What do you do and where do you live?
I live on Maryland's Eastern shore. I was working as an Engineering Technician but my next job aint gotta be related to that, They want me back when there is more work, and I'll go back if I dont get a better job in the meantime. They say they should be able to bring me back by March at the latest but Im going to be bored stupid and probably broke by then depending on how much I get from unemployment. Ive never been layed off before so I dont really know what to expect.
Sorry to hear about that man. I wish you luck.
Well there are all kind of jobs tech jobs in Baltimore and the northern VA area. I'm sure you're aware of that. Anyway, just go to this site and type in the key words for your job and also a location if you want to. It list just about every job there is. Remember to that if you decide to get out of electronics, it may be tough to get back in say 3 or 4 years down the road. Few of us ever find the perfect job. I thought I found my perfect job in Seattle a few weeks ago, and it turned out to be a nightmare.
http://www.simplyhired.com
Terpy Wrote:... Ive never been layed off before so I dont really know what to expect.
Its boring as hell. And the closer you get to running out of money the more paranoid you get about finding work.
I've been laid off since Christmas and I'll put it to you this way...unemployment does not cut it.
I just got mine a few minutes ago and I feel like jumping off a cliff, especially if I'm going to be laid off much longer.
With all this time on my hands I just might turn into a beer officer. lmfao lmfao lmfao
I've had my hours cut from 40-50 a week, to 20-35 a week since just before Christmas. So ive been feeling it a little already, and thats why this wasnt completely unexpected. I really like my job, and they think they should be able to bring me back by March, which is good. Im not really interested in taking another job unless it is one that I really want, or for financial reasons I absolutely have to. I have zero savings so that kind of makes it tough too.
maybe you can join endzone and his fanatical group of proselytizing nutjobs.
flyingswoosh Wrote:maybe you can join endzone and his fanatical group of proselytizing nutjobs.
I think being unemployed pays more....
blah Wrote:flyingswoosh Wrote:maybe you can join endzone and his fanatical group of proselytizing nutjobs.
I think being unemployed pays more....
god's love is all i need. unemployed people have to deal with demons, like women who don't do all the laundry ;-)
Terpy and Tasha: my condolences. One thing I can say, and that's don't expect much up my way (SE Michigan). Nor in Ohio, from what I've heard. I just barely survived the axe falling at my place the last few months, and I'm not even in the auto industry.
Terpy: contact Aerotek. They are a temporary service for technical people. They have a big office near BWI.
I kinda cut my ties w/ folks in Maryland, so I don't hear much anymore, but I'll try to pay attention if I hear anything.
I was laid off for a couple of months back in 2000. The things I did:
1) Went to the unemployment office first thing.
2) Read a bunch of books. Some were ones I'd had for a while. Others were on career development. The sort of "paperback business books" you hear about. John C Maxwell, Steven Covey, McCormack, etc. I actually recommend those, they are important, and they keep your mind sharp.
Similarly, read Fast Company Magazine. You can find the archives on-line. Read an issue every couple of days. It's motivating, and will make you more competitive.
Some other things to do: start networking.
http://www.mitef.org/Home/
http://www.marylandtedco.org/sbir/index.cfm
By going here you KNOW these companies have won awards. Maybe they're hiring. Or maybe you'll learn about an industry/market you never knew existed, but that genuinely intrigues you.
Tasha are you still in VA? Give us some idea of what you want to do, I can keep an ear out for you too.