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Old 06-11-2008, 09:08 AM   #1
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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

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Old 06-11-2008, 09:23 AM   #2
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Sorry to hear that Pa. You'll be alright though, your specialized.
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Old 06-11-2008, 09:40 AM   #3
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That sucks, but there are jobs out there.

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

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Old 06-11-2008, 09:44 AM   #4
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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.
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Old 06-11-2008, 10:44 AM   #5
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oh man, sorry to hear this Kevin. I'm sure you'll find something pretty soon and who knows, probably better.
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Old 06-11-2008, 11:25 AM   #6
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That sucks but I bet you end up better off!
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Old 06-11-2008, 11:53 AM   #7
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That sux Kevin, I hope things work out better for you, so in the meantime, go fishin
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Old 06-11-2008, 12:30 PM   #8
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Old 06-11-2008, 12:41 PM   #9
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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

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Old 06-11-2008, 01:02 PM   #10
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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.

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Old 06-11-2008, 02:06 PM   #11
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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???

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Old 06-11-2008, 02:11 PM   #12
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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.
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Old 06-11-2008, 02:24 PM   #13
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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.
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
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Old 06-11-2008, 03:05 PM   #14
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I got a ton of certs

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

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Old 06-11-2008, 03:14 PM   #15
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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

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Old 06-11-2008, 04:46 PM   #16
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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.

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Old 06-12-2008, 08:01 AM   #17
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Sorry to hear that TDF. Hang in there and in the interim, go fishin'
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