Good bossman just gave me the heads up. 40% before August, and I am on the list. Oh well. Anyone looking for a good mechanical engineer in Greenville SC?
Laugh at my misfortune!
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July 20, 2010 11:28 a.m. tuna55 HalfDork
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July 20, 2010 11:33 a.m. triumph5 Reader
Isn't Hyundai hiring down there? Sorry you're being let go". At least you didn't get the, "now you can all turn around and go back home" notice. Good luck.
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July 20, 2010 11:35 a.m. 1988RedT2 Reader
Too bad you're not an 8-year old girl in China. You would be in high demand fabricating consumer electronics for sale in the US!
I'm not laughing. Good luck!
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July 20, 2010 11:41 a.m. tuna55 HalfDork
I am seriously blessed either way. I already have one lead and my boss gave me a few weeks notice plus gave me time to search for jobs during work hours. We have a meager savings account and my wife still has a job - not too bad.
Montgomery Alabama is nearly 6 hours away, plus they don't have any open jobs of relevance (I looked because relocation is a possibility)
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July 20, 2010 11:44 a.m. 4cylndrfury SuperDork
Thats pretty decent of your boss - really decent actually. Last round that went thru here, people just disappeared body-snatchers style...Im still not entirely certain the guy in accounting is 100% human. Good luck!
"Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication." - Leonardo DaVinci
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July 20, 2010 11:53 a.m. triumph5 Reader
Agreed. Sounds like your Boss isn't a bad guy; maybe he's in the next round. I mistakenly thought you'd be closer to Hyundai than you are. Take some time, your brain will need it. Then make it your job to get a job, or your sanity--and your wife's--will slowly slip away. Thankfully she has a job, so you'll have income, and there's unemployment (Ii hope) to help you out.
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July 20, 2010 11:55 a.m. poopshovel SuperDork
tuna55 wrote: I am seriously blessed either way. I already have one lead and my boss gave me a few weeks notice plus gave me time to search for jobs during work hours. We have a meager savings account and my wife still has a job - not too bad. Montgomery Alabama is nearly 6 hours away, plus they don't have any open jobs of relevance (I looked because relocation is a possibility)
Double agreed. Good on your boss for the heads-up and not burning the bridge. Way to stay positive d00d. Hope you find something quickly.
Build a man a fire, and he'll stay warm for a day. Set a man on fire, and he'll stay warm for the rest of his life.
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July 20, 2010 11:55 a.m. Duke SuperDork
Good luck, man. So far I am avoiding that fate, but since we're sending our last current big project out the door this week, I can't help but wonder a little. Hopefully something new will come in before the residual work we have dries up.
Sounds like you have a good boss and could have a worse family situation. Good luck to you, man. What kind of ME are you?
Junior Brown is my hero.
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July 20, 2010 11:59 a.m. Giant Purple Snorklewacker SuperDork
Sorry tuna... the writing is on the wall here too - sounds like your boss is a decent guy to have given you the heads-up while you are still cashing checks. It helps considerably when interviewing.
Not laughing. Good luck.
walterj, playing with the 'preferred username' feature
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July 20, 2010 12:04 p.m. EastCoastMojo SuperDork
Sorry to hear that dude, good luck on your hunt!
She spoke to me, and she was orange
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July 20, 2010 12:17 p.m. tuna55 HalfDork
Thanks for the support folks. My boss is definitely a huge help. I have been guessing that it was coming, but he has pointed it out exactly for me so I can step up the job search like a crazy person and stop spending any money on anything.
God will take care of me and my family, even if it means having to skip meals for their sakes, but I definitely will have to find something soon, because we can only skip so many. Incidentally, Gandhi once fasted for longer than our new product lasted in bench testing, so I am not too sad to be leaving this company.
Duke, I am currently a Test Engineer, but I've also served a Design and Quality function.
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July 20, 2010 12:31 p.m. Duke SuperDork
OK, I'll see if I hear of anything. Unfortunately, most of the MEs I would know about would be for building mechanical systems and HVAC. Either way, good luck!
Junior Brown is my hero.
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July 20, 2010 12:41 p.m. oldtin HalfDork
Sorry to hear it. Good to know your boss is a decent sort. Catch yer breath - then go make something happen.
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July 20, 2010 12:41 p.m. stan SuperDork
Good luck. It was way nice of your boss to help out. Hopefully your next one will be as considerate (under different circumstances...)!
Stan
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July 20, 2010 1:16 p.m. sobe_death Reader
Check with Caterpillar. Our Marine engine plant in Greenville is pretty busy. I'll keep an ear out for you as well.
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July 20, 2010 1:50 p.m. tuna55 HalfDork
sobe_death wrote: Check with Caterpillar. Our Marine engine plant in Greenville is pretty busy. I'll keep an ear out for you as well.
I will, but last I saw they were all temp jobs, although temp is better than nothing now that the layoff is here.
Thanks
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July 20, 2010 3:52 p.m. Jensenman SuperDork
Sorry to hear that.
If you do't mind relocation, you might check with Boeing and its spinoff companies down here in Chuck. -
July 20, 2010 6:07 p.m. spitfirebill Dork
Boy I remember when MEs had pick of the litter and everything. This shows the economy REALLY sucks. There used to be a lot of jobs in the Greenville area. I assume BMW and Michelin isn't hiring ME right now. I agree with Jensenman, check with Boeing. I have nothing else to offer. Sounds like you are ahead of the game anyway.
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July 20, 2010 6:39 p.m. triumph5 Reader
I know General Dynamics in New London/Groton, CT,, is currently, and is planning on hiring engineers this summer, as they expand into Pfizer's old World Headquaters. It would mean a relocate for you and yours, or take it and send the $$ home while staying here in CT., But the news is they are hiring Mechanical and electrical engineers this summer.
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July 20, 2010 6:43 p.m. ignorant SuperDork
Jensenman wrote: Sorry to hear that.
If you do't mind relocation, you might check with Boeing and its spinoff companies down here in Chuck.
Yes. Do this... Boeing is going nuts..
If you want connections to the inside, PM me and I will link you on linked in..
Sorry to hear about your situation. I went through it over a year ago. But if this is any consolation, I made more money the year I was booted than I've ever made in my life... Keep looking for the silver lining.
When you have to shoot, shoot, don't talk.
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July 21, 2010 6:06 a.m. Mikey52_1 Reader
Have you considered setting up as a consulting engineer? Might be worth a thought. You might even be able to stay where you are as a hired consultant.
Good luck with whatever happens. Prez O apparently hasn't heard that the economy hasn't recovered. You obviously know the truth, though.
Mike
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July 21, 2010 7:14 a.m. tuna55 HalfDork
Any specialized engineering firm around wants PEs, which I don't have (and don't really want).
I will definitely look into Boeing if I end up moving, thanks Ig.
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July 21, 2010 9:28 a.m. mad_machine SuperDork
I am glad you got warning. last time I got laid off was a week before Christmas. According to my boss, who was fighting to at least keep through to new years... his boss told him that I was lucky he let me finish the week,
During the Sound Check, nobody can year you scream
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July 27, 2010 6:21 a.m. tuna55 HalfDork
In the meantime, everyone can buy my furniture.
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July 27, 2010 6:38 a.m. 4cylndrfury SuperDork
Mikey52_1 wrote: Prez O apparently hasn't heard that the economy hasn't recovered. You obviously know the truth, though.
Srsly? this was not a political thread, but way to take it there
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