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Just got Laid Off

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Jeff
Officially Friday is my last day. I was a consultant for Sun Microsystems, then when Oracle took over the consultant company that I was working for didn't make a good enough bid to stay with Oracle, so we got the axe.

And with me being in school, finding a job that will work around your school schedule (and still pay well) is almost impossible. At least I will be able to claim unemployment for a while, not that I really like doing that though...
 
Good luck! The best opportunities in my life have come while I wasn't necessarilly looking for them, I hope something comes your way soon.
 
With Sun Microsystems skill sets I'm sure this will be a temporary problem for you. Best of luck and stay positive.
 
Well welcome to the land of the damned, I have been laid off now for a year. I'm beginning to lose hope of ever getting back into the land of the living.
 
Sorry to hear about the bad news Jeff, stay strong and keep getting up when things seem hardest. Keep your family your priority and you will succeed, I just know it!

Dave

<edit, you too TubalCain! Stay strong brothers!>
 
Thanks for the kind words everyone!!!!

I had a bit of good karma today, one of my old employers (good friend) called this afternoon and was wondering if I was interested in doing some side work for him, he had no idea that I was getting laid off. It will only be for about 6 weeks, but at least it's money coming in.
 
Thanks for the kind words everyone!!!!

I had a bit of good karma today, one of my old employers (good friend) called this afternoon and was wondering if I was interested in doing some side work for him, he had no idea that I was getting laid off. It will only be for about 6 weeks, but at least it's money coming in.

Great news! Taking that job allows you to keep the money flowing while looking for a job.

Good luck.
 
Troubling times Jeff but they will only be able to get better from here. Good luck in your new search and remember to keep as active as possible no matter how hard it might seem.
 
Sorry to hear that you got laid off, but the temporary gig was fortuitous. Six more weeks of income and buys you time to land another gig. Given your background and experience, I would imagine there would be quite a bit of demand for someone with your experience. Persevere and I'm sure your search will be promising. Good luck.
 
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