Joining the ranks

[RACER X]

of the unemployed soon.

got my notice a few weeks back, i'll be laid off as of 12/31, so starting my job search now.

we're already down from 4500 employees early last yr to 2800 currently, co. is letting alot of people go over 1k within the next 3-4 mos

next door neighbor works at same co, his last day is 12/24

merry F-in X-mas.

sucky is that he's the sole breadwinner, and makes 6-figures.

luckily for us Z has a good job and we'll keep our heads above water, but it sucks nonetheless.

we're debating on whether Z should concentrate on school and take all the classes next semester (3 more classes till she finishes her masters) or work an extra days or 2 a week and take 1 or 2 classes and finish in the fall

we'll be taking april outta daycare as no need if i'm at the house.

heck i gotta make $15+/hr (after taxes) just to clear daycare and unemployment.

first time i've ever been unemployed, and engineering looks pretty bleak, 8 job titles for my type of work in TX and really only 2 of those apply on monster.com

for pauldn, we're still debating on keeping the cleaning lady....... we're not that desperate yet........lol

[tached1000rr]

Damn that sucks dude.... Best wishes in your search.

[CrazyKell]

Sorry to hear about that. Sounds like you guys have a good plan. Hope you find something soon.

[z06boy]

Hate that for anyone...hope it all works out for you.

[Krabill]

That really sucks. I've got a few friends here in Tulsa in the same boat. I've been lucky so far.

[pauldun170]

Originally Posted by RACER X

of the unemployed soon.

got my notice a few weeks back, i'll be laid off as of 12/31, so starting my job search now.

we're already down from 4500 employees early last yr to 2800 currently, co. is letting alot of people go over 1k within the next 3-4 mos

next door neighbor works at same co, his last day is 12/24

merry F-in X-mas.

sucky is that he's the sole breadwinner, and makes 6-figures.

luckily for us Z has a good job and we'll keep our heads above water, but it sucks nonetheless.

we're debating on whether Z should concentrate on school and take all the classes next semester (3 more classes till she finishes her masters) or work an extra days or 2 a week and take 1 or 2 classes and finish in the fall

we'll be taking april outta daycare as no need if i'm at the house.

heck i gotta make $15+/hr (after taxes) just to clear daycare and unemployment.

first time i've ever been unemployed, and engineering looks pretty bleak, 8 job titles for my type of work in TX and really only 2 of those apply on monster.com

for pauldn, we're still debating on keeping the cleaning lady....... we're not that desperate yet........lol

Sorry RacerX, that sucks.
At least you are in a position where Z can carry the financial burden.

However...this may be a great time for you if you will be taking care of the kids. Its a lot of work, lot of fun and you will cherish the time you spent with them.

[RACER X]

Originally Posted by pauldun170

However...this may be a great time for you if you will be taking care of the kids. Its a lot of work, lot of fun and you will cherish the time you spent with them.

thanks, i've thought of that too......what sucks though is there are some jobs, but they are outta state or even outta country and hopefully it won't come to that. though i've let my supervisors knows that i'll be willing to take a field assignment.

3 people left my old co. and joined this current 1. 1 was laid off 1 mos ago, i'm getting laid off, the other is going to russia 6 weeks on, 3 weeks off......

my neighbor is trying heavily to get a job in St Louis, where they came from before this job. and being the housing market is also down there's no way he'd be able to sell.

[Rider]

What type of engineer are you? We are hiring.

[karl_1052]

Originally Posted by Rider

What type of engineer are you? We are hiring.

He is a fat engineer.



Can you take courses paid for by unemployment? Might be a good time to look into expanding your skill set.

[CasterTroy]

Originally Posted by karl_1052

He is a fat engineer.

Sorry Ed had too

If you weren't so rooted in fuel I'd say move up here, but from the last numbers I heard, Charlotte architects are at 40% unemployment with engineers running close behind. I'm just very blessed to be as busy as we are (for now)