New job incoming

[Scothew]

well after 9 years at my current place, including surviving many lay offs, going from an office environment to working remotely from home and many other things ive probably forgotten, im changing. I was in a debate with myself a few weeks ago (see my working from home vs commuting thread http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/showthread.php?t=48402) and the company making me the offer, initially offered what i said i needed at the bare minimum to financially do it.

After alot of consideration, the driving time i would be loosing and also the fact id prob end up loosing money overall, i expressed this to the company and they upped the offer considerably to where I decided ok yea this is worth it.

Going in as a network support tech at a small IT firm that contracts out to around 200 companies in the Birmingham area. Should be a great learning experience. Im nervous but excitied at the same time.

Thanks for listening, just felt the need to type it up and share -(P

[pnoon]

Congrats and best of luck.
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[Kneo]

Congrats Man and good luck. I just found out today that my department will be "displacing" about 30 employees. So for the next 5 weeks I get to sit and wait.

[Ogre]

Congrats bro. Hope it all works out for you!!!

[Scothew]

Congrats Man and good luck. I just found out today that my department will be "displacing" about 30 employees. So for the next 5 weeks I get to sit and wait.

Good luck. Ive been through so many lay offs, how I managed to stay im not real sure, but I must have done something right. My division is down to 5 people, which 9 years ago was about 200.

Thanks all. I can say, im gonna miss rolling out of bed at like 7:55 and beign in my office and working at 8. Also the dress code of gym shorts and t-shirt was pretty comfy and will be missed.

[ArgusP2]

Congratulations!! Wishing you the best!!

[jesseboston81]

Congrats Scott--good luck to you!!

[WyGuy]

Congrats!!

[bruceolee]

I'm a layoff survivor myself with my last job for years. In fact, I was the last employee they let go, but starting a new job is always strange, exciting and so on. Good luck my friend!:cool2:

[G G]

Congrats Scott.

[WittyUserName]

Congrats BOTL!!!!! I am only 26 and have been through one layoff already.

[Smokin Gator]

Congrats brother!!!

[Fordman4ever]

Congrats bro.

[CigarNut]

Congratulations!

[Skywalker]

Congrats!!!:dance:

[Moose6026]

Congrats man.

[kelmac07]

Congrats Scott!! :tu

[Hippiebrian]

Congrats! A new job in this economy is something to celebrate!

[Gophernut]

Congrats! Sounds like a good situation for you!

[irratebass]

Congrats Scott, I was laid off 2 years ago for 8 months, they eventually called me back, for $5k less a year and lost all my seniority (I was there for 8 years), but I'm glad to have a job....those 8 months sucked.

[Scothew]

Thanks for all the congrats guys, its appreciated.

I turned in my resignation this morning. Called my boss first to tell him vocally before I sent him and our VP the email. I caught him off guard but he was happy for me since he knew there wasnt much growth potential where we are currently. The VP called me this morning and expressed how he hated to see me go. I hate to do it leaving all my seniority behind (and the 9 hours of PTO each paycheck) but its for the better.

[357]

Congrats and good luck.

[Blak Smyth]

Congrats brother, it's nice to hear some good news when so many people are among hard financial times.

[DPD6030]

Glad to hear it Scott. :tu

[icehog3]

Congrats, Scott....wishing you the best in the new position. :tu