topic Re: Job Being Terminated in Community Chat

Job Being Terminated

jubilant — Tue, 23 Aug 2022 18:36:53 GMT

My daughter called me this morning to tell me they notified my son-in-law this morning that his job was being discontinued due to manufacturing costs. He is an Industrial Engineer. He is good at what he does and they let him know it had nothing to do with his performance.

Hopefully, he will find another job soon but I have a feeling many manufacturing jobs, even salaried ones, will be lost in 2022. SIL is in his mid 50's and I feel bad for him.

Re: Job Being Terminated

debfau — Tue, 23 Aug 2022 18:47:55 GMT

Sorry to hear of your SIL losing his job - hopefully he can get another nearby without having to move.

Have heard of several companies now laying off salaried workers to make up for lost $$s.

Re: Job Being Terminated

drizzellla — Tue, 23 Aug 2022 18:48:40 GMT

@jubilant So sorry to hear that.

I learned in May the Engineering Company where I used to work, went out of business.

But I know when i worked for the Company before I retired, they always were looking for Engineers. Hope he finds a job soon.

Re: Job Being Terminated

Tinkrbl44 — Tue, 23 Aug 2022 18:50:03 GMT

Wow, sorry about that.

Your post reminded me of an accountant co-worker many years ago, before the internet. His job was to coordinate worldwide sales for the previous day, which was done by phone calls and faxes. It was comprehensive and rather tedious, but he took great pride in being able to pull together his daily report.

For whatever reason, some exec decided the daily report wasn't all that necessary, and they didn't need it. They let him go, with no advance warning. Broke my heart, but something can be indispensable today ... and gone tomorrow.

Re: Job Being Terminated

JamandBread — Tue, 23 Aug 2022 18:54:28 GMT

Happens to many professionals in their 50s. Happened to me and several people I know. We get decent salaries, excellent benefits and unfortunately we're on the cusp of costing the company health insurance a bunch of money.
They bring in somebody a couple of years out of college for 1/2 the pay and benefits.
It's strategic.
I wish your sil and his family well.

Re: Job Being Terminated

jubilant — Tue, 23 Aug 2022 18:54:32 GMT

@Tinkrbl44 wrote:
Wow, sorry about that.

Your post reminded me of an accountant co-worker many years ago, before the internet. His job was to coordinate worldwide sales for the previous day, which was done by phone calls and faxes. It was comprehensive and rather tedious, but he took great pride in being able to pull together his daily report.

For whatever reason, some exec decided the daily report wasn't all that necessary, and they didn't need it. They let him go, with no advance warning. Broke my heart, but something can be indispensable today ... and gone tomorrow.

@Tinkrbl44 Yes, it's sad. You would think they would have given him a little heads up but there was none.

Re: Job Being Terminated

GenXmuse — Tue, 23 Aug 2022 18:55:37 GMT

Praying for your SIL to find to find peace through the uncertainty and that he will find a new job quickly that he enjoys.

Re: Job Being Terminated

Puppy Lips — Tue, 23 Aug 2022 19:07:52 GMT

My Dad lost his engineering job when I was in college (I am the youngest of 3). I remember being worried that he would not be able to pay for my wedding (yes, only thinking of me at the time.) He was not at retirement age. The kicker was that the son of the boss took over my Dad's job. His boss was one of my Dad's longtime friends.

Not long after that, my parents were invited to his boss's house for a party, New Year's Eve I think. My Dad had not yet found another job. Me, being my indignant self, asked my Dad how he could possibly think of going. He took a deep sigh and said, "Because they are my friends." So they went.

Months later, my Dad did get another job, with the help of another friend in a different company. My Dad did not panic or get down (that he showed) or give up. He patiently waited, knowing somehow things would work out.

When my Dad passed and I spoke at his funeral, I brought up the story of him attending the party hosted by the "friend" that just fired him. I don't think I will ever have the grace that he had. As I think back, and miss him terribly, I can see that my Father always tried to do the right thing.

Anyway, sorry for the job loss in the OP's family. Hopefully things will work out soon.

Re: Job Being Terminated

pdlinda — Tue, 23 Aug 2022 19:11:54 GMT

@jubilant ....or found another task for him to perform in an excellent manner!!

Re: Job Being Terminated

golding76 — Tue, 23 Aug 2022 19:15:52 GMT

jubilant, I am sorry that your SIL's job has been discontinued. Ever-changing technology as well as world events have affected employment to a degree that is incomprehensible.

I hope that he finds something comparable soon. If nothing is available, I hope he has an opportunity to reinvent himself -- an opportunity that he embraces and gives him solid compensation.

Re: Job Being Terminated

Zhills — Tue, 23 Aug 2022 19:22:06 GMT

So sorry. Hopefully he can find something else.

My son has a "job" but can't get the parts need to do it!

He is a Electrical Contractor. Prayers for security!

Re: Job Being Terminated

JamandBread — Tue, 23 Aug 2022 19:28:58 GMT

Hopefully, they will give him a decent package (at least 2 weeks pay for every year worked) and extend his health benefits for a lengthy period of time. It will give him some cushion while he looks for something else.
Rule of thumb is it takes one month of job searching for every $10k you made. It actually worked out right on the money for me and I'm happier in the job I have now, by far!

Re: Job Being Terminated

Kachina624 — Tue, 23 Aug 2022 19:38:38 GMT

@jubilant Tell your sil to be sure to file for Unemployment Insurance as soon as he leaves his job. He can file as soon as he's off the company payroll.

Re: Job Being Terminated

IMW — Tue, 23 Aug 2022 19:53:21 GMT

That stinks. All the best to him. Make sure he finds about severance pay, time owed to him and apply for unemployment insurance.

He should secure references from this job professional and personal.

He should then catch his breath.

Re: Job Being Terminated

gertrudecloset — Wed, 24 Aug 2022 00:43:20 GMT

@Kachina624 wrote:
@jubilant Tell your sil to be sure to file for Unemployment Insurance as soon as he leaves his job. He can file as soon as he's off the company payroll.

This will depend on any severance package he gets @Kachina624 (if any at all). In some cases you can't have both.

Re: Job Being Terminated

gertrudecloset — Wed, 24 Aug 2022 00:48:47 GMT

@jubilant make sure your SIL knows his state's rules on severance, any paid days not taken and so forth. It might affect his ability to get UE.

Here's a starter:

Unemployment insurance can be a boon when you're suddenly laid off, but getting severance pay may pull that financial cushion out from under you.

Like an unemployment check, severance pay is also intended to ease your transition to your next job. Yet some states may ask you to choose between the two.

So when and how does severance affect unemployment insurance? It depends on your particular situation, including which state you live in. Here are a few possibilities:

https://www.findlaw.com/legalblogs/law-and-life/how-does-severance-affect-unemployment-insurance/

Re: Job Being Terminated

chrystaltree — Wed, 24 Aug 2022 00:49:10 GMT

Sorry to hear that. Hopefully he'll find another job in his field or in a related field.

Re: Job Being Terminated

Trailrun23 — Wed, 24 Aug 2022 00:53:05 GMT

Sorry to hear about this. I hope he gets a good severance package. I saw a guy on tv the other morning who preps people over 40 on résumés and interviews. He said all employers want now are people with skills, and lots of them. Sounds like your SIL would have many and I wish him the best in finding an even better position. Consultants in his field stay very busy; I have a former colleague whose son travels a lot as a consultant in industrial engineering. Companies want to pay consultants without the commitment of benefits.

Re: Job Being Terminated

Kachina624 — Wed, 24 Aug 2022 01:49:52 GMT

@gertrudecloset I know that but this is not the place to get into specifics.

Re: Job Being Terminated

Derwin28 — Wed, 24 Aug 2022 02:01:11 GMT

That s*****. Hopefully he has made networking acquaintances in the business. Hope he stays positive! True believer that when a door is closed, a bigger and better opportunity awaits! Maybe not overnight...but something good will come out of this unfortunate situation.