What do you do for a living.

[gregr2]

I'm a project engineer for a large communications company that makes ground and space communications systems for the military.

[kkkkandp]

Nothing anymore.

My former employer, Pearson Education, decided unilaterally last year that my 40+ years of experience meant less to them than hiring two other guys to replace me (at higher salaries, I'm sure). All potential employers now look at my resume and think "too old" or "too expensive" or both. I might agree with one of those assertions.

So, bottom line, I guess I am now retired.

[mrvster]

I'm so sorry to hear that! I went through a similar situation last year

IT SUCKS!!

I'm sure they will be kicking themselves in the ass

[earlywynnfan]

Originally Posted by kkkkandp

Nothing anymore.

My former employer, Pearson Education, decided unilaterally last year that my 40+ years of experience meant less to them than hiring two other guys to replace me (at higher salaries, I'm sure). All potential employers now look at my resume and think "too old" or "too expensive" or both. I might agree with one of those assertions.

So, bottom line, I guess I am now retired.

Surprises, me, I thought Pearson was taking over the educational world and had more money than they knew what to do with!

Ken
(obviously a teacher)

[7nohitter]

Originally Posted by earlywynnfan

Surprises, me, I thought Pearson was taking over the educational world and had more money than they knew what to do with!

Ken
(obviously a teacher)

+1
Andrew
(A teacher as well...all too familiar with Pearson)

[jiw98]

Being that I can't make a living playing golf, I am a Union Electrician, IBEW Local 275 in West Michigan.

[HercDriver]

I posted on the first page a few years ago, as an Air Force pilot. Now I fly for Delta Air Lines out of Atlanta, although I commute from Denver. Could be one of the longest commutes to/from work on the board!

Take Care,
Geno

[Joshchisox08]

Contractor for UTAS or UTC Aerospace Systems.

I'm a database admin for engine part removals. I decide weather the return on the engine part was actually warrented or not. I also prepare a montly presentation for these returns representing each Engines MTBF and MTBUR for an excutive review with Pratt & Whitney Canada.

Among that I help out component owners getting documents and files organized and charts up and running for UTC's suppliers (BOEING).

[Enfuego]

Well, after 15 years as an Active Duty Soldier, I decided to change course and convert over as a Reservist. While I'm not drilling on weekends, I am a Human Resources Generalist who happens to assist Soldiers with ensuring their personnel records are as accurate and updated as possible for the sole purpose of their career progression and promotion potential. Either way, I am smothered by Soldiers which is something I see myself doing for a while as long as I am able to do so.

[kkkkandp]

Originally Posted by earlywynnfan

Surprises, me, I thought Pearson was taking over the educational world and had more money than they knew what to do with!

Ken/Andrew:

Before I got canned, part of my little group was responsible for monitoring the Customer Service group that supported the PARCC operation.

You guys have any experience with PARCC yet? Still think Pearson has everything under control?

Kevin

[jburl]

Originally Posted by kkkkandp

Ken/Andrew:

Before I got canned, part of my little group was responsible for monitoring the Customer Service group that supported the PARCC operation.

You guys have any experience with PARCC yet? Still think Pearson has everything under control?

Kevin

I am a former teacher that transitioned into assessment development three years ago with CTB/Mcgraw-Hill to develop for the Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium. They laid all of us off last year (slimming up to sell the company ). Now, I am editing assessments for Western Governor's University.

[djrhanover]

I am a recently retired Health & Phys. Ed. teacher of 38 years who, because I enjoyed my job so much, had some reservations about retiring. Now playing golf four times a week. No more reservations

[earlywynnfan]

Originally Posted by kkkkandp

Ken/Andrew:

Before I got canned, part of my little group was responsible for monitoring the Customer Service group that supported the PARCC operation.

You guys have any experience with PARCC yet? Still think Pearson has everything under control?

Kevin

Last year was our first with PARCC. It went so well that OH canned it and will just use AIR next year!!

(My problem wasn't so much the test itself, it was the stupendous amount of time wasted around the test. I have actually started introducing myself as "used to be a teacher, now I'm a Test Proctor.")

[swarmee]

I am a civilian Electronics Engineer for the U.S. Air Force working on the F-35 fighter jet program. Cool work, and I'm looking forward to the future international travel.

[7nohitter]

Originally Posted by earlywynnfan

Last year was our first with PARCC. It went so well that OH canned it and will just use AIR next year!!

(My problem wasn't so much the test itself, it was the stupendous amount of time wasted around the test. I have actually started introducing myself as "used to be a teacher, now I'm a Test Proctor.")

Pretty much the same here, Ken. We did a PARCC pilot last year....there was such outrage from the masses that we went with MCAS this year.