I....I just got laid off :(

[Coolone]

I'm sitting at my work computer in stunned silence right now.....I cant believe it, I thought my job here was secure, but I guess not.

 

[Ika]

I thought you said "I...I just got laid". But you didn't. Tough luck!

 

[So]

:beer: Man, that blows.

 

[hypn0tik]

Ouch. I'm sorry to hear that man.

What was the reason?

 

[EngenZerO]

that sucks bro... best of luck...

 

[JohnAn2112]

:beer: on me. Sorry, man.

 

[junkerman123]

sorry dude, go out for a few :beer:s

then get another job, you'll be alright

 

[chickadee]

that sucks

what line of work are you in?

 

[Coolone]

Originally posted by: hypn0tik
Ouch. I'm sorry to hear that man.

What was the reason?

Not enough work to go around. I do (or did) the IT work for a government contractor.

 

[Koing]

A contractor at work got laid off also.

Koing

 

[eLiu]

Makes me think of that Office Space thread--Fridays are the best time to do lay offs... heh.

Sorry man Good luck finding another job!

 

[lokiju]

Sorry to hear that

I was laid off in post 9/11 down sizing a few years ago so I know how it feels.

 

[ModeEngage]

Originally posted by: Coolone

Originally posted by: hypn0tik
Ouch. I'm sorry to hear that man.

What was the reason?

Not enough work to go around. I do (or did) the IT work for a government contractor.

The guy who was always bored at work because of government beurocracy? (sp) Or perhaps that was someone else?

Regardless, :beer: for you.

 

[cKGunslinger]

They let you stay at your desk?

When layoffs come around here, they escort you to your boss for the news, and while you're there, IT comes and logs you off and removes your account, then security walks you back to you desk to get you necessities and they ship you the rest.

 

[KB]

FOr what reason? Downsizing? Did your emplyer lose a contract with the government?

 

[chuckywang]

Originally posted by: eLiu
Makes me think of that Office Space thread--Fridays are the best time to do lay offs... heh.

Sorry man Good luck finding another job!

LOL, you're right.

 

[SVT Cobra]

Man that sucks, I am sorry to hear that.

Well don't get down on yourself, get motivated and you'll get another job! Things happen for a reason, things will turn out better probably.

Good Luck!!

 

[amish]

that blows. and with your post count we can't attribute it to neffing at work.

 

[jlbenedict]

Originally posted by: cKGunslinger
They let you stay at your desk?

When layoffs come around here, they escort you to your boss for the news, and while you're there, IT comes and logs you off and removes your account, then security walks you back to you desk to get you necessities and they ship you the rest.

Not only did they let the OP stay at his desk... the OP comes back to his desk and continues to nef on Anandtech..

On a serious note.. have a great weekend.. don't let it get you down...
Get a start on that job search Monday morning

 

[batchusa]

Happens to the best of us.

Anyways, you should be able to find another job quickly. (If you want to, that is)

Best of luck! :beer:

 

[Fritzo]

Funny how adding the word "off" to a sentance can turn it from a good thing to a bad thing.

Sorry dude- but your next job is generally better than the one you leave.

 

[MX2]

It'll be okay. Just means something better is on the horizon for you

 

[Nutdotnet]

Originally posted by: cKGunslinger
They let you stay at your desk?

When layoffs come around here, they escort you to your boss for the news, and while you're there, IT comes and logs you off and removes your account, then security walks you back to you desk to get you necessities and they ship you the rest.

Huh? You're giving this guy a when really, we should be giving you a .

Your works sounds a little harsh when it comes to terminations. Sure, I can understand it if the person is being terminated based on breaking a law and/or policy but for being laid-off due to lack of work? Give me a break!

 

[BKLounger]

that sux op do you happen to live in the boston area if so i could prolly help ya get a job with the company i work for.

 

[nakedfrog]

Yeah, me too... got the news on 6/1, but I'm here until 10/31. But if I do stay until 10/31, I get a big check.