Sad Day for DK :(

[DK666]

Well I just got my notice after 10 years. I work for a government org that helps companies be competitive in manufacturing by innovating product design process and strategies. The local administration "no longer feel that manufacturing is a direction they should be pursuing". So heres my problem my field is so specialized that its gonna be tough to find a job (especially in todays job market). Any Advice ?

[CanuckAmok]

1. Advice: think positive...

I know it's tough, but look at this time as an opportunity to try something new. If you hyave access to the resources, consider retraining for something completely different.

I have a friend who was a Master Chef. He decided, after a few years, that he wanted to do something else, and now he's a CNC Machine Operator, and he's never been happier.

I don't believe humans are wired to do the same kind of work day in, day out, for decades; we need variety, we need challenges.

Good luck, DK.

[orwell]

2. Consulting?

Is there any way you could use your skill set as a consultant? Could you join talents with others who are being laid off in your workplace and form a consulting group?

Just a thought. Good luck.

O

[DK666]

7. I was the only one left on the west coast.

EOM

[Indiana_Dem]

3. I'm sorry to hear your bad news.

I have no idea what it is you do so I am of no help in your situation. What is your degree in?

[Jack_Dawson]

4. I'm sorry to hear that DK

I've been there. You'll find yourself in a better situation. Do you own a house?

[DK666]

5. Yes.

Im gonna have to cash out my retirement to live until I find work.

[Jack_Dawson]

10. Which state are you in?

[DK666]

11. California.

[Jack_Dawson]

17. Owning a home in California is a good thing,

right? If worse comes to worse you can always tap some of that equity...

[DK666]

18. Set that up today.

Emergency fund.

[prolesunited]

6. No advice really

but just a note to say I'm sorry and send along my best wishes that you will land on your feet.

[cally]

8. Sorry about the layoff

but it sounds like you have many marketable skills. Know how to work with bureaucracies. Evaluate grant applications. Understanding product design, business strategies, and manufacturing. Without knowing more, maybe investment capital companies? Maybe corporate research for a large corporation. Maybe a bank business loan department. Good luck.

[Pithlet]

9. I'm sorry.

I don't have any advice either; I just wanted to wish you well and hope that you find another job soon. :hug:

[Mountainman]

12. I worked at a manufacturing company in CA until Aug of last yr

We had lots of folks from the state teaching us Lean Manufacturing etc. Is that what you did?

It would be good to be a consultant with a manufacturing software company. Look into ERP software companies.

[DK666]

13. Nope

I do early stage product design and manufacturing consulting along with IT infrastructure to support manufacturing. Lots of 3D printing and Rapid Prototyping, time compression technologies.

[Red State Rebel]

14. Small Business Administration?

Maybe there is something in their organization that you would be able to do.

[DK666]

19. They have a hiring freeze.

[Bake]

15. You have transferable skills!

If you have expertise in mfg process design, etc., you have transferable skills. Think outside of the daily tasks you have been doing, and think about what you CAN do. Think about industries you've worked with. Think about ways to present your expertise in a way that will be attractive to potential employers.

Don't get DOWN. (Hard to say, I know. I've been there.) Get BUSY.

Bake

[DK666]

16. 36 resumes out today.

EOM

[Whitacre D_WI]

20. Damn.

Sorry to hear that, DK.

[burythehatchet]

21. Thought about working overseas?

[UrbScotty]

22. Hang in there! that's all I can say. (nt)