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job got outsourced....

SaigonK

SaigonK

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So i was informed at work a few weeks back that my role is going to Asia (along with about 40 other positions) so i now have to find a new job.

The bad part is i like working for my current employer, the benefits (insurance, vacation, etc.) are great. The good part is i get a very good package.

I don't actually get done until July 1st, I have about 30 weeks of pay after i am done, so basically I have a full years worth of pay this year even though i am done on July 1st.

They are also paying for my health insurance for 6 months after i leave as part of my package...not too shabby...


With that said, my goal is either to

A. Find a new job right now. (Hate to miss out on that big severance check)
B. Stay until my time is done in July and then find a new job.


Part of my deal is I get training to help me find a new job. Being in IT (network engineer) I decided to do some things I should have way back. I am going for my CCNA class in two weeks, but what would be a good follow up after that? I don't pay for the training, its free so I need to get it all in now before it is too late.

I am also taking a Project Management course that finsihes up with an advanced certificate. More stuff for my resume. 🙂

Thoughts?





 
Originally posted by: SaigonK

I am also taking a Project Management course that finsihes up with an advanced certificate. More stuff for my resume. 🙂
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"advanced certificate" my ass. Quit tooting your own horn.

 
Originally posted by: 91TTZ
Originally posted by: SaigonK

I am also taking a Project Management course that finsihes up with an advanced certificate. More stuff for my resume. 🙂
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"advanced certificate" my ass. Quit tooting your own horn.
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In what way am i tooting my own horn? Sheesh! The course is what it is..and dammit its free...why not get it and have that experience?

 
Originally posted by: SaigonK
Originally posted by: 91TTZ
Originally posted by: SaigonK

I am also taking a Project Management course that finsihes up with an advanced certificate. More stuff for my resume. 🙂
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"advanced certificate" my ass. Quit tooting your own horn.
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In what way am i tooting my own horn? Sheesh! The course is what it is..and dammit its free...why not get it and have that experience?
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I guess I'm just pissed off for no reason.
 
Originally posted by: bleeb
Good luck! Job market for IT and computer related fields isn't that great at the moment.
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I agree, there is a job here at the school system, pay isnt as good as my current job, but if i take away the travel/gas/tolls i pay and the time i get back for my own life...it isnt too bad...plus fiscally we are in a good place..

Both cars are paid off, no huge CC debt to speak off....just the mortgage and after taxes and insurance its only $1k
 
Originally posted by: 91TTZ
Originally posted by: SaigonK
Originally posted by: 91TTZ
Originally posted by: SaigonK

I am also taking a Project Management course that finsihes up with an advanced certificate. More stuff for my resume. 🙂
Click to expand...

"advanced certificate" my ass. Quit tooting your own horn.
Click to expand...

In what way am i tooting my own horn? Sheesh! The course is what it is..and dammit its free...why not get it and have that experience?
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I guess I'm just pissed off for no reason.
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Well then.....dont let me stop you from being mad. 🙂
Complain away!
 
Originally posted by: 91TTZ
Originally posted by: SaigonK

I am also taking a Project Management course that finsihes up with an advanced certificate. More stuff for my resume. 🙂
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"advanced certificate" my ass. Quit tooting your own horn.
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What advanced certificate do you speak of?
 
Ask them to pay your severance in lump sum, then you can file unemployment to sweeten the deal.

GL with the job search
 
SaigonK, tell your employer you want to be outsourced to Asia too if they guarantee you a job still with your good pay and benifits. lol.

as for them paying for your cert classes, go through a boot camp class of CCNA, make sure you pass the exam (it will be like pulling teeth I know I did it in high school and got the cert, go through the boot camp classes for CCNP do those exams and get that, and then go straight for CCIE, hell they are paying it and you have a lot of free time on your hands now that they are outsourcing the job you had. You sound like you have the experience. Maybe the cisco certs will help, keeping in mind that you only need to renew your current level every 3 years (unless somethings changed) so get to CCIE, there are less than 10k in the world, and you only need to renew that every 3 years since its better than the other 2. keep in mind each progression, the exams are going to be harder, and you cant do the help and ? commands to get through it like in the CCNA.
 
timing is prefect for you to be a SAP trainee at the company that I work at, it starts in july, I think. 😉 read about it on the job networking thread. you have to relocate thou.
Originally posted by: SaigonK
So i was informed at work a few weeks back that my role is going to Asia (along with about 40 other positions) so i now have to find a new job.

The bad part is i like working for my current employer, the benefits (insurance, vacation, etc.) are great. The good part is i get a very good package.

I don't actually get done until July 1st, I have about 30 weeks of pay after i am done, so basically I have a full years worth of pay this year even though i am done on July 1st.

They are also paying for my health insurance for 6 months after i leave as part of my package...not too shabby...


With that said, my goal is either to

A. Find a new job right now. (Hate to miss out on that big severance check)
B. Stay until my time is done in July and then find a new job.


Part of my deal is I get training to help me find a new job. Being in IT (network engineer) I decided to do some things I should have way back. I am going for my CCNA class in two weeks, but what would be a good follow up after that? I don't pay for the training, its free so I need to get it all in now before it is too late.

I am also taking a Project Management course that finsihes up with an advanced certificate. More stuff for my resume. 🙂

Thoughts?
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In all honesty, your job was probably something of a commodity. Most top-level networking positions aren't easily outsourced, so I'm guessing you were doing some fairly repetitive NOC work. That's work that can be shipped to another company along with a manual stating what to do and when.

So, my advice would be to forget about all the worthless certificates. You need better experience. Classes won't give you that and certifications won't give you that. Find a position with a company that allows you to immerse yourself in a lot of different areas. I'd start moving towards smaller firms, especially those that specialize in consulting in some niche market.

Hopefully that makes sense. But let me restate one more time: If you were outsourced, certifications will not likely help you.

[edit]Just wanted to point out that I'm not trying to be harsh, so hopefully it didn't come off that way.[/edit]
 
Originally posted by: bctbct
Ask them to pay your severance in lump sum, then you can file unemployment to sweeten the deal.

GL with the job search
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You can collect serverance and unemployment at the same time. I got laid off in 2000 and I was getting paid more by not working!
 
Originally posted by: 91TTZ
Originally posted by: SaigonK
Originally posted by: 91TTZ
Originally posted by: SaigonK

I am also taking a Project Management course that finsihes up with an advanced certificate. More stuff for my resume. 🙂
Click to expand...

"advanced certificate" my ass. Quit tooting your own horn.
Click to expand...

In what way am i tooting my own horn? Sheesh! The course is what it is..and dammit its free...why not get it and have that experience?
Click to expand...


I guess I'm just pissed off for no reason.
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I get the impression that you are a very miserable person.
 
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