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lownslowss · 01-14-2015, 08:46 PM

Well, now that oil is at an all time low, Houston is having major lay offs. I was lucky enough to be a part of it this morning. Who else is going through this? Anyone know of opportunities around htown? I'm a centifugal and frac pump mechanic. Job hunting all day. The worst part is having to put my cam and head swap on hold. Oh well. Good luck everyone.

Wileycoyote · 01-14-2015, 08:50 PM

Best of luck to you. Hate to hear this happen to anyone.

lownslowss · 01-14-2015, 08:52 PM

I'm in somewhat good spirits. The company gave a semi decent severance and I have a couple interviews set up.

Bretts · 01-14-2015, 09:56 PM

We are on the verge up here power engineering for a sinking ship a junior sagd plant, told the chief I would stay till the end then I hope for a job somewhere! ticketed millwright/power engineer for hire soon lol!

1badtie · 01-14-2015, 10:03 PM

never thought I would have to worry about gas getting too low, but ya if it continues to drop it might not be good for me

*SSE 4 2SS* · 01-14-2015, 10:44 PM

It is going to be a rough one... My office is committing me to a rotation on a rig for stability... Those without rotations in my line of work will be hurting...

Bo White · 01-15-2015, 12:49 AM

It's funny how somethings in the economy will kill some jobs and prosper others and then when there is a swing it goes the other way. Just how it works I guesss. If your in the automotive industry you've got job security at the moment. Car manufactures are selling every car they build and then some.

Bulldog3071 · 01-15-2015, 05:37 AM

Best of luck, try one of the chemical companies, I used to work at one and we where always looking for good engineers, mill wrights, welders etc. hope all goes well.

IH8OPEC · 01-15-2015, 06:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Bo White

It's funny how somethings in the economy will kill some jobs and prosper others and then when there is a swing it goes the other way. Just how it works I guesss. If your in the automotive industry you've got job security at the moment. Car manufactures are selling every car they build and then some.

I beg to differ Bo! I was just let go (Friday 1-16-15) from my automotive field service Engineer position by one of your suppliers! The kicker is I was transferred to GA BY my company and well... there aren't many automotive jobs here that will actually pay the bills plus no severance what so ever!

malave7567 · 01-15-2015, 07:31 AM

Had to watch some friends get cut, but fortunately, was spared the axe this time around. There's definitely a lot of guys in Houston looking for new work.

ZED SLED · 01-15-2015, 07:40 AM

Good luck, bro. Know that sucks. Was at Ma Bell until it was deregulated. Ended up being kind of a blessing really, although didn't seem like it at the time. Led to me eventually becoming an engineer for a company that makes accelerometers for screen rotation and tap in cell phones, and video game controllers. Luckily, don't see that going away any time soon.

PHXLT1 · 01-15-2015, 07:58 AM

Sorry to hear that. Before the economy took a dump a few years ago, i had a well paying office job. Lost my job and had to find something paying less than half as much, but i made it work and all my bills got paid and food was on the table. Funny thing is, i was watching people on tv saying they couldn't find jobs and there was nothing out there. During the 5 months of my layoff i found 3 jobs and took the one i thought best would serve me for the future. After 3 years there i was called back to an old job that i worked many years at, worked my way back up, and now I'm a manager and doing well again. Because of all my expierence and job knowledge, it took me just under 4 years. My point is, you're expierence and dedication will bring you back to where you were. Hang in there, don't give up, and good luck.

ssrs2lt · 01-15-2015, 08:53 AM

Good luck wish ya the best!

Desertion · 01-15-2015, 11:13 AM

I'm sorry you were part of the unlucky group, west texas got hit pretty hard with lay-offs too. My dad was part of his companies over 50% lay-offs, he was a drilling rig operator. I also got a little taste of it, was working 12 hour days now cut down to 8.

01-14-2015, 08:46 PM	#1
lownslowss PaPa Smurf Drives: 2022 SS 1LE Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: League City Posts: 632 View My Garage	Lay offs Well, now that oil is at an all time low, Houston is having major lay offs. I was lucky enough to be a part of it this morning. Who else is going through this? Anyone know of opportunities around htown? I'm a centifugal and frac pump mechanic. Job hunting all day. The worst part is having to put my cam and head swap on hold. Oh well. Good luck everyone. __________________ 2022 Rapid Blue SS 1LE

01-14-2015, 08:52 PM	#3
lownslowss PaPa Smurf Drives: 2022 SS 1LE Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: League City Posts: 632 View My Garage	I'm in somewhat good spirits. The company gave a semi decent severance and I have a couple interviews set up. __________________ 2022 Rapid Blue SS 1LE

01-14-2015, 10:03 PM	#5
1badtie Drives: 2018 Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Central Arkansas Posts: 1,214	never thought I would have to worry about gas getting too low, but ya if it continues to drop it might not be good for me __________________ 2018 ZL1 M6 NGM PPF and Ceramic coating IG: NGMZL1 2010 2SS RS --- SOLD MODS- Performance: BMR trailing arms & bushings \| BMR Toe links \| X-pipe \| Muffler delete \| Vmax ported throttle body \| Apex "strong" MAS \| Vararam CAI \| Apex catch can \| Kooks Headers \| Kooks HF Cats \| Dyno tuned by GPI 417 RWHP 409 FT-Lb Cosmetic: painted Zl1 rockers \| Zl1 grill \| AAC side markers \| AAC LED backup lights \| windows tint \| taillight tint \| JDP tow hook \| all emblems blacked out \| LED fogs

01-14-2015, 10:44 PM	#6
SSE 4 2SS Boosted Moderator Drives: Bone Stock LS3 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Marion Tx Posts: 15,468	It is going to be a rough one... My office is committing me to a rotation on a rig for stability... Those without rotations in my line of work will be hurting... __________________ If the car feels like it is on rails, you are probably driving too slow. -Ross Bentley Horsepower is how fast you hit the wall. Torque is how far you take the wall with you. “If everything seems under control, you're just not going fast enough.” Mario Andretti If you can turn, you ain't going fast enough...

01-15-2015, 12:49 AM	#7
Bo White Drives: 2015 Summit White 2SS 1LE Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Vance Alabama Posts: 8,017	It's funny how somethings in the economy will kill some jobs and prosper others and then when there is a swing it goes the other way. Just how it works I guesss. If your in the automotive industry you've got job security at the moment. Car manufactures are selling every car they build and then some. __________________ Retired wanna be cylinder head porter 2015 2SS 1LE Clutch reservoir, Vararam DRX, ported TB, TSP 2" headers, MGW shifter Totalled: 2010 1SS Wilkes Performance/Eagle 416 shortblock, TSP custom valvetrain, PRC 260 heads, Edelbrock Pro Flo 102, th400 swap, 8" PTC 5500 stall= 535/435 at the wheels tuned Gen 3 Performance and Dyno 10.97 @ 124 full weight in 3100 DA CamaroFest X

01-14-2015, 08:50 PM	#2
Wileycoyote Drives: 2013 2SS/RS 1LE Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Texas Posts: 215 View My Garage	Best of luck to you. Hate to hear this happen to anyone.

01-14-2015, 09:56 PM	#4
Bretts SS Drives: 2015 2ss rs Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Alberta Posts: 911 View My Garage	We are on the verge up here power engineering for a sinking ship a junior sagd plant, told the chief I would stay till the end then I hope for a job somewhere! ticketed millwright/power engineer for hire soon lol!

01-15-2015, 05:37 AM	#8
Bulldog3071 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Kernersville, NC Posts: 931 View My Garage	Best of luck, try one of the chemical companies, I used to work at one and we where always looking for good engineers, mill wrights, welders etc. hope all goes well. __________________ Hurst Short Throw Shifter, K&N CAI, SRP Racing Pedals, GM Performance Exhaust, GM GFX Package Lakewood Strut Tower Brace, JBA Shorty Headers, JBA 8 MM Wires, Airaid TB Spacer, Phastek CAI Scoop, Washer Bottle Relocation Kit, Stainlees Steel Brake Lines, Brake Performance Slotted and Drilled Rotors, BMR Tunnel Brace, BMR Trailing Arms, BMR Subframe Connectors, Borla ATAK Muffelers, Z28 Wickerbill Spoiler, VTC, Bow Tie Delete, BMR Adjustable Front Swaybar, BMR End Link Kit, BMR Extreme Rear Anti-Roll Kit, Diablo I1000 "InTune"

01-15-2015, 07:31 AM	#10
malave7567 Drives: 2015 Camaro 1SS Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 835	Had to watch some friends get cut, but fortunately, was spared the axe this time around. There's definitely a lot of guys in Houston looking for new work.

01-15-2015, 07:40 AM	#11
ZED SLED Drives: 2017 Mosaic Bk ZL1 M6 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: South of Raleigh, NC Posts: 9,467 View My Garage	Good luck, bro. Know that sucks. Was at Ma Bell until it was deregulated. Ended up being kind of a blessing really, although didn't seem like it at the time. Led to me eventually becoming an engineer for a company that makes accelerometers for screen rotation and tap in cell phones, and video game controllers. Luckily, don't see that going away any time soon. __________________

01-15-2015, 07:58 AM	#12
PHXLT1 Drives: black Z28 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: el mirage Posts: 1,323	Sorry to hear that. Before the economy took a dump a few years ago, i had a well paying office job. Lost my job and had to find something paying less than half as much, but i made it work and all my bills got paid and food was on the table. Funny thing is, i was watching people on tv saying they couldn't find jobs and there was nothing out there. During the 5 months of my layoff i found 3 jobs and took the one i thought best would serve me for the future. After 3 years there i was called back to an old job that i worked many years at, worked my way back up, and now I'm a manager and doing well again. Because of all my expierence and job knowledge, it took me just under 4 years. My point is, you're expierence and dedication will bring you back to where you were. Hang in there, don't give up, and good luck. __________________ My family 1994 Z28 (mine) 2015 Camaro (wife's) 2015 Silverado (mine!) 54 Belair (wife's) 2004 silverado (daughters)

01-15-2015, 08:53 AM	#13
ssrs2lt Drives: too many Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: oh va pa ma tx Posts: 3,046	Good luck wish ya the best! __________________

01-15-2015, 11:13 AM	#14
Desertion Drives: 2010 1LT/RS Transformer Edition Join Date: May 2014 Location: Monahans, Texas Posts: 236	I'm sorry you were part of the unlucky group, west texas got hit pretty hard with lay-offs too. My dad was part of his companies over 50% lay-offs, he was a drilling rig operator. I also got a little taste of it, was working 12 hour days now cut down to 8. __________________ Injen CAI, Apex Catch Can, Vmax PTB, Black Ice-olator, Solo Performance Mach X-LLT Cat-Back, SLP Flat Black Gill Stripes, Satin Black ZL1 Repro Wheels, Vitesse Throttle Controller.