Position eliminated, I was laid off today

[godofthunder]

 Ain't that a fine how do you do ! They laid me off today. I have wanted to strike out on my own but I was hoping to do it on my terms. Oh well one door closes , another opens.

[Nocturnal]

I hate to hear that Scott. Hopefully something better will come from this. Good luck!!

[Dave W]

Sorry to hear this, Scott. And so soon after your move.

[Barklessdog]

That sucks, but as you said often it can be for the best in the long run.

[Chris P.]

That's bad:( I hope everything will be fine and you'll find something! Good luck

[chromium]

I'm sorry to hear that news.  Sometimes change can lead you someplace better in the long haul, so stay positive!

[uwe]

Scheiße.    I hope that works out to the best.

Uwe

[godofthunder]

 Thanks guys I fear this is the tip of the ice burg I hope you all are safe. I'm lucky I have my 19th century skills and knowledge of the arcane to see me through. I just started taking in furniture to restore and have been ramping up my ebay sales and craigs list stuff . Like I said I was hoping to make a move sometime in the future, the future is now.

[chromium]

I make a living desigining (mostly intangible) technology solutions that probably have a lifespan of 2-3 years, and leading these solutions thru layer-upon-layer of corporate politics and bureaucracy.  That sounds negative, but I do enjoy "making things work well together" - whether its people or technology.  I'm also thankful I still have a job for the time being.  That could change at any minute- you are right that it is just the tip of the iceberg for everyone.

My extra-curricular job involves building stuff that people will potentially use for year and years.  Personally, I love working with my hands, and its gratifying to know that the stuff I am building on this front *might* still be valued by people 10-20 years from now.  I don't make a lot doing it, but I love the work, and maybe someday I can do it full time.

Building and restoring furniture that people will use and cherish as heirlooms 100+ years from now leaves a tremendous legacy, and fulfills a basic need that will never go away.  There is something to be said for those "19th century skills", as you put it.

[ramone57]

good luck, Scott.  I hope everything works out for you.

[godofthunder]

 To quote Joey Ramone "Don't worry about me"

[lowend1]

I'm there with ya, man. Been out since February. My position was eliminated too.

[Rhythm N. Bliss]

Good luck Scott ...& chromium & lowend1 too!!

I'm lookin' for a small part in a big movie.
Hopin' to get in Pirates of the Caribbean 4, 5 & 6!!!

[Lightyear]

DAMN!!    I'm very sorry to hear this Scott.  Hang in there and I'm sure the "One door closes and another door opens" adage will work out for you.  Good luck!

[TBird1958]

Hang in there Scott!