I just lost my day job
Dec. 27th, 2002 06:03 pm![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png){kind=small}
figmoThe VP of Marketing called me in to tell me they didn't have enough money to keep me on. My boss doesn't even yet know I was let go.
The engineering department looked shell-shocked when I told them, including the VP and Director of Engineering. I swapped business cards with the VP, and everyone said they'd give me a good reference. They seem like they'd like to bring me back if they can afford to do so; I made it a point to be as professional as possible.
Since I got home about an hour ago I've already applied for three jobs (I don't believe in wasting time). It's pretty bleak out there, but I've got to plug away. I can't afford to be out of work.
My goal for next week: Get all medical appointments out of the way while my COBRA still exists, and clean house. There aren't enough jobs out there to keep me busy applying 40 hours/week (sigh). I figure I'll wait on applying for Unemployment till after 1/1 so I get the better rate ($40 more per week).
If anyone needs a UNIX-savvy tech writer, my resume is available here.
The engineering department looked shell-shocked when I told them, including the VP and Director of Engineering. I swapped business cards with the VP, and everyone said they'd give me a good reference. They seem like they'd like to bring me back if they can afford to do so; I made it a point to be as professional as possible.
Since I got home about an hour ago I've already applied for three jobs (I don't believe in wasting time). It's pretty bleak out there, but I've got to plug away. I can't afford to be out of work.
My goal for next week: Get all medical appointments out of the way while my COBRA still exists, and clean house. There aren't enough jobs out there to keep me busy applying 40 hours/week (sigh). I figure I'll wait on applying for Unemployment till after 1/1 so I get the better rate ($40 more per week).
If anyone needs a UNIX-savvy tech writer, my resume is available here.
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Date: 2002-12-27 06:09 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2002-12-27 06:47 pm (UTC)i'll let you know if i hear of anything while i'm tied up with the contract i'm starting any second now (if my clients ever get their shit together).
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Date: 2002-12-27 06:52 pm (UTC)A.
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When I was laid off two years ago, I moped around the house for about two months. The third month had several interviews, and finally landed a job.
And it looks like at the end of next month, I may be joining you in that line. :(
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Date: 2002-12-27 07:13 pm (UTC)I was just starting to get caught up on my bills, too. :-(
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Date: 2002-12-27 07:23 pm (UTC)I hope you find something you like really soon!
Phooey...
Keeping and sending good thoughts your way.
:)
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Date: 2002-12-27 11:34 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2002-12-28 12:29 am (UTC)no subject
Date: 2002-12-28 09:55 am (UTC)Much power to your elbow, courage and determination to your heart, health to your body, clarity to your thinking, and chocolate to your hips. Er, I mean lips. <BLUSH>.
Knock 'em dead, and leave 'em in no doubt that only by hiring *you* can they be revived! =;o}
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Date: 2002-12-28 10:42 pm (UTC)I'll let you know if I hear of any good tech writing jobs (I try to comb writing job boards regularly).
Debbie
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Date: 2002-12-29 11:18 am (UTC)no subject
Date: 2003-01-04 10:17 pm (UTC)I hope the right job lands on your doorstep tomorrow.
*big hugs*
LMG