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Just received my notice.
Was terminated from my first job in the 20 years I have been in the work force.

Had the option of being let go or take a job with a 30,000/yr pay cut.

Any one buy a boat??

Serious, pay the loan off and its yours. Trust me it is a steal.

Reason for being termed, because I suspended someone for job insubordination!

I did my job and I get canned.

Talk about management support!

Buy now
Twin 502 Cat

WHAT? I am so sorry to hear that. What great timing with the holidays and all. Best of luck finding a new one.

I'm sorry to hear about your loss.

Companies are laying off allot right now to make things look better in the last quarter.

Ford just laid off 1000 contract (SDRC) designers and what they were told was you will be hired back after the first of the year. The reason for the layoffs they were told is to pad the stock for the end of the year. Funny how this never made it to the news.

That sux Hugh.

Could be a bright side. You've been wanting to move to the LOTO area, now your options are open.

Hang in there buddy, we'll be think'n of you.

Mn,

Firstly, sorry to hear about your dilemma. I suggest you talk to a lawyer who specializes in workplace discrimination and document everything, even with written notes. You should not be punished for doing your job, this sounds like the co. is looking for every excuse to get rid of middle mgmt.

Secondly, take the pay cut to not lose a pension.
Third,post your boat in the OSO ads and boat for sale sect. and add details

Illegitumus non carborundum- don't let the bastards wear you down.

Wannabe

PS lots of this sh*$%t goin round

Thanks
It is going to be a difficult one.
I will be taking the lower job just to keep some money flowing.
But kinda hard to know that in less then one week I will be making 60% less then I was this week. :(

Absolutly serious about this sale

Ah well. Just think of it as an opportunity to pursue that job you've always wanted. Maybe you'll end up with an even bigger and better boat....;)

Sucks.:mad:

Here's to opening another door, now that this one is closed.

Hugh that sucks? Have you talked to the state labor relations board? Might be some kind of recourse. Good luck buddy.

Hope things work out for you.

Wow, sorry man, major bummer. Im sitting on pins and needles too, have pissed off a few too many people lately by just doing my job right. Damn the politicians.

Let me give you a peice of personal advice

if you think you are on pins nad needles

DO NOT make a mistake to your job duties

all it takes is one little thing

what they did to me was get on the one thing that i presented a writeup to the employee BEFORE getting HR's approval!!!!

They had to say if it was OK for someone to refuse thier job duties
they think it is OK

MnFastBoat.

I've been through the "pay-cut or doorway" scenario before. I will admit it was somewhat demoralizing at first, but taking the pay cut did give me cash flow and insurance for my family while I aggressively sought other opportunities. NETWORK, NETWORK, NETWORK.

OSO is no exception. We all know people in various business segments, many in executive levels of management who make hiring decisions everyday. And even if those individuals don't have any current opportunities, perhaps they know someone who does. Look back through your own network and call these people. The stigma associated with such a scenario is long gone. In fact, last night I sat with a great friend who lost his position two months ago. He informed me that last week his brother-in-law lost his job as well.

In the meantime, sure, assess your financial position, but before you liquidate assets like your boat, you may want to review your situation with your lender. You could be surprised at how accomodating they are to your situation. I know I was.

I'd be willing to help, but first need to have an understanding of your profession.

As hard as it may seem. Stay positive.

Ricochet.

Hey Hugh, pack your bags load the boat and move to South Florida! We are always looking for good agents(if you like sales). No state income tax and lots of waterways(trying to get rid of manatee zones). Just a thought!

Best of Luck.
Hugh

When I was fired I got back up & started my own companies. Best thing that ever happened to me. When someone knocks you down just get back up. Just think maybe someday the person that did this to you will be working or will be wanting to go to work for you.

Uggh.

The P.O.S. numnuts in the HR department must sleep well through this holiday season.

And to think I sweat bullets and pay out of my hip pocket to try to keep a steady income to my employees in hard times... Maybe I'm doing it all wrong.

I cant see how people go postal ???

Rick32

:confused:

Hugh, keep your chin up. As quickly as **** gets bad, it can turn around and end up better. 6-12 months we are moving south ie. Carolinas, Georgia, Florida. We are buying a horse farm and starting over. I have no idea what i am going to do for employment.

MN I am SO sorry to hear about this crap. My girl just quit her job due to similiar situation. I hope that you are able to find something that will work for you soon. I would hate to see you have to sell your boat :(:( You never know this could be the best thing to happen to you as maybe you will find a better job. Keep your options open and keep your chin up. If there is anything I can do to help ya out please let me know. I could even toss in a good reference for ya :D:D

Jon

Hugh - sorry to hear your news. But glad you at least have some cash-flowage.
I'll be hoping things get better for you buddy! Hang in there - and if there is anything I can do (short of actually having anything to do with money, lodging, relationship problems, advice, or employment) let me know!;) :D
I'm kidding of course....:)

Been there done that !!!!

Don't let it get you down. Everything happens for a reason. It's not always evident right away, but there is a positive reason for it. You have to stay positive and get this small set back behind you.

I went into my own business after working with the paycut for a while. Now, well the past 7 years, I'm rolling again. But, now I'm the owner.

It's a good feeling too.

Remember, "When the going gets tough, the tough get going".

HEY HEY>> welcome to the club.... Keep your head up!!! I am doing whatever I can to not get rid of my boat.. things always seem to have a way of working themselves out

Boy everytime you feel sorry for yourself............ At least I'm still open., & optimistic.
Hopefully you don't have small children, It always hurts worse in the holidays when you have young kids.
Good luck. My prayers are with you.

Hugh,
I can relate. All I did to lose mine was to get clean and sober. Which meant they found out I wasn't before then. It's the government, they had to do something. Go figure. All I got offered was the door out and a goodby wave to my retirement.

Good luck, Things will get better.

DID WE GIVE UP WHEN THE GERMANS BOMBED PEARL HARBOR!!!!!!! :D:D

Jon

Dude if there is anything Cyndi and I can/could do to help out let us know..... If you need to move closer to loto and need a place to stay give us a yell we'll make up an extra room..


Chris & Cyndi
283Check & Miss283Check

last week monday I thought that I was going to lose my job because I put my foot down very heavy on sunday morning.
I think they finally realized that they needed me more than I needed them. We came to a compromize. I even chewed out my manager and told him how he should have handled the situation next time. The worst thing that they can do is fire me and I can have a new job in a few hours. The only problem is that I will have to take a cut in pay because of the economy. GOOD LUCK

Jon,
You got it all wrong, the Germans bombed Hawaii, not Pearl Harbor. didn't they....:rolleyes: :D

Maybe that was the Irish.....

Get better drugs Jon!!!!!!!!!!!:D :D :D :D :D

Sorry to hear of your situation.You did the right thing taking the pay cut. I have been un-employed since April......Sucks.
Keep a positive attitude,it will all work out.:)

Phantom yuo better go watch Animal House :D:D

Jon

Hugh,
Sorry to hear about the job problems. Regarding your boat. Try putting it in the Boat Trader. We have our boat show in Chicago Jan 1-5. They have a special flyer that is distributed during the show. Call them and see about getting on this special flyer. You never know!

Rick

Hey does that mean shes moving to the east coast to come work for you Jon?
I think If I had a bigger Biz than the DJ service Monica would
be a big hand, She has a good Biz background.
But she told me she never wanted to DJ when I get double booked. Must be afraid of large crowds.

Oh ya And I took about a 6000 pay cut in my day job IT work
I was told If I keep *****ing about it, They will let me go
Go fiquer and at the same time my they got rid of my co-worker
so I have to do more with Less people. Sucks!