January 24th, 2012, 01:04 PM | #1 | |
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I have one year left...
...before my plant shuts down permanently.
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January 24th, 2012, 01:07 PM | #2 |
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Damn. That always sucks. I'm sorry about that man.
What do you do now if you don't mind me asking? on another hand, will Texas Instruments just be Instruments now? or do they have other plans in Texas? |
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January 24th, 2012, 01:27 PM | #3 |
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Name: Skippii
Location: Richmond, Va
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Didn't they merge with National Semiconductor back in September?
[Just clicked the link...yep...] I was wondering how that would effect things. I think I use ON Semiconductors most of the time (Just because they're cheaper), but a lot of the opamps I have TI, and I think I've got a bunch of National's linear rectifiers in my desk draws.
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January 24th, 2012, 01:33 PM | #4 |
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Before you leave, can you PLEASE build me some clones of a MAX038?
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January 24th, 2012, 04:36 PM | #5 |
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Good luck on your job hunt.
My sis who works for a large company selling servers had her place of business close down in Indy and she had to relocate to Atlanta. Really an upgrade both in job and living. So, I hope things can work out for you too. |
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January 25th, 2012, 07:56 AM | #6 |
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Well TI is based out of Dallas, so they will still retain the "T" in TI.
Basically our fab down here in Houston has been running production since '67. It is over 40-years old. That is ancient for a semiconductor fabrication plant. It is not capable to upgrade to the next step which is 8" wafers (currently only 6" wafer fab). While TI has a new 12" fab up in Dallas, so yeah, we are behind on the curve. Corporate just did not see the cost effectiveness to build another plant out here when one of our plants can simply absorb our orders. Having a business degree and knowing how the business world sees things, I knew this day was coming over a year ago. I knew that it was dangerously close. People would say, "I hope we have another 5-10 years here". I'd shake my head and state we are lucky if we have 2, most likely just 1 left. I saw everything coming a mile away, so I was no surprised like several others were. Actually many in my group were not surprised. I know myself and a friend were on top of the whole thing and saw all the signs. We just laughed once we heard. My current job is to repair and maintain semiconductor equipment in the fab. This involves, electronics, robotics, cryogenics, water cooling systems, automation systems, heating systems, RF systems, electrical systems, filtration systems, and more. Plus we ship and receive parts constantly, so we are also shipping clerks. hahahahaha Hopefully I'll find a job where I can utilize my BBA/BBM degree I got a couple of years ago.
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January 25th, 2012, 09:37 AM | #7 | |
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You are a smart guy and will be fine. I guess being in TX does not hurt. The job market I hear is much better there. |
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January 25th, 2012, 01:31 PM | #8 |
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move to LA...my fiance works for a company that does what TI does. they are always hiring
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January 25th, 2012, 02:34 PM | #9 |
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My wife is on a fast track through an energy company. She refuses to relo. I'll be staying here.
Not that I wouldn't mind your company Paulette!
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January 27th, 2012, 06:37 PM | #10 |
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Plan for Apex:
12 months out - Post on Ninjette.org, mention that wife has great career. 9 months out - Start doing all manner of things with wife, do not use protection. D-day - Lose job, wife gives birth. D-day forward - Be house husband. Change diapers. Play video games. Profit from wife's good job. You're welcome.
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January 27th, 2012, 06:56 PM | #11 | |
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January 27th, 2012, 07:47 PM | #12 |
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Good luck with the job hunt!
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January 27th, 2012, 08:09 PM | #13 |
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Who will make my Inspires!??!?! Sorry man. Finding a job sucks...good luck with the hunt!
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January 27th, 2012, 09:38 PM | #14 | |
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January 28th, 2012, 08:23 AM | #15 | |
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