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What a weird feeling!!! Changes are flying around here and my company is going through a major reconstruction. I know that the next couple of months all the work I’m going to be doing will prepare this company for the future that lies ahead for them. The problem is these changes will result in them not needing me anymore. At least not in the current configuration. I can see them keeping little old me around for contract work or something but if there isn’t users around, why keep an IT guy? A lot of emotions running through as I write this. Proud of what I’ve done here and what I’m doing. I’m setting up IT to be flexible and to be fiscally “skinny” haha.

Time to warm up the resume!!

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I lived through a spell of that at my last job, I got hurt by it (after 18 years with the company) but not defeated as I walked into this job one weekend after my last day. They made me (and a mate) spend weeks filling in detailed files on all current systems, installing DRAC cards, updating databases and documentation etc then farmed our job out to contractors in Schenectady to do remotely. I then got told they wanted me to effectively resign and then apply for a new Project job they had created for me. No thanks.

I hope things work out OK for you in the end (which might not happen, you never know).

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I’d focus more time and energy on looking for something new and just do what you ‘have to’ at your current work. Knowing you will have to leave or whatever just document that things that you know are tribal knowledge to you know are needed day to day. From there, I’d would not do much more. I spend the last 2 weeks after my 2 weeks notice at my old job just documenting things. Still having a job so the ‘luxury’ of being picky when you get job offers is pretty awesome.

Good luck!

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much luck to you, friend!

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Hopefully you’ll find a company that isn’t purposefully working to replace you.

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Been there twice now. Led a project to convert a TV factory in Slovakia to manufacture PC monitors, led to mine closing an me ending up where I am now.

Last few years spent developing a sister plant in Slovakia which has lead to the closure of our plant here. I expected to be out with them but instead they’ve rented me a small office close to my home and I do everything remotely now, visit every six weeks or so.

Future might not be as gloomy as you think, if in doubt, ask.

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It doesn’t feel THAT gloomy, Just already lost some good people to work with. I think it will be one of 3 things:

Contract work (most likely)
Laid off
Sent to Japan (where most of the workers of our spinoff company are anyway)

Not sure if contract work is for me. I’m more of a “money in hand” type of guy.

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Sounds like you are taking the high road. I applaud you good sir for taking the time and putting the effort in to ensure the company can continue to be successful after you are no longer needed.

side note

Shouldn’t this be the “dream” of every IT guy to get a network/system working SOOO smoothly you aren’t needed daily?!?

End side note

Things to do:

  1. Documentation, and more documentation, so that if you, or someone else looks at the notes they can know exactly what is where, and what should be doing what, and if they are trained/know what they are doing they should be able to fix it quickly.
  2. Continue to stay positive with management and other employees, they may know you are on your way out/not needed once all the dust settles, keep a smile on and keep service at a top notch.
  3. Polish your resume and start looking around for your next exciting opportunity
  4. Don’t discount your current employer while they may no longer need a full time inhouse IT person they might just as easily create a new position for you to do half IT work and half ______. Talk to management/owners about this and see what there plans/intentions are, no matter what continue ensuring the company will be successful post your departure.
  5. Leave gracefully. This speaks more volumes to you and your character, at the end of the day this is about what kind of image you want to leave with the employer and how you see yourself. They may make the decision and realize ______ time later that it was a bad move and come calling to court you back to them.
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Good luck, been through a few departures in my career too… sucks when its like that, seems like a lot of companies are going through some hardships all over the place!

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Sorry to hear about but good luck to you on your next job.

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good luck to you

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Been there. Big thing, once you land a new position, you’ll probably want to give you two weeks notice. Something I’ve seen some outfits pull is you give your notice, especially when the position is going away, and they just hit the fast forward button, and you find yourself out sooner than expected. Plan on that happening and taking some vacation.

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Whatever your endeavors may be, I wish you all the best of luck.

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Best of luck to you, indeed!! Good thing they’ve given you some notice, that gives you a little bit of time to figure out your next move. Sending well wishes your way!

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Good luck and make sure you don’t drop off the face of the Earth. Keep us up to date on SpiceWorks.

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Will do, man. Thank you!!!

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That must be great for morale. Best of luck to you, maybe wonder around and collect letters of recommendation.