Sprint finally gave me the axe...

[petegz28]

Almost 11 years, 12 counting contract time, I gave to that company and I was rewarded today for being the most tenured and most experienced on my team with the axe. A liquid lunch is on the menu...

[KC native]

Eventhough I think you're a dickbag, that sucks. Good luck on the job search.

[teedubya]

Was it your cheery disposition? With your awesome attitude about everything, I can't imagine why you weren't kept around.

Good luck finding something new.

[booyaf2]

yikes, that sucks dude.

Cheers.

[Donger]

Ugh. Good luck on your new job, which is finding it.

[Archie Bunker]

Tough break, best of luck to you.

[Dottefan]

Its called douchebag karma. Good luck on your job hunt

[Fat Elvis]

I will be joining you before too long. Kansas is projected to be $400M in the hole next fiscal year. We dodged the latest round of cuts/allotments but my program is on deck for the next round of cuts. I'm starting my job search now.

Good luck to you.

[mikey23545]

Good luck in your coming job search, Pete...I wonder how Obama's stimulus didn't "save" your job...

Oh, and for all the facef@cks that left an insulting post for a guy that just lost his job at Christmas time, got some neg rep comin' your way!

[talastan]

Good luck pete!! Hope the job search gets you something much better. Pay no attention to the liberals living at home with mom! ;)

[kepp]

Oh, and for all the facef@cks that left an insulting post for a guy that just lost his job at Christmas time, got some neg rep comin' your way!

I second this...disgraceful.

[Dave Lane]

Almost 11 years, 12 counting contract time, I gave to that company and I was rewarded today for being the most tenured and most experienced on my team with the axe. A liquid lunch is on the menu...

Well what do you think of the Iphone now :)

Oh and sorry dude but really Sprint suck balls hope the next thing is even better!

[kepp]

Almost 11 years, 12 counting contract time, I gave to that company and I was rewarded today for being the most tenured and most experienced on my team with the axe. A liquid lunch is on the menu...

What do you do? What are your skills?

[Dottefan]

Good luck in your coming job search, Pete...I wonder how Obama's stimulus didn't "save" your job...

Oh, and for all the facef@cks that left an insulting post for a guy that just lost his job at Christmas time, got some neg rep comin' your way!

ohhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh..you showed us lol.LMAOLMAOLMAO

[Braincase]

Good luck. Try and find ways to be positive, it'll help in the coming weeks.

[Radar Chief]

That sucks. Sorry to read it, Pete.
Best of luck in your job search.

[cookster50]

That sucks, good luck. You might have to move overseas for a job.

[Deberg_1990]

Eventhough I think you're a dickbag, that sucks. Good luck on the job search.


What the hell??


Sorry to hear that Pete...

[Iowanian]

Good Luck.

[petegz28]

What do you do? What are your skills?

Well, my most recent position was Software Packaging. That is taking software and creating unattended, pre-configured installs to be distrbuted out to the environment.

But before that I was everything from Server Admin to Account Admin, Desktop Integration. That sort of stuff.

[wild1]

I also think it's pretty low to beat up on a guy who just lost his job right before the holidays.

[petegz28]

Thanks everyone.....just a bum feeling but it is probably for the best. As some of you have said, Sprint is a sinking ship.

[Gonzo]

Good luck man... That really sucks.

Hope they set you up with some severance pay.

[vailpass]

Good luck pete!! Hope the job search gets you something much better. Pay no attention to the liberals living at home with mom! ;)

Absolutely right. Tolerance is what they demand, not what they practice.

[Mr. Plow]

Sorry to hear about it Pete. Not that there is a good time to lose a job, but right before Christmas has to suck worse. Good luck man - I hope you find something good.

[Donger]

Eventhough I think you're a dickbag, that sucks. Good luck on the job search.

Wow, you really are a prick. Not that that wasn't evident already, but thanks for the confirmation.

[allen_kcCard]

Bummer, good luck with the job hunt.

Sounds bad for it to come at this time of year, but I am assuming you got about 30 weeks serverance? Assuming they are still doing the 8 weeks plus 2 weeks for every year...Not bad timing in that regard...time off around the holidays to relax and get the job hunt items in order, and then plenty of time int he new year to get busy on the process.

[Mr. Plow]

Its called douchebag karma. Good luck on your job hunt

It may be, I'm sure yours is coming around the corner.

[kepp]

Well, my most recent position was Software Packaging. That is taking software and creating unattended, pre-configured installs to be distrbuted out to the environment.

But before that I was everything from Server Admin to Account Admin, Desktop Integration. That sort of stuff.

PM'd you

[HonestChieffan]

Hang tough Pete. Sorry to hear about the job, timing couldnt be worse.

[petegz28]

Bummer, good luck with the job hunt.

Sounds bad for it to come at this time of year, but I am assuming you got about 30 weeks serverance? Assuming they are still doing the 8 weeks plus 2 weeks for every year...Not bad timing in that regard...time off around the holidays to relax and get the job hunt items in order, and then plenty of time int he new year to get busy on the process.

Yea. Of course they tax everything at the supplemental rate. Just when you need the money the most, they tax it the highest.

[gblowfish]

I've had lots of friends and acquaintances that have worked for Sprint over the years, never seems to end well. They just chew through people, not a good company to hang your hat on.

Hopefully you'll find something with some long term stability. Hang in there.

[petegz28]

I've had lots of friends and acquaintances that have worked for Sprint over the years, never seems to end well. They just chew through people, not a good company to hang your hat on.

Hopefully you'll find something with some long term stability. Hang in there.

Sprint has some sever managment issues. My siutation came down to favoritism. I guess it pays to be buddies with the boss outside of work???

[rockymtnchief]

Good luck down the road.

Does Sprint have anyone left working there? Jeez!

[petegz28]

Good luck down the road.

Does Sprint have anyone left working there? Jeez!

My team went from 12 to 5 this year alone.

[ChiTown]

Oh, and for all the facef@cks that left an insulting post for a guy that just lost his job at Christmas time, got some neg rep comin' your way!

Nothing new for the a$$wipes around here.

Good luck Pete. All the best to you in your job search.

[mikeyis4dcats.]

that sucks and hope you find something, but that said it's been a sinking ship for years and if you in fact got 30 weeks severance, that's about 30 more weeks that most people get.

[morphius]

Terrible news! Hope you land someone quick, and hopefully for a company that doesn't seem to feel that the way to improve everything is more layoff's every year.

[wutamess]

Almost 11 years, 12 counting contract time, I gave to that company and I was rewarded today for being the most tenured and most experienced on my team with the axe. A liquid lunch is on the menu...

Luckily for you Lathrop Group (law firm) is hiring a wise packager/SCCM guru.
I'd apply but I'm good with not having to travel to downtown area when I can drive my 2 blocks.
All money aint good money in my situation.
Look it up on careerbuilder.

[Hydrae]

Good luck with the job hunt, Pete.

[Gonzo]

Eventhough I think you're a dickbag, that sucks. Good luck on the job search.

Was it your cheery disposition? With your awesome attitude about everything, I can't imagine why you weren't kept around.

Good luck finding something new.

Its called douchebag karma. Good luck on your job hunt

WTF Guys?

Would you say this to him in real life, or are you all just being message-board assholes?

This guy is unemployed, in the midst of a recession, during the holidays and work is difficult to find.

[BigRedChief]

Well, my most recent position was Software Packaging. That is taking software and creating unattended, pre-configured installs to be distrbuted out to the environment.

But before that I was everything from Server Admin to Account Admin, Desktop Integration. That sort of stuff.
Were you an application packager? I get a lot of calls/emails wanting me for that but they are out of state. If interested I can give you a recruiters name.

[petegz28]

that sucks and hope you find something, but that said it's been a sinking ship for years and if you in fact got 30 weeks severance, that's about 30 more weeks that most people get.

Yes, I am lucky in that way, I won't deny. Still a suck feeling. I worked from home, free phone, great perks and such like that.

[Redrum_69]

Thanks everyone.....just a bum feeling but it is probably for the best. As some of you have said, Sprint is a sinking ship.


go check out Erricsson

[petegz28]

Were you an application packager? I get a lot of calls/emails wanting me for that but they are out of state. If interested I can give you a recruiters name.

Yes I am\was.

[KC native]

Oh, and for all the facef@cks that left an insulting post for a guy that just lost his job at Christmas time, got some neg rep comin' your way!

Wow, you really are a prick. Not that that wasn't evident already, but thanks for the confirmation.

You guys need to relax. Pete's slung plenty of shit my way and can take care of himself. I said even though I though he is a prick that it sucks to lose his job and good luck on the job search. Learn how to fucking read.

[wutamess]

who all is left? Burgoon, Lameireux, May & Burgin?

[MTG#10]

Good luck Pete

[Gonzo]

You guys need to relax. Pete's slung plenty of shit my way and can take care of himself. I said even though I though he is a prick that it sucks to lose his job and good luck on the job search. Learn how to fucking read.

Perhaps keeping your opinion about his disposition to yourself would have been a more suitable approach?
Prefacing your personal feelings about him before the well-wishes just makes you seem more of a dick.

[Fish]

Sucks dude. Hope things turn around for you.

[Donger]

You guys need to relax. Pete's slung plenty of shit my way and can take care of himself. I said even though I though he is a prick that it sucks to lose his job and good luck on the job search. Learn how to ****ing read.

There's a big difference big slinging crap over in DC and doing so in a thread about him being unemployed. It was completely unnecessary and abundantly classless.

[Demonpenz]

More time to go fuck yourself

[MOhillbilly]

Almost 11 years, 12 counting contract time, I gave to that company and I was rewarded today for being the most tenured and most experienced on my team with the axe. A liquid lunch is on the menu...
Shoulda worked harder....


ya know, kinda like the indians shoulda fought harder.

[petegz28]

who all is left? Burgoon, Lameireux, May & Burgin?

Burgoon, Burgin, Terry, Mat and Iwaniki

[memyselfI]

Been there. You have my empathy. I fear we will start seeing a bunch of layoffs in the next few weeks from a number of companies. Just in time for the holidays. :banghead: :#

[wild1]

Is Sprint still doing a lot of offshoring? I had heard before that much of their IT was going to India.

[KC native]

There's a big difference big slinging crap over in DC and doing so in a thread about him being unemployed. It was completely unnecessary and abundantly classless.

You going to cry about it?

[memyselfI]

WTF Guys?

Would you say this to him in real life, or are you all just being message-board assholes?

This guy is unemployed, in the midst of a recession, during the holidays and work is difficult to find.

Bravo.

To the idiots, karma baby.

[memyselfI]

You going to cry about it?

It's called humanity and humility. Try them. You might like them.

[KC native]

It's called humanity and humility. Try them. You might like them.

:rolleyes: yea because so much of that comes to me on here.

[Donger]

You going to cry about it?

If you want to classify pointing out that you're a classless prick as crying, so be it. Please continue confirming it.

[MOhillbilly]

Bravo.

To the idiots, karma baby.

Karma is universal.

[memyselfI]

Karma is universal.

Indeed. That is why I do not wish bad things on people who might otherwise 'deserve' them....

[MOhillbilly]

:rolleyes: yea because so much of that comes to me on here.

*sniff* heres a hanky.

[Donger]

:rolleyes: yea because so much of that comes to me on here.

Wait, are you crying about something? Lashing out because of some perceived wrong?

Jesus, what a vacuous turd you are.

[memyselfI]

:rolleyes: yea because so much of that comes to me on here.

Not much comes my way either but I'm usually one of the people found on these or the prayer threads if I see them.

There is one thing about being a 'personality' on a message board. Something quite different being a person in real life.

[MOhillbilly]

Indeed. That is why I do not wish bad things on people who might otherwise 'deserve' them....

then why not just say 'pay backs a bitch' or whatnot?

[BigRedChief]

Yes I am\was.Can't find the one I worked with in the past but heres one I got last week. Immediate opening in Columbus. Sent the details in a PM.

[KC native]

Wait, are you crying about something? Lashing out because of some perceived wrong?

Jesus, what a vacuous turd you are.

Not crying at all. Simply pointing out that what comes around, goes around.

[memyselfI]

then why not just say 'pay backs a bitch' or whatnot?

Because 'paybacks' insinuate there is some kind of righteous retribution rather than a spiritual lesson to be learned.

[ChiTown]

:rolleyes: yea because so much of that comes to me on here.

Stop making this about you. You self-absorbed twit.

[KC native]

Not much comes my way either but I'm usually one of the people found on these or the prayer threads if I see them.

There is one thing about being a 'personality' on a message board. Something quite different being a person in real life.

So, when did this cease to be a message board and cross over into real life?

[The Bad Guy]

Good luck Pete. Hopefully you do get that 30 weeks of severence. That's a nice cushion to fall on while something better comes along.

[memyselfI]

So, when did this cease to be a message board and cross over into real life?

When someone comes here with a real life problem like losing a job or a loved one, etc. Comes here in pain asking for a small gesture of good will or a shoulder.

[Iowanian]

Maybe in honor of KCnutbag's posts, you can spend some of your free time locating illegals to turn in for deportation, thereby making some additional jobs available.



chi, you mispelled twat.

[Donger]

Not crying at all. Simply pointing out that what comes around, goes around.

Ah, so it is retribution? My, what a little man you are.

[The Bad Guy]

So, when did this cease to be a message board and cross over into real life?

I always loved this argument. The people you are responding to aren't robots.

[sparkky]

sorry to hear about the job loss. lot's of that going around lately, and probably not near the end either.

I wish ya luck. I hate for any honest, working man to lose his job. this goes way beyond a internet board.

[KC native]

Ah, so it is retribution? My, what a little man you are.

:spock: Don't see how it's retribution. I thought it was funny and wished him well despite how I felt about him. So, you want to keep making this thread about me or let people wish pete well?

[Brock]

Sorry, Pete. Fuck you, Native.

[Donger]

So, when did this cease to be a message board and cross over into real life?

Interesting. So, you think you are responding to a bunch of computers? The amusing and moderately pathetic part is that you've already stated that you are butt hurt and that's why you lashed out. Seems that you are the one who has trouble separating the two.

And, yes, now comes the inevitable, "Who cares? It's just a message board." excuse.

[BigRedChief]

Not crying at all. Simply pointing out that what comes around, goes around.Come on make a different choice. I'm on a different side of the political fence but he's still a Chiefs fan and lost his job through no fault of his own. You don't have to show some compassion, offer help. But at least don't be kicking him while he's down.

I also know this company uses a lot of application packagers.

www.tcml.com (http://www.tcml.com)

[Donger]

:spock: Don't see how it's retribution. I thought it was funny and wished him well despite how I felt about him. So, you want to keep making this thread about me or let people wish pete well?

"Simply pointing out that what comes around, goes around."

Having reading comprehension issues today?

[KC native]

Interesting. So, you think you are responding to a bunch of computers? The amusing and moderately pathetic part is that you've already stated that you are butt hurt and that's why you lashed out. Seems that you are the one who has trouble separating the two.

And, yes, now comes the inevitable, "Who cares? It's just a message board." excuse.

Actually I think your response is quite hilarious. It's quite apparent who has more invested in this emotionally than I do.

[KC native]

"Simply pointing out that what comes around, goes around."

Having reading comprehension issues today?

No but you are.

[Braincase]

I don't think any of us have so much karmic surplus built up that we can start wishing for bad things to happen to others, or celebrate it when it happens. I know I sure as hell don't.

[Donger]

Actually I think your response is quite hilarious. It's quite apparent who has more invested in this emotionally than I do.

There it is.

[KC native]

I don't think any of us have so much karmic surplus built up that we can start wishing for bad things to happen to others, or celebrate it when it happens. I know I sure as hell don't.

I'm still waiting for someone to show me where I wished bad things upon pete or celebrated that he lost his job.

[Demonpenz]

sorry pete, you are a loyal royals fan. Good luck

[BigCatDaddy]

I'm still waiting for someone to show me where I wished bad things upon pete or celebrated that he lost his job.

Show some class dude and just stop posting in the thread.

[Buehler445]

Pete, sorry to hear about this.

Bad bad day for you brother.
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[talastan]

I'm still waiting for someone to show me where I wished bad things upon pete or celebrated that he lost his job.


While you didn't' "wish" bad on pete, you could've phrased the post differently IMO. You could've just wished him luck on the job hunt. Or said something like, "even though we have our differences...." But calling a guy a dickhead at the same time he just said he's lost his job, it really shows a lack of concern for your fellow man IMO. I have my disagreements with people on this board and in DC; but I wouldn't ever call anyone a name in a serious thread like this. Just me though....:shrug:

[Coach]

Sorry to hear Pete.

[MOhillbilly]

Pete, sorry to hear about this.

Bad bad day for you brother.
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way to sugarcoat it.

[TrebMaxx]

Sorry to hear Pete. Keep in mind, sometimes these types of life changes work out for the best in the long run. Good luck in your finding a better job. Keep positive.

[Gonzo]

I'm still waiting for someone to show me where I wished bad things upon pete or celebrated that he lost his job.


I believe this summed it up dude...



Perhaps keeping your opinion about his disposition to yourself would have been a more suitable approach?
Prefacing your personal feelings about him before the well-wishes just makes you seem more of a dick.

[Cannibal]

Pete can be and has been a douche to people many times on this board. That said, I hope he pulls through and finds a job asap.

Work at my place of employment is extra slow right now as well. We had layoffs earlier this year and it is looking like more could be on the way.

[Molitoth]

Anyone who takes a job at Sprint should expect to by laid off.

Everyone I know that has worked there has been laid off.

[DaneMcCloud]

Sorry to hear about your job loss, Pete.

But having family members that worked there and left and/or were laid off, they've all been MUCH better off in terms of finances and stability after leaving Sprint.

Hopefully, it will work out that way for you as well.

Best of luck!

[Chief Henry]

Not crying at all. Simply pointing out that what comes around, goes around.

Remember that asshat...


Good luck Pete in your job search.

[Brock]

Pete can be and has been a douche to people many times on this board.

And who couldnt' that be said about?

[Cannibal]

And who couldnt' that be said about?

True. I am in his same boat.

[Gonzo]

And who couldnt' that be said about?

Me...

I love everyone on here. Well, except for you, fuckhead.


:D

[BigRedChief]

Sorry to hear about your job loss, Pete.

But having family members that worked there and left and/or were laid off, they've all been MUCH better off in terms of finances and stability after leaving Sprint.

Hopefully, it will work out that way for you as well.

Best of luck!
Yeah, I'm making double what I was at Sprint in 4 years. Looking at maybe triple in another 2 years. Theres always a bright side. You got marketable skills. You'll land on your feet.:thumb:

[Skip Towne]

Damn Pete, that was a bad call. Good luck with your search.

[petegz28]

Damn Pete, that was a bad call. Good luck with your search.

lmao
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[phisherman]

you finally get to join the club with roger and i, pete.

sorry to hear it man, guess being boat buddies means a lot eh?

any other surprises? if you want, just let me know via PM.

[petegz28]

you finally get to join the club with roger and i, pete.

sorry to hear it man, guess being boat buddies means a lot eh?

any other surprises? if you want, just let me know via PM.

i haven't heard anything from anyone yet. i suspect there were only 2-3 cuts. i definitley have been getting lip service from don the last few weeks.
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[phisherman]

i'd say so, considering you got a new ticket last night?

[J Diddy]

Good luck to you pete. You'll find something better, just milk the unemployment out of them bastards first.

Furthermore, anyone who is an internet tough guy thinking its funny to bash a guy who lost his job, at this time of year, with the economy the way it is should be subjected to an extra dull, extra rusty nuthook experiment. Political arguments are one thing, but come the fuck on. I hope you catch your cock in your zipper today and it hurts, really hurts.

[phisherman]

dude, trust me, take some time off.

i jumped back in quickly and regretted it in the long run. you had a long run there; you deserve some time for R & R.

[Dayze]

sorry man. Same thing happened to me last october; out of the blue on a Friday.
I had a liquid lunch that day too. luckily, in the sticks that is peculiar, MO i knew the kid working at Caseys fairly well and he rung up the beer at 8:30am lol.

[petegz28]

dude, trust me, take some time off.

i jumped back in quickly and regretted it in the long run. you had a long run there; you deserve some time for R & R.
fuck, i'm bored already
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[phisherman]

oh well, you can take up drinking for sport. become a pro! lol

[LaChapelle]

May you soon look on this day as a blessing

~please don't go into carpentry

[Mr. Flopnuts]

Eventhough I think you're a dickbag, that sucks. Good luck on the job search.

Was it your cheery disposition? With your awesome attitude about everything, I can't imagine why you weren't kept around.

Good luck finding something new.

Its called douchebag karma. Good luck on your job hunt

Well what do you think of the Iphone now :)

Oh and sorry dude but really Sprint suck balls hope the next thing is even better!

I like all of you guys under normal circumstances. But you're all assholes today. You're gonna let petty internet arguments cause you to act like this? Shameful.

Pete, the timing couldn't be worse. Hang in there buddy. Good luck finding something quickly.

[Dayze]

I like all of you guys under normal circumstances. But you're all assholes today. You're gonna let petty internet arguments cause you to act like this? Shameful.

Pete, the timing couldn't be worse. Hang in there buddy. Good luck finding something quickly.

No sh8t.:shake:
I got whacked ; everyone else i knew was at work; only place I had to vent was CP.

Ecouraging thoughts helped get rid of the shock of it all.

[MahiMike]

Sorry to hear that. My brother in law contracts there thru EDS. Recently had to take a 15% cut. Sucks out there. Good luck.

[vailpass]

You going to cry about it?

And you wonder why nobody likes you.

[journeyscarab]

Pete -

Sorry about your job...certainly the worst time of year to have that happen. I was cut in March but was fortunate to find a contract gig by May. They have now offered me a 1 year contract which is great but I have to figure the tax stuff and cover my own insurance. I cannot promise anything but if you want to forward me your resume I'll keep my eyes open here.

Good luck man...hang in there and something will come your way. Attitude determines altitude!

[Lumpy]

That sucks Pete. :( Hang in there!

[Jilly]

Sorry, Pete....maybe this will present some new opportunity that's out there for you. In the meantime, do some stuff you never have time to do and fire up the old resume... it's hard and it sucks, but there's got to be a place for you somewhere.

[Donger]

****, i'm bored already
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Well, in between working on your resume and job hunting, may I suggest a fun and worthwhile diversion? How about driving around and looking for illegal aliens, recording their whereabouts and then reporting to them to the authorities?

[1ChiefsDan]

http://www.globalfo<WBR title=blocked::http://www.globalforumtv.net/itjobs/jobsearch.asp>rumtv.net/<WBR title=blocked::http://www.globalforumtv.net/itjobs/jobsearch.asp>itjobs/jobsearch<WBR title=blocked::http://www.globalforumtv.net/itjobs/jobsearch.asp>.asp (http://www.globalforumtv.net/itjobs/jobsearch.asp)

Just got this link today in one of the forums I am a member of. Free IT job search engine.

[Dartgod]

Good luck in your job search Pete. There are plenty of people here willing to help out in times like these.

[ClevelandBronco]

Damn. Sorry, Pete.

[DeezNutz]

Sorry to hear about this.

These kinds of situations have a weird way of working out for the best, and I wish you nothing but luck with the search.

[memyselfI]

You know this is a bit OT but it infuriates me to see that fuggin area downtown while people are getting the axe and families thrown into turmoil. How many jobs could have been saved by the money paid to fund that arena?

[Cannibal]

I don't have a problem with publicly fund arenas if the public actually votes on the arena and if the public actually owns the arena when it is complete. What I hate is arenas or stadiums that are publicly funded where private parties own controlling interest.

[Cannibal]

If a private entity wants to own an arena, they should have to fuckin pay for it 100%.

[dirk digler]

I am sorry to hear about this my friend. I hope you find something soon or maybe enjoy the time off. I wish I could fire one of my stupid employees I would hire you.

[tyton75]

fwiw.. Sprint laid me off in Feb... enjoy the time off with your severance... you'll find another gig

[HemiEd]

Sad deal, especially this time of year Pete.

Good luck, and usually things turn out for the better in the long run. Keep a positive attitude and you should be fine.

[ClevelandBronco]

You guys need to relax. Pete's slung plenty of shit my way and can take care of himself. I said even though I though he is a prick that it sucks to lose his job and good luck on the job search. Learn how to ****ing read.

One rarely gets to see as complete an asshole as you in action.

[phisherman]

fwiw.. Sprint laid me off in Feb... enjoy the time off with your severance... you'll find another gig

and they got me in april...the team that pete and i were on has decreased in size dramatically...

oh well, looks like they'll finally have to do some work since they're basically 1/3 the size they used to be.

[wutamess]

i haven't heard anything from anyone yet. i suspect there were only 2-3 cuts. i definitley have been getting lip service from don the last few weeks.
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What kind of lip service?

[Slainte]

Suck to hear about this. May your search for a new and better job be ridiculously short.

[wutamess]

fwiw.. Sprint laid me off in Feb... enjoy the time off with your severance... you'll find another gig

I heard about ur layoff. wtf u doin now?
Ketter's depressed ass is still hangin on. eh?

[tyton75]

I heard about ur layoff. wtf u doin now?
Ketter's depressed ass is still hangin on. eh?


he's still hangin on from what i understand.. I'm over at Cerner now

what are you up to these days?

[petegz28]

What kind of lip service?

Everyone was being put on projects but me. Everyone had a full bucket but me. When I approached him about it and basically had it out with him he finally put me on the projects at hand. Kept telling me not to read into anything, that I was the best project lead on his team, etc, etc.

Turns out it was all hooey to pacify me for the time being.

[Fish]

This is all Trey Hillman's fault......

[Pitt Gorilla]

Well, in between working on your resume and job hunting, may I suggest a fun and worthwhile diversion? How about driving around and looking for illegal aliens, recording their whereabouts and then reporting to them to the authorities?How can you tell that they are illegal whilst "driving around?"

[wutamess]

Everyone was being put on projects but me. Everyone had a full bucket but me. When I approached him about it and basically had it out with him he finally put me on the projects at hand. Kept telling me not to read into anything, that I was the best project lead on his team, etc, etc.

Turns out it was all hooey to pacify me for the time being.

You the only one today?

[Donger]

How can you tell that they are illegal whilst "driving around?"

I'm sure the bunch of people hanging around outside the local Home Depot speaking Mexican are actually there for a civics seminar.

[Coach]

I'm sure the bunch of people hanging around outside the local Home Depot speaking Mexican are actually there for a civics seminar.

Si Señor.

[Pitt Gorilla]

I'm sure the bunch of people hanging around outside the local Home Depot speaking Mexican are actually there for a civics seminar.It seems like you already know where the illegals are.

[Inspector]

Sorry to hear that Pete. Many of the folks that used to work with me left for jobs at Sprint years ago and I think almost all of them are no longer there. Some have even returned back to us.

We just let a bunch go too. Always seems to happen right before the holidays.

Good luck with your next job. Hopefully you'll find it soon.

[ClevelandBronco]

How can you tell that they are illegal whilst "driving around?"

Drive around in a green and white 4WD with this on the side:

http://www.jestdesigns.com/images/popular-designs/u.s.-immigration-customs-enforcement-agent_320x320.jpg

[ClevelandBronco]

EDIT: Unless you live in a sanctuary city, of course, such as Denver.

Damn. I even screwed up the editing process.

[KC native]

I'm sure the bunch of people hanging around outside the local Home Depot speaking Mexican are actually there for a civics seminar.

Ah more passive aggressive bitch ass nonsense from donger.

It's funny that you're still trying to make the thread about me.

[KC native]

One rarely gets to see as complete an asshole as you in action.

Drive around in a green and white 4WD with this on the side:

http://www.jestdesigns.com/images/popular-designs/u.s.-immigration-customs-enforcement-agent_320x320.jpg

And one gets to see pussy shit like this from people like you all the time.

[Donger]

It seems like you already know where the illegals are.

Sure.

[Donger]

Ah more passive aggressive bitch ass nonsense from donger.

It's funny that you're still trying to make the thread about me.

Nonsense? How so?

[RJ]

Sorry to hear it, Pete, but try to look on the bright side.....you got 30 weeks severance, you'll be able to have some time off for the holidays and you'll probably find a better gig when it's all said and done. My employer went O/B right at Christmas last year and I actually enjoyed having a few weeks off, even if it was without pay. Make the best of your time and good luck finding something new.

[KC native]

Nonsense? How so?

Because you're too much of a pussy to voice how you really feel without resorting to passive aggressive tactics like mentioning illegal immigrants (trying to provoke a reaction from me) in a thread about pete losing his job.

[Donger]

Because you're too much of a pussy to voice how you really feel without resorting to passive aggressive tactics like mentioning illegal immigrants (trying to provoke a reaction from me) in a thread about pete losing his job.

How I really feel about what?

[KC native]

How I really feel about what?

:spock: Really?

[Donger]

:spock: Really?

I just want to be sure what you think I won't give you an answer on.

[Lumpy]

...Kept telling me not to read into anything, that I was the best project lead on his team, etc, etc.

Ah geez, they played the whole "don't read into anything" phrase on u. :rolleyes: That should have been a huge red flag. They should have been upfront w/ u instead of taking the pussy route to spare ur feelings or whatever. Douchebags!

[KC native]

I just want to be sure what you think I won't give you an answer on.

No, you want to play passive aggressive. I'm not spelling it out for you. If you lack the ability to discern what is meant after a series of posts and the context of our other discussions then that's your problem.

[Donger]

No, you want to play passive aggressive. I'm not spelling it out for you. If you lack the ability to discern what is meant after a series of posts and the context of our other discussions then that's your problem.

Well, I presume it has to do with what I think about illegal aliens, but again, I'd rather not presume.

If so, I've told you repeatedly what I think we should do with Illegal aliens, so therefore, I don't understand why you wrote what you did in post #155.

[KC native]

Well, I presume it has to do with what I think about illegal aliens, but again, I'd rather not presume.

If so, I've told you repeatedly what I think we should do with Illegal aliens, so therefore, I don't understand why you wrote what you did in post #155.

Horseshit. Quit being a pussy.

[alanm]

Damn Pete, I'm sorry to hear that. I know it's rough to hear but maybe it's a blessing in disguise. Good luck. Take a week off and hit the ground running.

[petegz28]

You the only one today?

Me and some guy named Louis from SMS....pretty cheesy if you ask me

[petegz28]

Damn Pete, I'm sorry to hear that. I know it's rough to hear but maybe it's a blessing in disguise. Good luck. Take a week off and hit the ground running.

I'm sure it is. After worrying about layoffs every 3-6 months for the lst several years I welcome at least ridding myself of the stress of that part anyway

[Donger]

Horseshit. Quit being a pussy.

I'd be happy to answer any question you put forth. Proceed, or is there some reason you don't want to ask me a straightforward question?

[KC native]

I'd be happy to answer any question you put forth. Proceed, or is there some reason you don't want to ask me a straightforward question?

Um, how can I put this plainly....

I'm not playing your passive aggressive game. If you have something to say, and I know you do, then say it directly. I'm not the one trying to make this thread about me. You are.

[Donger]

Um, how can I put this plainly....

I'm not playing your passive aggressive game. If you have something to say, and I know you do, then say it directly. I'm not the one trying to make this thread about me. You are.

I already stated that you're a prick. You want me to add to that?

[Slainte]

Um, how can I put this plainly....

I'm not playing your passive aggressive game. If you have something to say, and I know you do, then say it directly. I'm not the one trying to make this thread about me. You are.

This kind of reminds me of how Luv's "I Have A Date" thread became all about "Trying To Get Claythan Laid"...

Really, both of you should stop now. Though you probably won't.

[Phobia]

Good luck Pete. Been there. It's part of the reason I'm self-employed. I only have myself to blame when times are rough.

[Pitt Gorilla]

Sure.So, you want to send pete out to collect information that you already have? Wouldn't it be a better use of his time to work towards finding a new job than needlessly running around for Donger?

[Mr. Flopnuts]

Good luck Pete. Been there. It's part of the reason I'm self-employed. I only have myself to blame when times are rough.

Interestingly enough I lost my job last week and am feeling the same way right now. I need to make my own way and quit counting on others to keep their ends of bargains.

[Pitt Gorilla]

Interestingly enough I lost my job last week and am feeling the same way right now. I need to make my own way and quit counting on others to keep their ends of bargains.Good luck to you, pete, and others without jobs during the holiday season.

[Donger]

So, you want to send pete out to collect information that you already have? Wouldn't it be a better use of his time to work towards finding a new job than needlessly running around for Donger?

Like I wrote, a fun and worthwhile diversion.

[stevieray]

:rolleyes: yea because so much of that comes to me on here.

sounds like my oldest whining about the youngest.

[stevieray]

Good luck to you, pete, and others without jobs during the holiday season.

i hear that.

keep swinging...

[The Bunk]

I left before they could get me, it was the best thing that ever happened to me. Five years ago now and I barely remember anything about the place, other than how bad it sucked.

I just got through reading that Perceptive was hiring. Don't know if it's true or not, but might be worth checking out.

[Boiled Chicken]

I'm sure it is. After worrying about layoffs every 3-6 months for the lst several years I welcome at least ridding myself of the stress of that part anyway

Terribly sorry to hear this. But you're right, at least the weight is off, cause we're hearing another one is coming in March or April.

[Direckshun]

You can probably find pretty steady employment in the military. :)

I haven't read the thread, but I'm really sorry to hear the guillotine fell on your job. Just the worst timing, but there's never good timing to lose a job you've held for over a decade.

Do yourself a favor, and react positively, with energy, rather than desperately by making yourself a victim. A job will come. You've got to be strong.

[Direckshun]

I remember the last time I was fired for some shit job I was doing up in KC back in 2006, shortly after New Year's Day. My girlfriend of three years broke up with me the week before. I was a shell of a human and did nothing (and I mean nothing) for five months. Don't be that guy.

I remember I was being driven out to my car in the super-ice outside by the guy who fired me.

He was like "you must think I'm the worst guy."

I mean, how self-centered can you get. I'm just trying to keep the world from spinning, dude, I could give a shit about you.

But I'm sorry if I hurt your feelings over you firing me. Tell you what, we can go back inside and you can fire me again. I'll pat you on the back and congratulate you on a job well done.

Not interested? Alright, well I hope you still have room in your three-car garage for shame, since you obviously leave it at home with you every day you come to work.

[wutamess]

Pete is rich. Don't let him losing the job fool ya.

[petegz28]

Pete is rich. Don't let him losing the job fool ya.

Rich? Me? Shit, if I were I would have told Sprint to fuck off a long time ago. No one has the means of Roger.

[wutamess]

Rich? Me? Shit, if I were I would have told Sprint to **** off a long time ago. No one has the means of Roger.

Yeah right! I'm pissed COBRA raised health insurance rates on the fam.
:mad:

[petegz28]

Yeah right! I'm pissed COBRA raised health insurance rates on the fam.
:mad:

You need some Obama bucks!

[wutamess]

You need some Obama bucks!

Exactly. They ran out.

[El Jefe]

I remember the last time I was fired for some shit job I was doing up in KC back in 2006, shortly after New Year's Day. My girlfriend of three years broke up with me the week before. I was a shell of a human and did nothing (and I mean nothing) for five months. Don't be that guy.

I remember I was being driven out to my car in the super-ice outside by the guy who fired me.

He was like "you must think I'm the worst guy."

I mean, how self-centered can you get. I'm just trying to keep the world from spinning, dude, I could give a shit about you.

But I'm sorry if I hurt your feelings over you firing me. Tell you what, we can go back inside and you can fire me again. I'll pat you on the back and congratulate you on a job well done.

Not interested? Alright, well I hope you still have room in your three-car garage for shame, since you obviously leave it at home with you every day you come to work.

Dang man crazy story, but you're better off for it. Good luck pete.

[GloryDayz]

Keep your chin up...

[Easy 6]

Wow, sorry to hear that Pete

Get your unemployment rolling in asap while you look around for another opportunity, you deserve it.

Best of luck.

[petegz28]

Well, thanks again everyone for the kind words. When a door closes another opens is how it has to be approached. I will miss the working from home and the good pay and extensive vacation time I earned.

[wutamess]

Well, thanks again everyone for the kind words. When a door closes another opens is how it has to be approached. I will miss the working from home and the good pay and extensive vacation time I earned.

Yup... it's a huge adjustment from what you're used to. I'm finally starting to get acclimated to it somewhat.

[rtmike]

Sorry to hear. That just plain sucks this time of year. Did they have the balls to tell in person? I didn't read all the posts so sorry if you already said.

[wutamess]

Was it a known axe day or did Don just hit you with it blindsided?
Also, did he read from the script (with his sad... this is the hardest day ever face?) while Hardy as in there?

[BigMeatballDave]

Wow. Sprint is even more of a shit company than I thought. How the fuck do you terminate people in December? Cockbags.

Sorry to hear this Pete. Lousy timing. Good luck in your search.

[phisherman]

it was a known axe day.

[kc rush]

Sorry to hear it Pete. Good luck finding something new.

[teedubya]

Good luck. Try and find ways to be positive, it'll help in the coming weeks.


This is a nicer version of what I tried to say. LOL.

When all you look at and see is rainclouds of negativity... then the only thing that can come your way is thunderstorms.

Think sunshine, Pete. Not Orange Bowls. Not bad refs. Not every effin thing...

Read "The Power of Now" by Eckhart Tolle

Its a great book...

[Dartgod]

Wow, sorry to hear that Pete

Get your unemployment rolling in asap while you look around for another opportunity, you deserve it.

Best of luck.
THIS!

I was surprised to learn that I could draw Kansas unemployment while receiving a severance. In fact, my severance did not include the 10% pay cut we took at the beginning of the year, so for 2 months while I was receiving both, I was making more money than I ever had in my life.

[tomahawk kid]

THIS!

I was surprised to learn that I could draw Kansas unemployment while receiving a severance. In fact, my severance did not include the 10% pay cut we took at the beginning of the year, so for 2 months while I was receiving both, I was making more money than I ever had in my life.

You can't draw unemploment for the first 60 days though, correct?

[ChiTown]

Good luck Pete. Been there. It's part of the reason I'm self-employed. I only have myself to blame when times are rough.

This

I hope I continue to be blessed to decide my future/career. Working for someone else (other than me) would be tough.

[Bwana]

WTF Guys?

Would you say this to him in real life, or are you all just being message-board assholes?

This guy is unemployed, in the midst of a recession, during the holidays and work is difficult to find.

Yep, it's low test.

Sorry to hear about your job loss dude. I hope you find someting fast.

[Dartgod]

You can't draw unemploment for the first 60 days though, correct?
Yes you can. I filed immediately and after 1 waiting week started receiving benefits.

[wutamess]

You can't draw unemploment for the first 60 days though, correct?

Nope... you can draw unemployment immediately. The caveat is that there's a 1 week exemption to which you won't receive unemployment benefits for the first week you claim.

[Dartgod]

Nope... you can draw unemployment immediately. The caveat is that there's a 1 week exemption to which you won't receive unemployment benefits the first week.
You do eventually get paid for that first week though. I don't remember which it was, week three or four I think, that I got paid for that initial week.

[Bwana]

Sorry, Pete. **** you, Native.

This

[wutamess]

Another thing Pete... don't wait until the last minute to go to the doctor if your health benfits run out. Go now and get everything resolved... If you have to go out on your own, there's a chance you might not get coverage if something comes up.

Get it taken care of NOW.

[Spott]

Was your job specifically for the telecom industry or is it something you can do anywhere?

[tomahawk kid]

Yes you can. I filed immediately and after 1 waiting week started receiving benefits.

I had a friend who did that while drawing severance and the State of KS came back about a month later and said he had to repay unemployment drawn during his WARN period (first 60 days after notification).

They eventually just repaid it out to him later (via his weekly claims), but they did make him re-pay it.

[memyselfI]

Yeah right! I'm pissed COBRA raised health insurance rates on the fam.
:mad:

From what I understand, without getting too political, is that the extension for the partial subsidizing of the payment of premiums ran out or is running out. Thus, anyone on Cobra will faced increased premiums not because of anything they are dong but because the Congress has not passed another subsidy and the WH hasn't pushed it.

I reckon once people start getting their bills for premiums in December and they have to choose between Christmas shopping and health insurance then things will start getting done. Can't risk further damage to the economy because of higher Cobra payments.

[phisherman]

because sprint's layoffs are through the WARN act, you do have to wait 60 days to draw unemployment. the upside to that is, if any, that he will still accumulate PTO for 60 days after his separation date.

[petegz28]

Was it a known axe day or did Don just hit you with it blindsided?
Also, did he read from the script (with his sad... this is the hardest day ever face?) while Hardy as in there?

I had a feeling I was next to go on Don's list based on earloer layoffs. Yes he read the script and yes Hardy was there.

[BigMeatballDave]

because sprint's layoffs are through the WARN act, you do have to wait 60 days to draw unemployment. the upside to that is, if any, that he will still accumulate PTO for 60 days after his separation date.60 days? WTF?

[petegz28]

60 days? WTF?

Basically WARN says you have to give the employee 60 days notice that they are being terminated, since it is a layoff and not an outright termination. I believe you have to follow WARN if you layoff 100+ people.

[stlchiefs]

WTF Guys?

Would you say this to him in real life, or are you all just being message-board assholes?

This guy is unemployed, in the midst of a recession, during the holidays and work is difficult to find.

Exactly. Good luck to you and anyone else job searching out there right now. Bad timing, but hopefully it works out for the better.

[teedubya]

You'll get about 40 weeks or so of around $425 bucks... at least a friend got that.

[BigRedChief]

Wow. Sprint is even more of a shit company than I thought. How the **** do you terminate people in December? Cockbags.

Sorry to hear this Pete. Lousy timing. Good luck in your search.
When I was there in 2002 they were cutting in December.

[GordonGekko]

that sucks petegz28. the bright side is that your resume is probably pretty solid with 12 years working for a pretty good company, you should be able to find work shortly.

[bevischief]

http://www.job-hunt.org

Is a great website for those who are looking and need to get up to date advice and resume help.

[Simply Red]

whatever you do, don't make a lateral move. Plenty of companies hiring, you may want to get out of the city you're in, to increase possibilities.



:edit: never mind, you're in Olathe!

[Titty Meat]

The assholes who were talking shit to Pete after losing his job need a vacation. Sorry to hear that Pete you'll get another good job though.

[BIG_DADDY]

Almost 11 years, 12 counting contract time, I gave to that company and I was rewarded today for being the most tenured and most experienced on my team with the axe. A liquid lunch is on the menu...

I am really sorry to hear that brother.

[phisherman]

that sucks petegz28. the bright side is that your resume is probably pretty solid with 12 years working for a pretty good company, you should be able to find work shortly.

unfortunately i found out that in kc, this really isn't true. ex-sprint employees are not viewed very highly in the IT community here.

this is a real drag because unlike the shit ton of PMs that have gotten laid off, jobs like the one that pete and i had actually did tickets/work on a daily basis, not just hold conference calls all day.

[Chief Henry]

Good luck Pete. Try to keep your spirits up.

[|Zach|]

unfortunately i found out that in kc, this really isn't true. ex-sprint employees are not viewed very highly in the IT community here.

this is a real drag because unlike the shit ton of PMs that have gotten laid off, jobs like the one that pete and i had actually did tickets/work on a daily basis, not just hold conference calls all day.

Yea, its been my experience that Sprint PMs are just so far in their box of comfort of how things went at Sprint that they don't adapt or change well. Not a knock on anyone personally just been an observation working with a few.

[Al Bundy]

Damn, that sucks Pete.. hopefully you find something soon.

[jynni]

Worked over nine years at Sprint and was laid off back in March. My useless idiot of a director couldn't ever be bothered to fly in from Denver to tell us face to face (my group of 9 lost 6 people). We just went to a conference room and she told us over the phone.

All that said, best thing that ever happened to me. Especially as I really wouldn't have wanted to be one of the three people left that had to absorb everyone else's work. I hated my job, hated my bosses and couldn't stand half my co-workers. Had considered leaving but was too comfortable with the salary and benefits (that free cell phone is nice). I had six months of severance plus unemployment and spent that entire time doing whatever the hell I wanted. First time in years that I was not either working or going to school - it was like an extended summer vacation. Was very lucky and landed a job with a great company (one that I had considered trying to get on with before the layoff) just as my severance was running out.

So good luck to you and as many others have already mentioned - there is life after Sprint and it's so much better!

[wild1]

For those of you who have been fired, how did they do it exactly? I'm curious about the language they use and if they call a meeting. What do they do with the people who are not being fired while all this is going on?

[Saul Good]

Are you out drinking somewhere tonight? I'll buy you a beer if you are.

[wazu]

Sorry, pete. Good luck finding a new gig soon. Keep the faith and stay positive.

[Sure-Oz]

Sorry to hear...hope things get better for you. Take advantage of the time off and re-charge a bit.

[petegz28]

For those of you who have been fired, how did they do it exactly? I'm curious about the language they use and if they call a meeting. What do they do with the people who are not being fired while all this is going on?

Well, the way we do it is they call each person into a conference room one by one and tell you whether or not you have a job. Usually the first people called are the ones that are let go. So I knew when my phone rang 15 min after they started I was out.

[WilliamTheIrish]

F*ck Petey.. Sorry to hear that. And you know what? If you hadn't persisted in your own special way, I'd have NEVER bought that Palm Pre with a two year deal with Sprint. EIGHT days ago.

I'm going to have to consider taking the thing back.

Hang in their dude.

[BigMeatballDave]

For those of you who have been fired, how did they do it exactly? I'm curious about the language they use and if they call a meeting. What do they do with the people who are not being fired while all this is going on?For me, it was quite simple. My Foreman came to me and said he and the VP want to speak to me. I sat down in the VPs office and I knew what was happening. They gave me a seperation notice. They both seemed very sorry. I was also informed I would be recalled. I still haven't, but I'm hopeful. I have a job now, but I liked that one much better.

[Bwana]

Yeah, it sounds like Sprint treats their people like cattle. What a rat soup outfit.

[Mr. Flopnuts]

For me, it was quite simple. My Foreman came to me and said he and the VP want to speak to me. I sat down in the VPs office and I knew what was happening. They gave me a seperation notice. They both seemed very sorry. I was also informed I would be recalled. I still haven't, but I'm hopeful. I have a job now, but I liked that one much better.

Call them and remind them. You never know..............

[petegz28]

Yeah, it sounds like Sprint treats their people like cattle. What a rat soup outfit.

Pretty much. The wife and I just figured out I have been stressing over layoffs at Sprint at least once a year, if not more since 2001. I am probably luck though, a person I know in another part of Sprint was told the next round of layoffs will have severance severely reduced if not cut at all

[Saul Good]

Pretty much. The wife and I just figured out I have been stressing over layoffs at Sprint at least once a year, if not more since 2001. I am probably luck though, a person I know in another part of Sprint was told the next round of layoffs will have severance severely reduced if not cut at all

If you find a job quickly, this turns into a huge signing bonus.

[Spott]

Well, my most recent position was Software Packaging. That is taking software and creating unattended, pre-configured installs to be distrbuted out to the environment.

But before that I was everything from Server Admin to Account Admin, Desktop Integration. That sort of stuff.

Do you have any experience with Networking/Telecom?

[dirk digler]

So Pete how does this WARN act work? Do you get paid for those 60 days before you can draw unemployment?

[petegz28]

So Pete how does this WARN act work? Do you get paid for those 60 days before you can draw unemployment?

Exactly. Basically it is a notification period.

[petegz28]

Do you have any experience with Networking/Telecom?

Probably one of the areas I really don't. I was never much of a cable runner or anything. Understood networking but never had to support it outside of the networking stuff on the servers.

[Al Czervik]

Very sorry to hear that Pete.....

Good luck in your search.....

[googlegoogle]

Obama will fix everything Pete.

[kepp]

If you find a job quickly, this turns into a huge signing bonus.

Absolutely. I have a coworker who was laid off from Sprint and got a good severance pkg. He bought a Harley with it after finding a job in just a few weeks.

[kepp]

Yeah, it sounds like Sprint treats their people like cattle. What a rat soup outfit.

I think that's actually a really good description. I took a quick inventory after this thread started and it's amazing how many of my current coworkers have been laid off from there.

[patteeu]

Sorry to hear it, petegz28.

[bobbymitch]

Sorry to hear about your being let go. Where I live about every third or fourth house has someone that either still is or was working for Sprint. Even the golf league that I used to play in was about half ex-Sprint employees. Most were let go and re-hired as independent contractors. My old golf partner wound up starting his own company using the Internet for small company phone systems (or something close thereto - couldn't really understand the details).

[KCFANinNC]

I got laid of March 13 and landed @ TW Cable 2 months later. I had 3 offers to choose from.

Hang in there, luckily you got a REALLY good severance pkg.

[HC_Chief]

It was a good thing. Trust me, I'm speaking from experience.

That company is so #*^$@ed up you will be amazed by the efficiency and common sense you encounter in your next gig. Hell, Sprint is as bad as the government; even worse in some areas: at least the government has a few contractors with brains.

Sprint = 90% middle-management dumbshits with fiefdoms of stupidity to piss-mark.

[R&GHomer]

Good luck. Try and find ways to be positive, it'll help in the coming weeks.

and months if your like me. Sorry to hear you got the ax. This economy is for crap, I'm about to loose my car. Then what?

Oh and fyi, be prepared for them to tax the fucking shit out of your severance package! I think there might be away around it by maxing out your dependents not sure, I found out after the fact. Worth looking into.

[jynni]

Severance pay is considered supplemental income and so is taxed at the supplemental rate of 25%. From what I was told, Sprint cannot change this, you have to call up the IRS and claim a hardship in order to get them to make an exception and tax you at the normal rate.

That said, once you start collecting unemployment, you can choose for that not to be taxed, so it should all even out when you file your taxes.