Downsized!

[jimlam56]

Well, as of Saturday I no longer am employed.
The parent company is consolidating the sales department, and I am odd man out.
I'll find out the severence package details today, but then it's look for a new job mode.
Anyone need a good ouside sales rep for SE US?

[Cobra25]

I'm really sorry to hear that Jim. Im sure you will find something better in the near future. I hope they give you a good severence package to hold you over till then.

[MarauderTJA]

Sorry to hear about the job Jim. I am confident that you will get another position soon with a better company.

[JMan]

Dayummm! I hate when that happens. I bet Tami is freakin'-out, isn't she? You know, I hate to sound like your dad, but these things happen for a reason. I bet there's something new and fresh and exciting in your future. I may be able to put you in contact with some automotive people in the great NorthEast (Jax area). Call me if you'd like!

Best wishes for you future endeavors!

J

[knine]

That sux. :tantrum: Good luck in the search.

[FordNut]

It sux, but you'll most likely find something better in the end. Sometimes we don't know what's out there until we're forced to look.

And in my case, the wife was a LOT more panicked than I was. She almost drove me crazy.

[SC Cheesehead]

Jim,

Man, I'm sorry to hear that.

I sent you a PM, check it out when you get a minute and get back to me.

[jimlam56]

Thanks guys! The buyout was generous, but now it's time to move on. As some of you said, you don't know what's out there until you're forced to look. I appreciate your support and suggestions.

[mtenderenda]

I went thru the same process. So I totally understand what you are going thru. Make the effort to make looking for a job, your job ( 9to5). I have a feeling that I will start looking again too, just because it not right for me where I am right now.

[MM03MOK]

Jim - best wishes for a successful job search.

[RoyLPita]

Keep us posted, Jim.

[jerrym3]

I, too, know the downsized feeling.

I was downsized in Dec 2007. At 65 years of age, Im probably now retired whether I like it or not. Can't see any company hiring me at my age and salary.

My ex-company is a Wall Street Bank, so I can't tell you how great I felt when I heard that Wall Street bonuses AVERAGED $223,000 per person, and I was shoved into the street. (Seven figure bonuses are not uncommon.)

Good luck in your search.