New job incoming

Scothew · 08-25-2011, 04:18 PM

well after 9 years at my current place, including surviving many lay offs, going from an office environment to working remotely from home and many other things ive probably forgotten, im changing. I was in a debate with myself a few weeks ago (see my working from home vs commuting thread http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/showthread.php?t=48402) and the company making me the offer, initially offered what i said i needed at the bare minimum to financially do it.

After alot of consideration, the driving time i would be loosing and also the fact id prob end up loosing money overall, i expressed this to the company and they upped the offer considerably to where I decided ok yea this is worth it.

Going in as a network support tech at a small IT firm that contracts out to around 200 companies in the Birmingham area. Should be a great learning experience. Im nervous but excitied at the same time.

Thanks for listening, just felt the need to type it up and share

pnoon · 08-25-2011, 04:22 PM

Congrats and best of luck.
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Kneo · 08-25-2011, 04:24 PM

Congrats Man and good luck. I just found out today that my department will be "displacing" about 30 employees. So for the next 5 weeks I get to sit and wait.

Scothew · 08-25-2011, 04:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kneo

Congrats Man and good luck. I just found out today that my department will be "displacing" about 30 employees. So for the next 5 weeks I get to sit and wait.

Good luck. Ive been through so many lay offs, how I managed to stay im not real sure, but I must have done something right. My division is down to 5 people, which 9 years ago was about 200.

Thanks all. I can say, im gonna miss rolling out of bed at like 7:55 and beign in my office and working at 8. Also the dress code of gym shorts and t-shirt was pretty comfy and will be missed.

Ogre · 08-25-2011, 04:26 PM

Congrats bro. Hope it all works out for you!!!

ArgusP2 · 08-25-2011, 04:31 PM

Congratulations!! Wishing you the best!!

jesseboston81 · 08-25-2011, 04:38 PM

Congrats Scott--good luck to you!!

WyGuy · 08-25-2011, 04:47 PM

Congrats!!

bruceolee · 08-25-2011, 04:56 PM

I'm a layoff survivor myself with my last job for years. In fact, I was the last employee they let go, but starting a new job is always strange, exciting and so on. Good luck my friend!

G G · 08-25-2011, 05:01 PM

Congrats Scott.

WittyUserName · 08-25-2011, 05:26 PM

Congrats BOTL!!!!! I am only 26 and have been through one layoff already.

Smokin Gator · 08-25-2011, 05:28 PM

Congrats brother!!!

Fordman4ever · 08-25-2011, 05:28 PM

Congrats bro.

CigarNut · 08-25-2011, 05:30 PM

Congratulations!

Skywalker · 08-25-2011, 06:00 PM

Congrats!!!

Moose6026 · 08-25-2011, 06:23 PM

Congrats man.

kelmac07 · 08-25-2011, 06:28 PM

Congrats Scott!!

08-25-2011, 08:25 PM

Congrats! A new job in this economy is something to celebrate!

Gophernut · 08-25-2011, 08:30 PM

Congrats! Sounds like a good situation for you!

irratebass · 08-25-2011, 09:28 PM

Congrats Scott, I was laid off 2 years ago for 8 months, they eventually called me back, for $5k less a year and lost all my seniority (I was there for 8 years), but I'm glad to have a job....those 8 months sucked.

08-25-2011, 04:18 PM	#1
Scothew CA Scott #2658 Join Date: Jul 2009 First Name: Scott Location: AL Posts: 580 Trading: (5)	New job incoming well after 9 years at my current place, including surviving many lay offs, going from an office environment to working remotely from home and many other things ive probably forgotten, im changing. I was in a debate with myself a few weeks ago (see my working from home vs commuting thread http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/showthread.php?t=48402) and the company making me the offer, initially offered what i said i needed at the bare minimum to financially do it. After alot of consideration, the driving time i would be loosing and also the fact id prob end up loosing money overall, i expressed this to the company and they upped the offer considerably to where I decided ok yea this is worth it. Going in as a network support tech at a small IT firm that contracts out to around 200 companies in the Birmingham area. Should be a great learning experience. Im nervous but excitied at the same time. Thanks for listening, just felt the need to type it up and share __________________ Bráithreachas Thar Gach Ní

08-25-2011, 04:22 PM	#2
pnoon YNWA Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Peter Location: San Diego Posts: 29,919 Trading: (20)	Re: New job incoming Congrats and best of luck. Posted via Mobile Device

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Kneo The Second One Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Anthony Location: Des Moines, IA Posts: 380 Trading: (3)	Re: New job incoming Congrats Man and good luck. I just found out today that my department will be "displacing" about 30 employees. So for the next 5 weeks I get to sit and wait. __________________ PSN & Xbox Live: KneoMattrix

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bruceolee King of Rants Join Date: Aug 2009 First Name: Jason Location: South Florida Posts: 1,227 Trading: (1)	Re: New job incoming I'm a layoff survivor myself with my last job for years. In fact, I was the last employee they let go, but starting a new job is always strange, exciting and so on. Good luck my friend! __________________ “When I have found intense pain relieved, a weary brain soothed, and calm, refreshing sleep obtained by a cigar, I have felt grateful to God, and have blessed His name.” Spurgeon

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08-25-2011, 08:25 PM	#18
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08-25-2011, 09:28 PM	#20
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