Sad PSA

"boredalways" (boredalway666) 01/29/2020 at 13:00 • Filed to: sadlopnik, Sad psa, PSA, Job loss, Joblopnik, Of Saddenings, Of Sad Happenings

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Thanks to Boeing’s...um ...”unintended misfortune” with the 737Max, there have been layoffs and positions eliminated due to a decrease in production for their Tier 1 suppliers.

Unfortunately I was one of them today.

I apologise to all in advance because my emotions may get the better of me until I can find new employment. Not only did I enjoy the company that I worked for, but I really enjoyed the people I worked with. So this is a hard pill to swallow right now.

...5+ years...gone.

I’ll be around, but it will most likely be sporadic (and hopefully not off the wall batshit) for a while as I obviously need to get it together.

HammerheadFistpunch > boredalways 01/29/2020 at 13:02

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Sorry to hear, that.  Its a bad deal.

EL_ULY > boredalways 01/29/2020 at 13:03

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fuck dude that is super lame :(

If there is any help on job hunting or anything, let us know. There is always a rad pool of references and knowledge round here

nerd_racing > boredalways 01/29/2020 at 13:04

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Sorry to hear that.  I hope you find an even better, more fulfilling place of employment swiftly.  

shop-teacher > boredalways 01/29/2020 at 13:04

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I’m really sorry to hear that.  Hang in there!

CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever > boredalways 01/29/2020 at 13:05

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Shit dude, that’s awful.  Let us know if there is anything we can do or if you want to chat.

Maxima Speed > boredalways 01/29/2020 at 13:05

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Bro that sucks. I feel for you  dude.

Chariotoflove > boredalways 01/29/2020 at 13:05

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I’m so sorry, man. Of course you know you can always come here to rant.

When you say layoff, does that mean realistic hope for coming back, or is it definitely time for a new career path?

Nibby > boredalways 01/29/2020 at 13:05

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sorry to hear that bud, but hey at least you have some time to just take mind off things

functionoverfashion > boredalways 01/29/2020 at 13:07

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Ugh, man, so sorry. I was hoping you’d say you’d be taking up full-time shitposting! But oh yeah, job searching is probably more important. Hang in there. 

Highlander-Datsuns are Forever > boredalways 01/29/2020 at 13:07

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Sorry to here that, this situation is sucking for a lot of people right now. Best of luck to you. 

functionoverfashion > boredalways 01/29/2020 at 13:08

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Maybe now you can write up some really interesting stuff about working for Boeing? 

phenotyp > boredalways 01/29/2020 at 13:11

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Sadlopnik, indeed. Here to help in any way I can.

ZHP Sparky, the 5th > boredalways 01/29/2020 at 13:11

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Damn, sorry to hear. Saw the Boeing earnings info - guess ripple effects are already happening. Hope you are able to land a new gig quickly.

Which area are you in and what type of work do you do? 

vondon302 > boredalways 01/29/2020 at 13:13

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Damn that sucks. Cheers mate hopefully just a temporary layoff.

Good luck!

Stapleface-Now Hyphenated! > boredalways 01/29/2020 at 13:14

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Damn, that sucks man.

The thing that pisses me off about this situation is that Boeing could have prevented most of this. If they were just more open and honest about the airplane from the start, and the problems it was having.  When given the choice between meeting a production deadline and not having the planes fall out of the sky, it shouldn’t be a hard decision.  

I hope you land on your feet and find an even better, more fulfilling job.  

just-a-scratch > boredalways 01/29/2020 at 13:16

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Losing a job almost always sucks. I’ve lost enough of them to know. It can take a bit of creativity and risk to find the next one. I hope you find what you need for your next step.

Mercedes Streeter > boredalways 01/29/2020 at 13:19

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*Hugs* I hate how the decisions of negligent people at corporations always trickle down to hurt people that had no involvement in it. I hope you’re able to bounce back soon! 

smobgirl > boredalways 01/29/2020 at 13:25

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I hate that the common folk always have to  pay when the big guys screw up. That really sucks, I’m sorry. 

themanwithsauce - has as many vehicles as job titles > boredalways 01/29/2020 at 13:28

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Ouch. Yeah 10% of our business is a niche product we sell to an aviation supplier and they just rolled back their projections for the year by a decent chunk. 

fintail > boredalways 01/29/2020 at 13:28

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Take some time to recover (I bet there was burnout, too) and refresh, you deserve it. I hope a layoff means severance and UI, and you can weather this just fine.

Just think of how the overpaid suits who enabled this shitshow will suffer from it.  Oh, wait, don’t.  I don’t know if Boeing is what it used to be, or at least what it was known for.

PyroHoltz f@h Oppo 261120 > boredalways 01/29/2020 at 13:28

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Sorry to hear that fellow Opponaut, having been laid off while in the aerospace industry, I feel for you!

Good luck and try to stay positive! This industry is still strong, y ou’ll find something new soon, I’m confident.

farscythe - makin da cawfee! > boredalways 01/29/2020 at 13:33

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well that sucks

take care of yourself mate...dunno what else to say

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > boredalways 01/29/2020 at 13:42

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Damn... sorry to hear it, man.

Hope you find a good place to land soon (no pun intended).

someassemblyrequired > boredalways 01/29/2020 at 13:43

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Airbus is hiring like crazy if you’re able to relocate.

Svend > boredalways 01/29/2020 at 14:03

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Oh man, that’s shit. Take some time for yourself if you can and get right back on that horse. Are Boeing doing anything about helping people find work? 

ranwhenparked > boredalways 01/29/2020 at 14:50

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Is there any chance of being called back once production resumes? Though I understand completely if you can't just wait around for that

Demon-Xanth knows how to operate a street. > boredalways 01/29/2020 at 15:07

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Keep your head up.

Indeed, zip recruiter, and linkedin are great resources for finding jobs. I’ve been in your position and it sucks, it lead to major life changes, but I’m doing alright now. And I’m at a better job as well.

You’ll get through this!

NKato > boredalways 01/29/2020 at 15:10

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W hat’s your job and location? My company is looking for machinists.

razorbeamteam > boredalways 01/29/2020 at 15:16

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That’s some bad news, but I know you’ll bounce back. It’s a strong job market and skilled people are hard to come by. 

MrDakka > boredalways 01/29/2020 at 15:27

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Meanwhile even missing the estimated EPS, Boeing stock rallies and is up $7, so shareholders are happy.

Have you thought about jumping ship to working for a defense contractor? Killing each other is humanity's favorite pastime, so there's no shortage of work

TheRealBicycleBuck > boredalways 01/29/2020 at 15:32

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Dang. That sucks. I hope you can bounce back onto your feet quickly! If you’re an engineer, I may be able to lend a hand. My company is actively seeking engineers.

Sammyno55 > boredalways 01/29/2020 at 15:48

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Sorry to hear about that. I work for an aircraft supplier that supplies equipment to many other manufacturers. We have a small amount that goes to Boeing. We have never been busier. Can you send a DM over Kinja?

RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars > boredalways 01/29/2020 at 16:30

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So rry to hear bud, look forward to when you’re back and good luck finding a new place. :(

Sammyno55 > MrDakka 01/29/2020 at 18:28

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Can confirm. Have worked for defense contractors for 18 years. Currently my office is hiring like crazy.

f86sabre > boredalways 01/29/2020 at 21:34

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Sorry to hear and I hope something good comes your way quickly.

If you have any interest in working at an Atlanta based airline I know people who know people...ok,  I am people. Let me know and we can talk. 

MrDakka > Sammyno55 01/29/2020 at 21:46

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You guys need a mechanical engineer?

pip bip - choose Corrour > boredalways 01/30/2020 at 03:40

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chin up!

network, mention to friends and family you need a job

Tristan > boredalways 01/30/2020 at 11:22

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I know a few folks who work for Boeing... so far they’re safe, but I worry for them.

Go apply for unemployment and take some time for yourself before jumping back into the job search. My brother in law hates his job, hates the field he’s in and is miserable all the time. He recently went just over a year without finding a new contract, and the whole time he was out of work he was just as miserable and depressed because he couldn’t do the thing that makes him miserable and depressed... and his wife makes big bucks, so they weren’t even financially strained.

When I left the military I quickly took a shitty job I hated because I was too proud to apply for unemployment. I had a miserable couple of years working in a soul crushing warehouse.

  Even if you loved your job, still take some time for yourself if finances allow and choose your next move carefully.

Sammyno55 > MrDakka 02/03/2020 at 09:29

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Yes. I work for a large defense contractor with many locations.  

Sammyno55 > MrDakka 02/03/2020 at 18:08

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Reply back if you want a link to job postings. 

MrDakka > Sammyno55 02/04/2020 at 22:23

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Al right, let’s see how unqualified I am. Also are these job postings n ationwide or specific to your site?

Sammyno55 > MrDakka 02/05/2020 at 09:31

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Email me and I'll give you some links.

MrDakka > Sammyno55 02/05/2020 at 15:39

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What’s your email? Not sure if kinja has pm/dm feature; if there is, I can't  find it

Sammyno55 > MrDakka 02/05/2020 at 16:44

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I don't think Kijna has a DM feature. Hit me here and I'll reply with a real email address. lejek19998@xmailsme.com