eeneR 1 #1 November 4, 2003 Anyone looking for a puter geek? Looks like the department is going to get flushed.....tomorrow thru next week. Good chance my position is being eliminated ..... Course I can find something new and exciting to get into...any ideas? She is not a "Dumb Blonde" - She is a "Light-Haired Detour Off The Information Superhighway." eeneR TF#72, FB#4130, Incauto Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CrazyIvan 0 #2 November 4, 2003 Another IT brother SISTER losing his her job. __________________________________________ Blue Skies and May the Force be with you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eeneR 1 #3 November 4, 2003 QuoteAnother IT brother losing his job. That would be sister And yes, there may be a few of us....I will be suprized if I do get to stay, actually will be suprized if the whole department is not outsourced in the next few months....as that is already starting to happen to a level. Next 3 big projects are being handled by other companys She is not a "Dumb Blonde" - She is a "Light-Haired Detour Off The Information Superhighway." eeneR TF#72, FB#4130, Incauto Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
beowulf 1 #4 November 4, 2003 Sorry to hear that. What do you do? If I happen to see any openings I will send them your way. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skybytch 259 #5 November 4, 2003 Bummer girl! QuoteCourse I can find something new and exciting to get into...any ideas? Hmmm.... Colorado? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eeneR 1 #6 November 4, 2003 QuoteHmmm.... Colorado? Its one of my thoughts....also trying to decide what I want to do career wise now.....too many options....She is not a "Dumb Blonde" - She is a "Light-Haired Detour Off The Information Superhighway." eeneR TF#72, FB#4130, Incauto Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tailgate 0 #7 November 4, 2003 Is NC too far? _________________________________________________ Let me live in my house by the side of the road and be a friend to man- Sam Walter Foss Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nightjumps 1 #8 November 4, 2003 Quote...will be suprized if the whole department is not outsourced in the next few months.... I would suggest you find out who the potential outsourcing agencies are and list with them as soon as possible. IF you cannot find out, then list with all of them in your area. You could find yourself working on the same project, just for a different company....maybe more money. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CrazyIvan 0 #9 November 4, 2003 QuoteI would suggest you find out who the potential outsourcing agencies are and list with them as soon as possible. IF you cannot find out, then list with all of them in your area. You could find yourself working on the same project, just for a different company....maybe more money. Ha!!, on the contrary, you'll be making LESS money.__________________________________________ Blue Skies and May the Force be with you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eeneR 1 #10 November 4, 2003 QuoteIs NC too far? It would depend on the job and the area....anything is possible.She is not a "Dumb Blonde" - She is a "Light-Haired Detour Off The Information Superhighway." eeneR TF#72, FB#4130, Incauto Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nightjumps 1 #11 November 4, 2003 That's not an absolute. It depends on your skillset and project. I was a GE Smallworld GIS magik programmer, SysAdmin & applications developer. After my company played this game, it cost them more for consulting and in turn, more for my services. Now, if you're an MCSE "type," that could be true. Fortunately, there is life after I.T. and I don't know that I could ever go back. Sure the money was great, but the quality of life is better. I make half as much, but enjoy it twice as much. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eeneR 1 #12 November 4, 2003 QuoteFortunately, there is life after I.T. and I don't know that I could ever go back This is my problem, im not so sure this is where I want to continue.....the ultimate question now...."What do I wanna be when I grow up?"She is not a "Dumb Blonde" - She is a "Light-Haired Detour Off The Information Superhighway." eeneR TF#72, FB#4130, Incauto Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nightjumps 1 #13 November 4, 2003 QuoteWhat do I wanna be when I grow up? I don't know that we ever answer that question. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CrazyIvan 0 #14 November 4, 2003 QuoteFortunately, there is life after I.T. and I don't know that I could ever go back. Sure the money was great, but the quality of life is better. I make half as much, but enjoy it twice as much. Yes you are right, and I wouldn't care if I make half as much, if the work environment is good, but a place like that is very hard to find, I'm still looking and keeping my options open, that's all I can say.__________________________________________ Blue Skies and May the Force be with you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pammi 0 #15 November 4, 2003 QuoteIs NC too far? Not sure if that will make much of a difference. We moved here for the IT for Merrick and he's still not back in that field yet. Sucks for IT everywhere. Pammi Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CrazyIvan 0 #16 November 4, 2003 QuoteSucks for IT everywhere. Yup. sure does, I wonder if it will ever recover. I think I'm gonna start honing my packing skills, freefall and canopy, and get a coach rating, it will be little money but TONS of fun.__________________________________________ Blue Skies and May the Force be with you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WrongWay 0 #17 November 4, 2003 That sucks dude, I'm in IT too. I'd say come to Ohio, but the weathers cold and the jobs suck. I'll look where I can, and let ya know if I find anything. Wrong Way D #27371 Mal Manera Rodriguez Cajun Chicken Ø Hellfish #451 The wiser wolf prevails. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CanuckInUSA 0 #18 November 4, 2003 Bummer ... my job is on jeopardy as well. It's likely safe for the next couple of months. But it's a start up software company which may be approaching the end of the line in terms of funding. Try not to worry about the things you have no control over Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CanuckInUSA 0 #19 November 4, 2003 QuoteThat sucks dude FYI ... Eener is a girl. Try not to worry about the things you have no control over Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyangel2 2 #20 November 4, 2003 QuoteQuoteHmmm.... Colorado? Its one of my thoughts....also trying to decide what I want to do career wise now.....too many options.... That's my girl. Bring it on. Oh we could get into some trouble being able to hang out together May your trails be crooked, winding, lonesome, dangerous, leading to the most amazing view. May your mountains rise into and above the clouds. - Edward Abbey Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WrongWay 0 #21 November 4, 2003 QuoteQuoteThat sucks dude FYI ... Eener is a girl. I know, I've had the privelege of meeting her. I just call everybody "dude". Wrong Way D #27371 Mal Manera Rodriguez Cajun Chicken Ø Hellfish #451 The wiser wolf prevails. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CanuckInUSA 0 #22 November 4, 2003 QuoteI just call everybody "dude". I personally don't think of women as dudes, but that's just me. I know of at least one guy who calls his cute girlfriend a dude as well. Try not to worry about the things you have no control over Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CanuckInUSA 0 #23 November 4, 2003 Quote"What do I wanna be when I grow up?" A kid!!! Seriously, I'm likely to find myself in a similar scenario and I was thinking about my options last night ranging from looking for a new job, a new job in a new skydiver friendly state, a new job back in Canada or cutting away and becoming a professional full-time skydiver. I think initially I would look for a new job here in CO, but if nothing pans out (it's not a cheap state to live in) moving back to Canada would be the responsible thing as becoming a full-time skydiver would be hard on me financially and I would likely be living in the US illegally (like all the other foreign skydivers ). Try not to worry about the things you have no control over Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eeneR 1 #24 November 4, 2003 QuoteThat sucks dude, I'm in IT too. I'd say come to Ohio, but the weathers cold and the jobs suck Like it is any different in Chicago? I really need to take a week and think....so If I loose my job, I may be showing up at some nice warm DZ's in florida in the near future...She is not a "Dumb Blonde" - She is a "Light-Haired Detour Off The Information Superhighway." eeneR TF#72, FB#4130, Incauto Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eeneR 1 #25 November 5, 2003 QuoteThat's my girl. Bring it on. Oh we could get into some trouble being able to hang out together No kidding!!!! roflmao!!!! bring it on..... fingers are crossed...if I get a decent severance package, I will hit the road for a month....She is not a "Dumb Blonde" - She is a "Light-Haired Detour Off The Information Superhighway." eeneR TF#72, FB#4130, Incauto Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
