Wolter van der Spoel Posted August 8, 2013 Share Posted August 8, 2013 Great News flippin happy to hear this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe d park Posted August 8, 2013 Share Posted August 8, 2013 As one door closes another opens Best of luck Jay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Kae Posted August 8, 2013 Author Share Posted August 8, 2013 I owe John a major debt of gratitude for offering this opportunity to me and I will do him proud, there are no friends in business, I dare to say that is rubbish. John is a lifesaver for myself and my family and I will be in his debt for eternity. Thank you my friend Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tennyson Posted August 8, 2013 Share Posted August 8, 2013 Great news, Jay. You deserve it, mate. And John has another great asset to add to the group, Frank Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macca22au Posted August 8, 2013 Share Posted August 8, 2013 JV congratulations on employing JK. I am sure that it will prove a really good commercial decision for Orbx as backend requirements must be increasing exponentially. I can barely imagine the I/O of even one of your development teams as they develop from concept to beta. Underfunded, or badly managed, or poorly lead or just a good but unmarketed commercial idea means that ICT businesses are incredibly volatile.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jorge Amengol Posted August 8, 2013 Share Posted August 8, 2013 Ow man, this is great!! Congratulations, Jay. You deserve it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Venema Posted August 8, 2013 Share Posted August 8, 2013 Just so we are clear; this is not a permanent role, only a month long contract for Jay Jay is one of the leaders in his specialist field in Asia/Pacific, and I am sure he will soon find another role with a major IT firm, I've no doubt about that at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain Emms Posted August 8, 2013 Share Posted August 8, 2013 Nice one John, and all the best Jay. cheers Iain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Kae Posted August 8, 2013 Author Share Posted August 8, 2013 Thank you so much guys, your kind words and support are appreciated by myself and my family Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timmo32 Posted August 8, 2013 Share Posted August 8, 2013 thats awesome news to hear jay,and thats really nice of john too help! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blitzer Posted August 8, 2013 Share Posted August 8, 2013 Coming a bit late to the party here... but sorry to hear you lost your job Jay. I thought it was a bit of a given that John would snap you up lol. All the same I wish you the best of luck finding a new permanent role after completing your contract for Orbx (which you will). Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ripcord Posted August 9, 2013 Share Posted August 9, 2013 Great News flippin happy to hear this Same here. JV well done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyingleaf Posted August 9, 2013 Share Posted August 9, 2013 Mates look after each other. This morning Orbx awarded Jay a contract to upgrade our backend infrastructure. It's the least I can do after Jay has worked tirelessly for eight years as my server guy without being paid anywhere near commercial rates, far from it. Guys as skilled as Jay are never off the market for long; it's his former employer's loss and someone else's gain. Awesome JV. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxam Posted August 9, 2013 Share Posted August 9, 2013 Sad to hear the news Jay but glad that you have a short term contract with FTX. Keep your chin up and something will come along. All the best. Robert Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Manhart Posted August 9, 2013 Share Posted August 9, 2013 The saying where I'm from goes like this - "Whenever God closes a door, he opens a window." Sorry to hear about your misfortune Jay! I hope that whatever endeavor awaits you next, will be better than the last one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GregJ Posted August 9, 2013 Share Posted August 9, 2013 Mates look after each other. This morning Orbx awarded Jay a contract to upgrade our backend infrastructure. It's the least I can do after Jay has worked tirelessly for eight years as my server guy without being paid anywhere near commercial rates, far from it. Guys as skilled as Jay are never off the market for long; it's his former employer's loss and someone else's gain. I think John Venema is really Santa Claus... I mean he got us all the best present ever... and he heard of a sad story that needed a happy ending and gave that to us too!. He is either Santa, or running for Global President.... one of the two - either way... Thanks for being a great human being.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobC Posted August 9, 2013 Share Posted August 9, 2013 Chin up brother! look at how many people care about you man, you will be just fine, and your underlings will find their way...I'm sure you taught them well. when one door closes 5 more open....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marith Posted August 9, 2013 Share Posted August 9, 2013 I'm late reading this but I'm very sorry to hear Jay that you and others have been made redundant. It isn't nice at the best of times and I am sure with your skills you won't be out of work for long. Great news and thumbs up to John/Orbx giving you a contract which will help you whilst you look for a more permanant job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moonman Posted August 9, 2013 Share Posted August 9, 2013 This is great news indeed Jay! Congratulations and all the very best to You! Cheers, Christoph Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Lovell Posted August 9, 2013 Share Posted August 9, 2013 Fantastic new for Jay and well done JV! Huge respect to you both Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 9, 2013 Share Posted August 9, 2013 Bouncing back and having good friends is the best way to go on in life. Good luck Jay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mallard Posted August 9, 2013 Share Posted August 9, 2013 Only found this thread now - and being made redundant really sucks. I reeled quite a bit when the company I worked for quite suddenly kicked out 1/3 of the workforce including yours truely (we were being sold - the numbers had to be made to look better). Anyway - in my line of work things are not that peachy nowadays, but I chose self-employment and in the meantime can manage to put the bread on the table (and the occasional addon on to the hard drive). Of course, having some skills helps tremendously - and from what I've picked up from you, Jay, that is the case. You'll be back in full cry in no time! Cheers Mallard PS - of yourse I hope your colleagues will also find something new in the near future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramonb Posted August 9, 2013 Share Posted August 9, 2013 Sorry but I had to Yahoo “Made Redundant†in order to understand its meaning.Jay Kae, from the preceding posts I see JV offered You a temporary position . But I’m sure someone like You and with your expertise you will be off market in a jiffy. Cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoolP Posted August 9, 2013 Share Posted August 9, 2013 Pffft 'redundant'. Who says that? Surely not the ones in the communities you've built and maintain, Jay. Nah, as JV offer shows, new jobs are just around the corner for good folks like you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macca22au Posted August 9, 2013 Share Posted August 9, 2013 But you must stop wearing that helmet to the Office. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Kae Posted August 10, 2013 Author Share Posted August 10, 2013 Thank you all once more for the kind words of encouragement and support, it is much appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teecee Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 Most of you people probably know that Jay runs the Ozx systems too, at his own cost., and has done so for the past eight years.. Many of you probably have the three hundred or so freeware Aussie airports in your systems. . I hope this does not cause any problems by my pointing out the fact that he has carried all the costs and all the servicing over there too.. now he is seeking help to keep the services running.. and that donations can be made here.. http://www.flightsimstore.com/product_info.php?products_id=1332 just a few dollars will help him keep afloat.. Teecee. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Kae Posted August 13, 2013 Author Share Posted August 13, 2013 Thank you Teecee :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CathyH Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 I will try to do what I can, Jay, but I am on Newstart and appyling for Disability Support Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Abernathy Posted August 14, 2013 Share Posted August 14, 2013 Most of you people probably know that Jay runs the Ozx systems too, at his own cost., and has done so for the past eight years.. Many of you probably have the three hundred or so freeware Aussie airports in your systems. . I hope this does not cause any problems by my pointing out the fact that he has carried all the costs and all the servicing over there too.. now he is seeking help to keep the services running.. and that donations can be made here.. http://www.flightsimstore.com/product_info.php?products_id=1332 just a few dollars will help him keep afloat.. Teecee. Thanks for the heads up TeeCee. Stopped by the FSS to help out first. Now, Jay, I'm hoping this turns into an opportunity of a lifetime for you and your family. And JV.........tip of the hat to you Sir. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Dow Posted August 14, 2013 Share Posted August 14, 2013 Just donated a little to help... OZx is well worth a donation when needed!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tennyson Posted August 14, 2013 Share Posted August 14, 2013 There you are Jay, hope that little bit helps. Good onya Teecee, I been meaning to do that for days. And John, you're dead right, it's a great cause and Jay's worn it for too long. Hope others follow suit now. Frank Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capnsully Posted August 14, 2013 Share Posted August 14, 2013 I tried to pm JK but can't. Chucked in some cash to help out, since I'm an OZx member and a consumer of their great work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taph Posted August 14, 2013 Share Posted August 14, 2013 Good Luck Jay Kae, hope things turn out well for you, your family and the others affected Taph Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spirit_66 Posted August 14, 2013 Share Posted August 14, 2013 Thank you so much guys, your kind words and support are appreciated by myself and my family Hi Jay Kae, just stumbled into this thread and had to read the bad news about your job. I myself started in IT in 1968 and was nearly 20 years a freelancer till I retired. The time as a freelancer was the best time I had. You should think about this possibility starting with the ORBX contract. Anyway, I truly wish you all the best and good luck Spirit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spirit Flyer Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 Yeah so this time, it looks like it is for real, all operations of my department have stopped as per immediately, we got called for a meeting, 5 minutes later I was packing my stuff up.. again and I am out of a job. Very disappointed and hurt at the moment so I am just having a little vent Mates look after each other. This morning Orbx awarded Jay a contract to upgrade our backend infrastructure. It's the least I can do after Jay has worked tirelessly for eight years as my server guy without being paid anywhere near commercial rates, far from it. Guys as skilled as Jay are never off the market for long; it's his former employer's loss and someone else's gain. Class Acts, both! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psk2449 Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 I feel your pain. I've been there twice. Nomatter how loyal you are makes no difference to the machine. Good luck and hope things work out OK. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 This redundancy business is getting to be like measles in this Country. Both need to be stopped! I didn't like working before. It interfered with my life and what I really wanted to do too much but I must say I would hate to be working during this period. People can't plan and many have their lives ruined by redundancy. Its terrible. I feel for you all. John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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