- Mood: Frustrated
- Challenge: Finding Work
- Context: Laid Off AGAIN!
Once again, I've let nearly a whole month slip by without posting the month's entry. Sorry, I've had other things on my mind. So, this month, I'm taking a break from the usual theme of "Dare to Excel", and making it more like a typical personal blog, telling you what's going on in my life.
I was told, about five and a half weeks ago, that I was to be put on the "Assignments Panel". That meant that if I didn't find a new position at my current company (BAE Systems) within four weeks, I would be laid off.
Yes, I said I was given four weeks, five and a half ago. I'm still here. In the same position.
How, you may wonder?
It's actually rather amusing. After I got that news, they made a large announcement that they would be outright laying off about 2% of the company. They would be informed on the following Tuesday, and officially dumped on Thursday. Even harsher than my situation!
One of the people thus laid off was... the lady handling my case on the Assignments Panel. I found out about this when her replacement called me to confirm some details and pick up where the other one left off.
But wait! There's more!
If that wasn't enough to keep HR busy, it turns out that their own headcount was hit for TEN percent!
So...
The HR department was sooooo busy processing the layoffs, that they could not get around to sending me my official termination notice. So, I got a two-week "stay of execution".
The latest news, is that my manager has told me to expect official termination paperwork in the mail, with a target separation date of June 5. In other words, the two extra weeks has turned into three.
Meanwhile, for those interested in the details: I've had interviews with Google and MITRE, BAH and Unisys are trying to set up interviews, and several others are interested to various degrees.
If you think you might want to hire me, details are at my main web site, http://www.davearonson.com/. Long story short, I'm looking for something in software engineering, or training, within a reasonable commute from Fairfax VA. All leads, suggestions, other help, cash, etc., would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
Dave
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