Bad News! - Page 2

Blue_Runner · #11 10-26-2009, 08:12 AM

I'm sorry to hear about that C. I might be in the same "boat" before too much longer as well. GMAC Insurance just sold their "personal lines" which is the branch I work for, to a private company out of New York. They are going to beef up their system and move all of our business to their system, so needless to say they already have IT people supporting their system which means a lot of people around here are going to get thier pink slips in about a year or two - maybe sooner, maybe later.

I agree with what Reel said, from the sounds of it you have a lot of experience and I know there is something out there to suit you well. We have no choice but to play the cards we are dealt - folding is not an option!

From a fellow Carolina boy, best of luck to you sir!!!!!

Skools Out · #12 10-26-2009, 10:50 AM

sorry to hear of this for both of you. C and BR keep your heads up. I don't know much your way open as in jobs but BR you're in IT right that tough since Dell just layed off 900 poeple in our area.

Stillrunning · #13 10-27-2009, 11:42 AM

I heard this last week and just wondered what will happen to the town of Franklin. Keep your head up and keep looking as good thing come to good people/workers.

Road King Cole · #14 10-27-2009, 02:27 PM

Yes, these are troubled times. I am back at the company that I started working for in 1979. They layed me off back about 5 years ago, it was pretty tough, but then hired me back. During the 80's we had about 3k people, last year 100 and now we are down to 22 and still dwindling. Not sure if we are ever going to make that corner that keeps looking further away.

Keep on "networking for a job" where ever you go and what ever you do. Always carry a resume or business card.

Best of luck to you!

rkc

cfelton · #15 10-27-2009, 11:27 PM

Thanks fellas, Iv got a few nibbles so far. The company hasn't given us any release dates or worked out any details yet! This time in limbo is extremly stressful on all of us!! I hate to be seperated from all my friends at work and I know that last day is gonna be gut wrenching but I'm ready to get another job started and settle in there. I hope this is the last time I have to go through this!!
Garage's brother might have a spot for me , but I dont know if they will release me in time to get a chance at it. I've got off Friday and I'm gonna go to Norfolk Naval Shipyard and Newport News Shipyard and apply there too. I applied at Gregory Poole (Catapillar) Marine Division today. That would be great to work on Marine diesels on charter boats. I'll just have to wait and see what comes along.

I feel sorry for all the businesses in Franklin Va. they're really gonna suffer!

cfelton · #16 01-12-2010, 09:49 PM

I havent brought this up lately but Dec 31 was my last day of work at International Paper Corp after 32 years. I've filled out tons of paperwork, been to lots of meetings and called and talked to hundreds of people trying to find a good job. The first place I called was Nucor Steel in Hertford NC which is only about 25 miles from my house. At this mill they melt scrap steel and make plate steel out of it. They called back last week and wanted to give me an interview. I studied over all my material and tech books and prepared myself for the worst. I went for the (extremely stressful) interview Friday and just got the call that I've been selected to go on to the next step of the process. After this, I'm supposed to fly to Cleveland Ohio for a psyc interview. This Co. really does their homework on their employees. It seems to be a very good company to work for. A few of my friends work there and speak highly of it. Have any of you heard anything about them? Good Luck to anybody else in the same boat!!

randlemanboater · #17 01-12-2010, 10:43 PM

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Originally Posted by cfelton

After this, I'm supposed to fly to Cleveland Ohio for a psyc interview.

DONT MENTION YOUR BOAT ADDICTION!!!!!!!!!

Seriously, good luck on the job hunt, that sounds like a good place to work if they go to that much trouble in the hireing process.

We will keep praying for you.

Of course you could kick back and collect unemployment for a while and get some serious fishing in.

spareparts · #18 01-13-2010, 07:23 AM

Nucor has a plant down here, I've never heard anyone complain about working there

CaptJ · #19 01-13-2010, 08:25 AM

Good luck cfelton!! Hope all goes well. But I am not to sure that stating, "Good Luck to anybody else in the same boat!!" gets the right point across in this forum. lol

Seriously, we all wish you the best!

garagenc · #20 01-13-2010, 07:24 PM

Yea man Good Luck, I hope something works out for you. If it doesn't pan out maybe the company my brother works for will have something open up.