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    Unhappy Downsized (read: Canned from job)

    well after 8 years of service, my company is letting my entire division go. Already havea few irons in the fire. Any luck sent my way would be appreciated
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    My thoughts are with you on this matter, Bouncy.

    All the best and may you find a good job soon!

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    My thoughts and prayers are with you, too, BC. Bon chance!
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    Sorry to hear about the news. Hopefully a new opportunity will present itself!

    Good luck!
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    Ah, capitalism.

    Good luck.
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    As a fellow jobseeker, you have my sympathies and best wishes!

    But I'll fight for the luck

    Jon
    (who just failed another interview today )
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    Aow BC, that sucks...

    Best of luck. I hope you get back on your feet soon.

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    Sorry to hear that BC, that's sucky. Well look on it as forcing you to change, you hated that job anyway Hope you get a new job soon!
    Ta Muchly

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    Break a Leg!

    There are plenty of jobs out there . . . that americans are willing to do . . .
    . . . and if not, there is a decent paying security job in California (we currently have a position for a line guard at a BioTech Company in La Jolla).

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    Bouncy, if you're anywhere near Phila., PA, Charlotte NC, or Scottsdale, AZ, PM me.

    And good luck.
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    Good luck! Hope you find something you like, you too, Jon!
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    Well...I have an interview with Perot Systems on Monday at 1430. Working in annuities. Wish me luck
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    Good luck and Godspeed!
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    Break a Leg as the Thespians say. And you mean this Perot?
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    Haha, how'd it go?! Been away for the last few days visiting historic York!
    Ta Muchly

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