MrRalphMan Posted September 15, 2008 Share Posted September 15, 2008 So the mighty Lehman's file for Chap 11. Don't know what that means for me, but it doesn't look too good. Someone give a really good operator who can write lovely VB code a job please? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Havard Posted September 15, 2008 Share Posted September 15, 2008 So the mighty Lehman's file for Chap 11. Don't know what that means for me, but it doesn't look too good. Someone give a really good operator who can write lovely VB code a job please? I have no idea what the above means, but it doesn't sound good.... Sorry to hear that you may need another job!! H. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrRalphMan Posted September 15, 2008 Author Share Posted September 15, 2008 Cheers dude... Business as normal at the mo, but we are doing nothing as a bank, so cannot last too long. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imi Posted September 15, 2008 Share Posted September 15, 2008 have PWC taken over yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edd_t Posted September 15, 2008 Share Posted September 15, 2008 My sis used to work there for years, so this will affect many of her friends I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra_aero Posted September 15, 2008 Share Posted September 15, 2008 was wondering who else worked in the sector. Mr Ralphman what is happening to people's salary? Are they still getting their month's salary? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tooquicktostop Posted September 15, 2008 Share Posted September 15, 2008 I am also looking for a job if anyone needs a catering manager, Ralphman pop up for some tea before we turn off the lights Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrRalphMan Posted September 15, 2008 Author Share Posted September 15, 2008 was wondering who else worked in the sector. Mr Ralphman what is happening to people's salary? Are they still getting their month's salary? No idea at the mo, I'm hoping we'll me kept on while to Co is wound down, but it's only going to be a short while. I am also looking for a job if anyone needs a catering manager, Ralphman pop up for some tea before we turn off the lights Are you back in London now? I'm around tomorrow for that tea.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tooquicktostop Posted September 15, 2008 Share Posted September 15, 2008 dont know if there will be a tomorrow as it stands, will know more at 11am Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrRalphMan Posted September 15, 2008 Author Share Posted September 15, 2008 True... just leave a kettle handy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra_aero Posted September 15, 2008 Share Posted September 15, 2008 hope all works out for you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrRalphMan Posted September 15, 2008 Author Share Posted September 15, 2008 Cheers dude. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caseys Posted September 15, 2008 Share Posted September 15, 2008 Was nasty to hear about LB and also the shock of Merrill's when I woke up this morning. I assume you work over in the City? I work for JPMC, if you want I can talk to our Shift Managers here about if there's operations work available... but Ops is based down in Bournemouth (it's quite nice here though :0 ) What platform do you work on etc? Our recruitment bonus is up to £7k! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra_aero Posted September 15, 2008 Share Posted September 15, 2008 my bank was bought this morning. Still undecided if I should be happy or not. I guess I should be happy but its wierd, a very strange vibe here at ML Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SILKYSMOOTH Posted September 15, 2008 Share Posted September 15, 2008 I thought Lehmans were doing alright lately considering I heard that they just saved £50m through taxes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorin Posted September 15, 2008 Share Posted September 15, 2008 VB? No wonder they've gone bust! Sorry to hear that, you never know though you might end up getting something even better now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caseys Posted September 15, 2008 Share Posted September 15, 2008 I thought Lehmans were doing alright lately considering I heard that they just saved £50m through taxes Confidence in LB absolutely tanked, considering they've lost $7bn in the last two quarters. Merrill wrote down $40bn in the last year, with shareprice diving I think speculation was that they were going to be the next people who would get no confidence from the market, so sold whilst they still could. Turbulent times indeed for the global financial sector, can see a lot more consolidation into the big players in the US, heck, we're seeing a small version of it here in the UK. Nationwide announced a 'merger' with two smaller building societies but from what I've heard they went to the Nationwide because they were going belly up because they couldn't borrow any money on the markets and the FSA urged/asked severely for Nationwide to take them on. Rumours abound everywhere! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrRalphMan Posted September 15, 2008 Author Share Posted September 15, 2008 VB? No wonder they've gone bust! Sorry to hear that, you never know though you might end up getting something even better now. ha ha, kiss my bum... Maybe I should have looked harder at C#.... Oops Fingers crossed eh.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrRalphMan Posted September 15, 2008 Author Share Posted September 15, 2008 Was nasty to hear about LB and also the shock of Merrill's when I woke up this morning. I assume you work over in the City? I work for JPMC, if you want I can talk to our Shift Managers here about if there's operations work available... but Ops is based down in Bournemouth (it's quite nice here though :0 ) What platform do you work on etc? Our recruitment bonus is up to £7k! Thanks for the offer dude, I'll never say never, but that's one hell of a commute... Still I'd quite happily work from home, loading tapes might be an issue though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caseys Posted September 15, 2008 Share Posted September 15, 2008 Thanks for the offer dude, I'll never say never, but that's one hell of a commute... Still I'd quite happily work from home, loading tapes might be an issue though. Have pinged our shift managers, but as you may guess, we're a little busy today so don't know when I'll get a response. Well Bournemouth is only 90 minutes from Waterloo Or relocate! It's fairly sunny and we have a shedload of beaches and bars Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrRalphMan Posted September 15, 2008 Author Share Posted September 15, 2008 Well that's that, I'm home from Lehman's for the last time.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra_aero Posted September 15, 2008 Share Posted September 15, 2008 Well that's that, I'm home from Lehman's for the last time.. That must feel really wierd. Did you guy have an inkling that this was coming? We feel wierd at ML. Although we are generally happy we have no idea how the business model will be going forward. bit scarey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrRalphMan Posted September 15, 2008 Author Share Posted September 15, 2008 No real inkling, saw the share price plummet last week, thought the buy out(s) would have gone through. Top management even sent an E-Mail saying Don't panic at the end of last week. It is wierd, not been out of work since I started in 1987... Good luck with you as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragonball Posted September 15, 2008 Share Posted September 15, 2008 I am also looking for a job if anyone needs a catering manager, Ralphman pop up for some tea before we turn off the lights Give me a shout - still have a link with a couple of companies if I can send you their way... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrRalphMan Posted September 15, 2008 Author Share Posted September 15, 2008 Ah, bugger got all excited then... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Please sign in to comment
You will be able to leave a comment after signing in
Sign In Now