Layoffs at the Outerlimits Factory!!
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Layoffs at the Outerlimits Factory!!
Whats up at the Outerlimits factory?? My sources up north have told me of approx 10 people getting let go a few months ago, and another 10 to 15 getting the Axe this last week. I know that Jason (Head service guy and leader of the Polker run support team), along with his right hand man, "Big Stevie" had left and started his own "Premiere boat service" for select Outerlimits customers in the florida area, so whos running things up there now? The shop only supported about 75 workers, and to let 25 (one third of the work force) can't be a good sign. Anybody got any other feedback about this?
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It's the sign of the times..Like all corps. they are just leaning out..Unfortunatly sometimes you lose some of your key players. Mike's smart enough to know how to make it work and the end out product will even get better.
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I wouldn't be too sure....Outerlimits prided themselves on their workers as the ones who made the superior product.....if you loose the superior workers, all you got left is Bayliners!!
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They only intended to build 24-30 boats a year and despite their rich clientele they must not have the demand they once did. The other thing working against them is that 3 years ago there were not too many used OL's available but now there are plenty to choose from both new and used to choose from.
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Whats up at the Outerlimits factory?? My sources up north have told me of approx 10 people getting let go a few months ago, and another 10 to 15 getting the Axe this last week. I know that Jason (Head service guy and leader of the Polker run support team), along with his right hand man, "Big Stevie" had left and started his own "Premiere boat service" for select Outerlimits customers in the florida area, so whos running things up there now? The shop only supported about 75 workers, and to let 25 (one third of the work force) can't be a good sign. Anybody got any other feedback about this?
Also, Outerlimits employee's more than 75, in fact, they employ over 100. They still, and will continue to keep their key personnal.
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They only intended to build 24-30 boats a year and despite their rich clientele they must not have the demand they once did. The other thing working against them is that 3 years ago there were not too many used OL's available but now there are plenty to choose from both new and used to choose from.
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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!!!"