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On a sinking ship
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08/18/17 09:38 PM
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AdanV
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I feel like I'm on a sinking ship, and most of the people around me are playing with drills.
With the downturn of the Oil/Gas Exploration Industry, we've been struggling for the past 2 years. I've been with this company for over 12 years. Today however, as loyal I am to this company, I strongly feel this company will not survive.
The main reason being was because our lead sales guy was laid off. He was actually the only one bringing us work and revenue. If it weren't for him, this company would've gone under a year ago.
In this industry, I've learned long ago that its really people and service that gets the business. Not product. And in this last round of lay-offs, we'll be losing the last bit of revenue we have.
I'm at a crossroads where I need to decide whether to abandon ship or stick around and bale out water for that last chance at survival and hopefully prosperity.
Last edited by AdanV; 08/18/17 09:49 PM.
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Re: On a sinking ship
[Re: AdanV]
#12391631
08/18/17 09:40 PM
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Posts: 30,189
Moto-Moto
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Ummmmmm....O&G is booming right now.
Yall didn't get the memo?
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Re: On a sinking ship
[Re: Moto-Moto]
#12391647
08/18/17 09:49 PM
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AdanV
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Extreme Angler
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Ummmmmm....O&G is booming right now.
Yall didn't get the memo? O&G ExplorationSorry, should've included that.
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Re: On a sinking ship
[Re: AdanV]
#12391650
08/18/17 09:50 PM
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deerfeeder
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Every man for himself, or you could let the women and children go first to see if there are in sharks around.
Non Sibi Sed Patriae -- "Not for self, but for country."
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Re: On a sinking ship
[Re: AdanV]
#12391652
08/18/17 09:51 PM
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Moto-Moto
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I'd jump Holmes. I was in the same boat 2 years ago. I told them they'd last six months tops. They made it 2.
Best move I ever made. Loyalty goes out the window when my pay Is in jeopardy.
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Re: On a sinking ship
[Re: AdanV]
#12391664
08/18/17 10:02 PM
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RayBob
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Time to job shop! Gotta listen to that inner voice!
Advice? Wise men don't need it. Fools won't heed it !
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Re: On a sinking ship
[Re: AdanV]
#12391668
08/18/17 10:05 PM
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Kicker16
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Clean up the resume and start looking.
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Re: On a sinking ship
[Re: AdanV]
#12391739
08/18/17 10:54 PM
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Davedave
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Re: On a sinking ship
[Re: AdanV]
#12391755
08/18/17 11:01 PM
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MARKIT
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Easier to find a job if you have a job I believe this is true
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Re: On a sinking ship
[Re: AdanV]
#12391760
08/18/17 11:03 PM
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Derek 🐝
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The main reason being was because our lead sales guy was laid off. He was actually the only one bringing us work and revenue. If it weren't for him, this company would've gone under a year ago. Are y'all publicly traded? I'm seeing a good short possibility here.
Ebolacane Researcher CovidNado Chaser McRib Pro Staff Team Beans
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Re: On a sinking ship
[Re: Derek 🐝]
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08/18/17 11:06 PM
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lconn4
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The main reason being was because our lead sales guy was laid off. He was actually the only one bringing us work and revenue. If it weren't for him, this company would've gone under a year ago. Are y'all publicly traded? I'm seeing a good short possibility here. with one salesman that generated most of the business?
Last edited by lconn4; 08/18/17 11:22 PM. Reason: I didn't mean to scream
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Re: On a sinking ship
[Re: lconn4]
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08/18/17 11:07 PM
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Davedave
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The main reason being was because our lead sales guy was laid off. He was actually the only one bringing us work and revenue. If it weren't for him, this company would've gone under a year ago. Are y'all publicly traded? I'm seeing a good short possibility here. WITH ONE SALESMAN THAT GENERATED MOST OF THE BUSINESS? Short. He said short.
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Re: On a sinking ship
[Re: lconn4]
#12391766
08/18/17 11:08 PM
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Joined: Feb 2004
Posts: 68,499
Derek 🐝
Queen of Bees
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The main reason being was because our lead sales guy was laid off. He was actually the only one bringing us work and revenue. If it weren't for him, this company would've gone under a year ago. Are y'all publicly traded? I'm seeing a good short possibility here. WITH ONE SALESMAN THAT GENERATED MOST OF THE BUSINESS? Sorry. Censored you don't have to yell at me. It makes me sad.
Ebolacane Researcher CovidNado Chaser McRib Pro Staff Team Beans
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Re: On a sinking ship
[Re: AdanV]
#12391770
08/18/17 11:12 PM
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lconn4
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