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Title: Well, it happened...
Post by: Killian on October 07, 2008, 12:58:13 AM
A week ago my boss gave me a heads up that there was a good possibility of my getting laid off. It was an understandable thing, the company is slow, and there is less and less work for me to do.

Today, I got the final word that in two weeks, my position would be terminated. I figured she was gonna give me my two week notice about halfway through the month, not this soon...

At least I had a bit of warning, so I've already been tweaking my resume, looking, and applying for work... I even got a call back today for something I applied to last week, so I think I might fare well through this disruption... Time will tell though, and I'll be sure to keep y'all posted.
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Post by: Lady Figaro on October 07, 2008, 07:56:47 AM
Killian - I'm very sorry to hear this!!  I will keep my fingers crossed that you find a job very soon!
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Post by: Capt. Bacardi on October 07, 2008, 08:44:26 AM
That bites....sorry to hear that Killian...
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Post by: Muffin on October 07, 2008, 09:07:56 AM
Sorry to hear this Killian!! Being laid off sucks!! Many of us went through that this last year, myself included!!

Keeping my fingers crossed that you find something new and better soon!!
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Post by: Lord Figaro on October 07, 2008, 10:32:16 AM
Sorry to hear this Killian, I feel your pain.
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Post by: renren on October 07, 2008, 10:33:51 AM
Sorry to hear it,Killian.
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Post by: MissBubu on October 07, 2008, 11:04:44 AM
((((Killian)))) (cyber hug)
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Post by: Vexed Viscount on October 07, 2008, 11:11:23 AM
Good luck with the new job offer!
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Post by: Dayna on October 07, 2008, 03:50:32 PM
So sorry to hear this, hopes that you get something Really Soon.

Dayna
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Post by: Noble Dreg on October 07, 2008, 06:38:17 PM
Given the lovely state of the economy I fear more of us may be going down the same path...hope it works out good for you.  Sign up for unemployment ASAP.  For what it's worth Minnesota actually has a decent jobs program available to anyone, lots of good listings even for proffesional levels.  Worth a shot.  Good Luck!
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Post by: white trillium on October 07, 2008, 06:53:47 PM
Sorry to hear this, Killian.  Hope your recent lead comes through.
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Post by: TheFerret on October 07, 2008, 06:59:50 PM
Ug, that bites. At least you got a heads up?
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Post by: Killian on October 07, 2008, 08:16:13 PM
Thanks for all the well wishes!

Things are looking up already! I had a pre-interview this morning on the phone, and go in for a more formal interview with the location manager. Wish me luck!
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Post by: DeadBishop on October 07, 2008, 08:27:40 PM
Keep us up to date.......good luck!
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Post by: Nikita on October 07, 2008, 09:27:40 PM
I even sought refuge again in Collections after fruitless search so good luck and fair wind to you in your search.
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Post by: Kiss-me-Kate on October 07, 2008, 10:09:25 PM
Sorry to hear this news, hon.  I am sure you will find something soon.  Will this hasten your return home?  Or perhaps you can find something that will transfer here?

Title: Re: Well, it happened...
Post by: Killian on October 07, 2008, 10:19:19 PM
It likely won't hasten my return to MN as part of my reason for staying here a while is to pay off some outstanding debt and try to get ahead a bit, but I suppose if I get a ridiculously well paying job I can accomplish those ends sooner... Though, if I get said job, it might entice me to stay out here longer... :p