Laid Off

HPF Bob · #1 11-17-2010, 08:11 AM

Yesterday I was laid off from Time Warner Cable after 19-1/2 years of employment. I was offered a severance package which I will take (but not too quickly, so it will be part of next year's taxes, not this year's).

There's others worse off than I so I'm not after pity. I just want to mention that if you know a company that's looking for someone who has computer (as400/database) and communications skills, I am available and willing to relocate if needed. Just tell me who to contact. Thanks.

Warren · #2 11-17-2010, 05:29 PM

Sorry to hear that, Bob. Best of luck in finding something else quickly.

Keith · #3 11-17-2010, 09:28 PM

Man, that blows. Sorry to hear. Best of luck in the job hunt.

nunusguy · #4 11-19-2010, 11:41 AM

I've been there, and more than just once I guarantee you, so you have my sympathy.
But for employment opportunities you're in a good area geographically speaking, though I know little about your field.
My wife's daughter, who works in the environmental field here in Houston in the private sector, just made a job change "voluntarily" so maybe that's some anecdotal evidence that the economy is improving ?
Good luck Bob.

HPF Bob · #5 11-19-2010, 01:07 PM

Today's news is that Texas' unemployment rate is steady at 8.1% but the Austin metro area is at 6.8%. That's not much higher than a normal economy. I see "Help Wanted" signs but a closer look shows many are part time with no benefits. Since much of my expertise is computer and tech-related, Austin is as decent a market as I can probably find. But I'm rechecking some recent contacts and tossing some hail mary passes just to see if I can transition to something I'd truly love to do, so I'm not part of the statistics yet. It won't be until I file for unemployment benefits and I don't expect to do that for awhile.

popanot · #6 11-19-2010, 02:52 PM

Good luck, Bob. If I hear of anything I'll be certain to let you know.

Foo'ball Fool · #7 11-22-2010, 10:54 AM

Bob, Academy is often looking for IT types. Their corporate HQ is in Katy. Just a thought. Good luck.

HPF Bob · #8 03-31-2011, 12:18 AM

Just a quick note to say I've accepted a position in Houston and I'll be starting on April 11th. I'm now working on the logistics of moving from Austin and trying to get most things done on both ends before I start work.

Thanks again for all the support and well-wishes. I know I won't be able to attend a draft party now that the NFL schmucks have moved it to weeknights

but I ought to be around in the fall for some weekend game viewing.

chuck · #9 03-31-2011, 11:06 AM

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Originally Posted by HPF Bob

Just a quick note to say I've accepted a position in Houston and I'll be starting on April 11th. I'm now working on the logistics of moving from Austin and trying to get most things done on both ends before I start work.

Thanks again for all the support and well-wishes. I know I won't be able to attend a draft party now that the NFL schmucks have moved it to weeknights

but I ought to be around in the fall for some weekend game viewing.

Awesome, nice going. I've been wondering about your job search but thought it might be a bit indelicate to reach out to you and ask, Yo, Bob, your shiftless ass find a job yet? You know? So I thought I'd sit tight. Anyway, congratulations.

And congratulations on getting the hell out of that liberal hippie nudist colony and moving to Houston where the real US Americans live. Just think, you'll have a Republican congressman for the first time in your life.

Keith · #10 03-31-2011, 06:22 PM

Nice. Really not too long of a layoff either it appears, especially in this market.

HPF Bob · #11 03-31-2011, 10:10 PM

I sent an e-mail to the recruiter for this position in Houston and I jumped through all their hoops, passed the tests, interviewed with the boss, interviewed with the boss's boss, etc. Went back to Austin and was told the decision would come in a few days.

The recruiter sent me an e-mail the middle of next week with comments from the boss saying "Bob was our top choice but we've since been informed that we're under a hiring freeze".

It was like "You WOULD have had the job, but you don't have the job." So, three weeks later, the recruiter calls me and says the hiring free has been lifted and am I still interested. I told her yes, and got the confirmation yesterday.

The job is around Greenway but I decided to rent an apartment in Sugar Land. Lots left to do.

chuck · #12 03-31-2011, 11:32 PM

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The job is around Greenway but I decided to rent an apartment in Sugar Land. Lots left to do.

You would have had a Republican congressman either way and I personally would have opted for a shorter commute. But you'll certainly be closer to minor league baseball once they get the Exterminators' stadium built.