Joining the ATOT unemployed crew. At least I got a pretty nice severance package. It's kinda weird, my ex-company (Freescale Semiconductor), will have paid me more to not work (relocation, severance) than to work the 7.5 months I was there. Anyone have a job opening for an MSEE?
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Got laid off today
- Thread starter erub
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DanTMWTMP
Lifer
In all seriousness, it's actually a great time to go back to school. Once the economy starts rolling again, you'll be in a better position for jobs. Since you already have a MSEE, why not go for Cisco/Nortel/etc Certs? Take linux and programming classes at a state university extension program <--- Highly recommend. I know people who found other peers who networked with them in these classes (networking w/ people = more job opportunities). Most of these programs are tailored for people who already have full time jobs.
I wish I can follow my own advice, but I'm holding onto my job until it's safe to pop back into the private world (work in gov't at the moment, and i love it here).
Good luck dude.
I wish I can follow my own advice, but I'm holding onto my job until it's safe to pop back into the private world (work in gov't at the moment, and i love it here).
Good luck dude.
imported_Imp
Diamond Member
I missed the "off" on first look and was going to congratulate you.
Bignate603
Lifer
If you take 'off' or 'laid' out of the thread title it turns it into a good day instead of a lousy one.
To the OP, sorry you got laid off. Sounds like they at least gave you a decent severance package. If you can find a new job before the money runs out you could even end up with some extra money in your pocket.
How is the semiconductor industry doing right now? One of things that's really been interesting me in my EE studies has been semiconductors and VLSI.
Apparently, I picked one of the worst times to return to school as an adult. I'm just finishing up my BSEE (grad in fall), right when companies are pulling back... 🙁
Apparently, I picked one of the worst times to return to school as an adult. I'm just finishing up my BSEE (grad in fall), right when companies are pulling back... 🙁
Just did some research, I'd imagine I could. I'm pretty good at standardized tests like that. Cincinnati?
tontod, YGPM.
Minjin, well, Intel is doing well. A lot of the smaller players are struggling. Freescale had a couple factors working against it: it was a private equity buyout in the good days (2006), and so was saddled with a ton of debt. They are working to refinance it but the lenders aren't giving them what they want. Also, our biggest customers: the Detroit automakers, and Motorola. Obviously Detroit is in deep trouble. Motorola decided to quit using our cell phone chips after spinning us off in 2004. Bottom line is the company is pretty much screwed, so I can't say it was unexpected.
queenrobot
Platinum Member
Sorry, erub. That sucks. 🙁
ViviTheMage
Lifer
🙁🙁
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