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Counting the days...
Posted: 09 Mar 2009, 10:07
by Softball
I just found out this AM that the company I work at will be closing in 60 days. I guess I better start looking for a new job...like that is going to be easy in today's economy. I knew it was only a matter of time. *sigh*
From the frying pan, into the fire...
Posted: 09 Mar 2009, 10:22
by PanzerMeyer
Is your company getting bought out or is it going into bankruptcy? I'm sorry about this Softball. Did you say your company is some kind of biomedical/research facility?
Posted: 09 Mar 2009, 10:31
by VEGETA
ok refresher, what dose your company do
and why is it closing
Posted: 09 Mar 2009, 10:59
by Softball
http://www.skcc.org
We are having an all hands meeting today at 3pm, supposedly there is "good" news for us. We'll see...
Posted: 09 Mar 2009, 11:04
by Gator
ouch. hope you get some good news ...
Posted: 09 Mar 2009, 11:16
by VEGETA
maybe they are renaming the companey and that companey has to hire you so current companey fires u other one hires u
Posted: 09 Mar 2009, 11:17
by PanzerMeyer
VEGETA wrote:maybe they are renaming the companey and that companey has to hire you so current companey fires u other one hires u
Maybe they just fire people who can't spell "company"?
Posted: 09 Mar 2009, 11:20
by VEGETA
not happened yet
Posted: 09 Mar 2009, 11:54
by Softball
Lol!
If Veg didn't have spell check, I think he would be in trouble.
Posted: 09 Mar 2009, 12:01
by PanzerMeyer
Softball wrote:Lol!
If Veg didn't have spell check, I think he would be in trouble.
He obviously doesn't use spell check for his posts on RL Gaming!
Posted: 09 Mar 2009, 18:43
by Grifter
Dude. That sucks. Boy this whole "life' thing is just getting better every day isn't it? However, I think Panzer did mention that the CIA or FBI is looking for computer geeks? Can't hurt to send them your resume.
Posted: 09 Mar 2009, 20:05
by Hammer
so what did they say at the all hands meeting?
Posted: 10 Mar 2009, 06:01
by Buffalo Six
that he had to give his "hands" back................
Posted: 10 Mar 2009, 06:15
by PanzerMeyer
I hope everything works out for the best Softball.
Posted: 10 Mar 2009, 13:56
by Softball
The meeting entailed the company giving us our "official" 60 day notice, and that they are in negotiations with UCSD or The Burnham Institute for a possible merger. There is no way a merger is going to happen in 60 days. We were also told that the building and surrounding property were being placed on the market for sale, $30 Million +.
The good news for me is that the lab I work in and another lab that we collaborate with have a Plan B, Plan C, and Plan D in place, so if the company does close, I will not be out of a job. One of the "plans" is to start our own company and continue our research as a private entity.
Posted: 10 Mar 2009, 14:00
by Gator
that sounds like pretty good news. At least someone is thinking plan b, c, d.
Posted: 10 Mar 2009, 14:17
by VEGETA
so will u get a package
you keep job and get a package would be nice
Posted: 10 Mar 2009, 15:00
by PanzerMeyer
Softball wrote: One of the "plans" is to start our own company and continue our research as a private entity.
That's good to hear. What do you mean by private entity though? Dont your work for the private sector now?
Posted: 10 Mar 2009, 17:12
by Softball
We currently work within an institute/organization, and SKCC is a Non-profit organization. What I mean by starting a private entity is starting our own "for profit" company.
I'm hoping I get a salary increase in the transition; I haven't had one in 3 1/2 years. But I won't complain if I don't, I'll just be happy to have a job.
Posted: 10 Mar 2009, 20:28
by Hammer
who has the funds to start the new company?
do you know the business plan? i know folks looking for things to invest in if it makes sense. e-mail me.