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29th-Jun-2005 09:09 pm
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I was laid off from PalmSource today as part of the 16% reduction in force.

Ouch.

I knew the layoffs were coming, but I had predicted only a 5% chance that they would affect me. But I had also predicted less than a 50% chance of me being interested in actually being employed for the "new" PalmSource after the changes were announced.

I am feeling a bit dazed and shell shocked right now, but I am also coming to the conclusion that this is actually perhaps the best possible outcome. I am indeed no longer particularly interested in working for PalmSource, but rather than now needing to spend the summer worrying about when and if to resign, now they are actually paying me a nice severence to take the summer off.

Woohoo!

*dizzy*

- chris
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30th-Jun-2005 04:42 am (UTC)
[info]butterfly_smile
{{{{{{HUGS}}}}}}
Maybe it is time to fullfill a life long dream.

Come by the new house and say hi soon.
30th-Jun-2005 04:54 am (UTC)
[info]cortneyofeden
Here's to hoping you find something easily when you want to again. Still...ouch is right.
30th-Jun-2005 05:37 am (UTC)
[info]cerulean_me
*hugs* I hope that you have awesome luck finding something better!
30th-Jun-2005 06:05 am (UTC) - bummer with a lining no doubt
Anonymous
Hey Chris -
Compeau here--I expect you will look back on this as a positive inflection point in your life. Speaking as one who's been 'let go', I would encourage you to fearlessly follow the most ambitious dream you can pull together.
If you need anything give me a ring.

Mike
30th-Jun-2005 06:32 am (UTC)
[info]enchantedwahine
Oh Nooooooo!!!! Sorry dude! Thanks be for the severence pay. Good luck in you job change.
30th-Jun-2005 06:54 am (UTC) - *sigh*
[info]girlpurple
[info]girlpurple experiences package envy...
30th-Jun-2005 07:06 am (UTC) - Bleh
[info]luciduslux
As a veteran of multiple layoffs, you have my full sympathy. Pretty much no matter what, it sucks. At least since you got a decent severence package, you have the time to take a few deep breaths, relax, and be nice to yourself before you have to dive into the job-hunting grind.

If I can help (not likely, being an unemployed student, but you never know) please let me know.

- Rachel
30th-Jun-2005 09:46 am (UTC)
[info]dawnd
Whoa. THAT was a surprise! Have a nice summer!

(Oh, and now that you have a little time, wanna have lunch after I get back from OR? ;^)
8th-Jul-2005 04:29 pm (UTC) - Lunch?
[info]radven
Of course - lunch would be great. :-)
30th-Jun-2005 02:09 pm (UTC)
[info]unwiredben
So, will the "new" PalmSource more closely resememble the "new" AOL or the "new" KFC? :)
30th-Jun-2005 04:32 pm (UTC)
[info]nerfduck
Now with less soul than ever before.. (sorry I'm just little bitter)
8th-Jul-2005 04:30 pm (UTC) - Chicken?
[info]radven
I am not 100% in the loop on the new plans, but I am pretty certain that PalmSource has no intention whatsoever to start selling chicken. I also doubt that they will be buying Time Warner any time soon. :-)
30th-Jun-2005 04:11 pm (UTC)
[info]tenacious_snail
*hug*

woah, what a surprise!

This seems to be a time when lots of things are in flux for you. I wish you much happiness and positive growth as you move through it.
30th-Jun-2005 06:55 pm (UTC)
[info]ravenslost
I'll think positivly in your direction. Hopefully you will find something you enjoy in a company where you can thrive.
30th-Jun-2005 09:36 pm (UTC) - Albert Chu
Anonymous
Hi! Sorry to hear that. By the way: was Albert Chu from PalmSource (my pal) also fired?
8th-Jul-2005 04:31 pm (UTC) - Re: Albert Chu
[info]radven
It is not my place to comment on other people. You should ask him, if you want to know. Who is this, btw?
1st-Jul-2005 03:57 pm (UTC) - Bummer
Anonymous
Chris, sorry to see you departing PalmSource, but from your post, it sounds like the time was right for you. I'm with Mike Compeau in suggesting you find soemthing you really want to do and go for it. This might be the best thing that ever happened to you, even though it kinda sucks now.

If you need anything, just let me know,

Mike Rohde
http://www.rohdesign.com/weblog/
2nd-Jul-2005 04:13 pm (UTC) - Take Care
[info]flaxenfemme
Wow.. ... seems like this summer is the time for changes for you. Free time to pursue .. .. ... *g*

5th-Jul-2005 07:46 pm (UTC) - Dark Day For PalmSource
Anonymous
Chris,

So sorry to hear about the layoff, but it sounds like you'll have no problem landing on your feet. :)

PalmSource is definitely worse by not having you. You were a HUGE asset to them and I, for one, am VERY sorry to see you go.

If I can do anything, let me know

mashby
http://www.mashby.com
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