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Posted: 5/27/2003 6:17:56 AM EDT
[#1]
Coz_45 here.
Dumped 4/30/03 Information Technology Manager ...sixfigure plus job... |
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Posted: 5/27/2003 6:22:00 AM EDT
[#2]
1) Been unemployed since November 30, 2001
2) IT Project Manager |
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Posted: 5/27/2003 6:33:16 AM EDT
[#3]
1.) I've been unemployed for 2 weeks now (just finished working a temp job over Memorial Weekend working at a HUGE cemetery)
2.) I've applied at every single place I wouldn't mind working, and I've been hitting the streets nearly every day to accomplish this. I've had many interviews, not many places hiring. I found one place hiring, and I have an interview setup there for this Thursday Morning. Got laid off back in October, and was unemployed until I took a SH!T food-service job in January. Then they didn't need much summer work, so basically couldn't work there... Now 2 weeks later I'm still searching. [:(] |
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Posted: 5/27/2003 6:39:31 AM EDT
[#4]
1. Unemployed since 9/01, though I've picked up a couple of one- to two-week contracts gigs here and there.
2. Geek. Customer service/deskside support/LAN admin/configuration manager/release engineer. |
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Posted: 5/27/2003 6:41:44 AM EDT
[#5]
1.Unemployed since 9/18/00.
2.Spanish Teacher TS |
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Posted: 5/27/2003 6:54:48 AM EDT
[#6]
"Professionally" Unemployed since 4/02
Was Unix/Database SysAdmin Now freelance and patching odd jobs together. |
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Posted: 5/27/2003 6:55:15 AM EDT
[#7]
Unemployed since 13 Nov 2001
Software Engineer |
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Posted: 5/27/2003 7:32:21 AM EDT
[#8]
1 April 03
IT Security Analyst/Engineer |
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Posted: 5/27/2003 7:49:58 AM EDT
[#9]
April '03. BUT I do start a new job on June 16th. It's a lame job, but a job none the less. I will be providing tech support for high speed Internet users through a local cable company.
edit: Oh yeah, IT here too. |
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Posted: 5/27/2003 7:52:17 AM EDT
[#10]
I applied at Starbucks on saturday.
any other ideas where an 18yr old could work? besides a restaurant or grocery store? Used to work for Randalls/Tom Thumb/Safeway but I quit in December 2002 so I could finish school. |
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Posted: 5/27/2003 7:55:22 AM EDT
[#11]
Unemployed since December 2002, But just graduated from college on May 9, 2003...
Still looking for a job... |
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Posted: 5/27/2003 8:01:20 AM EDT
[#12]
1:I have been underemployed since 1/1/03.
2: I am a soon to be college graduate (CPA candidate) who needs to work in order to get my CPA license. I have had a lot of interviews, but no offers to date. Hoping, and wishing, and praying, and working... |
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Posted: 5/27/2003 8:26:24 AM EDT
[#13]
1) One whole year come June 7th.
2) Programmer/Analyst for a marketing company. I was the ONLY programmer that knew anything about the internal application I supported. There is no such thing as job security. |
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Posted: 5/27/2003 9:01:11 AM EDT
[#14]
Unemployed since April of last year.
Was Tech Support for a really big internet portal that went bust. Unemployemnt benefits recently ended and have been selling my guns to stay afloat. Sucks. BTW, I have not heard ANY replies from any of my resumes I sent out but I did get a contract gig (part time) through a friend who works for a co. It really is who you know here in Silicon Valley now, which will determine if you can get a new job. |
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Posted: 5/27/2003 9:55:05 AM EDT
[#15]
Sep 3, 2001
dot-com "Customer Care" Came on at the peak of the bubble and watched the company squander $20 million in VC while we went from 100 to 35 employees, ignored our core product and customers while spending a fortune on Marketing non-existent shit, but shut down QA and pink-slipped engineers and developers. A prototype "Dilbert" shop. Got fed up with the non-stop insanity and lemming-like drive of those in charge to push the company over the cliff. Came in at 0600 Monday, realized that I'd rather be dead than lose anymore of my self-respect working for cretins like I was and walked out by 0700. They pink-slipped the entire Customer Care department a few weeks later and turned tech support over to a few people in Marketing (WTF?!?). Entire company imploded and the assets (and 7 remaining employees) were sold off to another company in 2002. Business had $35k left in the bank at the end and the CEO gave himself a $35k bonus for “closing the company”. Funny how that worked out, isn't it? |
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Posted: 5/27/2003 10:28:20 AM EDT
[#16]
First time from June 30, 2002 til Nov. 01, 2002. Worked full-time from Nov. 01 til May 23, 2003. Today is the first day of my waiting week for unemployment. Worked in the garage insulating and hanging drywall til an hour ago. My wife and I decided that the work needed done whether we stay here or end up putting the house on the market.
The good thing is that I had an email from my next possible employer in Albuquerque while I was in the shower. I will be calling them in about 45 minutes, so please wish me luck. I am a microbiologist. I want to wish each of you the best of luck in your searches. |
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Posted: 5/27/2003 10:38:29 AM EDT
[#17]
Ive been unemployed since FEB of this year. I worked customer service at a store.
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Posted: 5/27/2003 11:02:27 AM EDT
[#18]
1)Because of the goddamned FDCGHs, I have been unemployed since July 2001 from a place I worked at for 11 years. Didn't get any severance pay.
2)It is irrelevant what I did. |
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Posted: 5/27/2003 11:09:13 AM EDT
[#19]
Layed off 04/07/03.
Computer Hardware, Tech Support Engineer. ~ s0ulzer0 |
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Posted: 5/27/2003 11:09:18 AM EDT
[#20]
I've looked into selling cars. One dealership flat out told me I am over qualified. That is a first. I've also had a few interviews here and there, but nothing ever pans out.
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Posted: 5/27/2003 11:19:45 AM EDT
[#21]
Quoted: ignored our core product and customers while spending a fortune on Marketing non-existent shit Did they ride scooters around the empty warehouse like good little FDCGHs? |
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Posted: 5/27/2003 11:31:34 AM EDT
[#22]
12/15/01
point to point-point to multipoint RF installer |
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Posted: 5/27/2003 11:33:31 AM EDT
[#23]
Have not worked since October of last year
Was doing remodeling/construction in Milwaukee , Wi. ...Moved to Seattle Wa. in November .....Have been completely unable to find a job , but not for lack of trying.... Might have to go back to Milwaukee if I can't figure something out soon... t |
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Posted: 5/27/2003 11:38:18 AM EDT
[#24]
Unemployeed since Jan 10, 2000, work injury, ran auto stores.
Waiting for the next Morphine train. Sgtar15 |
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Posted: 5/27/2003 11:56:44 AM EDT
[#25]
I havent had a real job since spring 2002. i was mixing chemical for a crop dusting operation. and flying a little. i quit because i was going to fly less in the 2002 season. ive done a lot of temporarry jobs since then
1. landscaping/ lawn care in the spring rush 2. temp agency work incluiding building office furniture and janitorial work. 3. drove a truck during potato harvest 4. more truck driving for my friends dirt work business 5. went to TX to fly skydivers. flew 100 hrs in 6 months. nearly starved. now im back home looking for full time flying work. Ben, The Emu |
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Posted: 5/27/2003 12:06:20 PM EDT
[#26]
Quoted: Quoted: ignored our core product and customers while spending a fortune on Marketing non-existent shit Did they ride scooters around the empty warehouse like good little FDCGHs? Funny you mention that... we did have a couple of Razor scooters in the office that the execs and engineers took great joy in terrorizing the hallways with. |
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Posted: 5/27/2003 1:12:07 PM EDT
[#27]
01/02/00
y2k specialist |
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Posted: 5/27/2003 1:35:38 PM EDT
[#28]
Oct of last year.
IT LAN/WAN Administrator Hopefully the interview today turns into a job offer[:D] |
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Posted: 5/27/2003 2:13:54 PM EDT
[#29]
1. laid off jan 5th 03'.
2. warehouseman @ fleming foods. 3. we had cushman mini cars not scooters. |
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Posted: 5/27/2003 2:18:33 PM EDT
[#30]
Laid off 4/03/2003
Finance/Accounting manager Been happy & healthy ever since the lay off. I've caught up on 8 years of sleep. |
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Posted: 5/27/2003 2:22:36 PM EDT
[#31]
June 17th is the day.
I probably won't have a job but there is a snowball's chance in hell that I will on the 18th. So much for state employment being the most secure. Stupid fucking union bullshit. Someone with more senority somehow has the "right" to my job. What really gets me is that the jobber getting my job probably won't have a clue. BTW I'm in desktop support @ MNDOT. |
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Posted: 5/27/2003 2:23:49 PM EDT
[#32]
19 May 03, Got my DD 214 from Uncle Sam, looking for a job in the intel business here in Hampton Roads area. Have my fingers crossed. I hope you all find employment soon too!
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Posted: 5/27/2003 2:29:32 PM EDT
[#33]
1. Unemployed since Mar '03.
2. Statistician who guessed the future. Yes, I did see it coming. I just heard today that the guy who replaced me (at higher pay and grade) quit and walked out. Awww.... |
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Posted: 5/27/2003 2:30:48 PM EDT
[#34]
Me too!
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Posted: 5/27/2003 6:25:07 PM EDT
[#35]
Was unemployed Sept 1'02 to May 20'03 (ie last week). Just started a 6 month contract at T-mobile. SW/HW product engineering manager type.
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Posted: 5/27/2003 7:28:13 PM EDT
[#36]
Not since July 99, work related auto accident. I was a Master HVAC service tech, now just a fulltime PIA. Ops
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Posted: 5/27/2003 9:55:23 PM EDT
[#37]
1) Got canned April 7, 2003
2) Pilot for a regional airline, no idea when we'll get called back. I've applied for a lot of lowball, barely aviation related positions and haven't heard jack. I'm having fun, but this can't last forever. Stupid ragheads. |
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Posted: 5/27/2003 10:44:46 PM EDT
[#38]
Quoted: 1) Got canned April 7, 2003 2) Pilot for a regional airline, no idea when we'll get called back. I've applied for a lot of lowball, barely aviation related positions and haven't heard jack. I'm having fun, but this can't last forever. Stupid ragheads. HEY, Stick to the regionals, you will get called back eventually. We low timers need jobs too. The last thing i need is a guy like you stealing my (entry level) job. Ben, The(800hrs,TotalTime)Emu PS. You are right about the stupid ragheads, but 20 years of bad management and a ression that started before 9-11-01 didn't help. |
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Posted: 5/27/2003 11:00:54 PM EDT
[#39]
March 03
Was a graphic designer, thats what I have my degree in but its one of the bigger fields that are lacking in jobs right now. I'm done with that anyways. I had to drop out from school because they laid me off without warning and I couldnt continue to fund my education.... I was going to get an AA at the local community college for Network Admin, but almost everyone here is in that field..... I'm also thinking about getting my BS in business if I can get money. I'm only 22 so a few months of not working isn't hurting me, I'm living back home and my parents are pretty supportive. I am applying for a Law enforcement position late this summer and if that fails I'll be joining a branch of the military as a reservist, for a. experience in law enforcement b. cash for school c. to be busy It's a terrible time to be 22 |
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Posted: 5/27/2003 11:21:32 PM EDT
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Am I reading this right, because it seems over HALF of us were IT/Tech Related, and 'put aside' within a year of 9-11????
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Posted: 5/27/2003 11:39:26 PM EDT
[#41]
Man, all you IT guys should get together and make sumthen- like a piece of software that does _____(insert idea here)
oh and Meltdown, did you used to work at Initech or Intertroad? |
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Posted: 5/28/2003 12:11:22 AM EDT
[#42]
IT != programming
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Posted: 5/28/2003 12:44:34 AM EDT
[#43]
tried to take a semester off from the JC to get some work experince and then the economy tanked so im going back next semester.
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Posted: 5/28/2003 2:01:37 AM EDT
[#44]
Off work since...11/02
working under a T/S security clearance in military Intel..I guess the found out all they needed to know...lots of work before Operation Iraqi Freedom...but it became really slow and they started pushing the doors open at the end...it was worth it though |
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Posted: 5/28/2003 6:51:11 AM EDT
[#45]
Quoted: IT != programming LOL. Nice one. I tell people that I'm fluent in Geekenese but it isn't my native language. |
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Posted: 5/28/2003 6:56:37 AM EDT
[#46]
since 4/03
telecommunications (Radio) Aviation Electronics |
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Posted: 5/28/2003 8:30:45 AM EDT
[#47]
Quoted: 1. laid off jan 5th 03'. 2. warehouseman @ fleming foods. 3. we had cushman mini cars not scooters. 5/16/03 IT Systems support. I worked where those cushmans were built. |
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Posted: 5/28/2003 10:11:40 AM EDT
[#48]
Quoted: IT != programming eventually it does if you're lazy enough |
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Posted: 5/28/2003 10:35:48 AM EDT
[#49]
Quoted: I applied at Starbucks on saturday. any other ideas where an 18yr old could work? besides a restaurant or grocery store? Used to work for Randalls/Tom Thumb/Safeway but I quit in December 2002 so I could finish school. Home Depot, Lowes, |
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