jerryskids 5,165 Posted October 9, 2019 I mentioned a little while back that I sensed that my position was in jeopardy. That has come to fruition. The stated reason is that they need a person in another location more than here; the unstated reason is that I've challenged the sales director I'm most aligned with on some engagements (part of my role, allegedly), but this guy wants a lap dog yes man. Also he wants a glorified field engineer, where I was hired to be more of a sales specialist. I lose network access today but am on the payroll until mid November, then get a few months severance. I've got one main last shot at an adjacent position but it is 50/50 at best at this point. Anyway, look at meeeeee$#@!@!#$@! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IGotWorms 3,297 Posted October 9, 2019 Bummer, sorry to hear it jer. That’s a pretty decent cushion though of about 3-4 months? Do you think you’ll be able to find something else in that timeframe? Not a bad time as the economy is still decent. Could be a good thing in the end 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hardcore troubadour 12,576 Posted October 9, 2019 Good luck. I hate seeing anyone lose a job. I think you'll be good though. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fandandy 3,311 Posted October 9, 2019 Wow. Sorry to hear. What am I supposed to tell people now? That I'm friends online with an unemployed engineering sales specialist? That ain't gonna work. You better find a job, and fast. 1 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bier Meister 1,512 Posted October 9, 2019 sorry to hear. there might be a market for ghey, peemus wedding cakes for you 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Patriotsfatboy1 1,432 Posted October 9, 2019 Sorry to hear it. Thank god you aren’t a white male over 50, or it might be hard to find a job. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
taco breath 419 Posted October 9, 2019 so you will be posting more? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jerryskids 5,165 Posted October 9, 2019 12 minutes ago, IGotWorms said: Bummer, sorry to hear it jer. That’s a pretty decent cushion though of about 3-4 months? Do you think you’ll be able to find something else in that timeframe? Not a bad time as the economy is still decent. Could be a good thing in the end About 3 months. I should be OK and we have savings if needed. Economy is good but what I do is specialized so it may take longer than normal. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jerryskids 5,165 Posted October 9, 2019 8 minutes ago, fandandy said: Wow. Sorry to hear. What am I supposed to tell people now? That I'm friends online with an unemployed engineering sales specialist? That ain't gonna work. You better find a job, and fast. I'm technically on the payroll until 11/11. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Reality 2,710 Posted October 9, 2019 Bummer but, good luck on the job hunt. Economy is booming, it's an employees market. You'll be fine. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jerryskids 5,165 Posted October 9, 2019 7 minutes ago, Patriotsfatboy1 said: Sorry to hear it. Thank god you aren’t a white male over 50, or it might be hard to find a job. I don't look a day over 48. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
taco breath 419 Posted October 9, 2019 1 minute ago, jerryskids said: I don't look a day over 48. Roses are red. Your blood is too. You look like a monkey And belong in a zoo. Do not worry, I'll be there too. Not in the cage, But laughing at you. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jerryskids 5,165 Posted October 9, 2019 9 minutes ago, taco breath said: so you will be posting more? Heck no, now I need to work hard to find a job where I can post more. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Strike 3,941 Posted October 9, 2019 Sorry to hear man. I haven't looked lately but we're usually hiring Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Patriotsfatboy1 1,432 Posted October 9, 2019 What kind of engineering? Janitorial? 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nospk 230 Posted October 9, 2019 Should have just agreed to keep asking if the customers wanted fries with their orders and not put up such a fuss, wtf 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jerryskids 5,165 Posted October 9, 2019 8 minutes ago, Strike said: Sorry to hear man. I haven't looked lately but we're usually hiring I should have taken you up on that one you mentioned a few months ago, it isn't posted anymore. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jerryskids 5,165 Posted October 9, 2019 6 minutes ago, Patriotsfatboy1 said: What kind of engineering? Janitorial? Get woke man, the new term is "custodial." Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jerryskids 5,165 Posted October 9, 2019 4 minutes ago, nospk said: Should have just agreed to keep asking if the customers wanted fries with their orders and not put up such a fuss, wtf The problem is that I sell electronic HW and SW, and without thinking I sold a customer the entire fryolator. My 19 yr old manager wasn't happy. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gladiators 1,900 Posted October 9, 2019 2 minutes ago, jerryskids said: Get woke man, the new term is "custodial." Correct, but your title included the term “sanitation.” Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
5-Points 2,715 Posted October 9, 2019 Tough break, sorry to hear that. I've been there and things can seem bleak at first but they have a way of working out. Hopefully you find a job that's a good fit for you and works well for your family's needs. In the short term, enjoy the time off. Too bad you're doing that sober October thing, I'm sure you could use a drink right about now. I'll have one for ya. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vuduchile 1,940 Posted October 10, 2019 Best wishes skids. This could turn into the opportunity of a lifetime! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike Honcho 4,007 Posted October 10, 2019 Hate to hear it man...hope for the best case scenario for you...a former employee paid vacation and a new job right when you need. Good luck, man. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gladiators 1,900 Posted October 10, 2019 Not sure how the job market is in other areas of the country, but where I’m at, it’s an employee’s market. We’re paying up to bring in talent and cannot get some positions filled. Are you up for relocating? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OldMaid 1,838 Posted October 10, 2019 Suddenly, sober October is starting to make more sense. Just kidding... I’m sure you’ll land on your feet. In the meantime, might I suggest putting a positive spin on your next job title. Director of salutational communications sounds much better than Walmart greeter. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
posty 2,296 Posted October 10, 2019 Are you going to file for unemployment benefits ASAP? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shorepatrol 1,735 Posted October 10, 2019 Good luck Jerry. I've been there, without the severance though. That sucked phat dong. You'll be OK. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IGotWorms 3,297 Posted October 10, 2019 2 hours ago, jerryskids said: Get woke man, the new term is "custodial." Oh we’ve got a Geek in that. Drobs can probably help you out — just don’t tell him if you’re union Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mmmmm...beer 691 Posted October 10, 2019 Geeze sorry Jerry. Hope you pick up something even better soon. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SUXBNME 1,319 Posted October 10, 2019 3 hours ago, Hardcore troubadour said: Good luck. I hate seeing anyone lose a job. I think you'll be good though. Oh...He'll be good. Met the guy in person on a couple of occasions. Very smart man. Still suck with the job loss, though. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MDC 5,875 Posted October 10, 2019 Sorry to hear it Jerry. Sounds like you’ve got a really good supportive family and you’re a smart capable guy so I am sure you’ll land on your feet. Keep us posted. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jerryskids 5,165 Posted October 10, 2019 3 hours ago, 5-Points said: Tough break, sorry to hear that. I've been there and things can seem bleak at first but they have a way of working out. Hopefully you find a job that's a good fit for you and works well for your family's needs. In the short term, enjoy the time off. Too bad you're doing that sober October thing, I'm sure you could use a drink right about now. I'll have one for ya. Yeah, I knew this was going down a while ago. That was another reason to do it, because otherwise I'd be pretty drunk right about now. Which wouldn't bode well for my anniversary celebration. 2 hours ago, vuduchile said: Best wishes skids. This could turn into the opportunity of a lifetime! I'm hoping. I don't exactly love my current role so it could become a blessing in disguise. 2 hours ago, Mike Honcho said: Hate to hear it man...hope for the best case scenario for you...a former employee paid vacation and a new job right when you need. Good luck, man. I know right?! If I line something up to start at the beginning of the year that would be the case (other than the work getting to that point). 2 hours ago, Gladiators said: Not sure how the job market is in other areas of the country, but where I’m at, it’s an employee’s market. We’re paying up to bring in talent and cannot get some positions filled. Are you up for relocating? No on relocating, in fact I could have kept my job had I moved to the east coast. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jerryskids 5,165 Posted October 10, 2019 1 hour ago, OldMaid said: Suddenly, sober October is starting to make more sense. Just kidding... I’m sure you’ll land on your feet. In the meantime, might I suggest putting a positive spin on your next job title. Director of salutational communications sounds much better than Walmart greeter. See my last post. It was something of a preemptive move. 1 hour ago, posty said: Are you going to file for unemployment benefits ASAP? I'm still employed until 11/11. I guess I'll do it then but with my severance I don't know that I'd get any. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nzoner 936 Posted October 10, 2019 Sorry to hear skids but something tells me you'll land on your feet just fine. Of course if you don't I can always get you hooked up with Uber,plus I get a kickback Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nobody 2,031 Posted October 10, 2019 Job .wrist is smoking right now. Keep an open mind. Where I work, we're hiring anyone that wears pants to the interview. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jerryskids 5,165 Posted October 10, 2019 8 minutes ago, nzoner said: Sorry to hear skids but something tells me you'll land on your feet just fine. Of course if you don't I can always get you hooked up with Uber,plus I get a kickback My wife tossed out the idea that I do it a few hours a day to get out and get my people interaction fix. If I decide to do it I'll let you know. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nzoner 936 Posted October 10, 2019 13 minutes ago, jerryskids said: My wife tossed out the idea that I do it a few hours a day to get out and get my people interaction fix. If I decide to do it I'll let you know. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
naomi 343 Posted October 10, 2019 34 minutes ago, jerryskids said: My wife tossed out the idea that I do it a few hours a day to get out and get my people interaction fix. If I decide to do it I'll let you know. That's what we're here for though Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KSB2424 3,082 Posted October 10, 2019 Somehow this thread has been the funniest in a while. Great responses. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Intense Observer 344 Posted October 10, 2019 You are in Phoenix area right? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
