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Dean · 2007-02-05, 02:03 PM

Well, It's a good thing I didn't get my house sold.

I was one of the victims of the layoffs at Harrah's.

Even though I have been with the company for a long time, being the newest person in my position when one of those positions gets eliminated makes me low man on the totem pole.

It was quite unexpected, and shook me up pretty good.

They gave me a nice severance package, but it is very weird being unemployed at my age. OK, it was weird being unemployed when I was younger as well.

I know I'll find something where I can use my skills. What you guys need to worry about is my being around for at least some if not the whole autocross season.

I'm not restricting my search to Reno or gaming, so may end up relocating anyway.

Anybody know anywhere looking for IT leadership, senor gurus, etc? Over 20 years experience as an IT professional. I have experience managing people, teams, projects, vendors, as well as architecting, specifying, building, testing and deploying everything from small office to multi-location multi-million dollar projects.

knucklesplitter · 2007-02-05, 02:07 PM

Man, there is no such thing as job security anymore, is there? Keep the good attitude, Dean. Change can be good.

sperry · 2007-02-05, 02:11 PM

Ouch! That sucks!

Keep in mind that it usually takes about 1 month for every $10k/yr in salary your position pays... so when you're looking from high up, it will likely take a while to find something worth accepting. You might want to hit up a recruiter to help make contacts quicker.

I'd suggest applying w/ IGT, but I doubt we're looking for employees in IT at your level... those jobs are few and far between.

Good luck man! Let me know if there's anything I can do to help in your search!

khail19 · 2007-02-05, 02:15 PM

Sucks to hear Dean, but I'm sure you'll find something soon.

Nick Koan · 2007-02-05, 02:20 PM

Sorry to hear it Dean.

But, with your level of experience I don't think it'll be that hard to land a new position. Is this all due to the recent re-privatization of Harrah's?

Dean · 2007-02-05, 02:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nKoan

Sorry to hear it Dean.

But, with your level of experience I don't think it'll be that hard to land a new position. Is this all due to the recent re-privatization of Harrah's?

No, actually this "optimization" excercise was initiated months before that was announced. a couple hundred people mostly at corporate from staff to top level management were affected.

sybir · 2007-02-05, 03:33 PM

Sorry to hear that, man. I'll keep an eye out in CA, but I don't think we're looking for anything other than datacenter ops and support right now.

Check
http://www.webex.com/webex/careers.html

To see if there's anything to your interest and experience, and let me know so I can make a connection with the right people for you. I've got the ears of decisionmakers if it's something you want to do, though most postions are in Santa Clara.

Kevin M · 2007-02-05, 03:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dean

Well, It's a good thing I didn't get my house sold.

I was one of the victims of the layoffs at Harrah's.

Even though I have been with the company for a long time, being the newest person in my position when one of those positions gets eliminated makes me low man on the totem pole.

It was quite unexpected, and shook me up pretty good.

They gave me a nice severance package, but it is very weird being unemployed at my age. OK, it was weird being unemployed when I was younger as well.

I know I'll find something where I can use my skills. What you guys need to worry about is my being around for at least some if not the whole autocross season.

I'm not restricting my search to Reno or gaming, so may end up relocating anyway.

Anybody know anywhere looking for IT leadership, senor gurus, etc? Over 20 years experience as an IT professional. I have experience managing people, teams, projects, vendors, as well as architecting, specifying, building, testing and deploying everything from small office to multi-location multi-million dollar projects.

The City of Reno is/was looking for an IT Manager.

Joeyy · 2007-02-05, 03:40 PM

Sorry about the job Dean. On a high note, it will be great to have you out at Stead.

MikeK · 2007-02-05, 03:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Joeyy

it will be great to have you out at Stead.

Not for people in BSP (Matt)

Joeyy · 2007-02-05, 03:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MikeK

Not for people in BSP (Matt)

I guess the new turbo in Dean's STI did not bump him into SM? Figured he would be visiting you in SM (Mike).

Kevin M · 2007-02-05, 03:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Joeyy

I guess the new turbo in Dean's STI did not bump him into SM? Figured he would be visiting you in SM (Mike).

It's a legal update/backdate so far.

Kevin M · 2007-02-05, 03:55 PM

Also, it sure sucks that you couldn't bump the guy who got your old jorb.

MikeK · 2007-02-05, 04:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Joeyy

I guess the new turbo in Dean's STI did not bump him into SM? Figured he would be visiting you in SM (Mike).

I hope not, I already have Tyson, Cory and Scott to worry about

Dean · 2007-02-05, 04:10 PM

BSP, SM, RNP... It's all good. I am just going to have a blast learning to drive the torquemonster that my STI has become.

100_Percent_Juice · 2007-02-05, 04:14 PM

It seems to be hard to have job security anymore. My friend has been the regional sales manager for Pepsi for the past 18yrs and just got layed off also unexpectedly. Sorry to hear that dean.

100_Percent_Juice · 2007-02-05, 04:15 PM

I have an idea

ScottyS · 2007-02-05, 04:19 PM

Ooph, that's harsh. Gainful unemployment isn't that bad, for the first couple months anyways. Sometimes it beats being ungainfully employed. Hopefully you'll find a position you enjoy in any case.

MattR · 2007-02-05, 05:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MikeK

Not for people in BSP (Matt)

I'm not worried, it will be great having Dean to compete against. It will definatley make me a better driver running head-to-head with Dean. It might be pretty cool to see the two of us running against those crazy BSP vettes from Sac later this season

Dean, sorry to hear that went down like it did, I got laid off in 05, and it was a shock as well. Anyway, I'll keep my eye open..

dknv · 2007-02-05, 06:26 PM

What happened sucks, as much for Harrah's (who will soon realize it) as it does for Dean. Dean did great things on the job, kept people honest, built processes that will outlive most who work there now.

cody · 2007-02-05, 09:15 PM

Glad to have you back Dean. Hopefully you can find somthing good locally.

doubleurx · 2007-02-05, 10:05 PM

Sorry to hear that Dean. I'm sure you will find something soon.

Welcome back.

tysonK · 2007-02-05, 10:27 PM

It's not April yet?

But that sucks man. You'll find something cool.

Tahoe C5 · 2007-02-09, 08:27 AM

Harrah's loss = Reno's gain

All the best Dean and I hope we can keep you here in Northern Nevada

MPREZIV · 2007-02-09, 09:48 AM

I've gotta say that I'm kinda glad you're not leaving as well dude! We need our old timer around to remind us how it was back when auto-x was run via horse drawn carriage!!

Sucks about the job man, but with your abilities and personality, I'm sure you'll be able to tie something down without too much hassle!

2007-02-05, 02:03 PM	#1
Dean Señor Cheap Bastarde Real Name: Dean Join Date: May 2003 Location: $99 Tire Store Posts: 9,294 Car: $.04 STI Class: Fast,Cheap & Reliable=STI Deal, did somebody say Deal? Oh, Dean, yeah that's me.	I'm back... Well, It's a good thing I didn't get my house sold. I was one of the victims of the layoffs at Harrah's. Even though I have been with the company for a long time, being the newest person in my position when one of those positions gets eliminated makes me low man on the totem pole. It was quite unexpected, and shook me up pretty good. They gave me a nice severance package, but it is very weird being unemployed at my age. OK, it was weird being unemployed when I was younger as well. I know I'll find something where I can use my skills. What you guys need to worry about is my being around for at least some if not the whole autocross season. I'm not restricting my search to Reno or gaming, so may end up relocating anyway. Anybody know anywhere looking for IT leadership, senor gurus, etc? Over 20 years experience as an IT professional. I have experience managing people, teams, projects, vendors, as well as architecting, specifying, building, testing and deploying everything from small office to multi-location multi-million dollar projects. __________________ I am a Commodore PET --- Now get off my lawn you kids...

2007-02-05, 02:11 PM	#3
sperry The Doink Real Name: Scott Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 20,335 Car: '09 OBXT, '02 WRX, '96 Miata Class: PDX/TT-6 The way out is through	Ouch! That sucks! Keep in mind that it usually takes about 1 month for every $10k/yr in salary your position pays... so when you're looking from high up, it will likely take a while to find something worth accepting. You might want to hit up a recruiter to help make contacts quicker. I'd suggest applying w/ IGT, but I doubt we're looking for employees in IT at your level... those jobs are few and far between. Good luck man! Let me know if there's anything I can do to help in your search! __________________ Is you is, or is you ain't, my con-stit-u-ints?

2007-02-05, 02:20 PM	#5
Nick Koan JDM Cowboy Real Name: Nick Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Somewhere Posts: 8,642 Car: 2015 Mazda 3	Sorry to hear it Dean. But, with your level of experience I don't think it'll be that hard to land a new position. Is this all due to the recent re-privatization of Harrah's? __________________ While a standard engine is powered by a belt connected to the crankshaft, a turbo engine runs on its own exhaust steam, making it more energy efficient. -- CNN

2007-02-05, 03:33 PM	#7
sybir The Don Real Name: Aaron Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Sacramento Posts: 3,097 Car: '97 Legacy / '05 FXT Class: low	Sorry to hear that, man. I'll keep an eye out in CA, but I don't think we're looking for anything other than datacenter ops and support right now. Check http://www.webex.com/webex/careers.html To see if there's anything to your interest and experience, and let me know so I can make a connection with the right people for you. I've got the ears of decisionmakers if it's something you want to do, though most postions are in Santa Clara. __________________ Tact is for people who aren't witty enough to be sarcastic. Last edited by sybir; 2007-02-05 at 03:38 PM.

2007-02-05, 03:55 PM	#13
Kevin M EJ22T Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Reno Posts: 9,445 Car: '93/'01 GF6, mostly red Class: 19 FP	Also, it sure sucks that you couldn't bump the guy who got your old jorb. __________________ FWD is the new AWD

2007-02-05, 02:07 PM	#2
knucklesplitter EJ205 Real Name: Matt Taylor Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Cousin-Fck, Carolina Posts: 1,475 Wish in one hand and sht in the other...	Man, there is no such thing as job security anymore, is there? Keep the good attitude, Dean. Change can be good.

2007-02-05, 02:15 PM	#4
khail19 EJ205 Real Name: Khail Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 1,769 Car: 2016 VW GTI Meets? We have meets?	Sucks to hear Dean, but I'm sure you'll find something soon.

2007-02-05, 03:40 PM	#9
Joeyy i can has kart? Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: CA Posts: 1,228	Sorry about the job Dean. On a high note, it will be great to have you out at Stead.

2007-02-05, 04:10 PM	#15
Dean Señor Cheap Bastarde Real Name: Dean Join Date: May 2003 Location: $99 Tire Store Posts: 9,294 Car: $.04 STI Class: Fast,Cheap & Reliable=STI Deal, did somebody say Deal? Oh, Dean, yeah that's me.	BSP, SM, RNP... It's all good. I am just going to have a blast learning to drive the torquemonster that my STI has become. __________________ I am a Commodore PET --- Now get off my lawn you kids...

2007-02-05, 04:14 PM	#16
100_Percent_Juice (40 percent vodka) Real Name: Joel Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 4,446 Car: 2004WRX Class: Baby-Hauler/GroceryGetter	It seems to be hard to have job security anymore. My friend has been the regional sales manager for Pepsi for the past 18yrs and just got layed off also unexpectedly. Sorry to hear that dean. __________________ "A power nap is when you sleep on someone who is weaker than you." - Dimitri Martin

2007-02-05, 04:15 PM	#17
100_Percent_Juice (40 percent vodka) Real Name: Joel Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 4,446 Car: 2004WRX Class: Baby-Hauler/GroceryGetter	I have an idea __________________ "A power nap is when you sleep on someone who is weaker than you." - Dimitri Martin

2007-02-05, 04:19 PM	#18
ScottyS EJ205 Real Name: It is real! Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: RNO Posts: 2,367 Car: 1998 Impreza Wagon, 1991 Legacy Turbo Sedan, 2003 Nissan Xterra Class: tvFree Yes, I'll fix it for you. Again.	Ooph, that's harsh. Gainful unemployment isn't that bad, for the first couple months anyways. Sometimes it beats being ungainfully employed. Hopefully you'll find a position you enjoy in any case. __________________ "Trend Number One is that people aren't getting any smarter." Dogbert

2007-02-05, 06:26 PM	#20
dknv EJ207 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: 39n53, 119w90 Posts: 2,698 Car: RX-8 Class: CS maybe	What happened sucks, as much for Harrah's (who will soon realize it) as it does for Dean. Dean did great things on the job, kept people honest, built processes that will outlive most who work there now.

2007-02-05, 09:15 PM	#21
cody Candy Mountain Real Name: Cody Join Date: May 2005 Location: Californication Posts: 7,751 Car: 03 Pussy Wagon, now with more pink! Class: TESP OMG Internet!	Glad to have you back Dean. Hopefully you can find somthing good locally.

2007-02-05, 10:05 PM	#22
doubleurx EJ205 Join Date: May 2004 Location: Truckee Posts: 1,948	Sorry to hear that Dean. I'm sure you will find something soon. Welcome back. __________________ Does it have a motor..............Does it have a motor?

2007-02-05, 10:27 PM	#23
tysonK warehouse SECCS Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: SoCal... Posts: 6,253 Car: 04 Evo 99 Cadillac Class: street de le mod	It's not April yet? But that sucks man. You'll find something cool. __________________ Anjali? Anjali?

2007-02-09, 08:27 AM	#24
Tahoe C5 EJ22 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Lake Tahoe Posts: 175 Car: 05 Legacy GT, 81 RX7	Harrah's loss = Reno's gain All the best Dean and I hope we can keep you here in Northern Nevada

2007-02-09, 09:48 AM	#25
MPREZIV Token Real Name: Le Stig Afrique? Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: sitting next to a big yellow box Posts: 3,589 Car: 2001 Impreza 2.5 RS Class: 05 TDSP No, I won't work on your car. F your car*	I've gotta say that I'm kinda glad you're not leaving as well dude! We need our old timer around to remind us how it was back when auto-x was run via horse drawn carriage!! Sucks about the job man, but with your abilities and personality, I'm sure you'll be able to tie something down without too much hassle! __________________ "...these condoms have a topical anesthetic to reduce sensitivity, so you can last longer. What a paradox. You can't feel a thing, but you can f*ck for HOURS..."

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