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Blindsided

Posted by Kevin

Published: December 4, 2003 - 2:46 PM

Some things you prepare for, others catch you unexpected. Now would be an excellent time to hit the Pay Pal tip jar, as I've found out I'll be newly unemployed as of today. Nothing to do with this site...

I guess I'll get to test out the booming economic recovery first hand...

The 2003 Weblog Awards will proceed...

Update: Thanks to all for the support. When I can tell details, I will.

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Comments (34)

Holy smokes! What happened,... (Below threshold)

1. Posted by Jim | December 4, 2003 2:48 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Jim:

Holy smokes! What happened, Kevin?

1. Posted by Jim | December 4, 2003 2:48 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Posted on December 4, 2003 14:48

Bad quarter... Me and othe... (Below threshold)

2. Posted by Kevin | December 4, 2003 2:52 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Kevin:

Bad quarter... Me and others, shown the door...

2. Posted by Kevin | December 4, 2003 2:52 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Posted on December 4, 2003 14:52

I can't believe they let yo... (Below threshold)

3. Posted by Paul | December 4, 2003 2:56 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Paul:

I can't believe they let you go this time of year.

You sure have my sympathy, Kevin.

Good Grief...

3. Posted by Paul | December 4, 2003 2:56 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Posted on December 4, 2003 14:56

That's horrible. You don't ... (Below threshold)

4. Posted by Jim | December 4, 2003 2:58 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Jim:

That's horrible. You don't work at Kodak, do you? They're infamous for letting people go before holidays. Usually they purge before Thanksgiving though.

4. Posted by Jim | December 4, 2003 2:58 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Posted on December 4, 2003 14:58

Sorry to hear of your news.... (Below threshold)

5. Posted by Charlene | December 4, 2003 3:11 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Charlene:

Sorry to hear of your news. I'll keep good thoughts.

5. Posted by Charlene | December 4, 2003 3:11 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Posted on December 4, 2003 15:11

Yikes. You're the second pe... (Below threshold)

6. Posted by jen | December 4, 2003 3:20 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

jen:

Yikes. You're the second person this week to get the pick slip (my bro-in-law was let go on Monday).

I don't know how you feel about this, but I'll be praying for your job search and the transition.

6. Posted by jen | December 4, 2003 3:20 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Posted on December 4, 2003 15:20

I'm so sorry :(... (Below threshold)

7. Posted by Ith | December 4, 2003 3:30 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Ith:

I'm so sorry :(

7. Posted by Ith | December 4, 2003 3:30 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Posted on December 4, 2003 15:30

Go work for Fuji.... (Below threshold)

8. Posted by pylorns | December 4, 2003 4:03 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

pylorns:

Go work for Fuji.

8. Posted by pylorns | December 4, 2003 4:03 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Posted on December 4, 2003 16:03

aw, man, that bloody well s... (Below threshold)

9. Posted by erin | December 4, 2003 4:42 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

erin:

aw, man, that bloody well stinks... sorry to hear!

9. Posted by erin | December 4, 2003 4:42 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Posted on December 4, 2003 16:42

Sorry to hear that, Kevin. ... (Below threshold)

10. Posted by bryan | December 4, 2003 4:52 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

bryan:

Sorry to hear that, Kevin. Especially sucks at this time of year. Hopefully you'll get something pretty quick with your mad skillz. Cheers.

10. Posted by bryan | December 4, 2003 4:52 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Posted on December 4, 2003 16:52

Oh no. With a baby on the ... (Below threshold)

11. Posted by Allah | December 4, 2003 5:15 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Allah:

Oh no. With a baby on the way, too. Damn. I'm really sorry, Kevin.

If you need a referral, Allah is indeed in the house.

11. Posted by Allah | December 4, 2003 5:15 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Posted on December 4, 2003 17:15

Have no fear, Kevi, you are... (Below threshold)

12. Posted by SzaffireBlue | December 4, 2003 6:44 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

SzaffireBlue:

Have no fear, Kevi, you are in such good company. As far as new jobs, NURSING esp. mental health nurses are in hot demand. As is anything military or defense, I would think. Border guards and the like could keep you employed. Of course I dunno what your skill set happens to be and I you know how the govt is: dont ask, dont tell.

Good luck my friend.

12. Posted by SzaffireBlue | December 4, 2003 6:44 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Posted on December 4, 2003 18:44

Oh , now that I see you are... (Below threshold)

13. Posted by SzaffireBlue | December 4, 2003 6:47 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

SzaffireBlue:

Oh , now that I see you are expecting a wee little one, it is obvious they did not want to pay you maternity leave. GREED!

13. Posted by SzaffireBlue | December 4, 2003 6:47 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Posted on December 4, 2003 18:47

I'm so sorry - sending posi... (Below threshold)

14. Posted by pam | December 4, 2003 6:53 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

pam:

I'm so sorry - sending positive vibes by the bucketful!

14. Posted by pam | December 4, 2003 6:53 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Posted on December 4, 2003 18:53

Companies routinely do this... (Below threshold)

15. Posted by John of Argghhh! | December 4, 2003 7:30 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

John of Argghhh!:

Companies routinely do this now - it's driven by the annual report cycle. Tough luck, dude! We've been through waiting for the hammer when my wife worked for Sprint and Birch Telecom.

15. Posted by John of Argghhh! | December 4, 2003 7:30 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Posted on December 4, 2003 19:30

Damn. Sorry to hear. Welc... (Below threshold)

16. Posted by Mad William Flint | December 4, 2003 7:30 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Mad William Flint:

Damn. Sorry to hear. Welcome to the club though. We're all quite mad here. Yeah. Lots more interviews than 6 months ago. But from what I understand there are a great many companies "playing the field" to see what's out there.

16. Posted by Mad William Flint | December 4, 2003 7:30 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Posted on December 4, 2003 19:30

Best of luck in moving onwa... (Below threshold)

17. Posted by Norbizness | December 4, 2003 9:29 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Norbizness:

Best of luck in moving onward and upward from this setback.

17. Posted by Norbizness | December 4, 2003 9:29 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Posted on December 4, 2003 21:29

Sorry to hear the news - I ... (Below threshold)

18. Posted by Jerry | December 4, 2003 9:45 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Jerry:

Sorry to hear the news - I got the same deal last year and it made for a lean holiday - but - excusing the sugary cliche-ness of the thought - eventually for someone of you talent and energy you'll have good news again.

18. Posted by Jerry | December 4, 2003 9:45 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Posted on December 4, 2003 21:45

Gee whiz, Kevin. I am very ... (Below threshold)

19. Posted by Steven | December 4, 2003 9:59 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Steven:

Gee whiz, Kevin. I am very sorry to hear that.

19. Posted by Steven | December 4, 2003 9:59 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Posted on December 4, 2003 21:59

That sounds like how I lost... (Below threshold)

20. Posted by Sean Hackbarth | December 4, 2003 10:09 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Sean Hackbarth:

That sounds like how I lost my job a few years ago. I hope you find something good quickly.

20. Posted by Sean Hackbarth | December 4, 2003 10:09 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Posted on December 4, 2003 22:09

I'm so sorry to hear about ... (Below threshold)

21. Posted by Dawn | December 4, 2003 10:39 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Dawn:

I'm so sorry to hear about you losing your job. I'll send prayers your way. I hope things work out for you.

21. Posted by Dawn | December 4, 2003 10:39 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Posted on December 4, 2003 22:39

Good luck in your job searc... (Below threshold)

22. Posted by hln | December 4, 2003 11:25 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

hln:

Good luck in your job search. Be thinking of you.

hln

22. Posted by hln | December 4, 2003 11:25 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Posted on December 4, 2003 23:25

My sympathies, Kev. If you... (Below threshold)

23. Posted by Jon Henke | December 5, 2003 8:42 AM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Jon Henke:

My sympathies, Kev. If you're ever near Richmond, I'll be happy to spring for your dinner some evening.

Good luck.

23. Posted by Jon Henke | December 5, 2003 8:42 AM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Posted on December 5, 2003 08:42

Sorry to hear about your jo... (Below threshold)

24. Posted by Jeremiah | December 5, 2003 9:48 AM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Jeremiah:

Sorry to hear about your job. Unemployment is no fun, but it can give you opportunities. Hope the best for you.

24. Posted by Jeremiah | December 5, 2003 9:48 AM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Posted on December 5, 2003 09:48

Dude, this sucks man. I hop... (Below threshold)

25. Posted by Val Prieto | December 5, 2003 10:00 AM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Val Prieto:

Dude, this sucks man. I hope it turns out to be an "it was for the best" situation for you when you land a better job. Good luck man.

25. Posted by Val Prieto | December 5, 2003 10:00 AM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Posted on December 5, 2003 10:00

Awfully sorry to hear about... (Below threshold)

26. Posted by Cam | December 5, 2003 10:32 AM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Cam:

Awfully sorry to hear about this. I'll keep your family in my prayers and hope that you find a better job soon.

26. Posted by Cam | December 5, 2003 10:32 AM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Posted on December 5, 2003 10:32

Sorry to hear this. Good l... (Below threshold)

27. Posted by James Joyner | December 5, 2003 2:52 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

James Joyner:

Sorry to hear this. Good luck in finding something new--soon. Being unemployed ain't no fun.

27. Posted by James Joyner | December 5, 2003 2:52 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Posted on December 5, 2003 14:52

Jefe,So sorry to h... (Below threshold)

28. Posted by Anticipatory Retaliation | December 5, 2003 4:15 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Anticipatory Retaliation:

Jefe,

So sorry to hear that... Good luck and good riddance to the sack of asshats who would pull something like that. Best wishes for your Christamas and may your New Year be prosperous.

BRD

28. Posted by Anticipatory Retaliation | December 5, 2003 4:15 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Posted on December 5, 2003 16:15

Hey Kevin I hate to hear th... (Below threshold)

29. Posted by Adam | December 5, 2003 4:36 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Adam:

Hey Kevin I hate to hear that. I know that you have some sort of a technical/computer background. I happen to be rather close to someone in the Cingular organization in Atlanta. If you're interested, I'd be glad to help. Just drop me an email.

29. Posted by Adam | December 5, 2003 4:36 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Posted on December 5, 2003 16:36

Well that sucks! I'm rathe... (Below threshold)

30. Posted by Jay Solo | December 5, 2003 4:56 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Jay Solo:

Well that sucks! I'm rather intrigued, knowing where you worked.

I think you have the skills and history to have no trouble finding something good. Hope so anyway!

30. Posted by Jay Solo | December 5, 2003 4:56 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Posted on December 5, 2003 16:56

I apologize for the late re... (Below threshold)

31. Posted by Velociman | December 6, 2003 3:38 AM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Velociman:

I apologize for the late response, I've been unconnected whilst traveling. These situations invariably work out for the best. I know. I see my former coworkers succeed outside the org constantly. My best wishes and thoughts are with you, Kevin.

31. Posted by Velociman | December 6, 2003 3:38 AM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Posted on December 6, 2003 03:38

Velociman made an observati... (Below threshold)

32. Posted by Jay Solo | December 6, 2003 12:41 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Jay Solo:

Velociman made an observation here that I have many times as well. We tend to develop inertia when we'd be better off seeking change, so quite often it's a fine development to have change thrust upon us. Even if it doesn't feel like it at the time! I spent a year unemployed once, and ultimately even that may have been for the best. It got me into the type of work I do now.

32. Posted by Jay Solo | December 6, 2003 12:41 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Posted on December 6, 2003 12:41

I'm sorry to hear about thi... (Below threshold)

33. Posted by Zarry | December 6, 2003 2:54 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Zarry:

I'm sorry to hear about this. Good luck to you.

33. Posted by Zarry | December 6, 2003 2:54 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Posted on December 6, 2003 14:54

Sorry to hear about that Ke... (Below threshold)

34. Posted by Starhawk | December 6, 2003 8:19 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Starhawk:

Sorry to hear about that Kevin, I hope they gave you some kind of severance.

Welcome to the ranks of unemployed bloggers. You are now qualified to join our web ring. The only web ring where ever memeber is trying to get off of.

34. Posted by Starhawk | December 6, 2003 8:19 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Posted on December 6, 2003 20:19

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