Hey my BOTL,
So I'm new here... a little background info:
I've been at my current place of employment for over three years, I'm dedicated, very hard working, pretty knowledgeable on mostly anything asked of me, courteous and kind to all my co-workers and the public, and I have pretty great communication skills, at times better than those of the management. Last week I was called in to my supervisors office and since my promotion last year I've gotten use to periodic meetings usually to either hand me more responsibility or for more pay because of the extra work. To my dismay, I was told that because of state funding and the Governor/ legislature cutting even more of our work force this year, my position was fazed out through no fault of my own. He stated that it was their opinion that is was the only position they could cut and farm the remaining duties to remaining staff without losing efficiency... That hurt a bit.
He made it a point to show me it wasn't anything wrong I did, just really the nature of my field as a State worker. It was all very puzzling when considering I doubled my income in the past 11 months, countless bonuses and always had a can do attitude. I never said NO. Now for the first time in almost 4 years I'm having to job hunt and sale myself to keep my family above water. The slight bright spot is that my super informed me there was a vacancy up for grabs with more pay but much more effort. Of course I submitted my résumé yesterday and various other comparable jobs since finding all of this out, but my disadvantage has always been my age. I'm a young guy with a wife, two kids, and TONS of experience in a plethora of fields. I've always gotten the sense in interview they perceive me to be "making it all up", I was actually told that once.
I don't want to lose my sharpness by being out of work too long, not to mention the financial responsibility I have, so I'm hoping I get a bite on my line soon. BOTL, wish me luck, and thank you for welcoming me to this amazing place. Happy smokes!
-Ace
So I'm new here... a little background info:
I've been at my current place of employment for over three years, I'm dedicated, very hard working, pretty knowledgeable on mostly anything asked of me, courteous and kind to all my co-workers and the public, and I have pretty great communication skills, at times better than those of the management. Last week I was called in to my supervisors office and since my promotion last year I've gotten use to periodic meetings usually to either hand me more responsibility or for more pay because of the extra work. To my dismay, I was told that because of state funding and the Governor/ legislature cutting even more of our work force this year, my position was fazed out through no fault of my own. He stated that it was their opinion that is was the only position they could cut and farm the remaining duties to remaining staff without losing efficiency... That hurt a bit.
He made it a point to show me it wasn't anything wrong I did, just really the nature of my field as a State worker. It was all very puzzling when considering I doubled my income in the past 11 months, countless bonuses and always had a can do attitude. I never said NO. Now for the first time in almost 4 years I'm having to job hunt and sale myself to keep my family above water. The slight bright spot is that my super informed me there was a vacancy up for grabs with more pay but much more effort. Of course I submitted my résumé yesterday and various other comparable jobs since finding all of this out, but my disadvantage has always been my age. I'm a young guy with a wife, two kids, and TONS of experience in a plethora of fields. I've always gotten the sense in interview they perceive me to be "making it all up", I was actually told that once.
I don't want to lose my sharpness by being out of work too long, not to mention the financial responsibility I have, so I'm hoping I get a bite on my line soon. BOTL, wish me luck, and thank you for welcoming me to this amazing place. Happy smokes!
-Ace
