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**OnTheWarpath15** · 01-19-2008, 04:13 PM

As Phobia, Pink, Monty and Stevie already know, Mrs. OnTheWarpath58 lost her job back in September. Needless to say, things have been rough lately, between this and her father having his 3rd bypass surgery and also having a pacemaker installed in December.

It's never a good time to lose a job, but it's extremely difficult to find work late in a calendar year. We're hoping that 2008 brings about an opportunity for her, and I'm hoping someone out there might be able to get her in touch with someone who appreciates her talents.

Her background is in the Commercial Construction industry, in Business Development. She's been in the industry since the early '90's, and has worked on/landed some monster construction jobs in the Midwest, including the Scottrade Center, EJ Dome, Ameristar Casino, and numerous other hospitals, hotels, museums, etc.

If anyone knows of someone at J.E. Dunn, Black and Veatch, or another General Contractor, please PM me.

While the majority of her experience is in the Construction industry, she's also held positions as VP of Sales and Marketing for a printing/document company, and is excellent at expanding sales and increasing business/revenue.

We're open to moving, whether it be KC or anywhere else.

We know it's a longshot, but it never hurts to spread the word.

TIA.

**BigRedChief** · 03-12-2008, 04:54 PM

So I moved to St. Louis during the week and you are now leaving? Jeeezzz am I that bad? You have to leave town?

Very cool. Congrats to the better half. Hope it all workls out for the better.

**OnTheWarpath15** · 03-12-2008, 05:42 PM

Thanks for all the congratualtions, guys.

FTR, we're not moving.

The company's Corporate HQ is in Dayton. Her final interview was with the Senior VP, who was originally supposed to come down here to meet with her. His schedule got jammed up, and he asked if she would be willing to come up, which of course was an obvious yes.

We even offered to drive to save them the money ($1300 to fly STL-Dayton on late notice?) without knowing the benefits. They paid all expenses, obviously, but paid us mileage as well. Wasn't expecting that, but at .50 per mile for a 850 mile RT, it was a pleasant surprise.....

As was the job offer, obviously.

mikey23545 · 03-12-2008, 05:53 PM

Outasight news, Warpath!

Congratulations to you and the Mrs.!

**OnTheWarpath15** · 03-12-2008, 05:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Monty

YES!!!

Wait....does this mean you're moving or staying put in St. Louis?

Also, does this mean you may travel in June for some event that month?

I'm really glad to see that Sal landed a job!!

Yeah, there's something going on in June we're doing, but I can't remember what.

Is Phil having another BBQ?

**Buehler445** · 03-12-2008, 06:33 PM

Hey man congrats! Hopefully this is a long term fix for you guys.

Sorry I couldn't be more helpful.

Monty · 03-13-2008, 09:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OnTheWarpath58

Yeah, there's something going on in June we're doing, but I can't remember what.

Is Phil having another BBQ?

Hehe.....I'm up for BBQ too. ;-)

**OnTheWarpath15** · 10-14-2011, 02:07 PM

And here we are, almost four years later, and back in the same position. She was let go this morning.

They actually had the balls to look her in the eye and say, "this isn't due to performance, you've done everything we've asked of you and more. But we need to cut overhead so we can pay out bonuses to the shareholders."

I wish I was kidding.

So here we go again, late in the calendar year, in a shitty economy.

Everything in the OP is still accurate, and she now has 3+ years of selling architectural and engineering services on her resume.

If anyone, anywhere has a lead, please share. We're open to moving for the right position.

****.

**Lzen** · 10-14-2011, 02:12 PM

Wish I could help you. Good luck and God bless.

ToxSocks · 10-14-2011, 02:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OnTheWarpath58

They actually had the balls to look her in the eye and say, "this isn't due to performance, you've done everything we've asked of you and more. But we need to cut overhead so we can pay out bonuses to the shareholders."

****.

Sigh. Pretty ****ed up world we live in right now.

Reerun_KC · 10-14-2011, 02:15 PM

OTWP58, Sorry to hear of this news. I will send you a PM with my email. Have her send me her resume and I will pass it around the OKC area to other business owners I know.

If you want.

Titty Meat · 10-14-2011, 02:15 PM

Sorry to hear that OTW

**luv** · 10-14-2011, 02:15 PM

Sorry to hear it. I've been let go because of overhead before, and it sucks. Hope she finds something soon.

10-14-2011, 02:25 PM

This is terrible news. I guess this means my traditional Christmas gift will not arrive this year? That's okay. My wife usually got mad at the mess the strippers left behind.

Just Passin' By · 10-14-2011, 02:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OnTheWarpath58

And here we are, almost four years later, and back in the same position. She was let go this morning.

They actually had the balls to look her in the eye and say, "this isn't due to performance, you've done everything we've asked of you and more. But we need to cut overhead so we can pay out bonuses to the shareholders."

I wish I was kidding.

So here we go again, late in the calendar year, in a shitty economy.

Everything in the OP is still accurate, and she now has 3+ years of selling architectural and engineering services on her resume.

If anyone, anywhere has a lead, please share. We're open to moving for the right position.

****.

I'm sorry for the situation that you and your family have been put into. I hope you can find something to help soon.

**BigMeatballDave** · 10-14-2011, 02:36 PM

Wow. Shitty. Sorry to hear that.

Did they at least offer her some sort of severance package?

01-19-2008, 04:13 PM
OnTheWarpath15 MVP Join Date: Sep 2005 Casino cash: $2201115	My wife and I need your help. As Phobia, Pink, Monty and Stevie already know, Mrs. OnTheWarpath58 lost her job back in September. Needless to say, things have been rough lately, between this and her father having his 3rd bypass surgery and also having a pacemaker installed in December. It's never a good time to lose a job, but it's extremely difficult to find work late in a calendar year. We're hoping that 2008 brings about an opportunity for her, and I'm hoping someone out there might be able to get her in touch with someone who appreciates her talents. Her background is in the Commercial Construction industry, in Business Development. She's been in the industry since the early '90's, and has worked on/landed some monster construction jobs in the Midwest, including the Scottrade Center, EJ Dome, Ameristar Casino, and numerous other hospitals, hotels, museums, etc. If anyone knows of someone at J.E. Dunn, Black and Veatch, or another General Contractor, please PM me. While the majority of her experience is in the Construction industry, she's also held positions as VP of Sales and Marketing for a printing/document company, and is excellent at expanding sales and increasing business/revenue. We're open to moving, whether it be KC or anywhere else. We know it's a longshot, but it never hurts to spread the word. TIA.
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03-12-2008, 05:42 PM	#62
OnTheWarpath15 MVP Join Date: Sep 2005 Casino cash: $2201115	Thanks for all the congratualtions, guys. FTR, we're not moving. The company's Corporate HQ is in Dayton. Her final interview was with the Senior VP, who was originally supposed to come down here to meet with her. His schedule got jammed up, and he asked if she would be willing to come up, which of course was an obvious yes. We even offered to drive to save them the money ($1300 to fly STL-Dayton on late notice?) without knowing the benefits. They paid all expenses, obviously, but paid us mileage as well. Wasn't expecting that, but at .50 per mile for a 850 mile RT, it was a pleasant surprise..... As was the job offer, obviously.
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03-12-2008, 05:53 PM	#63
mikey23545 MVP Join Date: Aug 2000 Casino cash: $10015321	Outasight news, Warpath! Congratulations to you and the Mrs.!
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03-12-2008, 06:33 PM	#65
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10-14-2011, 02:07 PM	#67
OnTheWarpath15 MVP Join Date: Sep 2005 Casino cash: $2201115	And here we are, almost four years later, and back in the same position. She was let go this morning. They actually had the balls to look her in the eye and say, "this isn't due to performance, you've done everything we've asked of you and more. But we need to cut overhead so we can pay out bonuses to the shareholders." I wish I was kidding. So here we go again, late in the calendar year, in a shitty economy. Everything in the OP is still accurate, and she now has 3+ years of selling architectural and engineering services on her resume. If anyone, anywhere has a lead, please share. We're open to moving for the right position. ****.
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10-14-2011, 02:12 PM	#68
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10-14-2011, 02:15 PM	#70
Reerun_KC Banned Join Date: Aug 2005 Casino cash: $7231160	OTWP58, Sorry to hear of this news. I will send you a PM with my email. Have her send me her resume and I will pass it around the OKC area to other business owners I know. If you want.
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10-14-2011, 02:15 PM	#71
Titty Meat Inmem 2.0 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: My house Casino cash: $-1002442	Sorry to hear that OTW
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10-14-2011, 02:15 PM	#72
luv You think you can get by this? Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Springfield, MO Casino cash: $-1180000	Sorry to hear it. I've been let go because of overhead before, and it sucks. Hope she finds something soon.
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10-14-2011, 02:25 PM	#73
Phobia Guest Casino cash: $	This is terrible news. I guess this means my traditional Christmas gift will not arrive this year? That's okay. My wife usually got mad at the mess the strippers left behind.
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10-14-2011, 02:36 PM	#75
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