My personal economy has tanked....

[Scott & Lai 12]

I lost my job early last month I went in to work on the 9th (Monday) fully expecting to have a review for a raise. The meeting started after I came back from lunch, with one too many people in the room: the HR director. The senior vice president, who headed my department, started talking about the economy; I thought, "This isn't how you start a review..." He emphasized that it had nothing to do with my performance, but that my position was being eliminated due to economic troubles the company was having this year. I wasn't the only one let go that day, and I am told more lay-offs would follow. The senior VP had fully intended for me to be there for a long time, but the company president told him the previous Friday after hours that people would have to be let go, and that included my position. On the way out, I talked with another VP who I worked with in my department. She found out what happened just a few hours before I did, and was completely shocked. She asked the senior VP, "Why does it have to be him??" She told me I was like her left hand, and also said that if I was being let go, then she should probably update here resume as well, figuring that she might not be around in a few weeks herself.

I've sent out a bunch of resumes, but haven't had much luck so far. I did have an interview last week for a position similar to what I had, but they haven't decided yet; they have a lot of people to go through.

[one...two...tree 2,762]

Oh my gosh, Scott. I'm so sorry. I hope that you'll be able to find something soon in this troubling economy. I'll keep you and Lai in my thoughts and prayers.

[w¡n9Nµ7 §£@¥€r 123]

sorry to hear it, scott.. wish you luck!

[Hilarious Clinton 452]

Sorry to hear this Scott. What line of work are you in?

[Scott & Lai 12]

Thanks, guys! Took me a few months to get this job two years ago, and that was before the economy started going down the loo

Edited July 24, 2008 by Scott & Lai

[Scott & Lai 12]

Sorry to hear this Scott. What line of work are you in?

I was doing general office-type work. I was a Marketing Assistant, which basically meant I helped the person in charge of marketing projects with whatever she needed.... data entry, scanning, file maintenance, presentation binding, proofreading, drafting letters, etc. I also was in charge of the shipping department.

[Fandango 1,439]

Scott, that blows! But I'm a firm believer in fate and all that jazz....a better job is in your future....believe in that and it will happen!

[jodee 30]

Good karma coming your way, for a new and exciting job!!

[amiquechu 0]

You'll get through this, Scott. Just get your resume out there. Flood your area with your resume. The more companies that are looking, the more opportunities you'll have, the better opportunities you'll be offered, etc., etc. This is just a bump in the road.

[Mr. Big Dog 10,747]

Sorry to hear, Scott. Keep your head up and you'll be back in the game before you know it.

Best of Luck to you!

[Trompe le Monde 1,107]

Sorry to hear that Scott - I hope you find a new opportunity soon.

[Kathryn41 3,205]

I'm sorry to hear that too. With useful skills like yours you might want to register with a temp agency right now. Sometimes something you do for a day or a week can lead to full time work when they see how well you do the job, and it will help keep the dollars rolling in. Good luck.

[MrsCat 6]

I am so sorry to read that. It sounds like you have many transferable skills and aptitudes which I am certain someone in a company very soon will recognize and scoop you up. Its so hard with that kind of decision, because its not like you were prepared like you'd been reprimanded before.

[AnaAndDaniel 0]

That is sad news. I hope you find something good pronto.

You will be in my prayers.

Daniel

[Ban Hammer 12,829]

sorry to hear the bad news. i hope fortune turns her smiling face in your direction soonest.