Mike

[SmokeyBob]

Sorry to hear about your job, bummer.
Hope you find another soon.

[mikeschn]

Sorry to hear about your job, bummer.
Hope you find another soon.

Thanks Bob...

I hope so too!

Mike...

P.S. If anyone is looking for a UG designer, let me know...

[Larwyn]

Mike,

Hate to hear this. But, when I think back, I have never lost a job where I did not find one better in some aspect, not always better money but always better in some way. Hang in there it'll work out for the best.

I know you are a good designer................you designed the profile I chose to use for my Escape Pod....Thanks...of course, as I am somewhere around a year and a half from the start of the trailer I hesitate to call it a curved "weekender".........

[Classic Finn]

Sorry to hear about your job Mike - But with your capabilities as a designer and such ... hopefully you,ll find another job..in no time

You can always move to Finland.....And start building teardrops here...
and professionally too...


Classic Finn and Family

[mikeschn]

Thanks Larwyn & Finn,

Michigan is in a bad way economically speaking, but I believe you guys are right... I'll find something better... the money would sure be nice too!

Mike...

[Sonetpro]

Mike,
Sorry to here about your job. Back in my younger days I was a Teamster. Great job and pay but it was a job. With the deregulation of the industry in the 80's those jobs became scarce. After I was laid off after 10 years it forced me to persue a career in electronics a hobby that I loved to do. Ever since I have never looked back. And that job is now something I look forward to, getting up and working everyday because I am now getting paid for what I love to do. The layoff that I thought would end life as I knew it changed it for the better.
Just remember a closed door always opens a new window of opportunity.

[Ira]

My regrets too, Mike. Let me know when you need your Budweiser sign back.

Seriously, it sucks, but once you get your feet wet in a new position, it's like it never happened.

There are a whole range of emotions that people go through in a certain order, but kind of knowing you, I don't think you'll have to deal with the anger part. I went through it January 2001, when I lost my job of 9 years. Prior to that, up in New York, I was with my company 10 years.

So it's not something we become good at or get used to happening.

Just remember that the average time to find a new position is fairly long, and I don't say that to depress you. Just to REMIND you that when you go on an interview and you think everything went perfectly, it doesn't always. I really suggest you either search the net or buy a book that teaches interviewing skills.

There are a whole bunch of stupid "stock" questions that companies ask, and as long as you tell them what they want to hear, you're in. And believe it or not, more OFTEN than not, this has more to do with their hiring decision that actual EXPERIENCE or suitablity for the job.

Good luck. Soon, this will be history.

By the way--my Chevy truck's factory tires STINK.

[angib]

My sympathies to you, Mike. I will second what's been said, that many people I know who've been through this reckon it gave them the impetus to do something new that they enjoy more. Still a shock, though.

Andrew

[alaska teardrop]

Sorry Mike, Seems we all have to reinvent ourselves these days in order to adapt. I was just back in Michigan and heard several simular stories. So, just what is an UG Designer? Maybe I'll hear of an opportunity on the Last Frontier. Fred

[mikeschn]

Sorry Mike, Seems we all have to reinvent ourselves these days in order to adapt. I was just back in Michigan and heard several simular stories. So, just what is an UG Designer? Maybe I'll hear of an opportunity on the Last Frontier. Fred

A UG designer is someone who designs on a CAD system called UG or Unigraphics...

I'm not sure I'm ready to move to Alaska, but someplace warm sounds good right about now...

Mike...

[PaulC]

My last forced change of employment saw me out of retailing and into Landscaping and brickpaving. That was 25 years ago and I am still hard at it, own business and employees (Oh what a Joy). With the skills you have I don't think it will be too long before you are once more gainfully employed. Keep your chin up.
Paul


P.S.If you need somewhere warm we have been experiencing 38C(101F) and even had 42.7C(108F) over the last week.

[TonyCooper]

Best of luck Mike. I hope it all works out for you and your family.

My wife and I are both employed by different major I/T companies and we have a running wager between ourselves over who is going to get the pink slip first... We are hoping for the best and actively preparing for the worst.

[purplepickup]

Sorry to hear that too Mike.

I work in engineering for a large Corp and our business hasn't been hit. In fact we're growing because of expansion into other countries. They're trying to keep us pretty lean but we still have openings from time to time. We use Pro/Engineer modelling software. What type of components did you work with?

I'll keep an eye open and PM you if something comes up, if you want.

[nightmoves44]

Hey ya Mike Man,you look like you got a lot of great friends in here that have a lot of support for you! I know that don't pay the bills, but our thoughts are with you. I don't know how much pull I have, but I'll put in a word with the Man upstairs for you & your family tonight. Keep the faith. I am sure things will work out for y'all. ---Moe---

[Laredo]

Wow, Mike ... hang in there.

Spent four months jobhunting early last year. Now I'm 8 months into a new field, and it still amazes me every day.

Surprising how often opportunities look like crises at first glance.