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Sorry about the layoff. I've been there more than once. The one that hurt the most for me was when they decided to "not hurt anyone's feelings" and just laid people off in reverse order of hiring date. They kept the idiots that created problems and got rid of those of us who came in and fixed them.
Anyway, based on Jim's summary of your skills and your own accounts here, it occurs to me that a lot of these young startups with a line of CNCs tend to be run by guys without the first clue about machine maintenance and genuine mechanical ingenuity. They often have the attitude that all they have to do is buy the machines, plug them in, and feed them code and stock. Most seem too arrogant, but some may be interested in someone with real experience. The most successful startups have at least one very experienced "old-timer" (who is not necessarily very old by most people's standards) in at least an advisory position. Someone who has experience solving complex problems could really benefit them when they get into a bind.
My recommendation is to go about it with the attitude that they need you, not the other way around. If you go in with the demeanor of a pity case then that's how they will see you and you won't ever again rise above that.
Good luck!
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Anyway, based on Jim's summary of your skills and your own accounts here, it occurs to me that a lot of these young startups with a line of CNCs tend to be run by guys without the first clue about machine maintenance and genuine mechanical ingenuity. They often have the attitude that all they have to do is buy the machines, plug them in, and feed them code and stock. Most seem too arrogant, but some may be interested in someone with real experience. The most successful startups have at least one very experienced "old-timer" (who is not necessarily very old by most people's standards) in at least an advisory position. Someone who has experience solving complex problems could really benefit them when they get into a bind.
My recommendation is to go about it with the attitude that they need you, not the other way around. If you go in with the demeanor of a pity case then that's how they will see you and you won't ever again rise above that.
Good luck!
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