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Six weeks ago, it was with great joy and hopes that I joined GroupM, leaving behind the safety of a big bank for the more tumultuous waters of media and advertising.
At the time, however, I did not expect things to turn as they just did: I’ve been laid off as I was told that a strategic decision was made by GroupM to get rid of its project management office. With no project management office, there is no need for a project management office director and so, I’m back on the job market.
The shock is still very fresh and I have to admit that I haven’t fully absorbed the blow. My boss was telling me that he was happy with the progress I was making. I was told my work was excellent; and then this.
It’s a sad fact that large corporations do not look at the impact of their decisions on people and so I’m now faced with something I’m not used to: an uncertain future, with unknown prospects.
So I’ve dusted up my resume and I’m starting to pass it around.I’ve also updated my Linkedin profile and sent a twitter message out to my “followers”. I’m wondering if there’s any other “social network” related things I ought to do.
I will entertain any opportunity in the New York area (I do not plan to relocate) and, to sum them up, my skills encompass a wide variety of areas from project management (following some of the models established by PMI and applying them with a practitioner’s eye to what works and doesn’t, both on a local implementation or on a global one), technology (it appears, based on recent experience, that I have a deeper understanding of technologies relating to the internet than a lot of my peers), and strategy (readers of my blog are familiar with some of my strategic positioning)
Based on this, I think that I could easily fit into executive roles in software development, program (or portfolio) management, and product management.
I hope you will all be able to help me in my search for a new position. If you hear anything, drop me a note and thanks in advance for your help.
Comments
1JSF — Jan 30, 2008 : 10:33 pm
Hi Tristan,
I’m terribly sorry to hear this.. what a blow… I will keep my eyes/ears open for you… Best wishes,
Joshua F.
2Tony — Feb 01, 2008 : 11:35 am
Hi Tristan.
This is terrible news. I’ll keep an eye out for you.
Tony
3Carl — Feb 01, 2008 : 11:38 am
Ouch, that is really bad luck. I will also keep eyes and ears open, but naturally most of my contacts are in Europe…
Best of luck!
- Carl
4Danielle — Feb 01, 2008 : 1:48 pm
Tristan,
So sorry to hear this. I just sent you an email with a few referrals. Let’s talk soon.
Danielle
5Dave Murdock — Feb 01, 2008 : 3:55 pm
Tristan,
Hey man, sorry things went this way. It was good working with you, even if it was for a short time.
-Dave
6John B — Feb 01, 2008 : 7:58 pm
Tristan
I feel so badly for you and your family. I don’t have much interaction with that community anymore but I will keep my ears open and ask around in the financial community. Hang in there. You were always a source of encouragement for me, I hope I can return the favor.
JB
7serge besch — Feb 03, 2008 : 9:17 pm
Tristan,
This is unbelievable, I was so happy for you and then this. Hope this will not discourage you, shrug this off and move on.
Serge
8Taran Rampersad — Feb 04, 2008 : 12:11 am
Man. Got your email – btdt.
If I hear of anything, I’ll let you know – but my geography is very different. Still, if you need a reference, let me know…
9venu — Feb 04, 2008 : 9:14 am
hi tristan,
i feel very sorry for what has happend,i responded to youir mail,would call you to discuss about Client Services Manager opportunity at nyc.
Thanks N regards
Venu10Tanya — Feb 04, 2008 : 11:12 am
Hmmm. I have fewer NYC contacts these days now that I’ve been in DC for 12 years, but I’ll pass this along to those I have, and a few folks here who might not blink at someone working remotely.
Stay tuned, and keep me posted when you land on your feet (and you will, you clever cat, you! )
Love to your family from ours,
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