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Dayze · 02:03 PM

Was wrapping up my monthly and quarterly project final reports at the end of the day, and my office manager asked me to come to his office for a quick meeting. I thought nothing of it as its pretty routine to do so...to talk about the financial health of various projects, revene, earned value etc.

Took my notes in there with me, then he says "well, I wish this was a meeting for good news , but it's not unfortunately". Handed me a termination letter and we talked for a good 45 minutes.

The layoff wasn't performance related, but rather a result of us not getting awarded several new contracts as anticipated etc. so corporate, in Virginia, started making decisions.

Good news, I suppose, was he said he will write a recommendation letter, or speak to anyone about my work. Also he said he was confident a lot of our Project Managers I supported would do so as well.

He said he appreciated my attitude on the situation. I wrapped up a few loos ends for my PMs before o left. Luckily, I get two weeks severance. Not a lot, but Better than nothing. When I was laid off in 2008, I didn't get jack. And that sucked.

I guess it's the nature of the beast in a project based environment.
Oh well. Happy Friday the 13th for me. Uhhhg.

Anyone know of anyone in need of a project controller?

**Rain Man** · 04-14-2012, 07:53 PM

Why do bad things happen to good posters?

Sorry to hear, dayze, and I hope you land on your feet and find something even better. I suspect you will.

**Bwana** · 04-14-2012, 08:06 PM

Sorry to hear this dude. I know you will be back in the game, in no time at all.

Dayze · 04-14-2012, 08:16 PM

Thanks all for the sound advice and good thoughts. Its appreciated. Another reason why this place is awesome. That, and the epic fail and ass thread

Bump · 04-14-2012, 08:20 PM

corporate demands get tougher and tougher every year in my experience. They love to fire and hire.

sorry to hear it, work for someone who can appreciate you.

Dayze · 04-14-2012, 08:21 PM

I'm hopeful to get something in a non project based/billable work based company.

04-14-2012, 01:47 PM
Dayze Resident Glue Sniffer Join Date: Nov 2003 Casino cash: $5159358	Laid Off yesterday Was wrapping up my monthly and quarterly project final reports at the end of the day, and my office manager asked me to come to his office for a quick meeting. I thought nothing of it as its pretty routine to do so...to talk about the financial health of various projects, revene, earned value etc. Took my notes in there with me, then he says "well, I wish this was a meeting for good news , but it's not unfortunately". Handed me a termination letter and we talked for a good 45 minutes. The layoff wasn't performance related, but rather a result of us not getting awarded several new contracts as anticipated etc. so corporate, in Virginia, started making decisions. Good news, I suppose, was he said he will write a recommendation letter, or speak to anyone about my work. Also he said he was confident a lot of our Project Managers I supported would do so as well. He said he appreciated my attitude on the situation. I wrapped up a few loos ends for my PMs before o left. Luckily, I get two weeks severance. Not a lot, but Better than nothing. When I was laid off in 2008, I didn't get jack. And that sucked. I guess it's the nature of the beast in a project based environment. Oh well. Happy Friday the 13th for me. Uhhhg. Anyone know of anyone in need of a project controller? Last edited by Dayze; 04-14-2012 at 02:03 PM..
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04-14-2012, 07:53 PM	#61
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04-14-2012, 08:06 PM	#62
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04-14-2012, 08:16 PM	#63
Dayze Resident Glue Sniffer Join Date: Nov 2003 Casino cash: $5159358	Thanks all for the sound advice and good thoughts. Its appreciated. Another reason why this place is awesome. That, and the epic fail and ass thread
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04-14-2012, 08:20 PM	#64
Bump YOU take YOUR seat Join Date: Nov 2007 Casino cash: $2215105	corporate demands get tougher and tougher every year in my experience. They love to fire and hire. sorry to hear it, work for someone who can appreciate you. __________________
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04-14-2012, 08:21 PM	#65
Dayze Resident Glue Sniffer Join Date: Nov 2003 Casino cash: $5159358	I'm hopeful to get something in a non project based/billable work based company.
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