I work for an architecture firm, I started with in December. My boss decided to close down the division I worked in and layed everyone off. At the end of the day yesterday, he called me into his office and told me he had to fire me. I pleaded with him , almost in tears to not fire me. He told me that he would honor that and move me to another division of the office, granted that I learn that other end of the business. He gave me a deadline of 6 weeks ( May 1st), He said if it’s not working out he will fire me. He was nice enough to let me stay but I am very scared. I have already started sending tons of resumes out. I’m Scared, and have bills to pay, what should I do????
2007-03-15 02:01:50 · 11 answers · asked by Jennaba9048 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
Stop panicking and learn whatever you need to learn. Since your boss is happy enough with your work to keep you on, as long as you learn what you need to learn, you have nothing to worry about. You don't state what 'other end of the business' it is but dealing with architects, landscape architects and/or engineering is pretty similar. Do online research, ask questions and pay attention.
There's nothing wrong with sending out resumes; I do it all the time, but in my opinion, it's not necessary.
2007-03-15 02:08:50 · answer #1 · answered by Enchanted 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You're already doing it! You're in a great position to start looking for another job; you've got 6 more weeks of employment, plus severance if he lets you go. When you're asked at job interviews why you're leaving your current employment you can tell how your department was down-sized, you were retained (this looks great to the future employer - if your current employer wants to hold on to you, you must be worth having) but are still uncertain of your future.
In the meantime do the work thats expected of you, and if you want to continue working for this firm in this new capacity work hard at it. Schedule daily half hour meetings (preferably in the morning) with senior members of that other department (people your boss will turn to for progress reports) with their help to learn as much about your new job duties as possible. Show up at least 15 mins early, eager to work and don't goof off while there with wasting time online with stuff like YA!
You'll also be showing your boss you're capable of learning new duties and accepting new challenges which will better insure your surviving future lay-offs and put you in a better position for advancements or future job searches!
2007-03-15 02:22:17 · answer #2 · answered by herogoggles 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First off, take a deep breath. There is another word for being "laid" off and that's being fired. Go to the other division, and do the best job you can and don't be afraid to ask questions. Continue to do as you've done. Send out resumes and follow those up. Someone mentioned using Monster.com, do that also, and if you belong to an association of archetects, contact them and place yoru resume with them. Best of luck.
2007-03-15 02:15:36 · answer #3 · answered by gene m 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First of all I understand..now you are doing the right thing by sending out your resumes I suggest to also go to monster.com that works wonderful and don't panic because you still have time and if you have good work ethic and good qualifications you won't be out of a job. The first thing you need to do is ask your boss for a letter of recommendation (after all is not your fault the company is going bogus) and I don't know in what department you work in but make sure that letter gets done. And if you are in good standards with clients and such grab them also for a letter of recommendation...don't panic that is the main thing...and go to monster.com now....
Good Luck!
K
2007-03-15 02:09:59 · answer #4 · answered by karaya6 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Quit worrying about not being able to learn the new job and put forth a concerted effort to learn it! If you are pretty well adept by the First of May I am sure your boss will realize the amount of effor you have put in and keep you on. Remember the little train engine, "I think I can, I think I can, I think I can".
2007-03-15 02:12:35 · answer #5 · answered by don n 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You only have one thing to do and that is to learn the other Job. and good move on sending out other resumes.
This also might be a good thing by opening a door that you have not looked at before.
Best of Luck
2007-03-15 02:08:57 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Do the very best you can in the new situation. This does not sound like a very reliable company. I hope something good comes from your resumes.
The job situation in the US is getting really bad.
2007-03-15 02:10:36 · answer #7 · answered by notyou311 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Learn the new job. 6 weeks is plenty of time. If you don't think you can do it, then keep looking for a new job. And its LAID off, not layed.
2007-03-15 02:38:02 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
He should not be able to fire you if the division you worked in was laid off. If I were you, I would contact the labor board and see what they have to say. Let them investigate.
2007-03-15 02:08:26 · answer #9 · answered by healthspot_2000 4 · 0⤊ 4⤋
you can file for unemployment and receive up to half your salary for many months. that will help some.
2007-03-15 02:09:57 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋