The state of things (a reflection on outsourcing)
This is a ranting vent post. So if you choose not to read further I will understand :).
My job has been outsourced....and me along with it wierdly enough. I was lucky enough to land a position in less than seven days with another firm that offered me more money than the outsourcing firm did. I was in order: shocked, pissed, angry, mad, depressed, shocked, resigned, and finally resolved.
They did me a favour. The new position is doing things I enjoy (asp.net, sql server, conversions of old vb code) for more money and my commute goes from 35 miles to 15. The reason I was able to land a new job so quickly could be many things, but I think the main things I had going for me:
Skills. I have an in-demand skillset of C#, VB.Net, ASP.Net and *lots* of database experience.
Communication skills. I was told by at least three interviewers, including one over the phone that I was able to communicate well. I also like to think they liked my jokes. ;) Of course there is a reason my job is not defined as 'entertainer' ;).
Analysis skills. One can't just be a code monkey or system hacker these days. There needs to be some understanding of how business works.
I do feel lucky. Not so many people, including some I have worked with are finding this as easy to deal with. Its a tough market and this trend is showing no signs of slowing. At least I went with my outsourced job. I think this is unusual. I've not heard of anyone else being in this situation.
I start the new position in a few weeks. Of course due the stress, i've managed to land a headcold. Figures.
I promise my next post is SQL related...really!
--deb