I’ve touched on some of the aspects of the current economic conditions here over the last few months and I’ve made some suggestions, however small, about how organizations can overcome some of their challenges.But today it gets significantly more personal as I learned today that a friend has been given notice that his job is about to end.
Nick Buol is currently an IT Manager in Iowa, and he needs your help to find alternate employment to support his young family in today’s challenging times.
As much as I wish it were different, I can’t do much for him personally. I thought about it at length and decided that the one thing that I can do is share his situation with you here. Since ExcelWithMonarch.com readers come from all industries and all sizes of businesses, I hope that one of you can help put him in touch with a good company that needs his services, maybe even at your company.
Enough from me; let’s hear from Nick:
“Hello world. I have been fortunate enough to know someone like Sandy who is willing to do something to help me out. You see, I was just informed earlier today that due to cost cutting at my employer, I have just a few weeks to find another job with my company, or I will be under “critical examination” which in the past has meant job loss for others in this situation. I know that times are tough for everyone, but I think that I have a lot to offer a company looking for a successful IT manager.
Without boring everyone with the details, let me just say that I have had the backing of several executives of the international Fortune 500 company that I work for. Unfortunately, in the current economy, that isn’t always enough. Several have tried to go as far as creating an entire new job role to keep me with the company, but the top executives are sticking to their “no new jobs” stance for the next 3-4 months. So if you know of anyone looking for a proven IT or support operations manager, please consider downloading my résumé and passing it on. Thank you!”
The Christmas Gift
I honestly hope that this is the one and only time that I ask for your help for situations like this. I do my best to keep this site on topic, but this is all I can do for Nick, and I’ve been in his shoes.
There are plenty of ways to find work with job sites and such, but I find the best results always come not from listings, but from people.
My meager gift to Nick is my ability to share his story with you. Please continue the gift and download his résumé now. Pass it on to someone you know. That person might be able to help out a total stranger. Act on it today. Now. Let’s give Nick and his family a nice gift this Christmas: your time. Just a minute or two is all you’ll need. There’s no cost to you.
Thanks. I really appreciate your help.
