OT: Economy

[Azselendor]

For me, the worst part of this economy isn't that I can't find a job, my job security is pretty strong.

It's that I can't fire the people costing the company the most money, resources, time. I'm hold a higher rank in the company, I just don't have "authoritah" to do it in my job description and all they do is endless grind the office work down to a halt with their laziness and gossip

[geoschmo]

Well I found another job. I start on Monday. As painful as it was getting cut loose like that, I think it's going to end up being the best thing in the long run.

[dumbluck]

congratulations, Geo! Glad to hear that the economy hasn't left you completely destitute. So, did you buy a liquor store, as I suggested?

[geoschmo]

Originally Posted by dumbluck

congratulations, Geo! Glad to hear that the economy hasn't left you completely destitute. So, did you buy a liquor store, as I suggested?

Naw, but I thought about it.

I get to keep working as a developer, which is what I wanted, I'm just no longer in the automotive industry. That's not necessarily a bad thing these days. It helps to have a set of skills that can move between different industries. It makes you less susceptible to down turns in one particular segment of the economy I guess.

I'm working for a much smaller company. They are much more laid back about some things. For one, the guys who did the interview were wearing shorts and flip flops. It's been a while since I've worked at a place that didn't get hung up on silly dress codes.

[narf poit chez BOOM]

Originally Posted by geoschmo

Well I found another job. I start on Monday. As painful as it was getting cut loose like that, I think it's going to end up being the best thing in the long run.

Cool.