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Old 05-07-2010, 09:41 PM   #1
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I seemed like only days ago I was expressing my condolences to the guy who got retrenched out of the blue. Now it's my turn ...just like that ...was given 5 minutes notice. wham bam thank you mam!

So if anybody needs an experienced IT support person with 15 years corporate experience in Melbourne, please yell out, I'm going cheap!

cheers and thanks...

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Old 05-07-2010, 09:45 PM   #2
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Sorry to hear mate, hope things work out for you.
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Old 05-07-2010, 10:05 PM   #3
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That's pretty bloody rough, hope you find a job soon.
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Old 05-07-2010, 10:19 PM   #4
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I started a new job today in sales/customer service...

I know how much it sucks to be given the door...I got the Rudd treatment when I was blown off. Called at 10pm. Lovely.

Best wishes in finding a new position.
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Old 05-07-2010, 10:20 PM   #5
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jimnikki try the big banks they are always recruiting IT gurus
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Old 05-07-2010, 10:42 PM   #6
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Might help if you expand a bit on the "experienced IT support person with 15 years corporate experience. " What are your areas of expertise?
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Old 05-07-2010, 11:31 PM   #7
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I was once sick at home, recuperating from a hospital stay. Work rang me up and asked if I could come in for a meeting. Upon arriving at work, I was told I was redundant.
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Old 05-07-2010, 11:37 PM   #8
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Sorry to hear JimNiki, hope you get back on your feet soon!
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Old 05-07-2010, 11:43 PM   #9
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Unfortunately the GFC isn't over................
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Old 06-07-2010, 07:05 AM   #10
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Sorry to hear matey and Elguapo is right you should try to elaborate on your experience and maybe put something into The Bar which may help. I wonder also as I have seen members looking for work and workers on here weather there would be call for an Employment section where you could post some relevent details and employers could post up for workers. I can see the Mods now , oh no not more work.
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Old 06-07-2010, 07:28 AM   #11
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there is a thread in advice central here http://www.fordforums.com.au/showthread.php?t=11265336

sorry to hear mate, i know a few people who have been layed off just this past week.
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Old 06-07-2010, 12:53 PM   #12
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there is a thread in advice central here http://www.fordforums.com.au/showthread.php?t=11265336

sorry to hear mate, i know a few people who have been layed off just this past week.
Thanks CHIEF, (missed by that much), I wasn't aware of the thread although it is a bit hidden away but now I can send members there if need be again. Looks like two signed up today after it was mentioned so maybe there is more need.
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Old 06-07-2010, 09:14 AM   #13
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I was in the same boat about 4 weeks ago...Got told one friday afternoon, the next Tuesday I was out the door.

Not a good feeling, I still haven't gotten work (I'm a Civil Designer)...But had an interview last week that seems promising.
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Old 06-07-2010, 10:10 AM   #14
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man there heaps of jobs out there dont moan. try construction great money heaps of work.
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Old 06-07-2010, 12:09 PM   #15
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man there heaps of jobs out there dont moan. try construction great money heaps of work.
enter the purple circle..??.....
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Old 06-07-2010, 08:25 PM   #19
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Brown nosing, bit of a suck up never hurt me, it's the only way to move up in my industry(timber and building supply)
that and get tickets, forklift, work in enclosed space, scissor lift, MR, HR, etc. It all counts.
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enter the purple circle..??.....
It may be the purple circle, but it keeps the mortgage, car payments, & living expenses rolling in. Checkout Saturdays "West Australian" FIFO,the only way to go!!!
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It may be the purple circle, but it keeps the mortgage, car payments, & living expenses rolling in. Checkout Saturdays "West Australian" FIFO,the only way to go!!!
hahaha.. hey its ok i've been FIFO for years but never entered the 'purple circle'... lol.. no need for circle work..
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hahaha.. hey its ok i've been FIFO for years but never entered the 'purple circle'... lol.. no need for circle work..
Fair call, I try to get along with the boss, (you may as well have him as a friend rather than foe!!!) but I will not back stab my workmates, nor spend my R&R with the boss or upper management. Hence my climb up the ladder, came to a shuddering stop. I just do my job, try to get along with my workmates & spend my R&R with my family.
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Old 06-07-2010, 10:30 AM   #23
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Yeah thats the problem with private businesses. My father was just made redundant a few months back too (Hence why he has to sell his FG F6 advertised on here). I work for the govt. We have our jobs forever!
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Don't bet on it, chief - My wife's government job was just privatised as part of splitting Queensland Rail up to be sold...
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Don't bet on it, chief - My wife's government job was just privatised as part of splitting Queensland Rail up to be sold...
That's state.

He might be part of the Commonwealth.
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Sorry to hear that mate. Hopefully it will actually be a turning point you look back at when you have something even better. Keep postitve mate.
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sorry to here mate im in the same boat only i left
i left my job in january this year me and the boss had a fight alot of words were said and i walked
im still out of work (no licence)
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Old 06-07-2010, 12:27 PM   #28
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That's a pretty BOLD statement to make mate, I also work for the Goverment but I wouldn't be going round thinking that.
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Only if you are grossly incompetent and lazy.

If you are a capable hard worker you will be made redundant before you can pose any threat to the lazy grossly incompetent managers above you........
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