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Old 06-15-2009, 07:47 AM   #21
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I was sad to hear it - but hopefully you will be able to find something better. Good luck with the search and enjoy your time off, if possible.
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Old 06-15-2009, 10:05 AM   #22
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congrats on early retirement although sorry to hear it didn't come at your own planned pace.

been there done that, it sucks.

better days ahead
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Old 06-15-2009, 10:17 AM   #23
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Damn Neebs, sorry to hear that. Glad you are keeping a positive outlook, and thank goodness for severance packages right?!

Enjoy your visit with your folks!
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Old 06-15-2009, 10:18 AM   #24
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best of luck neebs

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Old 06-15-2009, 10:47 AM   #25
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Sorry to hear. I hate to hear that happen to anyone. Good luck with the job search and enjoy your time off as much as possible.
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Old 06-15-2009, 10:31 PM   #26
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Thanks everyone... I'm holding up pretty well... went by the office today to help my friend/manager with the transition (just get him acquainted with what all I did, where everything is), then we went to lunch with another former co-worker (she had just jumped ship two weeks ago). *sigh* Really nervous for those who are left....

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Go visit your parents, they're not going to be around forever ( my dad died 10 years ago and I would love to have one more visit)

You all set for health insurance during your time off?

Enjoy your time off and good luck with your eventual job search

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Yeah, I don't get to see my parents nearly often enough; I saw them twice last year (our wedding, and then my cousin's wedding a month later) which was miraculous, so I'm looking forward to seeing them.

My insurance runs through the end of the month; since it's an "event," there's no problem adding me to Chris' insurance policy effective the next day, so I'm set there, thankfully.

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Sorry about getting laid off.. hopefully you can find something soon!

And hey, Central Texas isn't tooooo terribly far from West Texas.. We have beer. And a track. Not necessarily in that order.
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Seriously... I learned of a few more "changes" that went down Friday... wow... and there's talk that the cuts aren't done. One middle manager did get demoted, but didn't get a pay cut (tell me how that works? )...

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sorry to hear - at least have some fun while you're out lookin for another place to work
Yeah I'm trying to. I had a great weekend, and then a very productive day today. It's summer, and it's Florida, so I'll manage some beach time in there somewhere.
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Old 06-16-2009, 09:47 PM   #27
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I'm trying to figure out how you were laid off and still got a severance. Erik got a severance, but there is absolutely no chance he will be called back. Seven months has past and he is tired of his retirement. It has made him aware that he can live on much less than what he was making.

Good Luck to you and enjoy the time off!
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Old 06-16-2009, 09:48 PM   #28
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I'm trying to figure out how you were laid off and still got a severance. Erik got a severance, but there is absolutely no chance he will be called back. Seven months has past and he is tired of his retirement. It has made him aware that he can live on much less than what he was making.

Good Luck to you and enjoy the time off!
these days, the term "laid off" means "permenant separation"
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Old 06-17-2009, 12:15 AM   #29
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that sucks to hear neebs. good luck finding another one!
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these days, the term "laid off" means "permenant separation"
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