You have time to find something. Many people get no notice. I would use every spare moment you have to find a new job through your network of contacts.
Losing my job in three months, Any suggestions.
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Why would you not be able to get unemployment?
You've had a job for many years.
Anyway, you live in one of the best job markets in this country, with unemployment in Texas being near normal levels.
You also work in a field with pretty good demand, and don't feel bad about using off the rack software, since that's what most IT people in the real world do.
You should update your resume and apply for things online for which you're qualified.
You should be able to find something suitable in your field in your state.
Given what you've posted about your current work environment, a change might do you good.
Do you by chance live around Midland?
You've had a job for many years.
Anyway, you live in one of the best job markets in this country, with unemployment in Texas being near normal levels.
You also work in a field with pretty good demand, and don't feel bad about using off the rack software, since that's what most IT people in the real world do.
You should update your resume and apply for things online for which you're qualified.
You should be able to find something suitable in your field in your state.
Given what you've posted about your current work environment, a change might do you good.
Do you by chance live around Midland?
I was thinking of what might be called the silicon desert.
Sorry for asking, since I know you're trying not to get IDed by any co-workers or company creeps.
I think you'd find the job market better than you think for someone with your skills.
You should apply for some things online, and thereby get to talk with a few headhunters.
I think you'll find your skillset more in demand than you realize.
Also, since these people get paid by hiring empoyers for placing you, they will advise you on how to tune up your resume.
You are, after all, a product to be marketed from their point of view.
Anyway, I wish you the best.
I've been with my current employer for sixteen years, and I've seen others with even more years get booted.
I would find it very painful, as I'm sure you do.
Sorry for asking, since I know you're trying not to get IDed by any co-workers or company creeps.
I think you'd find the job market better than you think for someone with your skills.
You should apply for some things online, and thereby get to talk with a few headhunters.
I think you'll find your skillset more in demand than you realize.
Also, since these people get paid by hiring empoyers for placing you, they will advise you on how to tune up your resume.
You are, after all, a product to be marketed from their point of view.
Anyway, I wish you the best.
I've been with my current employer for sixteen years, and I've seen others with even more years get booted.
I would find it very painful, as I'm sure you do.
I think it was very wise of you to tell your family. May I suggest that everyone start reducing spending across the board now. A dollar saved now will be worth a lot more when the hammer falls.
If the wife and kids start reducing now, it will be less of a mental shock later if/when it happens. There are always places we can cut without seriously impacting our lifestyle. Cut those now and by the time more cuts are needed, everyone will be adapting.
Good luck!
If the wife and kids start reducing now, it will be less of a mental shock later if/when it happens. There are always places we can cut without seriously impacting our lifestyle. Cut those now and by the time more cuts are needed, everyone will be adapting.
Good luck!
+1 Agree 100%
Originally Posted By: fdcg27
I was thinking of what might be called the silicon desert.
Sorry for asking, since I know you're trying not to get IDed by any co-workers or company creeps.
I think you'd find the job market better than you think for someone with your skills.
You should apply for some things online, and thereby get to talk with a few headhunters.
I think you'll find your skillset more in demand than you realize.
Also, since these people get paid by hiring empoyers for placing you, they will advise you on how to tune up your resume.
You are, after all, a product to be marketed from their point of view.
Anyway, I wish you the best.
I've been with my current employer for sixteen years, and I've seen others with even more years get booted.
I would find it very painful, as I'm sure you do.
Originally Posted By: fdcg27
I was thinking of what might be called the silicon desert.
Sorry for asking, since I know you're trying not to get IDed by any co-workers or company creeps.
I think you'd find the job market better than you think for someone with your skills.
You should apply for some things online, and thereby get to talk with a few headhunters.
I think you'll find your skillset more in demand than you realize.
Also, since these people get paid by hiring empoyers for placing you, they will advise you on how to tune up your resume.
You are, after all, a product to be marketed from their point of view.
Anyway, I wish you the best.
I've been with my current employer for sixteen years, and I've seen others with even more years get booted.
I would find it very painful, as I'm sure you do.
I should also add that much of my job hunt advice comes from my wife's experience, since she had a rocky road here in Ohio after her employer moved production back to Japan in 2009.
She is an MBA/CPA with a lot of manufacturing experience as well as five years teaching accounting at a well regarded university, and she still had a hard road to trod.
You're in a better market and you have valuable skills.
Once again, best of luck to you.
She is an MBA/CPA with a lot of manufacturing experience as well as five years teaching accounting at a well regarded university, and she still had a hard road to trod.
You're in a better market and you have valuable skills.
Once again, best of luck to you.
I knew a guy that had 17 years with a company and was given 2 weeks of pay for every year worked so 34 weeks of pay gave him lots of breathing room to look for another job. He found a new job within weeks but was worried at his age (53) nobody would want to hire him.
Originally Posted By: handyman
I could get unemployment but I wonder if it would be better to retire? Probability hard for a old guy to get work.
DON'T retire, the economy is headed into the tank again and there are going to be some rough times ahead despite the media playing let's pretend about the green shoots and recovery, blah, blah.
Hang in there long enough to get your severance and be eligible for unemployment. That can add up to a lot of money and help take some pressure off the job search.
I could get unemployment but I wonder if it would be better to retire? Probability hard for a old guy to get work.
DON'T retire, the economy is headed into the tank again and there are going to be some rough times ahead despite the media playing let's pretend about the green shoots and recovery, blah, blah.
Hang in there long enough to get your severance and be eligible for unemployment. That can add up to a lot of money and help take some pressure off the job search.
Start looking instead of waiting for severance or unemployment. You have the advantage of time so you can pick a good position, rather than getting anything you can out of desperation.
Originally Posted By: handyman
I've had 4 managers in 5 years. Management is brutal. Now they are focus on me and my coworkers. It looks like they are lining us up to knock us down. I may have two to five months before I get the pink slip. I'm been working on reducing expenses. I will get rid of my disk network next week. Any suggestions?
find something and leave before they come for ya!
Also, get a good lawyer now to negotiate severance etc, don't accept their offer.
I've had 4 managers in 5 years. Management is brutal. Now they are focus on me and my coworkers. It looks like they are lining us up to knock us down. I may have two to five months before I get the pink slip. I'm been working on reducing expenses. I will get rid of my disk network next week. Any suggestions?
find something and leave before they come for ya!
Also, get a good lawyer now to negotiate severance etc, don't accept their offer.
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Originally Posted By: stockrex
find something and leave before they come for ya!
Also, get a good lawyer now to negotiate severance etc, don't accept their offer.
How is he going to leave before getting laid off and demand severance pay?
Leaving the job prior to an official layoff he could lose out on up to 99 weeks of unemployment benefits and whatever severance package may be offered. Combined this easliy could be upwards of $50,000+.
find something and leave before they come for ya!
Also, get a good lawyer now to negotiate severance etc, don't accept their offer.
How is he going to leave before getting laid off and demand severance pay?
Leaving the job prior to an official layoff he could lose out on up to 99 weeks of unemployment benefits and whatever severance package may be offered. Combined this easliy could be upwards of $50,000+.
Its either one or the other.
Are you sure Texas is 99 weeks for unemployment ?
I don't think so... I could be wrong.
Are you sure Texas is 99 weeks for unemployment ?
I don't think so... I could be wrong.
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Originally Posted By: stockrex
find something and leave before they come for ya!
Also, get a good lawyer now to negotiate severance etc, don't accept their offer.
How is he going to leave before getting laid off and demand severance pay?
Leaving the job prior to an official layoff he could lose out on up to 99 weeks of unemployment benefits and whatever severance package may be offered. Combined this easliy could be upwards of $50,000+.
vette, you are correct,
if you haf to stick it out then review their severance offer carefully, hire a lawyer, negotiate it up.
I would start looking for a job, unemployment will probably ONLY cover health insurance premium and viagra/xanax prescriptions.
Originally Posted By: stockrex
find something and leave before they come for ya!
Also, get a good lawyer now to negotiate severance etc, don't accept their offer.
How is he going to leave before getting laid off and demand severance pay?
Leaving the job prior to an official layoff he could lose out on up to 99 weeks of unemployment benefits and whatever severance package may be offered. Combined this easliy could be upwards of $50,000+.
vette, you are correct,
if you haf to stick it out then review their severance offer carefully, hire a lawyer, negotiate it up.
I would start looking for a job, unemployment will probably ONLY cover health insurance premium and viagra/xanax prescriptions.
Originally Posted By: LT4 Vette
Its either one or the other.
Are you sure Texas is 99 weeks for unemployment ?
I don't think so... I could be wrong.
The states cover a portion, the Federal government covers the rest.
Quietly included in the the recent "fiscal cliff" deal was funding to cover people who's unemployment benefits were about to run out.
Its either one or the other.
Are you sure Texas is 99 weeks for unemployment ?
I don't think so... I could be wrong.
The states cover a portion, the Federal government covers the rest.
Quietly included in the the recent "fiscal cliff" deal was funding to cover people who's unemployment benefits were about to run out.
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