Thanks Bailin and Sage!

This is my 2nd major layoff (my last one was 1998 which brought me
to Fidelity in the first place). It was bad enough my job was
moving to NC so I had to find a job, but to find that job and then
be laid off in 5 months was insane. I am just hoping the group I am
moving to isn't part of the next round that is rumored to be coming.

It would have been nice to find a job that had a promotion attached,
but I will settle for what I got. ;-) I just hope I get a little
decent money in my Bonus given the very short stint I've been with
the team and my previous accomplishments may not be considered. I
little extra cash always helps. ;-)

Snowed here overnight...I'm not ready for winter.

BTW, I post tv listing updates in the JCFC forum when I get the
chance. I'll be better about updating main page soon...just so much
to do for JumpCon. If you are planning on attending the Boston
event don't forget to email me.

--- In jasoncarterscrew@yahoogroups.com, joellync <no_reply@...>
wrote:
>
> Ok got the computer finally back up (issue with moving my service
> and then trying to get time to setup the hardware).
>
> Anyway, I just got the devistating news on Thursday that I've been
> laid off from Fidelity (8.6 yrs with the company). I have 60 days
> to find a new job. Frankly layoffs over the holidays leaves me
PO'd
> beyond belief as it is so disrespectful to loyal, hardworking,
> dedicated employees. 200 were hit in this round of layoffs. They
> blindsided almost everyone. Where cuts were expected, none were
> made.
>
> This isn't a good time of year to be looking (it is 4th quarter
and
> many reqs get frozen or pulled, plus hiring mgrs often go on
> vacation around this time). To top it off, Monday is my
> birthday...how can I celebrate at a time like this?
>
> My issue is simple, I was terminated because I was last one on the
> team and I apparenly make more than my peers (being the only Sr.
is
> pretty much telling me that). And my boss got laid off too. The
> group is brand new and I'm the only one with the skills they
> need...but it all comes down to the dollars. They tell me it is
> because they are eliminating redundant jobs due to the recent
> reorganization. That may be true, but last in first out and my
> salary also played a part and they can't kid me on that. It is
> ironic because I've always been the lowest paid on my teams. The
> one time I'm not and I'm out.
>
> So keep your fingers crossed for me that I find something before
the
> end of the year.
>
> Also say a little prayer for my baby nephew Declan, he has a heart
> murmur and we're hoping he grows out of it. He's being checked
> regularly and so far things are ok but we need to see what happens
> over the next several months.
>
> Cheers gang,
>
> Jo-el
>