Originally posted by steelydanI worked as a Quality Control Inspector (in Montréal) for a company called MAAX. Really nice products but they have major issues with quality ... It's too bad, because we finally started to see a decline in quality issues ... Oh well ... Off to bigger and better ...
Sorry to hear about the bum lay-off...really. But you'll work it out in the end, you will!
btw, what/who were you working for, if I might ask?
good luck my friend, Steely
Thanks a million (for the encouragement)
Danny
Originally posted by RussNo Russ, you have hit the bulls-eye. Everything that you have said makes sense.
Really sorry to hear this. Although the timing stinks, it is probably better to know now rather than January when you might have the traditional post Christmas credit mountain to pay off. This is probably the only positive spin I can put on it, though.
The one thing I have learnt in my working life is that when things get tight in a big company, all that h ...[text shortened]... I will shut up now, as I don't know the facts, and I am probably not helping at all.
-Russ
Thanks,
Danny
Anyway, gang. I saw the big boss this morning ... He is working on getting me a settlement package (so atleast I can buy a gift for my kids this Christmas). I just wanted to say a BIG THANKS to all for the words of support and encouragement. It feels great.
I will keep you all posted.
P.S. I started smoking again. :'(
Danny
Originally posted by dannypitanyTwo thoughts:
I worked as a Quality Control Inspector (in Montréal) for a company called MAAX. Really nice products but they have major issues with quality ... It's too bad, because we finally started to see a decline in quality issues ... Oh well ... Off to bigger and better ...
Thanks a million (for the encouragement)
Danny
First, dp I don't know what your training or experience is like, but in my field (pharmaceuticals) QA/QC people are always in strong demand because of strict government controls over the industry. As it happens, there are several large pharma companies who base their Canadian operations out of Montreal. Maybe it's a direction to consider.
Second, you know, we've got a HUGE group of people here with common interests but I rarely see people networking. Maybe there's an opportunity, not just to help dp, but to help each other with whatever our goals are, if there are enough people who are willing to participate.
Originally posted by DecanterExcellent idea. This is why I posted this thread. I knew that the group here at RHP are really great and supportive.
Two thoughts:
First, dp I don't know what your training or experience is like, but in my field (pharmaceuticals) QA/QC people are always in strong demand because of strict government controls over the industry. As it happens, there are several large pharma companies who base their Canadian operations out of Montreal. Maybe it's a direction to conside ...[text shortened]... ch other with whatever our goals are, if there are enough people who are willing to participate.
I have already rec'd some PM's which (I believe) will help me directly or indirectly to find another job.
Thanks for the suggestion. I will most definitely look in to it.
*thinking to myself "god, I love this site". As soon as I get a job I am definitely getting a subscription here.🙂
Danny
Hey everybody ... Guess what? I spoke to the "big boss". I was expecting a hefty pay out ... But that was not the case ... According to the law, he could not throw me out (which I had asked for instead of being "layed-off"😉 because in 3 or 4 months he would need me again ...
So, to make a long story short. He offered me a position/promotion (which I turned down 3 months ago) with a better salary & benefits. I have accepted it & am on my way to the mall to buy my daughter that computer that she has always wanted (for Christams)...
Finally, a happy ending ...
Thanks for the support guys it really helped.
Danny
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Originally posted by dannypitanyI am so sorry danny. That really sucks.
After 6 years of devotion ... I have been layed off ... This really sucks, because Christmas is just around the corner, and you know what it's like when you've got kids ... I am not sure what I am going to tell them ...
I am so frustrated with the whole experience, because I was truly an asset to the company. I worked weekends (when needed), I stayed ...[text shortened]... e your family is the only work that is worth it.
Thank you RHP family for always being there.
This could be an old fashioned Christmas for you. You could all make homemade presents, and give heartfelt notes of love to each other. Food is also a great present.
Just know that you will get through this. Be happy that you are all together and be happy. It will be okay.