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Hi Fishes,
Is it ok to accept a java developer job that uses legacy tech like java 7 and old versions without microservices.
Exp- 3.2 years in testing
I am looking for profile switch in development(java, spring boot, MySQL).
Should I accept this offer?
Thanks in advance.!
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I was let go on March 13 of this year. The first thing I did was tell my partner and then I put on my sandals and I walked to the beach. I spent the whole afternoon waking and breathing in the salty air. It was a Friday so I did the weekend plans I had and then Monday I updated my LinkedIn and my resume and filed for unemployment.
Rising Star
I'm sorry you lost your job, but you handled it the best way possible -- didn't panic, took some time for yourself, and then worked toward ensuring a continued income while you did what you need to do to find something new. Good luck!
I took a deep breath, prayed, had a 30 minute pity party, talked to God again and said I would follow his path. I took it as if he was protecting me and that this wasn’t the place for me anymore. I realized he was answering my prayers in a form or way I didn’t expect.
I did not cry, but I did panic. I immediately filed for unemployment and then got up the very next day and kept my same work schedule and job searched as though I was still going to work. I still haven't had luck, but I am not giving up.
Filed a wrongful termination complaint against the company, and was settled out of court for $1.2 mil.
Who was your lawyer and where do you live. I'm having trouble getting somebody to take my case. I worked at the company for 15 years. No warning no severance pay no nothing!!
Rising Star
Retire.
Chief
Yup. I'm 67. I've already told my boss I'm retiring next year, but if he were to fire me today I would just retire. Ain't nobody interested in hiring people our age!
Pray
I could feel the situation at work at changed after I returned from surgery. The office had a high turnover rate with recruiters quitting every 2 months average. I started looking before it came to a head. I think management thought I was going to quit with my surgery. The expectations for anyone to stay is low. The day I left, I had opened the office written my notice and was going to pack.The regional manager set off the security alarm. I continued to pack my things until someone arrived. I handed in my notice, left and happily started a new search. What a toxic environment.
As a staffing company they get good ratings online by pushing their " employee placements" to write reviews for the company. Be aware of how reviews can be misused by management in a company.
Thankfully I found an amazing job.
Start looking for another one. Duh.
Yesterday I was let go.
First, I notified my fiancé.
Second, I cried in my home office.
Third, I reactivated my unemployment account with the state.
In the meantime, all I could think was, “Here we go again.” My mood dropped lower than I expected, and it took a lot out of me.
But even in that headspace, I managed to apply to three positions before finally shutting off my computer.
Prepare to enjoy the summer for a while.
Pro
Relax.
Sign up for unemployment compensation, if possible.
Cry and panic
Celebrate my success and look forward to the future and where the next chapter takes me.
Inform my wife, Pray, then go fishing/hunting depending on the season !!
definitely file for unemployment first - I wouldn't want to miss out on any eligibility or payments. And there are a lot of hoops to jump through to become eligible.
Chief
Not in PA.
I would sleep the first day and just allow my body to rest. I am so tired, now. Once I rested, I would file unemployment then start looking. I want to be intentional when I find my next job. I am so tired of being tired. I did not get "sent home" during Covid, I had to work more in our shortage. And it has been full steam ahead since. I'm sure finances would be scary but I have my terminal benefits and my 401k to tie me over for awhile.
I would apply for unemployment and begin to update my resume,
I would start a business right away especially when you’re young and healthy. That’s the best! There are a lot of people who are willing to help you with the success.
I hope you broaden your thinking and realize that you may just be ageist, which is never good, especially for an HR professional.
Apply for unemployment as I have before when a contract job is not renewed. Thinking of taking a break at least through the end of summer. I am SO tired of looking!