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I was just laid off

I'm pretty shocked, I was not expecting it at all.  We'll be okay, I have a couple of months to find something before my package runs out, but this certainly wasn't in the cards!

If you happen to hear of openings in HR or marketing/PR, I'd love to hear about them - time to hit the job applications hard and heavy!

 

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Re: I was just laid off

  • check out www.avivausa.com I'm pretty sure I saw one on there recently!

    I'm really sorry! that's horrible! did they give you a reason?

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    We were reorganizing as a company, and HR was "in scope" - but we thought we were in the clear.  My boss found out last week that our location would have to reduce by one, and I guess I'm it!  It just came as a complete shock, none of us were really expecting it. 

    I'm going to wallow in self-pity today, then get cracking on the next step.  I'm determined to turn this into a blessing rather than a curse.  

    Natural m/c 8/31/12 at 11 wks BFP #2 - Due August 16!
  • Wow- that stinks!!!  I am worried about that pretty often (and yet, I am still on the Nest).  I wish you luck in your job hunt.  I will keep my ears open for HR.  Are you looking at anything else?
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  • Good luck with your search!
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  • wow, i'm sorry!  i just emailed you at work.  =(

    check out nationwide- i think they had a recruiter opening a while ago.

    i'll check principal to see if there is anything.

  • I'm so sorry to hear.  I'm in HR at Wellmark - what is your background? Our current HR openings are pretty high level and looking for very specific skills, but maybe we can connect on linked in or something and keep in touch if something comes up.  We also have a few openings in Marketing. 
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    imageVictoria6F:

    check out www.avivausa.com I'm pretty sure I saw one on there recently!

    Definitely check out Aviva, but I'l forewarn you that I know of four people who have applied there in the last six months and they all got the run around from HR and the recruiter and ultimately got very frustrated.  One of them was promised a call back at this date and time and never heard anything.  When they called to follow up with a voicemail they still never heard back. Very frustrating.  I know a couple people who work out there and said their HR department is notorious for leaving people hanging.   

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  • DrinksUgh that sucks!  I'm so sorry!  If there is anything any of us can do please let us know! 
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  • imagelucylea:
    imageVictoria6F:

    check out www.avivausa.com I'm pretty sure I saw one on there recently!

    Definitely check out Aviva, but I'l forewarn you that I know of four people who have applied there in the last six months and they all got the run around from HR and the recruiter and ultimately got very frustrated.  One of them was promised a call back at this date and time and never heard anything.  When they called to follow up with a voicemail they still never heard back. Very frustrating.  I know a couple people who work out there and said their HR department is notorious for leaving people hanging.   

    Lucylea- you've got PM

    EJ- if you do apply here, let me know I could possibly 'help'

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    Victoria, back at you.  
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    imageMellieDoodles:
    I'm so sorry to hear.  I'm in HR at Wellmark - what is your background? Our current HR openings are pretty high level and looking for very specific skills, but maybe we can connect on linked in or something and keep in touch if something comes up.  We also have a few openings in Marketing. 

    You've got PM

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  • sorry to hear this! sending good vibes your way.
  • I'm so sorry. :-( Best of luck in your search for a new job.
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  • Check out Pioneer too, there may be a few openings

    http://www.pioneer.com/home/site/about/careers

     

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  • I'm sorry :o(  I hope you find something new soon.
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  • Sorry to hear.  Best of luck in the job hunt!
  • I'm so sorry!!

    Would you be willing to relocate?

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  • I'm so sorry... I'll be thinking of you. Good luck in your search! I know a lot of people have had success with Career Builder.
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    imageMolly Jean:

    I'm so sorry!!

    Would you be willing to relocate?

    I'm somewhat open - I was actually in the process of interviewing for an internal position with my company in Chicago, and I'm still in consideration for that.  

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  • I'm sorry hon! Good luck with your search!
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  • That sucks! Have a drink or two tonight. Drinks

    Get started on applications as soon as possible. Good luck with your search!

  • I'm so sorry. Thoughts and prayers to you! I hope you find something new soon
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  • Well, that sucks. Good luck with the job hunt. I hope you find something soon!
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