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Carrer Advice - Lay Off issues

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by mhfl 1 view

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Hello,

I need some carrer advice, and I thought would be good to ask on the internet.
Well, I work in a multinational telecom company with software developement, and now I am a Coordinator where I coordinate teams in other countries on the project. The company will have now a 40% lay off. I really don?t know how to handle this.. The Thing is that they will only notice you to leave and give you a dismissal package. But, if you find another job, MAYBE they give you this package. So, I don?t know if it is time to move on or try to stay there. I really don?t have experience with some technologies, like Java, and I think will be difficult to find a place, more difficult with the salary I am paid. What should I do??

Thanks

Marcos

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by daikoku

My advice is to stay while they are paying you. Try to get yourself recognized as being a valued asset to the company. If you can really prove it, then you might meet with your boss and review how valuable you are. Volunteer to take on more work butwith no pay increase.
But at the same time, you should "protect your ass." That is, start a confidential job search and improve your network. First start building relationships with several search firms that specialize in your area of expertise. Also begin making contact with people you haven't spoken to in a while. Just say you were thinking about them and wanted to know how they are. If the worst happens, you are one step ahead.
Dusty

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