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Another one hits the pavement; laid off
Topic Started: Feb 10 2009, 12:39 PM (869 Views)
MissBri
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But, I don't care - it's 5:00 somewhere
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:brickwall: :brickwall: Yup yesterday I was escorted out the door. I was totally blindsided as I thought I was on a billable project so therefore safe until July. The project manager neglected to tell me the contract was not signed. So here I was happily working like a dog on this project when I got called in to 'the office'.
So I had a wee pity party, and am now pulling up my bootstraps to head on out to see if I can get another job. But who the heck wants to hire an old fogey IT person? Hopefully someone!

So send some good vibes my way....goodness knows my luck has to change one of these days!


Worse thing about it was I didn't have my own computer - I was working off the company laptop. So today I went down to a local rehab shop and picked up this beauty for $100 - it'll have to do for now!
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onwego
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Oh no!!! BIG :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: and BIG :jingles: :jingles: :jingles: :jingles: :jingles: :jingles: :jingles: for you.
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Look for hospital jobs. Our IT dept has a long list of IT jobs (I know not why, openings in that dept are rare).

Keep the faith. You'll be fine :hug:
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OH NO that is awful! I remember you posting a few weeks ago about your job. I am so sorry to hear things did not pan out. It is such a scary time, so many people getting laid off.

IT is a pretty versatile field to be in-- everyone needs a good IT person. Hook up with some recruiters if you can, they seem to be the best bet these days.

Good luck and big hugs to you!!!
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Black Tack
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Oh shite Miss Bri, that sucks. :hug: :hug: and good luck finding something new (and even better :clap: )

:luck: :jingles: :luck: :jingles: :luck: :jingles: :luck: :jingles:
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Well SHIT MissBri! Hang in there hon. You probably have a much better job in store. :luck: :luck: :luck:

:martini: :martini: :martini: :martini: :martini: :martini: :martini: :martini: :martini: :martini:
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Oh no, jingles for another new, great job!
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tarragon
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It'll be an adventure! We're going on an adventure!
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Sending you job jingles, MissBri! :jingles: :jingles: :jingles:


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MissBri
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But, I don't care - it's 5:00 somewhere
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Aw :cloud9: you guys always put a smile on my face and a warmth in my heart - thank YOU! :rose: :rose: :rose: :rose:

Jilli I am heading out for 'ritas tonight!
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Copper Leaf
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What a :censored: thing to happen... especially when you had every indication that you were out of the cross hairs :(

Big :hug: :hug: :hug: and :jingles: :jingles: :jingles: for a better opportunity to come your way soon!

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So sorry Miss Bri. Don't forget to check IT job openings with large law firms too. Mine has a pretty large IT staff and seems to regularly have openings, even in this economy. Here's wishing you good luck that your search is swift and fruitful, and that the 'ritas tonight are especially tasty. :luck:
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NO! NOT MISS BRI!!! And nobody told you that the contract wasn't signed? That just stinks, really stinks!

You "sound" okay with it, but oh, how horrible for you, being escorted out and all that crap.

Others have made good suggestions about where to look...wish I could help you with that. But when I have my vino tonight, I'll be toasting you with good luck for something BETTER! :martini: It'll happen, just hang in there, Miss Bri.

I heard something about how to handle being laid off on the radio yesterday: "It's not your fault, and you're not alone." There was something else, but I can't remember. If I find it, I'll edit this post.

:hug: :hug: :hug:
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Oh no!! I'm sending along a healthy dose of

:jingles: :jingles: :jingles: :jingles: :jingles:

:hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug:

and

:martini: :martini: :martini: :martini: :martini:

as well as

:luck: :luck: :luck: :luck:

on the new job search. But I think that can wait until after you've had a few drinks and a night of :censored: badmouthing your boss to the wall (not to anyone else, of course....never burn the bridges.)

I'm sorry. I hope something comes along asap!
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:martini: :martini: :martini: to add to the 'ritas tonight. Great idea :cheer:
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DRAGON BREATH. DRAGGIN' BUTT
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And may I add my :hug: :hug: :hug: and try for a state or government job also!!! MB that just sux. :hug: :hug:

Please have a few of these for me :martini: :martini: :martini: :martini:
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