Is it Slow At Where You Work

[GSchlegel]

I work(ed) in industrial sales. Was told friday the company needed to cut overhead.



Never knew my name was "Overhead".



Gene (aka. overhead)

 

[Fireman]

I'm in the fire and rescue business, and business is good. Don't get much sleep. As long as stupid people are abundant my job will remain secure.

Fireman

 

[Batman]

I work as a designer for a corrugated converting company (boxes, displays, etc. ) Up until about a month ago, things were the slowest I've seen in 5 years. However, the past month has pickled up considerably. Maybe the markets turning around???

 

[Doc Tinker]

I work for a School District - Everyday is the same as yesterday and tomorrow.



Doc

 

[Ragin Ram]

I work in a semi large machine shop... We are pretty busy right now but who knows about next month. Oilfield is booming. Power generation, so-so. Fiber Optics, dead.

 

[KennyM]

Things are real slow in the Semiconductor industry. My company has been having buyouts and layoffs.



Ken

 

[socal_rattler]

I work in Information Technology in a company that makes Xray security systems.



Our business is way down... so much so that they decided to 'consolidate' functions into our east coast office. I and many others will be out of a job at the end of September... I am madly looking for new work, but there are so many people looking, competition for jobs is fierce.

 

[Straight6Jeff]

Biotech here in Boston is leveling off. The companies taht were hiring and building like crazy are starting to reel it in a little. I am actually contracted out through an environmental waste management co. Seems like "outsourcing" is showing its's ugly head in a big way. This way, large companies can cut a huge pat of their work-force, but never acutally lay anyone off.



Man, I'm counting the day's til I can get back into something I enjoy doing... and not in MA

 

[Papa Joe]

I'm a civil engineer/land surveyor in a rapidly growing area (fastest growing county in Idaho). So, I'm busier than bubbles in beer !!



But... ..... I fear a national slow-down is on the horizon. Hope I'm wrong. Joe

 

[Champane Flight]

Oil

Major oil company,Pipeline. Just as busy as ever... 100-130hrs per two weeks.

 

[Briar Hopper]

go buy more scotch tape & Post-Its !

I'm in electrical/mechanical maintenance at the only 3M factory in North America that makes Post-It notes. Sales have had their ups and downs, though we did have "buy-outs" the last two months that have kept us going full speed. Looks like corporate management is making good decisions, we look strong.

Do me a favor, when you buy tape of any kind, or Post-Its, make sure it's the 3M or Highland brand. It's worth the little extra cost.