Career opportunities...

I was let go today as another casualty of the economic slowdown. Obviously I'm disappointed, as I really enjoyed my job. I suppose these things happen though.

If anyone knows of any openings in metro Atlanta, I'd appreciate hearing about them. I'm a Mechanical Engineer with 10 years of product design experience, with most of that being in aftermarket automotive accessories. I'm also about a year away from getting my MBA and would like to be able to capitalize on that as part of my next career move. If anyone hears of anything that might be a good fit, I sure would appreciate hearing about it.

Dave sorry to hear that. I went through this in Feb.

Maybe we should start a thread in Off topic about postings and those looking for positions. I'd say similar to something like http://forum.ih8mud.com/employment-forum/ but in a thread.

Good luck on the search. I think the key right now is to not be area limited. I know for a fact that jobs will be opening in Columbus GA soon enough...

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This forum is inhabited by some of the most talented , pragmatic people in the world, yet we continuously hear about our people losing jobs. We are also being told that the recession is over and things are getting better. Bullpucky. There is something really nasty going on here, and none of us have any real idea what is going to happen next. I can't be fired or laid off (self employed), but sure as hell can go bust, and am trying real hard to avoid that. I have been laid off and fired in the past, some of the reasons I set up my own thing. Sucks, big time. Sorry as hell for all of you guys.

DILYSI Dave wrote: I was let go today as another casualty of the economic slowdown. Obviously I'm disappointed, as I really enjoyed my job. I suppose these things happen though. If anyone knows of any openings in metro Atlanta, I'd appreciate hearing about them.

weaksauce. good luck, my friend.

The only way a country can "make" wealth is manufacturing and mining. Our 'representatives" have gutted the U.S.s capability in these areas by legislation and regulation. This has been part of a thirty year program to redistribute the wealth from the U.S. to third world countries. It's gonna get worse before it gets better. And just like in F.D.R.s time when it's at its worst, socialism will be presented as the answer. And they wonder why old toolmakers are grumpy

stop with the negative comments, cause damnit.. I was fired and hired into a better position during this economic down turn. I'm now in an executive fast track development program.

Anyone who has time to complain isn't working hard enough....

This frustrates me.

I literally know hundreds of really talented people sitting on the sidelines.

But I gotta tell you, it is also the greatest opportunity we are likely to see in our lifetime.

What we are seeing is a complete paradigm shift. Things are going to be completely different when it is all over.

I'm completely convinced that anyone who wants to get back to business, buckle down, and work hard at time tested and proven formulas will fail.

It is now about thinking so far outside the box that there is essentially no box, developing new methods of doing just about everything, and learning to rise above the whining masses.

So, my friend, I stand with you because I respect you, and encourage you that this may be the best opportunity you may ever have. Its a chance to reinvent yourself, develop a completely new approach to life, exercise vast amounts of creativity, and soar.

Sorry to hear that, E36 M3ty.

I wonder the same thing all the time, even though we have been told its corporate policy not to let go any of the Engineering staff.

In reply to DILYSI Dave:

Dave sorry to hear that. I went through this in Nov. 08. after 26 years in the Direct Mail industry.

SVreX wrote: It is now about thinking so far outside the box that there is essentially no box, developing new methods of doing just about everything, and learning to rise above the whining masses.

+1

And I'll also add that our whole business & financial landscape is changing, and now is the time to act. While large corporations will continue to exist, there will be a large shift toward small independent business owners who are more able to meet their customers true needs, predict and respond to change more quickly, an keep costs lower by not having the overhead of a large company. They may be local, or web-based, and like everything else, there will be winners and losers, but it's already happening.

You have a PM...

dang Dave, that really sucks...I hope you find something soon, I wouldn't want the Civic to stop showing up at events!

That. Sucks.

+1 Ignorant, SVRex and Pete... I smell a rebirth of small machine, fabrication and product businesses to feed a new manufacturing boom here. Less manpower, more automation and tech - but a definite return to making things on US soil.

Dave, sorry to hear about your situation.

ignorant wrote: stop with the negative comments, cause damnit.. I was fired and hired into a better position during this economic down turn. I'm now in an executive fast track development program. Anyone who has time to complain isn't working hard enough....

surely you are just trying to be motivational right? I mean, you seriously can't be this selfish and callous, right?

he's just being ignorant

Sorry to hear this news Dave

That's E36 M3ty news . Good luck finding a new job, Dave.

Also, every time I read the thread title, I get this song stuck in my head.

Dorry Dave, hope something pops up soon, in the meantime enjoy the break. If anyone is looking for work in the New York area we've got some openings.

Engineers: http://mta.info/nyct/hr/engineers.htm and http://mta.info/nyct/hr/postings/engineer.htm

IT: http://mta.info/nyct/hr/postings/info.htm

Analyst: http://mta.info/nyct/hr/postings/analysts.htm

Or if you really hate yourself http://mta.info/nyct/hr/compete.htm

plance1 wrote:

ignorant wrote: stop with the negative comments, cause damnit.. I was fired and hired into a better position during this economic down turn. I'm now in an executive fast track development program. Anyone who has time to complain isn't working hard enough....

surely you are just trying to be motivational right? I mean, you seriously can't be this selfish and callous, right?

The comments were not directed at dave. They were directed at those who are in the "woe is us" boat. It's time to sink that boat.

All you need is 1 good idea...

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walterj wrote: +1 Ignorant, SVRex and Pete... I smell a rebirth of small machine, fabrication and product businesses to feed a new manufacturing boom here. Less manpower, more automation and tech - but a definite return to making things on US soil. Dave, sorry to hear about your situation.

I was referring to the whole picture. My comments were as applicable to businesses both small and large as they were to job seekers. Everyone is going to have to re-think things.

I don't think the new opportunities for small businesses are going to look like they used to. They will now be much more deeply connected to bigger businesses.

Used to be, the essence of small business was a fierce sense of independence. That won't work anymore.

Big business isn't going anywhere, but they will be looking to scale back their expenses, and increase their government and international contracts.

So, the opportunity for small businesses will be to provide a service to big businesses that allow them to reduce costs. For example, specialty small companies can now function as subcontractors to bigger companies, enabling the bigger company to eliminate a department or division, saving them costs. The small companies will need 1 or 2 primary contracts with large companies to be their bread and butter.

It's very bad news to large quantities of employees currently working for big companies, but very good news for small businesses looking to fill a void for bigger companies.

Dave, have you considered teaching?

I ask because my kid was offered a job by someone he met through the restaraunt, a regular customer. While waiting for a table the guy asked Ian how he got in this business. Blah, blah, blah and the guy asks him to stop by a Community College. Ian is looking for something to do, get out of the house a bit one or two nights a week.

Teaching assistant = $25/hour. He didn't want the money, but the opportunity to have access to a shop and weld equipment would be enough. No, the law say you have to be paid. They are making up a class of art students to show basic welding techniques for those schulptor wannabes. Ian has a BFA so in NYC is qualified to teach the class. That's worth $50/hour.

Maybe teaching isn't your thing, but it sure could put bread on the table until the dream job comes along.

As and Engineer and with your diverse background, what local college wouldn't appreciate your talents?

Dan

Try scientific games in alphareta. Not sure if there highering but they are always busy. I installed 3 e-beam curing systems there a few years back. They are the worlds largest maker scratch tickets... Down ecomomy = more gambleing

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