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Softball · Post by **Softball** » 09 Mar 2009, 10:07

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...

PanzerMeyer · Post by **PanzerMeyer** » 09 Mar 2009, 10:22

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?

VEGETA · Post by **VEGETA** » 09 Mar 2009, 10:31

ok refresher, what dose your company do

and why is it closing

Softball · Post by **Softball** » 09 Mar 2009, 10:59

http://www.skcc.org

We are having an all hands meeting today at 3pm, supposedly there is "good" news for us. We'll see...

Gator · Post by **Gator** » 09 Mar 2009, 11:04

ouch. hope you get some good news ...

VEGETA · Post by **VEGETA** » 09 Mar 2009, 11:16

maybe they are renaming the companey and that companey has to hire you so current companey fires u other one hires u

PanzerMeyer · Post by **PanzerMeyer** » 09 Mar 2009, 11:17

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"?

VEGETA · Post by **VEGETA** » 09 Mar 2009, 11:20

not happened yet

Softball · Post by **Softball** » 09 Mar 2009, 11:54

Lol!

If Veg didn't have spell check, I think he would be in trouble.

PanzerMeyer · Post by **PanzerMeyer** » 09 Mar 2009, 12:01

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!

Grifter · Post by **Grifter** » 09 Mar 2009, 18:43

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.

Hammer · Post by **Hammer** » 09 Mar 2009, 20:05

so what did they say at the all hands meeting?

Buffalo Six · Post by **Buffalo Six** » 10 Mar 2009, 06:01

that he had to give his "hands" back................

PanzerMeyer · Post by **PanzerMeyer** » 10 Mar 2009, 06:15

I hope everything works out for the best Softball.

Softball · Post by **Softball** » 10 Mar 2009, 13:56

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.

Gator · Post by **Gator** » 10 Mar 2009, 14:00

that sounds like pretty good news. At least someone is thinking plan b, c, d.

VEGETA · Post by **VEGETA** » 10 Mar 2009, 14:17

so will u get a package

you keep job and get a package would be nice

PanzerMeyer · Post by **PanzerMeyer** » 10 Mar 2009, 15:00

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?

Softball · Post by **Softball** » 10 Mar 2009, 17:12

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.

Hammer · Post by **Hammer** » 10 Mar 2009, 20:28

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.

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