Comments on: Mergers, Acquisitions, Layoffs – OH MY!

By: GregWalters

GregWalters — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 08:53:14 +0000

Wait – did you get laid off?

Holy Crap! Sorry to finally “get it” – I am an insensitive cad…

All things happen…

By: Greg Walters

Greg Walters — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 07:53:14 +0000

Wait – did you get laid off?

Holy Crap! Sorry to finally “get it” – I am an insensitive cad…

All things happen…

By: Job Hunting from the Trenches: 6 Hard Earned Lessons | ChangeForge | Ken Stewart | Where business and technology collide

Wed, 29 Oct 2008 01:44:59 +0000

[...] Attempting to stay ahead of the curve, I have recently started interviewing and exploring all my options just in case the unthinkable occurs at my current company. The following are a couple of tips straight from the trenches should you find your phone ringing @ 4:30 on a Friday. (See previous blog titled, Mergers, Acquisitions, Layoffs, OH MY!) [...]

By: The Economy in Motion: How are You Stretching Your Dollar? | ChangeForge | Ken Stewart | Where business and technology collide

Mon, 20 Oct 2008 01:42:42 +0000

[...] could look at some of these changes in a negative light, but I donâ€™t. I am still employed, unlike my friend, Max. Some future opportunities are simply pushed out a little further. Small things like splitting my [...]

By: ChangeForge

ChangeForge — Sat, 11 Oct 2008 22:39:42 +0000

Max, this piece really pulled at my heart-strings – and I completely empathized with you in that last little bit… very powerful, in my humble opinion.

I think it is one of the best pieces you have written – and maybe b/c it really fits with the times…

By: lslobo

lslobo — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 17:44:23 +0000

Thanks for a great blog post today on ChangeForge! The mental imagery led to a simultaneous emotional and logical response, which is a very effective way to get people thinking. I appreciate messages like this that stave off my complacency.

By: max rosenthal

max rosenthal — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 02:25:12 +0000

Plan B can be performed in small steps. For example:

Step 1 – start updating resume
Step 2 – drafting cover letter
Step 3 – set up alerts on job boards
etc

That of any help?

By: ChangeForge

ChangeForge — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 01:44:31 +0000

Peter, I couldn't agree more.

By: Peter Edstrom

Peter Edstrom — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 01:34:26 +0000

The last couple weeks have not been good for the economy – it'll be interesting to see how it trickles down. I always keep my eyes open for other opportunities, but getting Plan B moving is tough to do when Plan A is taking up all of your time.