O/T: Might be losing my job...

Guru

So I just got out of a meeting and found out that we've had a budget shortfall and that they are considering cutting our staff. I was told that they are going to make a big effort to keep me on, but they are not sure they can pay me what we need just to make ends meet. The good news is that if I have to leave that I'll have my job until I can find another one. Still sucks though.

Stingray

Company must not be run too well if there is a budget shortfall in this economy?? How bad where things there back in 08??

gemint

Sorry to hear that. Things are tough these days. Companies know they have the upper hand with the soft job market. Sure is the opposite of what it was like in the late 90s.

Guru

I work for a non-profit.

begsu1013

in moving forward, just remember: you get what you negotiate, not what you are worth.

best of luck!

Stingray

Well I hope things are not in limbo for too long for you!!

olb31

Really sorry to hear your news. I think we all take for granted a lot of things in life like health, jobs, kids, etc. until it goes bad. Hang in there and be persistent. Bang on every door.

flcardtrader

I am right there with you Guru.....best case, I lose about 40% salary and worst case, I lose my job. I suspect somewhere in the middle is where I will land.

Such is life working for the big Telecom Company (in my case).

Good luck to you and your family.

DanBessette

Good luck to both of you!

DrFong

It can happen to anyone

FINESTKIND

I lost my job in Nov. 2011 at 55 years old. It took me 5 months of endless searching to find a job in the Boston area. I got a job at a pharmaceutical company in the shipping and receiving dept. I now make 30% more than the last job doing the same kind of work. The benefits are amazing. It's like the kind of job I've always deserved.

Stone193

Sorry to hear this Chris.

Best of luck in finding another job.

BruceinGa

<< <i> is life working for the big Telecom Company (in my case).
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In Dec of 2011 I seperated from a telecom company, Avaya. I was fortunate to be ready to retire and was glad to leave. I never realized how important a pension would be to me.
Good luck Guru!

dtkk49a

What was your IT job? And what state are you looking for work in? Will you relocate ?

larryallen73

Best of luck!

72skywalker

I have been laid off 3 times. Every company I go to seems to close their doors and relocates to another part of the country. Everytime I got a new job it was a better one. I am in the Environmental Health and Safety area so each company paid me more and I was always closer to my house. First commute was 45 minutes, then 15 minutes now i am 3 miles from home. The only traffic I hit is if the traffic light is red.

PLEHR

I've been laid off three times since 2007. Two companies downsized and one completely closed after 87 years in business. While being laid off was stressful every time I've always been able to find an even better job each time (financially) and I've learned a ton about preparing for a rainy day.

Good luck to you!

Stone193

<< <i>I've been laid off three times since 2007. Two companies downsized and one completely closed after 87 years in business. While being laid off was stressful every time I've always been able to find an even better job each time (financially) and I've learned a ton about preparing for a rainy day.

Good luck to you! >>

EagleEyeKid

I'm sorry to hear this is happening to you.
I'm on my 10 th southern punch in Vegas and gave away 3k already.
I love u Vegas. F me harder!


Joe I'll be in at work onmonday when I feel like it. Blahhhh

lawnmowerman

<< <i>I'm sorry to hear this is happening to you.
I'm on my 10 th southern punch in Vegas and gave away 3k already.
I love u Vegas. F me harder!


Joe I'll be in at work onmonday when I feel like it. Blahhhh >>



Lmao! If you have to throw up, make sure you barf on Elvis' wig.

EagleEyeKid

I can't post that pic on my iPhone but u can Matt

lawnmowerman

<< <i>I can't post that pic on my iPhone but u can Matt >>



Bryan's drinking buddy lmao!!

EagleEyeKid

Lmao. My new best friend. He's lookin for lady or anything that moves really

lawnmowerman

<< <i>Lmao. My new best friend. He's lookin for lady or anything that moves really >>



My advice to you then is to sit VERY still haha

EagleEyeKid

Were at the Gold Coast now. Local whatever. Everyone is old. Senior citizen city. My waitress was 80

EagleEyeKid

I just ordered a flaming Darkstar Apparently that drink doesn't exist

BruceinGa

<< <i> Everyone is old. Senior citizen city. >>



Hey, watch it!!
Drink one for me!