Hi Pearl, So sorry to hear of your layoff, especially after devoting 15-years of your life to one company. It goes to show that being a loyal employee in some cases doesn't have the same value to employers that it once did, and I feel that's a damn shame. I also know that in this economy, many businesses are doing what they have to do just to stay alive, and management gets forced to make some very hard decisions when the going gets tough and there is no choice but to downsize. I know I wouldn't want to be the one in the position who makes the decision of who stays and who goes. I mean if you've downsized a few times since the economy tanked, you are as lean as you can be, all you have left are your best people, but then get hit with another downsizing, how do you choose? But that being said, it doesn't make things any easier when you're the one that's been handed the pink slip. I know, I've been there, was laid off back in July of 2009 for the first time in my life...never was laid off from a job. I was fortunate enough to be offered a position here in Allentown, PA. Had to pick-up and move from Tulsa, OK out here. I've been out here over a year and a half and still sometimes feel like I've not quite settled in yet. But as time goes on I know it will come. I know you said you don't want to move, but don't never say never. Relocation isn't all that bad, and sometimes you need to go to where the work is (if it's possible). Anyways, sit back, take a deep breath, and know that there's something out there for you. You've been doing this work for at least 15-years, so I know you have the experience and skills that somebody will be looking for. Good luck Pearl! Steve Gregory -----Original Message----- From: pearl petras Sent: Monday, April 25, 2011 7:17 PM To: [log in to unmask] Subject: [TN] laid off Well the economy hit home last week. I normally follow, lurk, and occasionally post to Technet from my work address, but got suddenly laid off last week Tuesday after 15 yrs w/the co. - that address now bounces. This was my anonymous log in, if I wanted to post a little more carefully. I will probably sign off for a while. I don't know if I will get back into the electronics area - not a lot of options on the prairies of western Canada, and I really don't want to move right now. Will probably look at some other options like the mining sector, or perhaps the consulting industry, or a couple other options. Anyway, just wanted to say thanks for sharing all of your help and knowledge. I learned so much. Genny, aka "Pearl" ______________________________________________________________________ This email has been scanned by the MessageLabs Email Security System. For more information please contact helpdesk at x2960 or [log in to unmask] ______________________________________________________________________ --------------------------------------------------- Technet Mail List provided as a service by IPC using LISTSERV 16.0 To unsubscribe, send a message to [log in to unmask] with following text in the BODY (NOT the subject field): SIGNOFF Technet To temporarily halt or (re-start) delivery of Technet send e-mail to [log in to unmask]: SET Technet NOMAIL or (MAIL) To receive ONE mailing per day of all the posts: send e-mail to [log in to unmask]: SET Technet Digest Search the archives of previous posts at: http://listserv.ipc.org/archives For additional information, or contact Keach Sasamori at [log in to unmask] or 847-615-7100 ext.2815 ----------------------------------------------------- ______________________________________________________________________ This email has been scanned by the MessageLabs Email Security System. For more information please contact helpdesk at x2960 or [log in to unmask] ______________________________________________________________________ --------------------------------------------------- Technet Mail List provided as a service by IPC using LISTSERV 16.0 To unsubscribe, send a message to [log in to unmask] with following text in the BODY (NOT the subject field): SIGNOFF Technet To temporarily halt or (re-start) delivery of Technet send e-mail to [log in to unmask]: SET Technet NOMAIL or (MAIL) To receive ONE mailing per day of all the posts: send e-mail to [log in to unmask]: SET Technet Digest Search the archives of previous posts at: http://listserv.ipc.org/archives For additional information, or contact Keach Sasamori at [log in to unmask] or 847-615-7100 ext.2815 -----------------------------------------------------