job got outsourced....

[dmcowen674]

Originally posted by: 91TTZ
Are you the ultra-liberal nut that comes into various threads whining about injustices?

Aren't you one of the right-wingers saying this kind of "Engineer" outsourcing would never happen in the U.S.???

 

[dmcowen674]

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?

I'm working Maine as we speak, I'll keep an eye out for something for you.

Don't forget to post up in the Job Networking thread up top too.

 

[SaigonK]

Originally posted by: dmcowen674

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?

I'm working Maine as we speak, I'll keep an eye out for something for you.

Don't forget to post up in the Job Networking thread up top too.

Thanks! Much appreciated! Might i ask where you are in Maine?

 

[BoomerD]

Originally posted by: Jadow
email George Bush that the country they're sending your job to has WMDs.

And LOTS of oil...can't forget the oil...


OP, don't forget, that according to most of ATOT, sending jobs overseas is good for the company, so it's good for America.
Personally, I think the practice sux, and there should be severe sanctions on any company who does that, but that's me...I'm Pro American...I BELIEVE in American workers, in American goods, and even American companies...fvck the WORLD's economy, we should worry more about our own...

 

[ultimatebob]

Originally posted by: BoomerD

Originally posted by: Jadow
email George Bush that the country they're sending your job to has WMDs.

And LOTS of oil...can't forget the oil...

Make sure to include a map showing Osama Bin Laden hiding in a cave under the outsourcing companies office

 

[Old Hippie]

Personally, I think the practice sux, and there should be severe sanctions on any company who does that, but that's me...I'm Pro American...I BELIEVE in American workers, in American goods, and even American companies...fvck the WORLD's economy, we should worry more about our own...

And I'll second that Pro-American emotion. :thumbsup:

 

[sieistganzfett]

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Personally, I think the practice sux, and there should be severe sanctions on any company who does that, but that's me...I'm Pro American...I BELIEVE in American workers, in American goods, and even American companies...fvck the WORLD's economy, we should worry more about our own...
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i will third that, even though i think the american economy is the world's economy at times.

so exactly what would your employer say if you said you want to go to Asia (India?) with your job? say you can train people or something and supervise them or something.

 

[jinduy]

i think the it market is very good right now, specifically for the programmers