justwinbaby Posted August 7 Share Posted August 7 Got informed today that I got laid off from my job today. Mechanical (project) engineer at an aerospace company for 11 years. Love you all 10 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Gerry Hamilton Posted August 7 Moderators Share Posted August 7 Very sorry to hear that 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4thandFive Posted August 7 Share Posted August 7 Sorry to hear man. Said a prayer for you. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobby Burton Posted August 7 Share Posted August 7 That sucks. You clearly have a hell of a degree. I know you'll land on your feet. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lloydchristmas Posted August 7 Share Posted August 7 10 minutes ago, justwinbaby said: Got informed today that I got laid off from my job today. Mechanical (project) engineer at an aerospace company for 11 years. Love you all So sorry to hear that, my prayers are with you. My employer is being bought so I'm not too far behind you in getting laid off. Hopefully it all happens for a reason 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TarrantCoHorn Posted August 7 Share Posted August 7 Sorry to hear this. I've been there. I bet you end up in a better place. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTown Posted August 7 Share Posted August 7 Sorry about that. Gets worse Anwar Richardson reporting Baxter out for the year as well. 6 to 9 months recovery Damn ! Best wishes to all! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justwinbaby Posted August 7 Author Share Posted August 7 Thanks to everyone for the kind words. I’m taking a day or two to relax before getting back into the job market. 12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hookem97 Posted August 7 Share Posted August 7 Keep that head up bubba...better things coming your way for sure..Hook'em! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TexasLonghorns Posted August 7 Share Posted August 7 Hate to hear that for anyone. Think positive and hopefully you end up where god intends for you to be. This happened to me nearly 10 years ago, I thought I’d never find a job as good as the one I had, it turned out I landed a dream job with an amazing company making significantly more money. Keep your head up my friend 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goattalk100 Posted August 7 Share Posted August 7 Sorry to hear that! Prayers with you for sure. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Latiolais Posted August 7 Share Posted August 7 1 hour ago, justwinbaby said: Got informed today that I got laid off from my job today. Mechanical (project) engineer at an aerospace company for 11 years. Love you all Sorry about that, sucks! I retired early and then wanted to give back and begin teaching. Becoming a teacher was the best thing I have ever done. Good luck with what road like takes you. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justwinbaby Posted August 7 Author Share Posted August 7 I appreciate the nice words from everybody on this topic. Still stings, but I know there are other paths God has for me. 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4thandFive Posted August 7 Share Posted August 7 2 minutes ago, justwinbaby said: I appreciate the nice words from everybody on this topic. Still stings, but I know there are other paths God has for me. Absolutely. If you ever want to discuss life and God, feel free to reach out. Hope things improve for you. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HookemTexas Posted August 7 Share Posted August 7 Sorry to hear. I was laid off during Covid, after just getting married. It was a blow both to the ego and financially, but God has bigger plans,. Am now in a job at a place that takes care of me and I love what I do. Best of luck! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Lane Posted August 7 Share Posted August 7 4 hours ago, justwinbaby said: Got informed today that I got laid off from my job today. Mechanical (project) engineer at an aerospace company for 11 years. Love you all The Lord means for you to be somewhere better! Take care. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerky Posted August 8 Share Posted August 8 11 years as a mechanical (project) engineer at an aerospace company, that's impressive. Stay positive. This is an opportunity to find something new and appealing. Best wishes to you. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justwinbaby Posted August 8 Author Share Posted August 8 21 hours ago, Bobby Burton said: That sucks. You clearly have a hell of a degree. I know you'll land on your feet. Plenty of late nights in a computer lab or library working to get my bachelor's in mechanical engineering. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelton H. Posted August 8 Share Posted August 8 Job market is just brutal right now. I was working as an information security analyst with Wikimedia but was laid off. Best advice is take your time to heal mentally. Right now, 5 months is the average time it takes to replace a job. Keep the Faith in God and we'll get through this slump. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crosshorn Posted August 8 Share Posted August 8 Prayer lifted for you and your family. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Mathews Posted August 8 Share Posted August 8 On 8/7/2024 at 2:55 PM, justwinbaby said: I appreciate the nice words from everybody on this topic. Still stings, but I know there are other paths God has for me. Best thing that ever happened to me professionally was when I got laid off in 2001. I was super down about it and man, God opened paths for me ever since that took my career to levels I never imagined was possible. Still kind of have to pinch myself occasionally. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrancoBevo3.0 Posted August 10 Share Posted August 10 Bummer. Hoping you land on your feet soon and that your family is doing well. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justwinbaby Posted August 11 Author Share Posted August 11 I've had enough time to be disappointed about being laid off from my job last Wednesday. I have spent some time updating my resume and looking at what is out there job wise. Will be trying to get back into the workforce this week. My parents came to this country from South Korea with the clothes on their back, little money in their pockets, and a suitcase and would not allow me to wallow in misery. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cochamps Posted August 12 Share Posted August 12 Retired now, but was laid off twice in 42 years. The first time I landed at my favorite employer, where I stayed just short of 20 yrs. That place laid me off just before declaring bankruptcy, and I got a nice severance package and found another spot a month later which carried me to retirement. Keep the faith, spirits up, you never know what may come your way. Rooting for ya. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobInHouston Posted August 12 Share Posted August 12 Been through it a couple of times. Hang in there. It stinks but things change. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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