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post Jun 27 2008, 07:28 AM
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About 14 years ago I was one of a couple of guys who founded a little company. We did all the computer thing for doctors (medicals), including a self-made management software for their business, all hardware, training, support and so on. At the beginning I was just an ordinary hardware technician, but with the years I stepped up to the chief technician for Austria with sales and little management agendas. Not very spectaculare, but quite a nice job - always interesting and varied. No top-income, but enaugh for me and my teener-passion.
We had a good position in the market, but the goings went tougher, so we looked for a strategic partner with a bigger finacial background. This was back in 2001. This company realized that we didn't really fit in their portfolio after a couple of years, so they sold us to a big German company - where we should fit better. So far so good, this was at the end of 2007.
As it turned out, the German company is only interested in commercial numbers, all this financial things - and they don't care about anything else. Well then, our new owners found out that we are not soo profitable, so the ordered to fire some employees ... and about 1 hour ago they fired me (IMG:style_emoticons/default/mad.gif)
perfect timing ...

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post Jun 27 2008, 07:39 AM
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That sucks, especially on your birthday. I've been an independent consultant for 10 years and jump from one job to the next every year or two. One thing I have learned from the experience. The grass is always greener somewhere else. There is something better for you out there to be sure.

Oh and (IMG:style_emoticons/default/birthday3.gif)
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post Jun 27 2008, 07:46 AM
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You always have to remember when one door closes and another opens. I know that is not comforting at this time but there is a bigger plan, and that we are not in charge. Have a Happy Birthday anyway!!!!!
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post Jun 27 2008, 07:53 AM
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Maybe this will turn out to be the best birthday present ever.............(IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

When one door is closed...........God opens the window (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif)

Hang in there birthday boy! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)

Here have a few more........ (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)


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post Jun 27 2008, 08:32 AM
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That really sucks, I am really sorry to hear that, hang in there buddy.
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post Jun 27 2008, 08:33 AM
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It sucks it had to end like it did, but I bet you'll find something better. Hopefully sooner than later.
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post Jun 27 2008, 09:00 AM
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QUOTE(Gustl @ Jun 27 2008, 05:28 AM) *

About 14 years ago I was one of a couple of guys who founded a little company. We did all the computer thing for doctors (medicals), including a self-made management software for their business, all hardware, training, support and so on. At the beginning I was just an ordinary hardware technician, but with the years I stepped up to the chief technician for Austria with sales and little management agendas. Not very spectaculare, but quite a nice job - always interesting and varied. No top-income, but enaugh for me and my teener-passion.
We had a good position in the market, but the goings went tougher, so we looked for a strategic partner with a bigger finacial background. This was back in 2001. This company realized that we didn't really fit in their portfolio after a couple of years, so they sold us to a big German company - where we should fit better. So far so good, this was at the end of 2007.
As it turned out, the German company is only interested in commercial numbers, all this financial things - and they don't care about anything else. Well then, our new owners found out that we are not soo profitable, so the ordered to fire some employees ... and about 1 hour ago they fired me (IMG:style_emoticons/default/mad.gif)
perfect timing ...

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Hi Gustl,

I went through something similar - but not as radical as you. I had worked for a company for 15 years - moved up the chain - then the company sold to a BIG German company - maybe you have heard of them ---- BOSCH.

Not that it was a bad thing - but it was a different thing. It was no longer about people it was all about numbers.

I left and started my own company - I now have 15 employees and work in 13 states. It was the best thing I have ever done and I will NEVER forget the people side of my company.

Cheers!

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post Jun 27 2008, 09:13 AM
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Sorry Buddy, maybe this is an opportunity in disguise. Sounds like you know your

business, go see your competitors. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

And Again...Many Happy Returns... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/birthday3.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/birthday3.gif)
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post Jun 27 2008, 09:14 AM
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Bummer!

Life likes to beat up on you sometimes but it will get better. Much better.

Take a few days to relax and get over the shock. Take a look at your skills and figure out what YOU want to do. Then go after it.

You actually have many more skills than you realize and you need to list them.

Same thing happened to me so I made an assessment of my skills and a choice. 30 years as an Engineer with 25+ patents, and now I sit in an office in a law firm writing patents. Love my choice.

I might have some documents from a job hunting training session or two that could help you figure out who you are and where you can go. PM me if interested.

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post Jun 27 2008, 09:34 AM
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Start talking to your customers. Is there a way you can continue providing some of the services they need from your home. Even part time work to start. Use the product knowledge you've aquired to start your own business.

I've been in your shoes too and its difficult at best. I managed it by focusing on building a business with a buddy I trusted. Is there anyone else who you worked with that you can team up with?
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post Jun 27 2008, 09:34 AM
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Hay, June 26th is the day us tough guys were born!!!! I can expound on simular

situations in my life. But I have learned over the past 70 yrs. is. One door closes

he has the next one ready to open. Just be ready and open to takeing avantage

of it when it happens. Time heals all wounds. God bless Dave (IMG:style_emoticons/default/slap.gif)

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post Jun 27 2008, 09:40 AM
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QUOTE(So.Cal.914 @ Jun 27 2008, 11:13 AM) *

Sorry Buddy, maybe this is an opportunity in disguise. Sounds like you know your

business, go see your competitors. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)


This. You've got the knowledge, see what kind of leverage it gives you.

Oh, and (IMG:style_emoticons/default/birthday3.gif)

Wish you had better news for your birthday though.
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post Jun 27 2008, 10:11 AM
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(IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif) Congratulations. Now they can hire you back as a consultant and pay you twice as much. That happens here all the time. But still it does suck.
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post Jun 27 2008, 10:19 AM
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Cheer Up Wolfgang, This will be a good thing, better opportunities are ahead...meanwhile...time for a twisty road tour of the alps... 8)
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post Jun 27 2008, 10:20 AM
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Go do something fun for your Bday!
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post Jun 27 2008, 10:29 AM
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Gee, and here I thought that American corporations had cornered the market on greed and shortsightedness. :/ Hope you find a job that's five times better.
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post Jun 27 2008, 11:47 AM
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QUOTE(Gustl @ Jun 27 2008, 05:28 AM) *

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they fired you on your birthday? after 14 years? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/WTF.gif)

in my experience, it's always trouble when you work for a smaller company that gets bought out by a larger company.
they rarely are interested in what you do or have done, they always want to incorporate the assets and get rid of the overhead. always ...

that sucks gustl, i hope you'll find another job soon ...
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post Jun 27 2008, 11:52 AM
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Hey guys, you rock (IMG:style_emoticons/default/rocking nana.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/rocking nana.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/rocking nana.gif)

many thanks for all your words - that helps a lot

when I wrote the post, it was just an hour after I got fired and I was really down

now it's much better - currently I'm at the kittchen and cook a nice dinner ... some friends will show up to party, so I will have a nice b-day after all


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post Jun 27 2008, 11:54 AM
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Oooouch... good god and on your birthday. Sheesh (IMG:style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif)

Keep you head up... something else better is right around the corner.
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post Jun 27 2008, 12:17 PM
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Hi Wolfgang
That's sucks really

But (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_wirdgut.gif)

Ist ein super timing dies auf deinen Geburtstag zu tun.

Alles Gute und Kopf hoch.

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