[Jeff Johnson]

I got laid off at the beginning of November. It was a large layoff, hitting 10% of the company, but it hit about 50% of the group I was in. It seems that the younger software engineers from my group found other jobs pretty quickly, but the ones around my age all seem to have take a good deal longer. :shock:

Last Thursday, I got two offers. Both looked very good, so it went from famine to feast. It was quite a weekend, having to weigh, compare, discuss, contemplate, consider, ponder and evaluate the two offers. My wife and I were able to coalesce the discussion into clarity by Sunday, and yesterday morning, I accepted one of the two offers.

I'm really excited about this new job. I have to say, it feels really good to be going back to work. I believe that a man is genetically programmed to be responsible for and provide for his family. The money hadn't quite run out yet, but it was getting low, so this development is a big relief.

This will involve a relocation to Cache Valley, so I'll be busy with a new job and with moving.

I'm a happy man today...

 

[elb1179]

Congrats! I find being out of work to be more stressful than having a job (regardless of how much I may complain

 

[tapehoser]

Never been in that boat and don't envy your position. I am happy all has worked out for you. Congrats (again - you know what I mean).

 

[iampacking]

outstanding, jeff. congrats.
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[Jeff Johnson]

Thanks, all !!

I'm looking forward to starting on Monday. 8)

 

[Guest]

Congrats!!!!

I was in the same position about 6 months ago and I know what you went through. Not a very good feeling at all. Good luck with the new job and thanks for all the great post's!!!

 

[Jeff Johnson]

Yeah, not a good feeling at all. It hit me pretty hard, but things are certainly looking up.

Thanks!

 

[scallywag46]

Good to hear your back to the old grind. These days a lay-off can hit anybody, in any company. Historians will name this era the time of no security (that's why all law abiding citizens needs to get a CWP).
Just keep getting back up, and you'll be OK.

Hey! Hey! Be safe out there!