Wow

Abbeysdad · 07-12-11, 07:53 PM

and just when I crawled out from under the desk and turned my lights on...
the company I've been working for for 35+ years terminated (or retired) me today in another round of downsizing. I thought from the previous waves, I dodged the bullet but they had the last laugh.
It seems surreal and I'm numb. I didn't really plan on this, I just lived with the fear, one day invincible, the next vulnerable. Oh well, what's done is done...what will be will be...it is what it is (is there any other cliche I might use here!)

Ya know, you invest over 35 years working hard to make a company a success and one day, your just done. Stinkers!

bcklash · 07-12-11, 08:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Abbeysdad

and just when I crawled out from under the desk and turned my lights on...
the company I've been working for for 35+ years terminated (or retired) me today in another round of downsizing. I thought from the previous waves, I dodged the bullet but they had the last laugh.
It seems surreal and I'm numb. I didn't really plan on this, I just lived with the fear, one day invincible, the next vulnerable. Oh well, what's done is done...what will be will be...it is what it is (is there any other cliche I might use here!)

Ya know, you invest over 35 years working hard to make a company a success and one day, your just done. Stinkers!

Yes, keep your head up. Start digging you'll find something. Your loyalty should speak volumes.

nofearengineer · 07-12-11, 08:38 PM

IT is a rough field. Sucks to hear, man. Unfortunately, New York's "chickens are coming home....to roost." And a lot of other people are going to get hit too.

bamabassman · 07-12-11, 09:35 PM

so sorry man. i jsut want to get 12 more years in and i am calling it quits. hopefully oyu can find another job, if that is what you need to do. if not, think of all the free fishing time oyu got now pal. again, i really am sorry man.

i am waiting for it myself. i work for a local ity, and all we hear is "we gotta cut back", gets tiresome. either do it and let us move on, or stop talking aobut it.

Bassboss · 07-12-11, 09:40 PM

Sorry to hear that AD. It tough problems don't make tough times easier. You'll pull through I'm sure though. I'll keep you in my prayers.

carolina-rig-01 · 07-13-11, 01:27 AM

Man I am sorry to hear this. It suprises me that your company had another layoff, I mean CNN tells us that the economy is getting better

. Hang in there, you will find something that will make you happy.

Captmikestarrett · 07-14-11, 02:02 PM

So I take it you where not ready to retire?

35 years should get a nice separation package..

Some of the most interesting people I ever met where retired and still figuring what they want to do for living.

My suggestion is think of it as an opportunity to do those things that work got in the way of. Next thing you know you will getting paid to have fun..

Travel / build something / fix something / and start each day a plan that is flexable..

Capt Mike

Abbeysdad · 07-14-11, 10:20 PM

Thanks guys.
Yes I got a 'package' that gives me some time, but sadly, not enough to really retire.
The pension I'll get likely won't even cover the difference in income if I get a new job starting over somewhere tomorrow...and I still have a few years before I'm eligible for any SS draw....assuming there is any SS then!
I got a mortgage and a teenage daughter on the honor role that will likely want to got to college~
I shouldv'e had a better plan and scrimped more along the way - like I was living like a king...NOT - jeez.

WatterBoy · 07-14-11, 11:13 PM

Wow, that really stinks, AD! Sorry to hear that. Hope you find something else real soon!

Abbeysdad · 08-25-11, 11:24 AM

Well just a bit of an update. I've been busy on home projects as Mike said, 'doing those things work got in the way of'. Took a small trip up North.
I've created a resume and polished it as much as can be done. Been looking real casual like, but nothing jumps out in my area and I really don't want to move. I have time and don't really want to deliver pizzas, be a WM greeter or be saying 'would you like fries with that'!
I have time.
At times, my mind still wanders and I wonder if this really happened after all these years. Then I snap back to reality.
I'm wondering if I really want to stay in this IT field.
I'm pretty handy - built my own home, maybe a trade or flipping houses. I was a cook in a past life, maybe open a restaurant.
Better still, win the lottery and just kick back ;-)

bassboogieman · 08-25-11, 12:24 PM

Investing 35 years of your life with one company and have them pull the rug out from under you - TOTALLY SUCKS - and I am sorry to hear of your situation. We all "know" age discrimination is "illegal", but I'm willing to bet you get a taste of it when if you start looking to be hired on in an established business. If you look for a job as an "employee" and not running your own business, stay in your field where your experience will be a plus. Changing fields in your mid-50's, as an "employee", will be more difficult and likely not as lucrative. BEST OF LUCK!!! to you with your decision on which path to follow.

07-12-11, 07:53 PM	#1
Abbeysdad BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Central NY - Finger Lakes Posts: 1,307	Wow and just when I crawled out from under the desk and turned my lights on... the company I've been working for for 35+ years terminated (or retired) me today in another round of downsizing. I thought from the previous waves, I dodged the bullet but they had the last laugh. It seems surreal and I'm numb. I didn't really plan on this, I just lived with the fear, one day invincible, the next vulnerable. Oh well, what's done is done...what will be will be...it is what it is (is there any other cliche I might use here!) Ya know, you invest over 35 years working hard to make a company a success and one day, your just done. Stinkers! __________________ Fish now, work later

07-12-11, 08:38 PM	#3
nofearengineer BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southwest IN Posts: 5,630	IT is a rough field. Sucks to hear, man. Unfortunately, New York's "chickens are coming home....to roost." And a lot of other people are going to get hit too. __________________ Many men go fishing all of their lives without knowing it is not fish they are after.

07-12-11, 09:35 PM	#4
bamabassman BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: cedar bluff, alabama Posts: 15,292	so sorry man. i jsut want to get 12 more years in and i am calling it quits. hopefully oyu can find another job, if that is what you need to do. if not, think of all the free fishing time oyu got now pal. again, i really am sorry man. i am waiting for it myself. i work for a local ity, and all we hear is "we gotta cut back", gets tiresome. either do it and let us move on, or stop talking aobut it. __________________ so many lures, so little time.

07-12-11, 09:40 PM	#5
Bassboss BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Shawano, WI Posts: 7,761	Sorry to hear that AD. It tough problems don't make tough times easier. You'll pull through I'm sure though. I'll keep you in my prayers. __________________ If you can't fix it with heavy squats or fish oil, you're probably going to die.

07-14-11, 02:02 PM	#7
Captmikestarrett BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: May 2006 Location: Accokeek MD Posts: 3,315	So I take it you where not ready to retire? 35 years should get a nice separation package.. Some of the most interesting people I ever met where retired and still figuring what they want to do for living. My suggestion is think of it as an opportunity to do those things that work got in the way of. Next thing you know you will getting paid to have fun.. Travel / build something / fix something / and start each day a plan that is flexable.. Capt Mike __________________ Capt Mike Starrett light tackle guide Potomac River http://www.indianheadcharters.com

07-13-11, 01:27 AM	#6
carolina-rig-01 BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Webb City, MO Posts: 6,387	Man I am sorry to hear this. It suprises me that your company had another layoff, I mean CNN tells us that the economy is getting better . Hang in there, you will find something that will make you happy.

07-14-11, 10:20 PM	#8
Abbeysdad BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Central NY - Finger Lakes Posts: 1,307	Thanks guys. Yes I got a 'package' that gives me some time, but sadly, not enough to really retire. The pension I'll get likely won't even cover the difference in income if I get a new job starting over somewhere tomorrow...and I still have a few years before I'm eligible for any SS draw....assuming there is any SS then! I got a mortgage and a teenage daughter on the honor role that will likely want to got to college~ I shouldv'e had a better plan and scrimped more along the way - like I was living like a king...NOT - jeez. __________________ Fish now, work later

07-14-11, 11:13 PM	#9
WatterBoy BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Owatonna, MN Posts: 2,280	Wow, that really stinks, AD! Sorry to hear that. Hope you find something else real soon!

08-25-11, 11:24 AM	#10
Abbeysdad BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Central NY - Finger Lakes Posts: 1,307	Well just a bit of an update. I've been busy on home projects as Mike said, 'doing those things work got in the way of'. Took a small trip up North. I've created a resume and polished it as much as can be done. Been looking real casual like, but nothing jumps out in my area and I really don't want to move. I have time and don't really want to deliver pizzas, be a WM greeter or be saying 'would you like fries with that'! I have time. At times, my mind still wanders and I wonder if this really happened after all these years. Then I snap back to reality. I'm wondering if I really want to stay in this IT field. I'm pretty handy - built my own home, maybe a trade or flipping houses. I was a cook in a past life, maybe open a restaurant. Better still, win the lottery and just kick back ;-) __________________ Fish now, work later

08-25-11, 12:24 PM	#11
bassboogieman BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Parkesburg, Pa. Posts: 3,762	Investing 35 years of your life with one company and have them pull the rug out from under you - TOTALLY SUCKS - and I am sorry to hear of your situation. We all "know" age discrimination is "illegal", but I'm willing to bet you get a taste of it when if you start looking to be hired on in an established business. If you look for a job as an "employee" and not running your own business, stay in your field where your experience will be a plus. Changing fields in your mid-50's, as an "employee", will be more difficult and likely not as lucrative. BEST OF LUCK!!! to you with your decision on which path to follow.

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