Help, Just lost my Job!

jcc911 · 01-09-2006, 09:26 AM

Hey Guys,
Just as the title says I just lost my job. The company made the decision to restructure and decrease the organization's size by 2/3. Due to increased foreign competition, (Thanks Big Box-Mart), my position was basically outsourced with the rest of the organization...
Anyway, I am not posting for sympathy, but rather using this board as another resource in my never ending job-search.

My undergrad is in Chemistry and my Master's is in Business (MBA). So, if anyone has any connections or leads, please forward them on, it would be greatly appreciated.
Even if a local p-shop needs their floor swept, gimme a call.
Thanks, Guys.

real550A · real550A's Garage

JCC911-
Sorry to hear of your news. Check out usajobs.com. It's a long list of gov't job openings. You can search by location, which might be handy.
Probably not what you're looking for, but might pay the bills while you search for your dream job.
Good luck, and keep your head up!

Rich76_911s · Rich76_911s's Garage

This web site might help too for the MBA end? ? ?

http://bloomberg.efinancialcareers.com/searchResults.cfm

Good luck!

RPKESQ · 01-09-2006, 01:56 PM

Hello,
I would direct you to Clark County, Nevada. Las Vegas area. I know they have some opening. Might be good to keep you haed above water. let me know if I can assist you there. (I have a project there).
Richard

jcc911 · 01-09-2006, 02:55 PM

Thanks Guys, I will continously check those site.

Thanks for the tip Richard, but right now I am tied to the Milwaukee, WI area due other obligations.

Thanks again all for the help and support.

scca_ita · 01-09-2006, 06:15 PM

www.Monster.com
www.Hotjobs.com
www.linkedin.com

You should not have any trouble with your background. Maybe even move to a warmer climate.......Good luck....

Determined · Determined's Garage

JCC911,

Hello and I'm sorry to hear about your job, send me a resume if your interested in possibly relocating to California. We produce airbag initiators, LifeSparc, Inc., and may have an opportunity for you. Primarily your chemical background. I can't make any promises but I'm willing to give it a shot. I am the Engineering Manager for Manufacturing.

Best Regards,

Alex
orozcoa@earthlink.net

Kmatts · 01-10-2006, 06:32 PM

JCC911,
sorry man, i am in the middle of going thru something very similar. my firm closed 2/3rds of the company just before christmas.
your state has unemployment insurance benefits. enroll right now, go there in person and make an appointment to see a counsiler. when a firm has massive lay-offs or virtually closes, you become eligible for many many benefits. my state might be different, but please please...look into this. look at it this way, its YOUR MONEY. you paid into all these programs, go get some of your $ back.
keep your chin up mate.
Kyle.

jcc911 · 01-10-2006, 06:50 PM

I just want to thank you all for your support, you guys are great, far beyond just being a bunch of gearheads

Thanks Alex, but I am currently obligated to this area, and unfortuantely can not relocate any time soon, but thank you very much for the offer.

I have recently been thinking about taking my career into a completely different direction and am thinking about openeing an insurance agency.
Are any of you pelicans an agent, if so, have any pointers or thoughts (please share pros and cons).
Thanks Again to all!

gassy · 01-10-2006, 07:12 PM

I have a client in Milwaukee that I visit often--I'm up for beers and a lunch on me if you'd like. The Ale House?
Christian

jcc911 · 01-10-2006, 07:17 PM

Christian, How could I possibly turn that down, the Ale House is great. Anytime, Thanks!!!

gassy · 01-10-2006, 07:29 PM

I'll be in touch...I may be up there this Friday.
Christian.

HardDrive · 01-10-2006, 11:23 PM

The only contacts I have in Milwaukee are all doctors, mostly working at Froedert. I think the only thing they could help with remotely are research jobs.

teo · 01-11-2006, 01:39 AM

jcc911:

I understand you can't relocate at this time, however, if in the future.....

http://www.apg.army.mil/apghome/sites/local/

(drop down box leads to 'employment opportunities'

My understanding is APG is always looking for individuals/civilians w/your educational background..

good luck

onewhippedpuppy · 01-11-2006, 05:00 AM

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Originally posted by jcc911
I have recently been thinking about taking my career into a completely different direction and am thinking about openeing an insurance agency.
Are any of you pelicans an agent, if so, have any pointers or thoughts (please share pros and cons).
Thanks Again to all!

Sounds like a topic for a new thread. There's very few jobs that we don't have at least one of on here. Sorry about your bad luck, it's sad that's the way our world seems to work. Hopefully in the end you will look back at your layoff as an opportunity to do something you really love.