering or Manufacturing Management???

TDF, if you'd like I'd be happy to take a look at your resume when you get it updated. I work in H.R. and have seen and evaluated a few thousand resumes in the last several years. I may also be able to put you in touch with a good headhunter if you're interested.

with no loyalty !!! they never learn . keep it in house and you have employees that care , have pride in the company and are loyal to the bosses . Im hoping to retire in 3 years and get a less technical job . Mcdonalds might be hiring then .

wow ed that sux
kevin that sux too
chris that sux also

You're a Geek, A Mechanic, AND you can do Prostrate Exams, impressive, well -rounded career you got there :tooth:

Sorry to hear this Kevin, but you know what they say one door closes and another one opens, this could be a chance to better you pay and job. I know it was for me

to bad it wasn't the fall run tho. you could use the time to fish every day like someone I know did :eyes:

You'll do better. The Summer of Kevin? Go for it if you can swing it. I had the chance once, didn't and regret it. Coulda mowed lawns or something on the side for beer money.

Sorry to hear that TDF. Hang in there and in the interim, go fishin'