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AR15.COM
3/14/2003 6:41:32 PM EDT
But, hey, it could always be worse. I have my health, kids, better half (wife), some savings, and the best forum to blow off steam in the world.

I almost feel bad for making the HR lady cry before I left. Almost.

Anyone looking for senior level software engineers in the D/FW area? I haven't started looking in earnest yet. That'll start on Monday after polishing my resume and spending some time reloading.

Maybe we should start a "Help/Work Wanted" forum.

Lager,
sgt_seti
3/14/2003 6:46:56 PM EDT
[#1]
Welcome to the club.

[V]
3/14/2003 6:53:53 PM EDT
[#2]
Yep, join the club.

Got laid off in July 2001. Project lead software engineer. Worked for a great small company with good management, bought out by a large FRENCH company, they put in their own managers, screwed the pooch to no end, finally fired everyone. Last I heard the French company threw in the towel as far as the software division. Lost millions, fired the president, a number of VPs -- they are totally screwed up.

Now, two buddies and I are getting our own company together. Living off savings almost 2 years now, but hopefully by summer things will be looking up.

Good luck.
3/14/2003 6:54:22 PM EDT
[#3]
thats the third one Ive heard about today, I wish I could help.

Good luck
3/14/2003 6:59:21 PM EDT
[#4]
That sucks.
I'm in the same boat as you...
But hell, we could all become Mall Ninjas!!!
Never mind...I'm too proud to stoop that low!!!
3/14/2003 6:59:26 PM EDT
[#5]
Like I heard in MC boot camp, Stay motivated, things will get better.
We got your back man.[:D]
3/14/2003 7:05:52 PM EDT
[#6]
I feel for you.  That sucks really bad.  Hope you  have a wife with an income, and/or savings.
It actually sucks more than you even realise right now. There is hope that you  will find a job that you like even better.  I got furloughed Sept/2001 (Goddamn mooslim terrorists) but found a good job, in a better location. Life goes on. Remember, you always have your friends here to lean on. Good Luck!
3/14/2003 7:09:14 PM EDT
[#7]
Hey, sorry to hear that your joining us in the unemployment line.

since 10/02

dave
3/14/2003 7:14:15 PM EDT
[#8]
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Maybe we should start a "Help/Work Wanted" forum.

Lager,
sgt_seti
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We don't have a forum.....yet but I do have a thread going. I'm unemployed in the DFW area as well.

Here's the thread: [url]www.ar15.com/forums/topic.html?b=1&f=5&t=174417&w=myTopicPop[/url]
3/14/2003 7:21:59 PM EDT
[#9]
all u guys out of work have good skills, u should band together and start some kind of business
3/14/2003 7:29:57 PM EDT
[#10]
I was laid off from UAL after 9/11, I now drive a lift at a warehouse.  I still have my g/f, my home, and enough money to pick up a new lower at the gun show this weekend to go with my brand spanking new J&T kit that I got 3 weeks ago. I will get back into aerospace someday, but till then there is still life after layoff!!
3/15/2003 4:53:14 AM EDT
[#11]
That BITES!   I got laid off a little under two months ago and am still trying to find something new.  Technology jobs seem to of just dried up in this area so I am going to have to look at moving a little further afield.

[B] GOOD LUCK MAN! [/B]

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But, hey, it could always be worse. I have my health, kids, better half (wife), some savings, and the best forum to blow off steam in the world.

I almost feel bad for making the HR lady cry before I left. Almost.

Anyone looking for senior level software engineers in the D/FW area? I haven't started looking in earnest yet. That'll start on Monday after polishing my resume and spending some time reloading.

Maybe we should start a "Help/Work Wanted" forum.

Lager,
sgt_seti
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