Today has been a 7 on the Suck-o-meter

[Pokerstar 0]

So, aside from it being really freakin cold, (currently -12) and my truck battery about to give up the ghost, We all got called into department meetings today and were told that due to the current state of the economy, the company is instituting a VOLUNTARY SEPARATION plan, where if you decide to leave the company now, voluntarily, you get a package, depending on your grade level and length of service.

This is VERY amazing for the company to do that, as they are providing severance pay that will last considerably longer than they had in the past for similar instances, as many companies have shut down, or just given a few weeks severance pay.

If there are not enough takers, there will be lay offs in February, but there will be a better severance package, but not as good as the voluntary one.

Soooo, The resume is being updated, and we will see what we will see.

(Edited due to shitty typing with my stiff, frozen fingers. )

Fortunately, I'm adhering to a pretty strict, uh, drug, uh, regimen to keep my mind, you know, uh, limber.
--- The Dude ---

[hcsvader 1]

suck it up princess, -12 would be considered tropical where i am right now.

We are being grateful that it warmed up to -20 today! Cold enough for frostbite to take effect in less time than it takes to get into your car, Fuck yeah!!!!

and yet im still kinda dissapointed that its not cold enough for my piss to freeze before i spell my name in the snow......

Have you seen my pants?
it"s a rough life, Livin' the dream
>:)

[skymama 37]

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This is VERY amazing for the company to do that, as they are providing severance pay that will last considerably longer than they had in the past for similar instances, as many companies have shut down, or just given a few weeks severance pay.

You're lucky. My husband went to work one day and found the doors locked and a phone number to call so the employees could make an appointment to pick up their things. We're still fighting for 3 weeks pay, severance pay and vacation pay. I doubt we'll ever see it.

She is Da Man, and you better not mess with Da Man,
because she will lay some keepdown on you faster than, well, really fast. ~Billvon

[popsjumper 2]

On the list of creditors, you'll find employees down at the bottom.

My reality and yours are quite different.
I think we're all Bozos on this bus.
Falcon5232, SCS8170, SCSA353, POPS9398, DS239

[CSpenceFLY 1]

That's some backwards shit isn't it.

[skydiver30960 0]

Look on the bright side: you have warning.

My uncle was in a similar situation a few months ago. He read the writing on the wall, updated his resume, and got his ass out of the frying pan before it got too damn hot. He's doing great now.

Start planning ahead: cut costs, start job hunting now. Plan for the worst case: assume you don't find a job in time and start planning on how to make the severance last as long as possible.


Elvisio "fat cows, skinny cows" Rodriguez

[DangerRoo 0]

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This is VERY amazing for the company to do that, as they are providing severance pay that will last considerably longer than they had in the past for similar instances, as many companies have shut down, or just given a few weeks severance pay.

You're lucky. My husband went to work one day and found the doors locked and a phone number to call so the employees could make an appointment to pick up their things. We're still fighting for 3 weeks pay, severance pay and vacation pay. I doubt we'll ever see it.

Damn! sorry to hear that, hoping everything will work out for you guys

(I.C.D#2 VP)
""I'm good with my purple penis straw" ~sky mama

[Pokerstar 0]

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This is VERY amazing for the company to do that, as they are providing severance pay that will last considerably longer than they had in the past for similar instances, as many companies have shut down, or just given a few weeks severance pay.

You're lucky. My husband went to work one day and found the doors locked and a phone number to call so the employees could make an appointment to pick up their things. We're still fighting for 3 weeks pay, severance pay and vacation pay. I doubt we'll ever see it.

Damn, that totally sucks. Good luck to you.

Fortunately, I'm adhering to a pretty strict, uh, drug, uh, regimen to keep my mind, you know, uh, limber.
--- The Dude ---

[skymama 37]

Thanks to you and Danger Roo. We still have a house, we're doing better than a lot of people. Good luck to you!

She is Da Man, and you better not mess with Da Man,
because she will lay some keepdown on you faster than, well, really fast. ~Billvon

[guppie01 0]

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You're lucky. My husband went to work one day and found the doors locked and a phone number to call so the employees could make an appointment to pick up their things. We're still fighting for 3 weeks pay, severance pay and vacation pay. I doubt we'll ever see it.

Holy cow that sucks!!! I hope all works out for you guys!

Each day, I continue to knock on wood and be thankful I have a job. It's scary out there....

g

"Let's do something romantic this Saturday... how bout we bust out the restraints?"
Raddest Ho this side of Jersey #1 - MISS YOU
OMG, is she okay?

[wolfriverjoe 1,523]

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You're lucky. My husband went to work one day and found the doors locked and a phone number to call so the employees could make an appointment to pick up their things. We're still fighting for 3 weeks pay, severance pay and vacation pay. I doubt we'll ever see it.

Holy cow that sucks!!! I hope all works out for you guys!

Each day, I continue to knock on wood and be thankful I have a job. It's scary out there....

g

+1

Freight has gotten slow, my miles are down about 25%. I get paid by the mile.

BUT - I still have a job. For which I am very thankful.

I hope it works out for both Skymama and Pokerstar.

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