Layoffs at the Outerlimits Factory!!
07-23-2008, 08:03 PM
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You seem very well informed, can you tell me why Nate, who was the shop floor manager for many years, then put in charge of the "cat" project, was one of those who got his "pink" slip?? and there was an older gentleman who had over 12 years service with OL, and only 6 months to go before retirement, also axed?? ....now where's a 65 year old fiberglass worker gonna get a job to fulfill his retirement requirements?? Sounds like a clear cut case of "all for me and f#@k everyone else!!!" 
We made some extremely tough decisions about 4 years ago, and let almost all our employee's go (when Lysholm, our old supplier, couldn't ship product) so we could keep the company doors open. Not everybody was happy, but in the end, we became far stronger and in the end, brought most of the employee's back, and even gained some new ones. Outerlimits is one the most incredible high-performance boat mfg's, with every boat becoming a work of art, they will continue to do so.
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07-23-2008, 08:13 PM
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07-23-2008, 08:48 PM
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I think you are acting somewhat out of line...come to think of it.. sounds like you are an ex-employee..let it go..when you can tie Mike's shoe laces..or better yet, sign his paycheck then you can talk the smak..all I see here is alot of immature lip service from someone who his young, inexperienced and has no business sence running a business.
07-24-2008, 10:45 AM
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And as owners they have every right to do that. Employees work and owe to the owners...not the other way around. The only people owners answer too are customers. Does it suck that some people lose their jobs? yes. Is it easy to axe grind and find some "grand selfish conspiracy" on behalf of the owners? yes. Is it the right thing to do? NO! Move on! Just part of the business cycle.
07-24-2008, 11:28 PM
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You obviously don't own your own business. Owners have to make tough decisions to keep the company moving forward and continuing to make a profit. If not, all the other 100 employee's would be jobless. Should we post every employee's name, title and all their good/bad traits from all the marine companies? What about the good employee's of Mercury Racing, Mercury Marine, Sea Ray, Brunswick, Eliminator, Fountain, Ford, GM, Chrysler, Toyota? Your sadly mistaken and severly mis-informed if you think employee's from any of these companies were let go just to pad other peoples pockets.
We made some extremely tough decisions about 4 years ago, and let almost all our employee's go (when Lysholm, our old supplier, couldn't ship product) so we could keep the company doors open. Not everybody was happy, but in the end, we became far stronger and in the end, brought most of the employee's back, and even gained some new ones. Outerlimits is one the most incredible high-performance boat mfg's, with every boat becoming a work of art, they will continue to do so.
Thanks
We made some extremely tough decisions about 4 years ago, and let almost all our employee's go (when Lysholm, our old supplier, couldn't ship product) so we could keep the company doors open. Not everybody was happy, but in the end, we became far stronger and in the end, brought most of the employee's back, and even gained some new ones. Outerlimits is one the most incredible high-performance boat mfg's, with every boat becoming a work of art, they will continue to do so.
Thanks
07-25-2008, 06:06 AM
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Its unfortunate that some people had to be cut, but as you all agree, thats the sign of the times and you just have to grin and bear it. Anyone who has extended time in the High Performance boating Industry can surely remember the 1989 recession.... boating of all kinds was in the toilet. I myself had to put away my tool box and take a job as a parts driver and laborer for a Plumbing company. It wasn't until 1993 that I got back in to Boat building. All I can say that things do turn around and I've been employed in the High Performance field since then. This includes 12 years at Outerlimits, and an additional 3 and counting at Nor-Tech. I left alot of good friends behind when I left OL, and I hope they aren't to adversly affected by the current state of affairs. I 'm sure that Mike will do the right thing for the "key" people. As for me...its just another day in Paradice in south West Florida. Happy boating!
The weather's much better, along with a few other things.
07-25-2008, 10:54 PM
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good luck to anyone involved with any type of layoff in these tough times. As hard as it is for the little guy ( employee) that meens it is just as hard for the employer. Guys that are hard workers and did good at OL should have no Problem finding work elsewere, wether it is boating related or not.
07-29-2008, 10:06 PM
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Who owns Outerlimits? Is Bob Russell a part owner? Someone asked if Bob Russell was running around Barnegat Bay NJ in his new 40 Skater? Is this fact or nonsense?
07-29-2008, 10:12 PM
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