Are You Unemployed?

[gaylasue]

I recently lost my good paying job of 15 years due to outsourcing.  Has anyone else joined the ranks of the unemployed in the last month or so?

[mh874892]

I recently lost my good paying job of 15 years due to outsourcing

I am sorry to hear that, I know it is happening more and more these days. 

My dad's company sold out last month. He had been there 30 years and is having no luck finding a new job. Apparently no one wants a 50 year old with 30 years experience under their belt.

[afoti1976]

yup. im in the same boat. lost my job and now I dont even know wherer to start

[jcribb16]

As of the end of May, I am losing my job.

[animikokala]

I haven't had a job since December 2008; I've been applying like crazy (to anywhere that's hiring), but no luck so far.  It does suck though, when you lose out to a teenager (because they can justify lower pay for them).

[ULuvCeCe]

I am fortunate to still have my job but I honestly feel like we are constantly fighting to not be outsourced. I do IT work but our company is worldwide and has a service desk in Manila too. They get paid something like $40 a day so that does not even translate to minimum wage in the states. Supposedly our department has the quickest turn around time on issues so that is why they have kept us but everyone once in awhile we'll get asked for step docs etc which we all know is being handed over to them.... 

[Falconer02]

I'm fortunate to have a jerb, but I've also been applying like crazy at other places since I've outgrown my current jerb. Been searching for over 2 years now on and off. Contract work here and there, but there's barely anything. 

I hope you all are doing okay and using the job-search feature under the .15 cent daily thing.

I am fortunate to still have my job but I honestly feel like we are constantly fighting to not be outsourced. I do IT work but our company is worldwide and has a service desk in Manila too. They get paid something like $40 a day so that does not even translate to minimum wage in the states. Supposedly our department has the quickest turn around time on issues so that is why they have kept us but everyone once in awhile we'll get asked for step docs etc which we all know is being handed over to them.... 

My friend works at a walgreens pharmacy and they're doing something similar. The whole idea is to just pay less by outsourcing but they forget the customer care aspect-- those people in different countries aren't next to the counters and they can't directly interact with the technicians as close as an employee standing right there. All they have is a system to look at, and those systems are never perfect. It's very stupid and he's pissed beyond belief that he might get laid off.

As of the end of May, I am losing my job.

That sucks! You're a teacher, right? Are they cutting your program or something? Because they're doing that around here too. They laid off 1000+/- teachers in the districts south of me.

[jcribb16]

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As of the end of May, I am losing my job.

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That sucks! You're a teacher, right? Are they cutting your program or something? Because they're doing that around here too. They laid off 1000+/- teachers in the districts south of me.


I actually teach in a small private school and yes, they are making changes and cutting back some.  Unfortunately, new admin (less qualified than the retiring one) is coming in and bringing a couple of friends which means since I am newer and part-time one of the friends wants my job.  I don't think its right.  Thanks for asking Falconer.

 

[ULuvCeCe]

those people in different countries aren't next to the counters and they can't directly interact with the technicians as close as an employee standing right there. All they have is a system to look at, and those systems are never perfect.

Exactly and I know they try real hard to speak English but you can't understand them half the time! And I don't want to seem discriminatory but I get worried with how much access they have to our information, address, sometimes social security info, credit cards or check info. If another country really wanted to come in and tear us down all they have to do is continuously save our info them bam hit everyone at once.

[tuyetmai]

I recently lost my good paying job of 15 years due to outsourcing.  Has anyone else joined the ranks of the unemployed in the last month or so?

I'm sorry to hear that.  Hope you find another one soon and best luck to you.  I'm been unemployed for 4 months here.  Now I'm not looking for any right now.  Will start next month.

[Falconer02]

I actually teach in a small private school and yes, they are making changes and cutting back some.  Unfortunately, new admin (less qualified than the retiring one) is coming in and bringing a couple of friends which means since I am newer and part-time one of the friends wants my job.  I don't think its right.  Thanks for asking Falconer.

Ugh...that sucks. My bro's gf may lose her job due to lack of funding for her program- she works for special education. I don't know how or why they'd lay her off if these kids are in DIRE NEED of interpreters and aides. How are the kids going to go to school if they're deaf or suffer from bad ADD? It's ridiculous, but at the same time the state is broke so my hands are tied on a solid opinion. Anyway, you're not alone. I'm sure you'll find something on or near par with what you're currently doing, so chin up!

[jcribb16]

I actually teach in a small private school and yes, they are making changes and cutting back some.  Unfortunately, new admin (less qualified than the retiring one) is coming in and bringing a couple of friends which means since I am newer and part-time one of the friends wants my job.  I don't think its right.  Thanks for asking Falconer.

Ugh...that sucks. My bro's gf may lose her job due to lack of funding for her program- she works for special education. I don't know how or why they'd lay her off if these kids are in DIRE NEED of interpreters and aides. How are the kids going to go to school if they're deaf or suffer from bad ADD? It's ridiculous, but at the same time the state is broke so my hands are tied on a solid opinion. Anyway, you're not alone. I'm sure you'll find something on or near par with what you're currently doing, so chin up!

Thank you, Falconer, I really appreciate that!! 

[bubba9052]

i have been unemployed since august and it sucks and i didnt recieve any unemployment benefits but i just found a job today and i start monday thank god i really need the money

[walksalone11]

people keep trying to hire me.......uhhhhh, no way dude.....I'm way too busy to get a j...j...jo....go away I have work to do!

[Huwee]

i am...... but not for long I hope!