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January 6th, 2005, 05:20 PM
#1
Registered User
Best Layoff Ever
Truly.
I was laid off this AM, but in a manner so professional and gracious it was impressive.
The send off was quite acceptable financially, but what impressed me the most was the use of an outside consultancy (Thomson DBM - Outplacement, Executive Coaching, Leadership Development, HR ...) to help me along the transition to a new job for the next 30 days.
My department has been fused with another, and they were looking for ways to cut staffing expenses. How they figured out that the only BlackBerry Systems Admin and sole SMS 2003 guru was expendable is beyond my understanding, but I was 1 of 6 people let go. My immediate superior was also let go. I didn't even have a chance to talk to him before he left. The other 4 were at the Toronto office.
The head of finance took the time to explain to me that it had nothing to do about my performance, that I was still to receive the bonus scheduled for next July as classified (superior). The HR ladies were crying. I think they took it harder than I did.
I'm just happy they didn't do it right before Christmas.
So, please forgive my lack of activity here, should it happen, as I may have other things on my mind.
I'll be around.
Human beings, who are almost unique in having the ability to learn from the experience of others, are also remarkable for their apparent disinclination to do so. -Douglas Adams
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January 6th, 2005, 05:25 PM
#2
Driver Terrier
oh Adept... I am so sorry to hear that.. but at least you could enjoy xmas.
All you have to do is wait for them to ask you back under short term contract at double your daily rate
Never, ever approach a computer saying or even thinking "I will just do this quickly."
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January 6th, 2005, 05:28 PM
#3
Banned
A real bummer......again...
Hang in there brother.
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January 6th, 2005, 05:28 PM
#4
Registered User
Maybe they should cut back on their christmas parties instead of their employees.
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January 6th, 2005, 05:39 PM
#5
Registered User
Originally Posted by meatwad
Maybe they should cut back on their christmas parties instead of their employees.
I was thinking the same thing
Good luck with the transition a d e p t
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January 6th, 2005, 06:40 PM
#6
Flabooble!
Really sorry to hear about this. Hope things look up for you quickly.
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January 6th, 2005, 06:42 PM
#7
Registered User
That sucks... sorry to hear it...
Failure is not an option -- its a "feature" of Windows.
Mama never told me geekhood was gonna be like this....
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January 6th, 2005, 06:50 PM
#8
Registered User
Sorry to hear it. I believe that one one door closes another opens. You will find something.
"We are all born ignorant, but one must work hard to remain stupid." -Benjamin Franklin
"I'm a hard worker." -George W. Bush
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January 6th, 2005, 07:40 PM
#9
Registered User
Damn.
Good luck with the job search, my friend.
A bored admin is a very dangerous person...
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January 6th, 2005, 08:01 PM
#10
Registered User
Damn, that sucks man. Hope you're able to find work quickly.
Be extremely subtle, even to the point of formlessness. Be extremely mysterious, even to the point of soundlessness. Thereby you can be the director of the opponent's fate.
Sun-tzu (~400 BC), The Art of War. Emptiness and Fullness
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January 6th, 2005, 11:29 PM
#11
Registered User
Originally Posted by NooNoo
oh Adept... I am so sorry to hear that.. but at least you could enjoy xmas.
All you have to do is wait for them to ask you back under short term contract at double your daily rate
That happens a lot. SMS senior admin, I'd ask for $150/hour minimum on a contract basis.
Deliver me from Swedish furniture!
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January 7th, 2005, 04:51 AM
#12
Registered User
A shame adept, hope you recover quickly, guess Hackberry is going into storage?
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January 7th, 2005, 08:05 AM
#13
Intel Mod
Well I am sorry to hear that news adept. But as already said, another door will open, and I hope you end up in an even better situation.
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January 7th, 2005, 08:17 AM
#14
Registered User
I had the same thing happen to me a year ago right after new years. It took a few minutes to find out I was let go because my boss was crying so hard. I got a call 3 days later to interview for a better paying position (the one I am at now). The funny thing is, I never applied here, they found me. Hopefully you will be as blessed.
"You are never too smart to act stupid" - Christopher Lloyd in Camp Nowhere
"The call is from heroism. Will you accept the charges?" - Homer Simpson
"Everyone makes fun of a redneck until your car breaks down." - Larry the Cable Guy
Corporal-Specialist, WOTPP!
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January 7th, 2005, 08:30 AM
#15
Banned
Originally Posted by meatwad
Maybe they should cut back on their christmas parties instead of their employees.
Ain't that the truth!
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