Due to government budget cuts my project was cut. There has been scares in the past but this time we were not given a warning to fight it. We have 6 weeks to run normal operation and after that a system shut down will begin till June 6th. On a positive note I basically have till June 6th to find a new job. I find it's funny how shutting down the our communication system was considered a budget cut. Oh well!!!! Thankfully here in the DC area there is a lot of work for us Engineers.
On a side note moving back to the NYC area has been on my mind. Don't get me wrong I really enjoy living here in the DC area, have met some great people, and over all life is really good.
So Funny Story: I lost my Job!!!!!
Started by
Joe
, Feb 28 2012 02:13 PM
29 replies to this topic
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Posted 28 February 2012 - 02:27 PM
damn, sorry to hear
best of luck in your job search!
just curious why you'd consider coming back to nyc if all is well in dc?
Family, good friends, and music scene are a big consideration. Plus working wise, I'm finding working Private industry holds a more comfortable stability level for me then government affiliated jobs. Chances are I'll wind up staying around here especially since I started on a path towards a MBA.
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Posted 28 February 2012 - 02:30 PM
Family, good friends, and music scene are a big consideration. Plus working wise, I'm finding working Private industry holds a more comfortable stability level for me then government affiliated jobs. Chances are I'll wind up staying around here especially since I started on a path towards a MBA.
gotcha...good luck
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Posted 01 March 2012 - 03:42 PM
Wow, that is quite the shut down period.
It's a robust system with hundreds of users spread across the country. Also add on data center shut downs which take sometime. So that estimated time is actually about right.
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Posted 05 March 2012 - 02:48 PM
Thanks everyone for your best wishes!!! My search in this short period of time is looking positive. I already had a phone interview and have an in person interview this week. I have a feeling things will be ok and in all I think that this will be a good move for my career.
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VibeGuide
Posted 05 March 2012 - 03:22 PM
best wishes!Thanks everyone for your best wish's!!! My search in this short period of time is looking positive. I already had a phone interview and have an in person interview this week. I have a feeling things will be ok and in all I think that this will be a good move for my career.
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Posted 04 April 2012 - 02:28 PM
Just wanted to give everyone an update. Since I found out this information that my contract will no longer be funded I have been going all out on the job search. I was even already offered a position which I wound up having to turn down due to monetary reasons. I've had a few in person interviews on top of that. I have a big interview tomorrow afternoon which I hope I am given an offer for. The position seems like a great fit for me in all areas. Top it off the benefits package is definitely a huge positive plus. All I can do is give it my all and hope for the best. If it doesn't work out I just need to keep at it.
