Welp...Laid Off Today
 

joy.
the project I've been working on for the past 2 years is winding down, and the client wanted us to reduce head-count. So, myself and three others were let go today.

Damnit!!
Though, my boss told me to update my resume and send it to him. he knows a good friend of him who is Director level that is looking for people. I believe him, and don't think he's blowing smoke up my butt. I've either worked with him/for him or been in contact with him over the course of projects since 2002.

So, we'll see about that. Another young guy at work, texted me and let me know his dad is a manager at his company so I'll get my resume in his hands as well.

I hope I find something soon. My wife took a huge pay-cut last year (around35%) because her job at the time was causing exacerbations with her MS due to stress.

hopefully I won't have to dole out handy's behind the 7-11 for cash.

good luck bro!

Those are at least not taxed. So, you've got that going for you.

You seem like a good dude and you've got good connections. You should be back on your feet again in no time.

Good luck brother. Don't worry, you will get something better!

That sucks Dayze been there. Hang in there man and even though I am not super religious prayers sent your way.

What field are you in?

What do you mean handies, you purty-lipped thing?

I think the fact that you're willing to do so says a lot about your work ethic and bodes well for your future. Although you may want to leave that skill set off of your resume.

On the serious side, Dayze, hang in there dude...hopefully your boss is turning you on to a new job, or just keep pounding the streets...Things always turn around for good folks!

:thumb:

What line of work were you in?

That sucks, Dayze. Good luck and I'm sure you'll land on your feet.

Does this mean you're not taking me to the zoo this weekend?

Sorry to hear. I'm sure you'll land on your catlike feet and pounce onto the next opportunity.

Best of luck! What did you do?

Good luck man.

It happened to me last year and the time off was good for me and now I'm back in a really good spot. Keep your head up.

That blows. Hope you find a good gig real soon, good luck.

wireless.
I was a project coordinator. the company I worked for was a partner with Sprint/Ericsson/Samsung. Coordinating field teams to insert new routers into BTS cabinets on cell sites; getting new hybrid coax and network vision antennas onto towers. Decommissioning and removal of legacy equipment. Microwave connectivity checks. Fiber insertion and fiber testing. Migrating customer traffic off old 3G equipment, and onto the new NV equipment. Worked with local market managers, construction managers, and Sprint RF.

I ran a few markets; Chicago, Pennsylvania (Rochester, Buffalo,) and Wisconsin. Probably coordinated over 2500 sites. once those completed, I worked in tandem with another coordinator to tackle Ohio (Columbus, Cincinatti)

I've had probably 5 years in the past as a Project Controller (running the financial health of projects).

thanks for the thoughts and mojo all.

For some reason I always envisioned you as running one of those big dinosaur cranes on the Flintstones. Don't know why.

that's the job I did right out of high school.

Sorry to hear that, Dayze. They're going on at my work as I type. Best of luck to you.

Yeah, those dinosaur crane jobs are going away.

It seems like your new skill set would be in demand given its specialization. Hopefully that means a short gap between paychecks.

Do you have your CAPM or PMP? Bc those will help

Sounds like you should give Black & Veatch a call. They do a bunch of cellular/telecom stuff out of their offices in Corporate Woods.

* unless that is who you worked for *

Dang. Good stuff. Just curious if it was anything close to Water related stuff. I'm always looking to help people out to get in with my company. Well, people that I actually think could be worth a shit anyways.

You'll find something, everything happens for reason.

Sorry to hear this man. You're still better off than Jeremy Maclin though, he has to make $6 last for an entire year.

I worked there in that building on a Sprint project for 3 years as a Project Controller from 05 to 08; so yeah, they're always into projects like that.

no; because I don't have a 4 year degree, I needed 8 years of experience for the PMP; which I probably now have (8 yrs experience in PM etc).

you're right, that definitely helps.

Sorry to hear this dude. Keep your chin up :thumb:

I worked for a local environmental company as a controller for 3 years; soil studies, water studies etc. But, that lasted 3 years then they didn't get the big contract they were anticipating from the EPA and had to make cuts etc.

LMAO

No interest in doing art work or music? jk.

Good luck, Dayze. Way to avoid the franchise tag. You're going to land a killer contract as a free agent. I hope you end up with a contender.

ive still got some left in the tank; someone should bring me in for a look

Oh yeah. I've heard that once you get that you can easily get a job anywhere. I'm only in year 1 so I still have 2 more to go

All the best, Dayze.

Hey at least now you have all of that free time to be that inspiring writer you've always wanted to be!

jk

Hope you get back on the job train soon. You'll find something. Keep positive and use your contacts to the best that you can.

Sorry to hear it man. I hope that the door that shut caused a door made of gold to open.

Best wishes.

Hang in there man. Sprint has burned a lot...and I mean a LOT of people over the years. Most of them land in a better world sometime after. Just keep your confidence. Good men are hard to find.

Good luck and hang in there.

pretty much this.

big bosses fire people they feel like they can't pimp anymore.

you're a hard worker for sure, and anyone digs that trait, bro. good luck, man...it won't be tough for you :thumb:

Suck dude. Hope you hit the ground running.

Let me know if you need anything. I'd be happy to look over your resume or something.

Verizon is out. They haven't upgraded shit in 3 years.

Best of luck!

Sorry man, my work has fired all my good friends over the age of 50 and brought in the best and the brightest right out of college. They have me training one of them now so I can "take some vacation", lost over 4 weeks of vacation in the last year and a half. I'm 46 and see the writing on the wall, sucks. Good luck.

That sucks. Hopefully this turns out for the better.

Sent you a pm Dayze.

Bummer man. Shits a real mess right now,for a lot of good hard working people in this country.
Hope you find something better & it all works out for you in the end.,

I actually thought you were an air traffic controller. LMAO
Good luck. Looks like you have a wealth of experience and knowledge, someone will hire you quickly.

A bad time to stop sniffing glue.


Good Luck man.

One door shut but you will open a bigger door with moar prize money.

Take door number 3

er two I mean door number 2

Sorry to hear that. Hope you land a good replacement quickly.

You'll land a gig soon. If it does come down to handies, there's a 7-11 right by my house and I'll spring for your air fare.

Sounds like if he gets in a hard spot he will work the skin flute..I'm sure he will be masterfully artistic at that after a few days if it gets to that point

Good luck Dayze

You're a good person Dayze it will work out for you, use this place as connections. As a friend of mine would say "Everybody knows everybody"

It took me a while to figure out that was true.

Good luck. Something will happen soon.

Dude... wtf. Check your PM's.

ROFL

Sorry to hear, man. Been down that road. Good things will come.

I would find something soon. I got laid off and lost my house, and couldn't afford cobra and broke my leg. Probably going to have to declare bankruptsy

Smart guy like you will bounce back stronger than ever! Sorry for the inconvenience in the interim.

Find beer in the meantime! ;)

Good news: You're off work today! It's the weekend! Pop some tops, feel sorry for yourself, and enjoy your weekend.

Bad news: Monday it's back to work...finding work...

Best of luck Dayze.

Move to Colorado.

Open a recreational pot dispensary.

Instant millionaire.

Remain calm, all is well.
Good luck man!

my glue addiction has finally gotten the better of me.

Thanks all for the mojo. CP rules.

I could probably do that. :D

thanks dude.

Wish I could help...

Best of luck- I am sure you will find something.

Not sure if these places are still hiring but...

Harley Davidson Plant.
Burns and McDonnal-they are building a huge new building and hiring.
Liberty Tax service.
US Postal service.
UPS-still hiring.
IRS-still hiring
Worlds of Fun-hiring seasonal managers.
Ford Plant-will be hiring again soon
H and R Block was hiring-not sure if they still are.

and McDonalds- you get a free uniform and discount lunches.

Good luck!!

Dayze is getting alot of calls in the Free Agent Market this offseason.

Damn... sorry to hear this brosef.

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Good luck Dayze! I am getting out of the army soon, so I can relate to finding employment.

I don't claim to understand all that, but it sounds like you work in an industry that is going nowhere but up. Good Luck in your job search. Probably just a slight bump in the road.