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#323000 - 05/06/2009 12:41 The Deal Fell Through
JeffS
carpal tunnel

Registered: 14/01/2002
Posts: 2858
Loc: Atlanta, GA
So- it looked for a while like the FDIC was going to be able to sell off our bank and my job would be safe. Unfortunately, the deal fell through (after it was a "done deal"- different definition of "done" I guess) so at the end of this month, I am out of a job.

What really bums me out about this is that this is the best software development team I've ever worked on. I'm genuinely frightened to go work anywhere else because I know it simply won't live up to what we had here. I just wish I had some brilliant idea for a new product so I could keep the team together.

Oh well- no job lasts forever, I suppose.
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#323001 - 05/06/2009 13:03 Re: The Deal Fell Through [Re: JeffS]
wfaulk
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Registered: 25/12/2000
Posts: 16706
Loc: Raleigh, NC US
What bank were you working for?

Also, it's a really bad time to lose your job. I'm sorry to hear about that, and I hope you get lucky finding a new job.
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#323002 - 05/06/2009 13:08 Re: The Deal Fell Through [Re: JeffS]
tonyc
carpal tunnel

Registered: 27/06/1999
Posts: 7058
Loc: Pittsburgh, PA
Bummer, man. I spent almost six years in the financial sector, and was very lucky to get out before it began to implode.

Good luck finding something else soon, even if it doesn't quite measure up to what you have.
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#323004 - 05/06/2009 14:23 Re: The Deal Fell Through [Re: JeffS]
JeffS
carpal tunnel

Registered: 14/01/2002
Posts: 2858
Loc: Atlanta, GA
Silverton bank. It was a corespondent bank- meaning a bank for banks. They failed us on May 1st, but the FDIC attempt to turn around and sell us to investment groups. They had something worked out on Friday, but obviously something went south.
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#323007 - 05/06/2009 18:04 Re: The Deal Fell Through [Re: JeffS]
Robotic
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Registered: 06/04/2005
Posts: 2026
Loc: Seattle transplant
Sorry to hear that, Jeff. I hope you can bounce back quickly.
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#323062 - 07/06/2009 16:37 Re: The Deal Fell Through [Re: Robotic]
drakino
carpal tunnel

Registered: 08/06/1999
Posts: 7868
Good luck Jeff. Not sure how the job market is in San Antonio, but the tech market in Austin still seems somewhat strong. Hopefully you can find something quickly.

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#323070 - 08/06/2009 00:45 Re: The Deal Fell Through [Re: drakino]
JBjorgen
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Registered: 19/01/2002
Posts: 3584
Loc: Columbus, OH
Jeff moved to Atlanta a couple years ago for this job, so it would be the job market in Atlanta.
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#323078 - 08/06/2009 11:36 Re: The Deal Fell Through [Re: JeffS]
frog51
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Registered: 09/08/2000
Posts: 2091
Loc: Edinburgh, Scotland
Sorry to hear that - most of my clients are banks and a large number are either in a similar boat, or getting the CVs out just in case.
In looking at where I see dev jobs in FS - more and more are now starting to put a premium on developers who understand secure coding, and ideally have certs in this area...and this is still a growth area - worth a look?
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#323080 - 08/06/2009 11:51 Re: The Deal Fell Through [Re: drakino]
JeffS
carpal tunnel

Registered: 14/01/2002
Posts: 2858
Loc: Atlanta, GA
Originally Posted By: drakino
Good luck Jeff. Not sure how the job market is in San Antonio, but the tech market in Austin still seems somewhat strong. Hopefully you can find something quickly.
I fail at updating my profile. I'll go do that now smile

Though, I suppose it could change soon . . .
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Rome did not create a great empire by having meetings; they did it by killing all those who opposed them.

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