What a bummer, just two days before me is leaving for a long vacation. Just got called in by my VP and given the "let go" speech. Woot !-- Due to restructuring of the Business Entities.
I wrote about it some time ago on my vertical segment. Not sure why my position is not longer exists. After all, I completed a good M&A for Menlo and also churned out a product which captured and retain business props of $5M. SO all in all, a little less then a $10M value prop for Yr05 till Q3/06. Well so much for the "we value our employees" legacy statement !!
OK whatever, me is still going on planned trip and doing whatever I need to do. There are agenda's to be maintained. I'll be back In Jan/07. So fellow bloggers & readers keep an eye out and let me know where a PM is needed.
My blog is my current resume :)-
Update : Breaking new !! My duty line Boss emails me saying !!
"So sorry about what happened today.
I am not sure if you know yet but I was also let go too. I guess I was right behind you.I am proud to be in good company. I know this is such shitty time for this to happen with you pending trip but for both of us it is the best thing that could have happened!!!"
Sorry to hear that... :(
Perhaps doing a couple job searches on Monster and Hot Jobs would find a nice one. Starting your own biz would be nice too. :D
Good luck and have a fun trip.
Posted by: Haochi | November 29, 2006 at 06:28 PM
Thanks Haochi, yeah I'll job hunt when I get back and certainly will change my vertical. opporuntunity to re-invent myself.. may work for a charity org in the south americas.. take a year and do something which serves the under previdelged !!
dunna yet, but these are good cross roads that fate has brought me too :)-
Posted by: /pd | November 29, 2006 at 06:45 PM
Keep up the spirit, Peter. I've gone through that, too and the more unexpected it is the bigger the shock.
Tell us about your feelings in the following months.
Posted by: Felix Gerena | November 30, 2006 at 07:51 AM
just send you a mail Peter
hope it helps
Posted by: Pat Phelan | November 30, 2006 at 09:25 AM
Hi Peter. I am so sorry tohear that news. I will keep and ear open for you. I wish you all the best in the future and have a safe and wonderful trip. :)
Posted by: Heather | November 30, 2006 at 09:43 AM
It was a real sad day for me to come back to the office today knowing you and Kim will not be there.... and yesterday was so tough witnessing you and Kim "being let go" - the two who are dearest and closest to me! I was in a state of shock after Kim left that I couldn't even drive, I was trembling. Whatever they say, it won't be the same anymore in the Regional office. Yes, I believe both of you are gonna be fine...because things happen for a reason. What is important is the "wonderful friendship" you left behind. Take care always and keep in touch. I will truly miss you both!
Mylene M
Posted by: Mylene M | November 30, 2006 at 09:46 PM
Everything happens at just the right moment. You are an independent success waiting to happen. Have a good trip, keep us posted (is that considered a pun)on all the fun you have. Looking forward to future reading of your great accomplishments.
Posted by: Rob Schaumer | December 01, 2006 at 12:58 AM
Closed doors new beginnings..
I happen to blog this last october and I find the words so true.
http://jonjonbarros.blogspot.com/2006/10/
closed-doorsnew-beginning.html
Anyway, I know you'll make it anywhere..goodluck!
See you soon! knock knock Schenky!
God bless!
Posted by: jon | December 07, 2006 at 09:45 PM