It Finally Happened

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  • dkg999
    dkg999 Posts: 5,647
    edited March 2010
    Cathy - sorry to hear that. Hang in there. You have to approach it with the attitude that you already have a new job, and that new job is looking for a job. Have you thought about job retraining? If you've been there for 28 yrs and are now laid off (hopefully they wrote it as your position was eliminated) there are programs that will allow you to collect unemployment and go back to school. Check into them.

    Take a few days or a week to think about what you're really good at, how that may be communicated in a number of different ways to get different types of jobs, and figure what you really enjoy doing. The intersection of what you're good at and what you enjoy is a sweet spot to focus on.
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  • disneyjoe7
    disneyjoe7 Posts: 11,435
    edited March 2010
    Sorry too hear that Cathy, I hope you can find another nice job.


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  • daboyz
    daboyz Posts: 5,207
    edited March 2010
    Sorry to hear and good luck.
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  • engtaz
    engtaz Posts: 7,663
    edited March 2010
    So sorry to hear that Cathy. Hope you find new employment soon. Prayers sent.
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  • phoneisbusy
    phoneisbusy Posts: 867
    edited March 2010
    Sorry to hear about the layoff. Hope you find new employment.

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  • schwarcw
    schwarcw Posts: 7,335
    edited March 2010
    I'm so sorry to hear this news Cathy! 28 years!!! What a shame! Try not to get down and out. Maybe this change will lead you to better things! I'll you you in my thoughts and prayers.
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  • DollarDave
    DollarDave Posts: 2,575
    edited March 2010
    Cathy, lots of us are in positions of hiring or referals, tell us a little about what you've done and want to do. In these times, we need to use every avenue to advance our careers and maybe, just maybe, someone here can point you towards an opportunity.

    I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
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  • apphd
    apphd Posts: 1,514
    edited March 2010
    Hang in there Cathy. I just started a temp position 3 months ago after 9 months of being unemployed. I used the time to take some classes, do some work around the house, and of course job hunt. Not sure how things are in your area, but there has been a little change for the better here, hope it's real and extends your way.
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  • tonyb
    tonyb Posts: 32,952
    edited March 2010
    Sorry to hear this Cathy. Curious though as to the reason they gave you. Alot of companies are useing the economy to drive out the older higher paid employees for the younger cheap ones that they know they can abuse for awhile. Hope that wasn't your case and best wishes for a new job.
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  • wutadumsn23
    wutadumsn23 Posts: 3,702
    edited March 2010
    Sorry to hear the bad news Cathy, keep your head up, things will work out for ya. Best wishes in the job market.

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  • cnh
    cnh Posts: 13,284
    edited March 2010
    tonyb wrote: »
    Sorry to hear this Cathy. Curious though as to the reason they gave you. Alot of companies are useing the economy to drive out the older higher paid employees for the younger cheap ones that they know they can abuse for awhile. Hope that wasn't your case and best wishes for a new job.

    That's awful! But as Brock says...no one is 'safe'. I'm over here in China and among my temporary colleagues are people with MBAs, Law Degrees, Ph.D.s, Engineering degress, etc. Most of them are Canadian or Americans who were having trouble finding work--so they're employed here. I'm simply 'visiting' on my sabbatical year! But what a group of 'talented' people we have over here!

    The U.S. is still not generating those jobs and I have no doubt that tonyb is right! Us older, let's say middle-aged folks, COST TOO MUCH. No matter that we have tons of experience and can often do the work of 2 or 3 youngsters.
    It's a real shame. I hope something comes up soon!

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  • danger boy
    danger boy Posts: 15,722
    edited March 2010
    Cathy,
    I am sad to hear of about you being laid off. I hope something good comes from it, and new doors are opened.

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  • cfrizz
    cfrizz Posts: 13,415
    edited March 2010
    Thanks fellas, I appreciate it.

    They are moving all the jobs out of Boston to cheaper areas. Our jobs are going to Bloomfield CT. My manager will be out of her job by May once the rest of the dept with the exception of the Underwriters are gone.
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  • hearingimpared
    hearingimpared Posts: 21,137
    edited March 2010
    That sucks Cath. Twenty-eight years of loyal service UGH! I have loads of experience writing resumes for others, I will PM you my email address if you are interested in me helping you.

    God Bless, keep your chin up, enjoy the time off, and most of all keep churning out those resumes.
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  • DarqueKnight
    DarqueKnight Posts: 6,765
    edited March 2010
    Sorry to hear about this Cathy. I hope you find something better soon.
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  • mhmacw
    mhmacw Posts: 832
    edited March 2010
    the us economy and job market is going down hill for sure. sorry to hear of your woes. ill say its good you held onto your job this long. it speaks miles about you. ill let a short story, of a friend, that was interesting to me. in beaverton oregon there is a manufacturing facility for intel. my brother in law is an engineer there. he has a collegue thats was doing some preemptive lay off research and applied as a technition/engineer at a local water treatment facility. after running the numbers(like all brain buckets like to do) he figured he had a 1 in 80 chance of applicants and he figured hed be in the top 10 % of those 80. he was sadly mistaken. keep in mind this is a sewage treatment facility not a .003 micron, silicone chip, clean room. he found himself in a pool of 500+ applicants...50% bachlorette(some had masters degrees). we are in trouble there is no doubt. best wishes ,dan
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  • John30_30
    John30_30 Posts: 1,024
    edited March 2010
    Take a vacation and travel some, Lady. You've surely earned some "me" time.
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  • nooshinjohn
    nooshinjohn Posts: 25,383
    edited March 2010
    cfrizz wrote: »
    Thanks fellas, I appreciate it.

    They are moving all the jobs out of Boston to cheaper areas. Our jobs are going to Bloomfield CT. My manager will be out of her job by May once the rest of the dept with the exception of the Underwriters are gone.

    Any chance you want to make the move with them? Conneticut is a beautiful place from what I hear...
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  • maximillian
    maximillian Posts: 2,144
    edited March 2010
    Sorry to hear that. I hope they gave you a considerable severance. There are definitely companies taking "advantage" of the company to save a buck and using the economy as an excuse. It really is low. I don't know why companies still celebrate and honor people with years-of-service awards when in a quick change of mind they have no problem getting rid of the more loyal people.

    I hope you find something soon. Unfortunately it's easier to find something if you are willing to move.
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  • mrbigbluelight
    mrbigbluelight Posts: 9,691
    edited March 2010
    I'll wish you luck, Ms. Cfrizz, but you won't need any luck; you have your stuff together and good opportunities will come your way. They may be a little different than what you're used to and what you expect, but .... it's all good if you let it.

    Best wishes !
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  • AGUERRA
    AGUERRA Posts: 147
    edited March 2010
    man thats sucks. sorry to hear that best of luck :D
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  • wingnut4772
    wingnut4772 Posts: 7,519
    edited March 2010
    Wow. Sorry to hear. That sucks. Nothing is certain anymore.
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  • bobman1235
    bobman1235 Posts: 10,822
    edited March 2010
    wingnut4772 wrote: »
    Nothing is certain anymore.

    Death and taxes, Darla :)
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  • ryanjoachim
    ryanjoachim Posts: 2,046
    edited March 2010
    Sorry to hear that cfizz...I've been there many times in my young life!

    I started my current job in 2008, just before the budget crisis and before schools lost millions of dollars of funding.

    My job was on the fence, and I didn't find out I would be staying till my LAST day at 3:55pm (I get off work at 4).

    With your experience and work history, I'm sure you'll be able to find something worthwhile. You might have to be willing to do some traveling though.
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  • Willow
    Willow Posts: 10,999
    edited March 2010
    28 years?! you must have started when you were still being conceived! ;)

    I'm really sorry to hear that Cathy. I'm sure someone with as much dedication will be able to find something new and very soon. If ever there was a time when you wanted to make a change.......now is the time to do it!
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  • sucks2beme
    sucks2beme Posts: 5,601
    edited March 2010
    Good luck to you and in your job search.
    It must be that time of year, they have been swinging the ax here, too.
    40% gone. I'm so sick of the yearly reductions. And the dead wood has
    been gone for a while. These are all guys whose jobs can't be covered
    by someone else. I have no idea how they plan on going forward.
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  • concealer404
    concealer404 Posts: 7,440
    edited March 2010
    nooshinjohn wrote: »
    Any chance you want to make the move with them? Conneticut is a beautiful place from what I hear...

    +1 on this. I was curious about that.

    And CT is pretty decent. One of the few northeastern states i would personally consider living in. :)
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  • cstmar01
    cstmar01 Posts: 4,424
    edited March 2010
    Sorry to hear about the job loss. That is terrible after that long in the company. My thoughts are with you.
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  • BottomFeeder
    BottomFeeder Posts: 1,684
    edited March 2010
    I will pray for you.
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  • cfrizz
    cfrizz Posts: 13,415
    edited March 2010
    Thanks, but no I have no interest in picking up & moving to CT. I made out well in the severance dept most of us did since we were there for so long. The majority of us got 52weeks of severance which is the maximum that they will give.

    And I'm still a relative youngster there with only 28 years. One woman who was let go was there over 35 yrs! Needless to say, she is happy to be gone & she is just a year or 2 away from being able to retire.
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