Bastards...

I really liked this job too. I had always wanted to work for Intel.

They extended the guy I was going to replace's contract so I was one of the other contractors to be cut.

They said my "performance" wasn't up to par so I was one of the ones that was going to be cut.

2 months, 2 months I worked there and they didn't want to train me. I worked my ass off, coming in early, leaving late reading outdated manuals. Putting up with eyes rolling everytime I asked a question and got a "I am too busy" reply. I commuted for 3 hours each day for this.. I took pride in my job. Only to be laid off because Intel can't sell a warm hand job to an Eskimo. Their shitty stock is a fucking roller coaster and they are too high and mighty to admit AMD is slappin them around like a bitch.

How the fuck am I supposed to walk in there and do a job I have never done before without any training?

"We will be able to train you once we get the XP drivers out, right now is just a bad time Frank, just do what you can and we will train you later."

That is what they kept telling me since the first day.

I guess I shoulda sucked dick those two months to be one of the golden reach arounds that didn't get laid off.

And I love theses fucking pussies, they didn't even have the nuts to lay me off in person. They call my contracting company to have a "talk" and then security escort me off campus and confiscate my badge. Oh they had the brass to pick up a phone and make a call, but not to do the actual laying off. This was done by the high up asses that I never worked with. The faggots I did work with all disappeared right before I got the call to go see my employer.

Fuck Intel. Your Pentium 4 sucks and AMD kicks your 2Ghz ass even at 1.4Ghz. It is no wonder your asses are going under and you are laying off people with actual talent.

I don't know what I am going to do... the market was worse than before. I had been out of work for 3 months before I got this gig. I looked for a job on Dice and Monster... holy fuck... I found 1 job opening for Tech support.. a job I'm sure has gotten a million hits already buy Harvard grads stooping to make $12 an hour...

Fuck me.......

I feel your pain brother.

Not that this is any consolation to you Frank, but yours truly here is waiting to see if he is part of the 10% of the company to be laid off within the next couple weeks!  Playing the corporate version of "Survivor" sucks!
I am with ya Frank.
Chissel

Too bad you didn't get a chance to activate that "worm".

Is that you Arsenio Hall?

I have no idea what in the hell I am going to do now. I think the only thing that makes money now is if you have some stupid shit to sell over the net to people. Anyone here still cheering for GATT and NAFTA?

I won't tell anyone either dude.

Sorry to hear about your situation.  We are hiring in tech support and customer service, see my post.  It ain't no Intel, but it's laid back enough where you can buy some time while looking around.....

At least you know why your co-workers never warmed up to you. Kinda like combat, they didn't want to know the new guy's name.

Frank,  that might explain why people were treating you so badly, if they knew you might be laid off, they would avoid you like the plague.  I'm sorry to hear about you losing your job, I remember when you posted and was quite happy you had gotten on with Intel.  Hang in there man you'll do better.

Here is one example of an internal opening with Earthlink...


Description:

Develop software in XML, XSL, Java, C, C++ and other languages as appropriate to support end-user functionality of EarthLink's Personal Start Page and associated portal products.

Skills/Requirements/Experience:

Works independently on projects of moderate complexity requiring independent technical judgment, but typically works with more senior engineers if the project is broad in scope or requires special knowledge. Projects are generally specific but goal oriented, leaving internal decisions to the engineer. At this level the engineer is expected to develop a conceptual approach, code and debug on a wide range of development assignments. The engineer can be relied upon to develop high quality software to a general specification and to a self-established schedule.  Works toward short range objectives where decisions or actions have some impact on department activities, but major objectives are not seriously impacted.

BS in Computer Science or related field and 2-4 years software development experience or equivalent skills or work experience.

Other Considerations or Information:

Experience developing end-user applications in C, C++, and Java using Netscape Application Server, Weblogic, and other application servers. Experience in a fast-paced, production-oriented development environment, where high quality products are produced with compressed development and testing cycles.

Division: Operations - xxxxxxx,  Exec. VP
Department: Engineering -- System Software Development
Position: Senior Software Engineer
Location: Atlanta or Pasadena
Reports to: xxxxxxxx, Manager, Core Services


Status: OPEN

Posted: 08/28/01

Description:
Works independently on problems of diverse scope and is capable of independently executing complex development assignments, including design of conceptual approach, coding and debugging. Exercises independent judgment on issues related to multiple products.  Generally considers business and long range technical issues in addition to specific product issues.  Is actively involved with product planning and requirements specification generation.  May supervise other engineers on a project basis and provide technical leadership.  Would be expected to have independent judgment on marketing, customer and business issues. This engineer is a professional programmer with a record of well designed and implemented products.

Works toward intermediate and long-term objectives where inaccurate decisions could delay projects or programs.  Exercises project or subproject leadership and may provide technical supervision for other professional staff.

Senior Software Engineers on the Core Services Development team will be responsible for designing, developing and maintaining software architectures for the following services:  mail, news, web hosting and ftp.  The team focuses on server-side development using primarily C and C++ in a UNIX environment.  Long-term responsibilities include ensuring continuing scalability to meet growth forecasts and implementation of systems to support any new products or services.


Skills/Requirements/Experience:
· 5+ years of experience in designing and coding moderately complex system-level software for Unix using C and shell scripts required (server side development)
· Experience with network / internet programming required
· Knowledge of Apache and ftpd required.
· Experience with designing, coding and implementing mail systems preferred (sendmail, qmail, postfix, qpopper)
· Knowledge of prevailing protocol standards for providing email (SMTP, POP3, IMAP) and news (NNTP) a plus
·  Experience with directory services a plus (LDAP)

· 5+ years experience with a BS degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience.
. 3+ years experience with an MS degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience.
· Ability to execute under pressure, meeting product deadlines is required.


Other Considerations or Information:
The staff of this group is located in Pasadena and Atlanta. Some travel may be necessary. Experience working with geographically diverse groups is a plus.  

Frank, I hate to say this, but I used to see this sort of thing happen at my father's company back in the 80's.  Whenever a potential layoff period was pending (usually upper management knows about these things for a looooong time before they actually happen), departments would rush out and hire fully qualified people to bump up the number of staff.  Then, a layoff is announced at say 10% of the workforce and department heads were then forced to sacrifice a number of employees, and it was _always_ the new hire, even when there were other people not performing their jobs to expectations.  It sucks, and you never know when its going to happen.

That's too bad about the layoff and 2 months isn't long enough to learn a job.  They must be laying off more than just you.

Frank if you keep talking about Intel like this the FBI is going to arrest you thinking you are going to come back and shoot the place up!

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Frank,
 I used to work for Intel. It can be a good company if you play the politics correct. Other than playing the politics you get used, chewed, abused, and then tossed out. It may be best you are not working for them. There are other jobs out there that pay more and the stress is less. Believe me I've been there. Just add Intel to your resume and move on.

Intel is not the best place to work.  I should know, I've had 2 different contracting jobs and spent 3 years there as an employee.  My last contract ended after 14 months in July so I'm looking also.

To really understand what goes on at Intel you need to be an employee.  They love to document deficencies on your review like "too easily redirected by his manager", "needs to perform tasks that fit his engineering level" even though that's what my bossed requested I do and my favorite was that my rank among engineers in my group went from the top 1/2 to top 1/3 but my "Trending" measure was "slower".  WTF!  

I found another job and only work there as contractor.

Ranking and rating is a total joke.  The guy at the top get a raise and the guy at the bottom get's a corrective action plan, no matter what.  Sometimes this is only in a group of 6 or 7 people.  Andy Grove and Craig Barret are responsible for this.  They feel EVERYONE needs a kick in the ass no matter who they are and what they've done.

It sucks!

Spambo

Thank you satcong for the post, I'll check it out!

Thnaks everyone....

It just sucks, I looked hard for this job, I was out of work for 3 months before this and it was really getting to me. Then I work at Intel for 2 months... not enough time to get back on my feet.

I would agree too that 2 months is not enough time to learn a job. For general computer stuff I knew it perfect. But this was WHQL testing.. something I have never even heard about until I worked at Intel. They knew this, they looked at my Resume and interviewed me. Stupid cock suckers.

This is real bad... I am in a world of shit.

I'll probaly have to move out, maybe move in with my mom for awhile... good god... talk about hell. I barely survived my last slam from the job market.. I don't know what I'm gonna do now. I'm so fucked. I have no money and I have a car payment.

I am glad I voted for Bush... that $300 couldn't have come at a better time, should be here in a week or so...

Whelp... better call unemployment....

Frank, if we can get you a job in the Pasadena, Sacremento or Roseville or Phoenix call centers, would you come out?

Sorry sat for takin so long to get back to ya.

Damn... Sacramento or Roseville would be perfect! I was commuting from Stockton to Folsom at Intel, Sacramento would be closer, I think Roseville would be a tad closer too. I actually commuted from Stockton to San Jose before this.. that was a 2 and a half hour commute.. ONE WAY! Like I have said before.. I take pride in my work..