I never thought it would happen to me.

[lunarpowered]

I have recently been informed my job is scheduled to be moved to another state and outsourced to an external company.

I was completely blindsided by this announcement; however, God gave me the job I currently have and I trust him to provide again.

[Guest Bronker]

...God gave me the job I currently have and I trust him to provide again.

Roger that.

[cajunpredfan]

Hopefully with your certifications you will be able to find something quickly.

Good luck.

[gregintenn]

Ouch. Sorry to hear that. It could happen to any of us.

[lunarpowered]

Hopefully with your certifications you will be able to find something quickly.

Good luck.

Yeah, I am more concerned about some of my coworkers who don't have degrees and certifications. I hate the thought of any individual losing his or her job, but it really hits home when your coworkers are like family.

[Erik88]

sorry to hear this. The job market is rough right now. My biggest concern is that when I graduate from UT this summer I won't find a job!!!

But I agree with the previous post, your certifications will be a big help. Good luck

[eapking]

I hope that He takes care of you quickly, but his timetable is not always in sync with ours.

My wife just lost her job. Could have been worse....it could have been mine.

Patience my friend. God Bless.

[Mr. Brooks]

I hate to hear this. Jobs are not easy to find right now. I don't know what I would be doing if I didn't come back in the Army when I did. I hope things work out for you.

[jay1313g]

Lunarpowered,

Hate to hear that. I'm always looking to hire great people with IT knowledge. I don't have dedicated IT positions but, it is in a technical field that IT knowledge is certainly helpful. Sent you a PM for yourself or others you work with that might be interested.

Jay

[Rightwinger]

Way to go jay1313g ! Another reason this community remains high on the AWESOME list for daily viewing. Hope this is a win win for you both!

[kb4ns]

Sucks to hear that man. Best of luck to you as you search for another job and if I hear of anything that might be up your alley, I'll let you know!

[Mike.357]

sorry to read of you job loss, good luck in your search.

I think though the job situation in the US is a statement to how things have changed here over the last few decades. We do not produce product anymore.

Most jobs people have are jobs that when it boils down to it are not necessary. The jobs that were necessary are gone, other countries do our producing now.

[peejman]

Been there, done that. Twice.

The first job lasted 7 years, the 2nd lasted 7 months, been at the 3rd for about 3 years. Since you said "scheduled" I assume that means you've got some time to look before you get the boot. Job hunting sucks, but there is work out there. My best advice is the get the word out. Networking is very valuable in this slow job market.

[lunarpowered]

Lunarpowered,

Hate to hear that. I'm always looking to hire great people with IT knowledge. I don't have dedicated IT positions but, it is in a technical field that IT knowledge is certainly helpful. Sent you a PM for yourself or others you work with that might be interested.

Jay

Jay,

I appreciate you going out of your way and taking the time to send that PM. I have replied to it and I couldn't agree more with Rightwinger.

[vontar]

Sorry to hear about your job. Here hoping you find one soon

I am going to send you a PM to a place to look into, however I assume the closest office I know of to you would be 2 far. I do not know if they have anything in Memphis or not. But it might not hurt to look with all of your certs.

sorry to read of you job loss, good luck in your search.

I think though the job situation in the US is a statement to how things have changed here over the last few decades. We do not produce product anymore.

Most jobs people have are jobs that when it boils down to it are not necessary. The jobs that were necessary are gone, other countries do our producing now.

Mike it the nail on the head. I have said it for years, if your jobs could be done at home or remotely, it could be done in another country just as easy and they know it. About the only jobs that are safe are jobs that require a person hands on. Low tech jobs are the safest, manual labor, the things we were told to go to school to avoid remember? I remember my dad telling me to go to school, get an education so I would not have to work in a breaking my bad in a coal mine or factory, but if they keep sending all these good jobs overseas that is all that will be left.

Edited January 13, 2011 by vontar

[Guest tnxdshooter]

I have recently been informed my job is scheduled to be moved to another state and outsourced to an external company.

I was completely blindsided by this announcement; however, God gave me the job I currently have and I trust him to provide again.

That happened to me back in 01 when BellSouth outsourced to India and the Phillipines.

[Guest Letereat!]

I have recently been informed my job is scheduled to be moved to another state and outsourced to an external company.

I was completely blindsided by this announcement; however, God gave me the job I currently have and I trust him to provide again.

That does indeed blow large chunks. How long you got till the hatchet falls?

Hopefully with your certifications you will be able to find something quickly.

Good luck.

+1 to that, hopefully you will not have to face the decision of having to move for something now, or stay put and hope something comes down the chute locally.

[Punisher84]

LP hope it works out for you brother. You also have a pm from me.

[mav]

That sucks. Sorry to hear about your job going away.

I must say that I am very impressed at how people on this forum have responded with possible job notices and/or offers.

[lunarpowered]

That does indeed blow large chunks. How long you got till the hatchet falls?

I was recently informed that I have at least 1 year which is a blessing in and of itself.

[vontar]

I was recently informed that I have at least 1 year which is a blessing in and of itself.

With a year, you have time to squirrel some away and time to search for and equal to better job. That is at least a bit of good news.

[Rightwinger]

....and still only give them two weeks notice when you moved. I like to think I'm one of the more loyal employees where ever I go but when they pull the rug from under you, you owe them only what's proper at that point. Find your next position, smile and hand them your written notice and work as always for two weeks, burn no bridges but let no moss grow under you.

[Mike.357]

heck the two week notice when quitting is sketchy anymore. A lot of place will tell you to go ahead and just go on when you give notice. New employer might not be ready for you to start so you get cut out of pay possibly. I have seen this happen, especially with sales and tech jobs. And I think it is automatic to get sent sailing if you have access to sensitive information.

[Rightwinger]

Usually depends on the employee. I have escourted my fair share to their vehicle and watched them exit the premises and others we kept on trying to keep right up to their last day. So few have the honor or integrity to follow the forms any longer.

[Guest dbierman]

I feel your pain, I worked for Coors Brewing Co when they decided to close the Memphis plant and brew that beer in Canada.