We received word on September 2nd that the company I work at will be shutting down. We let most of the people go, keeping just a few people around in order to keep the lights on. It all comes down to the willingness of the investors to maintain operations, and they are just tired of it. So, they are going to bundle the company up and either sell it for parts.
We are not sure what will happen next. Most likely another company will purchase the software and IP for a low ball price. This could be good for some of us, and possibly better for the software overall. The software is solid and does what we say it does; nothing more, nothing less. Certain aspects of some components could be better, but some of that is more aesthetics than functional changes.
I'm not going to dwell on 'what went wrong' or 'what could have been done differently'. I feel that is a discussion for another time and place. I have my own analysis and opinions, but I'm going to keep them to myself for awhile longer. The brief story is: sales were not where the investors wanted it to be, and that is all there is to it.
In the meantime, I'm reviewing the resume once again. I always had a resume which was, at most, a few months old. However, I've been so busy what I have is good....but not the one I 'really want'. I will also be touching base with some colleagues of mine to let them know my employment status has changed.
Many would be upset, or even depressed about the situation, but that is not me. I'm more upbeat. I've experienced worse low points in my career and in my life. I know how unproductive wallowing in self-pity can be, and I know that isn't what I need or want. I picked myself up then, I'll do so again.
I will be sure to follow up with my (ex-)coworkers and ensure they are doing alright. They are good people, and I want to make sure they land on their feet and take care of themselves. I always lead by example, and so I'll help to guide them through these rough times and steer them where they need to go as they enter this transition, just as I have steered and directed them during our time together.
After all, these people have become more than just my coworkers...they have become my friends. And friends look out for each other when possible.
I'll post more this weekend about what I'm seeking for a new position in case anyone reading this blog knows of a position.
[Edit] This post is actually almost 2 weeks old now. With the posting issue earlier in the month, it has taken this long to get through all the vacation posts. However, I wanted it all to be in chronological order, so although this is big news, it isn't mentioned until now. Otherwise, it would look like the company entered into problems and then I went on vacation!]
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