DamanC Posted March 9, 2006 Share Posted March 9, 2006 As some of you guys know i work for an IT Solutions firm based here in essex. They cover everything from consultancy, web design and enginering in the east anglia area. Well in the last year/3 quaters it has shown that the engineering side of things isnt making much money, infact we we struggleing to make money full stop. There are 4 enginners including myself and 6 others doing the web stuff and another 2 more web guys been looked for. Anyways today, after busting my balls for the last couple of weeks, they tell me i am no longer needed Im now on garden leave for 6 weeks as i cant go back due to security reasons, but of course i really dont know what to do with myself right now. Seems a real kick in the bollox since a few weeks ago i could say life was good Any ideas for keeping my mind off things? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jive Posted March 9, 2006 Share Posted March 9, 2006 Sorry to hear that dude You could always err ... umm ... hmm .. do some gardening Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ark Posted March 9, 2006 Share Posted March 9, 2006 That sucks mate. Chin up though - the IT job market seems to be red hot right now. Try go contracting for some fast cash. Just remember to put those 6 weeks to good use - get a job lined up, then go on holiday, safe in the knowledge of work when you get back. Been there, done that, never looked back Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted March 9, 2006 Share Posted March 9, 2006 Sorry to hear this dude. Something will turn up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markssupra Posted March 9, 2006 Share Posted March 9, 2006 Sorry to hear that mate, just try to make the best of it and put alot of effort into getting another job. You never know, it could work out for the best. Still a kick in bollx though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wkdtime Posted March 9, 2006 Share Posted March 9, 2006 As some of you guys know i work for an IT Solutions firm based here in essex. They cover everything from consultancy, web design and enginering in the east anglia area. Well in the last year/3 quaters it has shown that the engineering side of things isnt making much money, infact we we struggleing to make money full stop. There are 4 enginners including myself and 6 others doing the web stuff and another 2 more web guys been looked for. Anyways today, after busting my balls for the last couple of weeks, they tell me i am no longer needed Im now on garden leave for 6 weeks as i cant go back due to security reasons, but of course i really dont know what to do with myself right now. Seems a real kick in the bollox since a few weeks ago i could say life was good Any ideas for keeping my mind off things? Sorry to hear that mate, on the brighter side, You've got the experience behind you mate im sure it wont be long till you find a similar post. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobbeh Posted March 9, 2006 Share Posted March 9, 2006 Yeah, been there before myself m8, dont feel down, you'll find a better job, get cracking on that CV Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted March 9, 2006 Share Posted March 9, 2006 happened to me a few years back, I was facing moving back north to parents house and leaving Charlotte down here, or getting something quick! and I didn't have six weeks!... at the time it felt like the end of the world, but in actual fact it was the best thing that ever happened... I was able to build on my experience and decide what I 'actually' wanted to do.... as above get cracking on the CV... reg on all the job boards, get on the phone and find something bigger and better... give me a shout if you need any more eyes to look at your CV... never harms to get as many opinions as you can... someone on here might be able to help... what are your skills? in the mean time, just don't worry mate...! it will all be fine!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DamanC Posted March 10, 2006 Author Share Posted March 10, 2006 Cheers guys Something should hopefully crop up and like you say the market seems to be good at the mo. 6 weeks is plenty of time to find a job......i hope my skills.........well im good at eating naff food and bumming round on the net all day? in all seriousness I have nearly 6 years experiance, working for a manufacturing firm internal support (just over 2 years), internal support for essex police for a year and then just under 3 years at this place. I have an MCP, HNC, A levels and of course GSCE's and a couple of crappy things like the ECDL. Im currently studying for the lastest MCSE which the company paid for, im hoping they will let me continue it as its purely online studying and exams. we shall see, but would be mightily pissed if they said no! tbh im actually thinking of going solo and do what i currently do. I would like to think im upto the job re the IT side of things but when it comes to the business side of things im not sure, its having the balls to do it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edd_t Posted March 10, 2006 Share Posted March 10, 2006 Cheers guys my skills.........well im good at eating naff food and bumming round on the net all day? thats exactly what i do all do! lol... have thought about doing the whole 'going alone' consultancy thing myself. but then realised its ok for doing it, but then you have to support it afterwards aswell!!! how about getting a job up here in the city? plenty of stuff going around at moment... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pig Posted March 10, 2006 Share Posted March 10, 2006 Gutted for you mate. You could come to pheonix tonight with me if you fancy a road trip?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DamanC Posted March 10, 2006 Author Share Posted March 10, 2006 Off out for a chinky with the parents and then some poker tonight buddy, appreciate the offer thou The city.........nooooooooooooooo! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terribleturner Posted March 10, 2006 Share Posted March 10, 2006 Sorry mate im being made redundant in 21 days time. Only got 8 actual working days left. But i always manage to find something to fill my days. Infact i never have enough time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DamanC Posted March 23, 2006 Author Share Posted March 23, 2006 Whoop, ive sobered up and pulled my finger out. CV updated and applied for a handful of jobs, anyone fancy having a lookie at my cv? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edd_t Posted March 23, 2006 Share Posted March 23, 2006 go for it! i wanna see what my competion is when im looking for jobs in this area! lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DamanC Posted March 23, 2006 Author Share Posted March 23, 2006 thats Edd crossed of the list then! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DamanC Posted March 23, 2006 Author Share Posted March 23, 2006 Actually just for you edd here it is Hi my name is Edd, and i want a job cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edd_t Posted March 23, 2006 Share Posted March 23, 2006 lol thats about as good as my real CV is Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pig Posted March 23, 2006 Share Posted March 23, 2006 Ill have a butchers. Prob wont be able to give you much feedback as only done a few CV's in my life. Had some done by V. successful people though. Regards you having a poker night....what do you recon to having a poker night with a fw of the lads of here. I would be happy to host as long as its a small number! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DamanC Posted March 23, 2006 Author Share Posted March 23, 2006 Another poker man? whoop im in, i have to make money somehow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pig Posted March 23, 2006 Share Posted March 23, 2006 Ill raise you.....say another 2 members and were on! How does that sound. More than happy to play just us 2 though if there are no other local fans out there! Tommorrow night anyone? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DamanC Posted March 24, 2006 Author Share Posted March 24, 2006 Already made plans with the wife fella, however would be up for a game sometime in the near future..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DamanC Posted April 12, 2006 Author Share Posted April 12, 2006 Im employed again! well actually, i start on the 24th after 3 rounds of interviews im working for a FTSE 100 company doing something similar to what i used too, for more money and less comuting. Only downside is its internal support so cannot compete with my old company, but that can all be done in the evenings Still all is good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
black cat Posted April 12, 2006 Share Posted April 12, 2006 nice one matey, sorry to here this in the first place, its a bum time in the middle tho, good luck in the new job... :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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